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INDEPENDENT TRAVEL SERVICES
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ROME - LAZIO Transportation - Transfers Cruise Ship Port of Call Services
FLORENCE - TUSCANY Day Trips from Florence, Tuscany Transportation - Transfers Cruise Ship Port of Call Services
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Join one a women's tour to Tuscany & Umbria. Women's tours of Tuscany and Umbria are one of our special tours to Italy featuring Tuscany, Florence and the possibility of including a tour of Rome and Venice.
A FABULOUS UPSCALE TOURS OPEN TO ALL ADULTS.
TUSCANY & UMBRIA TOUR Sept. 17 - 23, 2008 - OPEN TO ALL ADULTS Limited to 14 people
OPTIONAL TOURS OF ROME & VENICE ARE AVAILABLE
This tour will take you to Assisi, Orvieto, Montefalco, Spoleto, Florence and Tuscany - Siena, Monterrigioni.
Art, Culture, Architecture, Elegant Accommodations, Special Dinners, Wine Tasting in Umbrian and Tuscany and more...........
Arrival airport is Rome Departure airport is Florence, unless doing Venice Option or if booking the next tour.
COST OF TUSCANY & UMBRIA TOUR: $3,195.00 Double Occupancy Single Supplement Cost: $595.00 Single Occupancy Supplement applies, if you do not want a roommate.
ITINERARY (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) NOTE: Planned activities may change to take advantage of opportunities. Activities or order of activities are subject to change due to scheduling, unforeseen closures, etc. We reserve the right to replace any of the listed activities.
Tues. Sept. 16 - Fly to Italy NOTE: Those doing the optional tour or Rome will travel to the meeting point of the tour. We'll plan all this with you.
Day 1 Wed. Sept. 17
- Arrival Day in
Rome, Transfer to Spoleto, Cocktail
Reception, Welcome Dinner, Overnight in Spoleto
Check in and rest. Those of you who are interested in getting a quick lunch may join us.
We will meet in the lobby bar at 6:00pm for our Welcome Cocktail followed by our group dinner. (Attire is dressy casual.) Dinner tonight is in an excellent restaurant where you'll feast to fabulous Umbrian cuisine. Wine will be served with dinner. (D)
Day 2 Thurs. Sept. 18 - Spoleto Walking Tour, Overnight in Spoleto You will have a guided tour of Spoleto. Meet everyone in the hotel lobby at 10:00am. Enjoy this beautiful ancient city with rich in Roman antiquities, is off the tourist path. It has a Roman bridge, an incredible engineering wonder, that is 230 meters long and 81 meters high.
Spoleto is a beautiful city and it's fun to wander around the twisty, narrow, steep streets. Pop into some of the shops. Spoleto is off the beaten path with lots of shops mainly for the people of Spoleto. English is not widely spoken in this part of the country and so learn a few Italian words.
The group will lunch together. You're free after lunch.
Cooking class is planned for late afternoon/evening. Details on the start time to follow. Tonight, we will dine on what we will be prepared. (B, L, D)
After breakfast at 9:30am, we'll go on an all-day tour of Assisi and Montefalco. We will travel by our private minibus. A local licensed guide will lead the tours. You will visit one of the most spectacular hill towns of Umbria. Magical Assisi is beautifully preserved and rich in history. It is built up the steep slopes of Mount Subasio. This city is the hometown of St. Francis and this city is a tribute to the saint. You will visit the Basilica of St. Francis, where his tomb can be found. Other sites include various Roman ruins like an arena, arches, Temple of Minerva, Roman forum, Chiesa di Santa Chiara, Piazza del Comune.
You're on your own for lunch in Assisi. We'll provide you with a list of restaurants to choose from. Have a light lunch today as we have a big meal plan for you tonight.
We will also go to Montefalco which is very well known for its very unique and perhaps the best red wine in Umbria called, Sangrantino. It has another claim to fame. It is the birthplace of 8 saints! We will stop for do some wine tasting.
On our way home, a stop at Cashmere factory outlet is possible, if the group is interested and if time permits.
Dinner is planned for this evening in. Meet everyone in the hotel lobby at 7:30pm. A wonderful dinner awaits. (B, D)
Day 4 - Sat., Sept. 20 - Transfer to Siena, Excursion to Orvieto, Overnight in Siena Today at 9:30am, we’ll leave Spoleto, stop in the very charming city of Orvieto, before continuing to Siena in Tuscany, where we will be based for the next 2 days. You will stop in Orvieto for 4 – 5 hours where you will have a guided tour of this charming walled city, followed by some free time to explore and have lunch. Orivieto is known for its beautiful cathedral, Orvieto classico wine and ceramics.
