Rome and Florence

Day 01: Arrival in Rome

Arrival of guests at Rome Fiumicino airport and transfer by private car to the city centre or surroundings. 4* hotel accommodation (central position)in double room. Overnight stay.

Day 02: Christian Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, guided tour of Christian Rome (*)(03 hours – planned visit with other people). Guided visit of the Vatican City with St. Peter’s Square and its magnificent Basilica, the centre of Christianity, the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel and its magnificent frescoes painted by Michelangelo, or the Raphael Rooms, painted by Raphael, another great master, in the early 16^th century. (Entrance and reservation included). Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 03: Baroque Rome

After breakfast, departure for a half day tour of Baroque Rome (*) (03 hours -visit planned with other people). Pick up at the hotel and visit of St. Peter’s Basilica (entrance included). Continue on to Piazza Navona, benefiting from a walk through the streets of the capital. Visit the Pantheon (entrance included) and the Trevi Fountain. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 04: Ancient Rome

After breakfast depart for half day guided tour of Ancient Rome (*) (03 hours – planned visit with other people-): first stop will the Colosseum (entrance and reservation included), the symbol of Rome and ancient masterpiece, which housed fights between men and animals and gladiator duels. Visit to the Roman Forum, the religious, political and trade centre of ancient Rome, the Imperial Forums and finally the Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of the capital. Free afternoon. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 05: Rome/Florence

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer by private car from your hotel to Rome Termini station. Train to Florence. Arrival in Florence and transfer by private car to your 4* hotel – centrally located – and accommodation. In the afternoon sightseeing tour of the city (*) (03 hours – planned visit with other people-). Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 06: Florence

Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of the city and visit of the marvellous Uffizi Gallery (*) (visit scheduled with other people-). You will admire the beauty of Florence and its wonderful works of art. The Uffizi Gallery is one of the richest museums in the world for the Italian art in general and Florentine art in particular. It offers the finest collection of Renaissance paintings: The Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo’s Holy Family, the Adoration of the Magi by Botticelli and works by other artists such as Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 07: Chianti

Breakfast at the hotel and guided tour of Siena, San Gimignano and the Chianti area, (*) UNESCO heritage (visit scheduled with other people-). San Gimignano is also known as the “city of a thousand towers”: you can admire 14 medieval towers which are very well-preserved, ancient symbols of power and wealth of the city. The day will continue with a visit to Siena, where you will be fascinated by the architecture of the Cathedral and the Town Hall, (entrance not included) that stands in the beautiful Piazza del Campo, where the “Palio”, famous traditional horse race, takes place. Free lunch. In the afternoon, tour of the Classical Chianti region. The visit will end with a gourmet meal in a local wine cellar with a tasting of regional products accompanied by a selection of local wines. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 08: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel and private transfer to Florence airport. End of our services.

• Suppl. for dinner in Rome from Euro 30,00 per person (drinks not included)
•  Suppl. for dinner in Florence from Euro 35,00 per person  (drinks not included)

(*) Please note that the excursions with other people have a minimum of participants, so will be confirmed a few days before the departure date .