ITALY
Tuscan countryside
Rome • Siena • Florence • Arezzo • Assisi
Classical Italy Florence, Siena, Assisi & Rome Everything that makes Italy such a richly rewarding destination features on this tour – the magnificent history of Rome, Florence’s Renaissance legacy and artistic treasures, the basilica of Assisi, Siena’s stunning Piazza del Campo, the glorious Tuscan countryside and the deep culinary passion of its welcoming people.
Your itinerary DAY 1 – Arrival in Arezzo Arrive at Rome airport for your transfer to your hotel in Arezzo, to settle in or start to explore. This evening we enjoy a welcome dinner for a chance to get to know your travel companions better. (D) DAY 2 – Siena We drive to Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a guided tour, including its stunning square – the Piazza del Campo. Fashioned from black and white marble, Siena’s cathedral, or Duomo, features delicate and intricate carvings, some by Michelangelo himself. (B,D) + Included Experience – Guided tour of Siena
Ponte Vecchio, Florence
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DAY 3 – Florence & The Uffizi Gallery During our guided tour of the ‘Pearl of the Renaissance’, you’ll marvel at the famous cathedral, which can house a congregation of 10,000. For masterpieces gathered in one place, the Uffizi is unrivalled. This afternoon, bypass the queues with a reserved timed visit. Also experience the buzz of the Piazza della Signoria or a crossing of the Arno River over the Ponte Vecchio. (B,D) + Included Experiences – Guided tour of Florence and timed entry to the Uffizi