You will proceed to Siena from Orvieto. Early evening, you will have a short orientation of Siena to get you acquainted with the city to get you comfortable exploring on your own. Explore this beautiful and car-free city. The historic city of Siena is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Note that Siena is very famous for the twice yearly bareback horse race called Palio that all the different neighborhoods vigorously and passionately participate. You will see evidence of this special event when you roam the neighborhoods.
You'll have a list of sites to visit, a map, and a restaurant list.
Their enormous square, Il Campo, is lined with cafes, restaurants and shops. Consider having dinner outside at one of the restaurants at Il Campo or for a more Italian experience, head to the Mercato area. Refer to your Restaurant List. (B)
Day 5 - Sun., Sept. 21 – Florence Excursion, Leisure Day in Siena, Overnight in Siena
Part of the day today is to do as you please. Today, at around 9:00am, we will go into Florence to do the Accademia museum to see the Statue of David. (The Accademia and Uffizi will be closed the next day which is a Monday). We expect to be back in Siena at 2:30pm. Later today in Siena pop into the beautiful Gothic cathedral and also see the frescoes in the adjoining Piccolomini library. You may have time to do a museum or just enjoy Siena's wonderful neighborhoods. Also, Siena has many enjoyable shops around the Duomo(cathedral). The main drag is Banchi di Sopra where specialty shops can be found. Siena is also famous for ceramics and sweets like pan forte (kind of a fruitcake) and ricciarelli. Stop at one of the specialty food shops and purchase some to take home.
You're on your own for dinner. Please consult your Restaurant List. (B)
Day 6 - Mon., Sept. 22 – Transfer to Florence, Walking Tour, Overnight in Florence
Today, you will leave for Florence early, at 8:30am. You’ll drop off your bags at your hotel in Florence and your fantastic guide will lead you on a walking tour of this fabulous city. The tour will cover some of the most major sites of the city, including The Cathedral with it's famous dome, Ponte Vecchio, beautiful piazzas and palaces. The tour will also take you to Santa Croce Church with its beautiful cloisters and home to some of the best artworks like the frescoes of Giotto, Canova, Donatello to name a few. Tombs of famous Florentines like Galileo, Machiavelli, Ghiberti and morel. More information on the tour to follow.
We will give a list of things you can do for your free time. You will lunch on your own. Refer to your Restaurant List. Let your tour manager know if you want company. You will notice that there are countless eateries, cafes, wine bars offering light fares and restaurants everywhere.
Florence has a lot to offer. Lots of museums, shops, open markets and magnificent squares are there for you to explore. Florence is famous for its leather and gold shops. You'll welcome this free time. Enjoy!
Farewell Dinner is planned for tonight. Details to follow.(D)
Day 7 - Tues., Sept. 23 - Florence, Departure Day Have breakfast. Enjoy Florence one last time before your flight home.
Those who are continuing to Venice (optional tour) will take the train with us. Details to follow.
============================== OPTIONAL ROME - Sept. 15 - 17, 2008 TOUR COST: $795.00 Per Person Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Supplement applies, if you do not want a roommate. Single Supplement Cost: $365.00 Non-refundable deposit of $250 required
Scroll down for full details & itinerary. ================================= OPTIONAL 3-DAY TOUR OF ROME
Day 1 - Mon., Sept. 15 - Arrival in Rome, Free Time to Explore, Overnight in Rome You will be on an overnight flight to Rome. Check into your hotel and rest a bit. We will meet later in the afternoon and explore Rome together. We'll head to some of the famous squares like Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Pantheon. Shopping, cafes, and wine bars are everywhere.
We are available for dinner if you want company. You will have our cell phone numbers, so you can call us. Consult your Restaurant List.
Day 2 - Tues., Sept. 16 - Ancient Rome Tour, Vatican City Tour: St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Overnight in Rome
NOTE: MODEST
DRESS TO ENTER THE CATHEDRAL AS IN ALL CHURCHES
IN ITALY. SHOULDERS
AND KNEES MUST BE COVERED. NO SHORTS
PLEASE. We will meet our local professional tour guide at 9:30am for our tour today. We will immerse you in the discovery of art, history and religion of the smallest State in the world, The Vatican City. You will visit St. Peters Basilica, the Sistine Chapel for Michelangelo's Last Judgment frescos and the Vatican Museum.
After the tour, we will take you to Piazza Navona area where you may have lunch. After you have lunch, we will take you for a walking tour of Ancient Rome and see some of the finest samples of the finest Roman architectural engineering. You will see and hear about fascinating stories related to the Colosseum, which stands near the center of present-day Rome. This immense amphitheatre once held 50,000 spectators.
