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Tuscany, Umbria & Florence
Tour Category : Delux Tours 1. Arrive Rome / Monteriggioni Tour departs: Rome's Fiumicino Airport one hour after the arrival of our selected flight(s). Drive along scenic country roads lined with sunflowers, towering cypresses and rolling hills, stopping for lunch in Pienza in the heart of Tuscany. Continue on to Hotel Il Piccolo Castello, set in the foothills of the medieval fortress of Monteriggioni. We invite you to join us for a welcome dinner. Meals LD 2. Artistic or Historic Siena  Learn about the exciting personal discoveries that await you in Tuscany this week during a morning meeting with your Tour Director. Your choices begin in rose-colored Siena where you select between two guided walking tours. Discover the "Artistic Siena" that is so eloquently displayed at Pinacoteca Nazionale, in the medieval state rooms at the Palazzo Pubblico, and at the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. History comes alive on a walking tour that takes you to the home of Italy's patron saint, Casa di Santa Caterina; the Palazzo Piccolomini, which houses a pictorial history of Siena; and the Torre del Mangia, adjacent to the Gothic Town Hall. Both walks visit Siena's Duomo, one of the most spectacular early Gothic cathedrals in Italy, and the Piazza del Campo - paved in red brick and marble, it is the site of a festive bi-annual horse race dating back to the Middle Ages. Choices this afternoon are between a relaxing aromatherapy treatment or a bicycle tour of the lush Tuscan countryside. Enjoy a medieval pageant before dinner in town. Meals BD 3. Montalcino or San Galgano Two choices await this morning. One takes you on a scenic pilgrimage to the hilltop town of Montalcino where one of Italy's finest red wines is produced; enjoy a walking tour along streets boasting well-preserved 14th and 15th century architecture, stopping at a fine local restaurant for lunch and a wine tasting. Or, travel to the lovely woodland setting of San Galgano; sample the region's wine and enjoy a Tuscan picnic within view of the nearby beehive-shaped chapel of Montesiepi. Spend the afternoon as you wish, with the same choices as yesterday - the spa or a bicycle trip through the Tuscan countryside. Meals BL 4. Chianti and Florence Your day begins with a visit to the 12th-century Castello di Brolio, synonymous with Chianti's finest wines; enjoy a wine tasting and tour of their famous wine cellars. Arrive in Florence for a lecture by an art historian and a tour of the Uffizi Gallery. The magnificent Uffizi offers an unrivaled opportunity to see some of the greatest works of the Renaissance. A dine-around tonight offers you a selection of three fine Tuscan restaurants. Meals BLD
5. Choice of Florence Walks Join our local experts on a choice of walking tour. Visit the Galleria dell'Accademia, home to Michelangelo's David; founded in 1563, it was renowned as the first school in Europe to teach drawing, painting and sculpture. You'll also visit Palazzo Pitti, housing great art treasures of the Medicis. Alternatively, witness a private demonstration and lecture at the Fresco School, revealing the "insider" techniques of this on-going art. Explore the museums or landmark sites of Florence as you wish this afternoon and evening. Meals B 6. A Taste of Tuscany  Travel into the heart of Tuscany for a three-night stay in Bettona. Your journey in the countryside begins in the Etruscan city of Cortona, featured in A Taste of Tuscany. A walking tour includes a visit to the Museo Diocesano, housing Fra Angelico's famous painting Annunciation, and a Tuscan cooking demonstration that is followed by lunch at a localtrattoria. Meals BL 7. Deruta or Lago Trasimeno Discover the "Green Heart of Italy" in Umbria this morning on visits to Bettona and Perugia. This afternoon you have a choice of two very unique sightseeing excursions - a visit to the town of Deruta, renowned for its ceramics, or a cruise to beautiful Isola Maggiore. Known for its lacemaking, it is a gem of an island on Lago Trasimeno; return to Bettona. Meals BL 8. Assisi and Spoleto Visit the beautiful medieval town of Assisi this morning. Dramatically built into the side of the hill, a memorable sight is Basilica di San Francesco, filled with frescoes detailing the life of 13th-century St. Francis. Travel to Spoleto for a guided walk through its historic streets. Admire the 15th century frescoes in the spectacular Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta before exploring this picturesque town at leisure. Join us for a gala farewell dinner tonight at your hotel. Meals BD 9. Journey Home Tour ends: Rome's Fiumicino Airport 2 1/2 hours before the departure of our selected flight(s). Persons departing at other times should secure their own transportation to the airport. Meals B As you like it...
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