PCK-05 BEST OF ROME AND TUSCANY 9 DAYS

Day 1 – Airport arrival and Vatican tour

You will be greeted by our chauffeur as you land in Rome. Head to your hotel where we will drop off the luggage and then proceed to the Vatican Museums where your professional licensed guide will be waiting for you with skip the line tickets. At the end of the tour you can stay and have lunch in the Vatican area or proceed to your hotel to check in ( return transfer not included). Afternoon at leisure.

Day 2 – Fullday tour of Rome

This tour has been designed for those guests who wish to enjoy a complete overview of Rome. You will have the opportunity to drive where large buses are not permitted, allowing you to see more, walk less and capture the "best of Rome". You will see the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Victor Emmanuel monument, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Navona Square. We will provide skip the line tickets for the Colosseum.

Day 3 – Night tour of Rome

Your driver will pick you up in the evening and take you for a night tour of Rome including the highlights of the Eternal city.

Day 4 – Montepulciano Pienza San Gimignano

Enjoy a ride through the Etruscan countryside and head to Florence visiting Montepulciano, stop and taste some of the local wine. Continue on to Pienza and try some pecorino cheese, then proceed to San Gimignano, the Manhattan of Italy, before arriving to Florence. Overnight in Florence.

Day 5 – Walking tour of Florence

Visit the Accademia Gallery, home to Florence’s most treasured works of art, Michelangelo’s David and the Slaves then walk to Piazza del Duomo where you can admire Florence's cathedral standing tall over the city with its magnificent Renaissance dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The tour continues with a visit of the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri and Beatrice lived then onto Piazza della Signoria, the hub of the social and political life of the city since the 13th century. Presiding over everything is Palazzo Vecchio, Florence's city hall, and the 14th-century Loggia dei Lanzi, a beautiful arched gallery housing an impressive collection of Renaissance and Roman sculptures. The tour will finally take you to the Ponte Vecchio, a Medieval colorful bridge over the Arno river, for a visit and some shopping.

Day 6 – Night tour of Florence

Enjoy a ride in the evening to see the lights of Florence.

Day 7 – Day Trip Pisa and Lucca

Today your driver will pick you up directly at your accommodation for a visit to the splendid maritime city of Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Field of Miracles. Next, your driver will take you to Lucca, one of the most famous and glorious walled cities of Italy. Lucca was founded by the Etruscans but actually its origins are far more remote. In 180 BC the town became a Roman colony and from this period it has retained the rectangular grid of the Roman street plan.
Lucca is a rather small town but there are many interesting places to visit here: the Romanesque cathedral of San Martino, the church of San Michele, the Basilica of San Frediano with its exquisite mosaics, and the birthplace of the composer Puccini whose house is now a small museum. The more energetic of you can also rent bikes to do a Wall Bike Tour along the city walls. If there is enough time, your driver can take you to visit one of the magnificent villas at the outskirts of the city. Years ago Lucca’s most illustrious families and foreign residents had their summer homes in this area. The beautiful gardens of Villa Mansi built by the architect F. Juvarra are worth a visit as is Villa Torrigiani with its luxurious apartments and grounds.

Day 8 – Transfer to Rome and stop in Siena

One of Italy's most enchanting towns, Siena was a proud, wealthy, and warlike independent city-state during the Middle Ages, until its final defeat by Florence. Its medieval centre is full of majestic Gothic buildings such as Palazzo Pubblico in Piazza del Campo, Siena's main square. Twice a year the Sienese celebrate their rich medieval heritage with a horse race called the Palio, which attracts visitors and spectators from around the world. Spend a few hours exploring the town and perhaps the Duomo. The cathedral's green, pink and white marble exterior is surpassed only by the exquisite black and white marble geometric patterns and the inlaid marble mosaic floor found inside. This was the first European city to ban traffic from its main square in 1966. Sit down and, while sipping a cup of coffee, enjoy the stunning view.

Day 9 – Airport transfer

Meet the driver in the lobby of your hotel at an agreed time and drive to the airport for your departure transfer

Highlights:

- Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica
- Rome’s main sights including the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Navona Square
- Montepulciano, Pienza and San Gimignano
- Pisa and Lucca
- Florence and Siena

Notice:

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Important information

- This tour includes a professional informative English-speaking driver. Due to strict Italian laws & regulations that protect officially licensed guides, our drivers cannot walk with you into any site but can answer any question you have from the vehicle, unless otherwise stated.

- Please dress respectfully when visiting religious monuments; local custom requires covering knees and shoulders.

- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.

- The tour sequence may be altered to avoid congestions but always covering mentioned sights.

- Keep an eye on your wallet and purses at all time. Do not wear jewelry or carry large amount of cash.

Inclusions

- Transportation with an English speaking driver in a comfortable vehicle for day 1 - 2 - 3 -4 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9
- Licensed tour guide for the Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel for 3 hours on day 1
- Licensed tour guide for in Florence for 4 hours on day 5
- Skip the line tickets to the Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum
- Gas tolls, parking fees and driver’s boarding included

Exclusions

- Lunch
- Admission if not mentioned
- Lodging
- Tips to driver and guide ( please read below for more information)

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