Day 3 - Wed., Sep. 17 - Rome, Shuttle to Spoleto
Have breakfast. Explore Rome this morning a bit before continuing with us to start our tour of Tuscany & Umbria. Our private transportation will pick us up at the hotel. (B)
Includes:
============================== OPTIONAL VENICE - Sept. 23 - 25, 2008 TOUR COST: $795.00 Per Person Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Supplement applies, if you do not want a roommate. Single Supplement Cost: $410.00 Non-refundable deposit of $250 required Scroll down for full details & itinerary. ============================== ITINERARY
OPTIONAL 3-DAY TOUR OF VENICE (Will start immediately following Tuscany-Umbria Tour)
Day 1 - Sept. 23 - Arrival in Venice, Venice Walking Tour: St. Mark's Square, The Duomo, Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and More, Doge's Palace, Overnight in Venice
Includes:
Not Included:
There is always the possibility of sharing the cost of airport transfer (water taxi) with fellow travelers. Inquire.
Our tour of Venice begins at 3:00pm. We'll
meet our guide at the hotel lobby at that time. We will start the tour in San Marco to visit St. Mark's
square. See the ancient political and administrative center of the
Republic of Venice, the Doge's Palace, the seat of the government
including the prisons and the famous Bridge of Sighs, St Mark's Church
with its gold mosaics, Rialto Market and more.
After
dinner, head to the famous 300-year-old Caffe Florian in St. Mark’s
square.
You may be tempted to purchase artwork in the square or sit down or listen to
an outdoor orchestra while in one of the
most beautiful squares in the world. (B)
Day 2 - Sept. 24 Leisure Day, Overnight in Venice
Please let us know your plans. You're invited to do the city with us or venture out on your own. Venice has so much for a visitor to see and do. One just need to walk out of the hotel to realize this. Consult your Activities Sheet for our suggestions.
We suggest a quick visit to fun, lighthearted Peggy Guggenheim museum. The museum is in a mansion, her old home on the Grand Canal. This tour will also take you to a nice and quieter part of Venice. Explore on your own or with your tour manager. (B)
Day 3 - Sept. 25 Venice, Departure for Home.
Have breakfast and enjoy Venice one last time. Prepare to leave for the airport. (B)
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Never been to Italy? Don't worry. We will help you along the way. You will receive lots of information from us well before you leave for Italy.
Lots of free time for impromptu activities the group can do: train to Lucca, Pisa or other places, wine tasting, trips to the market, etc.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Guided tour of the city and visit the city's treasures like Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Ghiberti's Gate of Paradise, Piazza della Signoria,
Guided tour of Accademia museum for the Statue of David.
Tour of beautiful cities and the countryside of Umbria and Tuscany.
Excursion to Siena in Tuscany
Guided tour of Assisi for sites like the Roman arena, Roman forum and St. Francis Basilica
Special meals with wine that highlights both Umbrian and Tuscan meals
Guided tour of the beautiful Umbrian hilltown of Spoleto and see Roman Antiquities: a spectacular Roman bridge, Roman theater 12th-century cathedral
Italian Wine Appreciation; wine is served with all meals
Wine Tasting in Montefalco
Cooking Class
Package Includes: 7 Days of Land Tour
Elegant Accommodations: 4 Star Hotels
Breakfasts Daily
1 Lunch with wine and 4 Dinners with Wine
Professionally Guided Private Tours to All Cities, Sites, Museums - Guides are scholars with background in history, art and architecture
Cocktails in Umbria
Services of Your Tour Manager Throughout the Tour
Entrance & Reservation Fees to Museums, Sites
Private Transportation to All Planned Activities
Airport Transfer from Rome Airport to Hotel in Umbria; 1 transfer is included.
Airport Transfer from Spoleto to Rome Airport; 1 transfer is included.
Gratuities (excluding Tour Manager's) to guides, drivers, concierges, chambermaids and hotel restaurant staff
Maps, Restaurant and Activity Suggestion Lists
Maps
Maps, Restaurant and Activity Suggestion Lists
Not Included: Airline Tickets
Gratuity to Tour Manager
VENICE OPTION
HIGHLIGHTS Guided Tour of the art and architecture treasures: St. Mark's Square and Cathedral in Venice, Doge's Palace
Guided Tour of Doge's Palace, Rialto Market, Bridge of Sigh in Venice
Package Includes:
Accommodations for 2 nights Breakfast daily
First Class train tickets from Florence to Venice
Private boat transfer from train station to hotel
Guided Walking Tour of the city
Services of your tour escorts
Gratuities to drivers, tours guides and restaurants
ROME OPTION
HIGHLIGHTS Guided Tour of Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica
Guided Tour of Ancient Architecture and Ruins of Rome - Roman Forum, Colosseum, Pantheon, Arch of Constantine
Beautiful Plazas in Rome - including Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain in ROME.
Package Includes: Accommodations for 2 nights
Breakfast daily
Services of your tour escorts
3-Hour Private guided walking Tour of Ancient Rome
3-Hour private guided tour to The Vatican
Gratuities to all services
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