A magnificent example of Italian Baroque style, Piazza di Spagna and its “Scalina Spagna” is one of the most-visited squares in Rome. The Piazza di Spagna is found in one of the most popular neighborhoods of Rome, near the high streets Via dei Condotti, Via Frattina, and Via del Babuino, which houses several impressive seventeenth and eighteenth-century villas.
Welcome to the capital city of the Italian Region of Tuscany. Pick-up from Florence airport and private transfer to Florence. Dinner at your leisure and overnight at the hotel.
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Hotel breakfast. Full-day excursion to Florence, the wonderful heart of the Renaissance, and the capital city of the Italian Region of Tuscany. Center of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of the time, Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages. A turbulent political history includes periods of ruling by the powerful Medici family, and numerous religious and republican revolutions. From 1865 to 1871 the city was also the capital of the recently established Kingdom of Italy. The historic center attracts millions of tourists each year, and Florence ranks as one of the most visited cities in the world. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982, the city contains numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Pitti Palace, and still exerts an influence in the fields of art, culture, and politics. Florence is also an important city in Italian fashion, being ranked within the top fifty fashion capitals of the world. On arrival, 3-hour guided tour of the city and get the chance, among others, to see the “David” sculpture by Michelangelo. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon free time to visit individually magnifies the city. Overnight in Florence.
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Excursion to visit Lucca and Pisa. For its monuments and historic wealth, Lucca has been proposed and added to Unesco World Heritage Sites. The old town has preserved its medieval appearance with ancient churches, bell towers, and monumental Renaissance palaces. Lunch on your own. Afternoon arrival in Pisa, famous for the monumental Cathedral and the Leaning Tower. Back to Florence for overnight in the hotel.
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Full day trip to the Cinque Terre in Liguria, where the coast is punctuated by picturesque small fishing villages. You’ll enjoy the views of these picturesque postcards villages and a boat ride or train ride along the coast. Overnight in Florence.
Liguria is one of the smallest regions in Italy and counts a few UNESCO world heritage sites. The National park of Cinque Terre especially renowned all over the world its land and a beautiful coast mix together in a gorgeous beauty overlooking the Mediterranean sea.
Liguria offers an abundant variety of historical, cultural, and natural sites. The region also hosts the Gulf of La Spezia, known as “The Gulf of Poets” (“Golfo dei Poeti”). Here some poets, especially the English Romantics such as Lord Byron and P. B Shelley, lived at the beginning of the nineteenth century and were inspired by many of their works.
Don’t miss the Ligurian taste of basil pesto and the typical “focaccia”, and the locally grown olives. They will make your holiday an unforgettable experience!
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Hotel breakfast and leave for Siena, driving through the beautiful region of the Chianti wine. The tradition of cultivating vines in Chianti goes back a long time in history, back to the Etruscans that inhabited the area before the Roman empire. In 1984, Chianti obtained the denomination D.O.C.G. (Denominazione d’Origine Controllata e Garantita, or Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin), which is the highest type of recognition for quality Italian wines. Stop for wine tasting. Travel to Siena for 2 hours guided visit. The city is one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Italy. Its historic center has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. It is one of the nation’s most visited tourist attractions, and it’s famous for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape, and the Palio, a horse race in traditional costumes. Drive to Rome and overnight.
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After breakfast, you meet with an English-speaking guide for a full-day tour of Rome, the capital of Italy, and also of the Lazio Region. Rome’s history spans more than 2500 years, since its legendary founding in 753 BC and it is referred to as “The Eternal City”. In the ancient world, it was successively the capital city of the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire, and is regarded as one of the birthplaces of Western civilization. You will see the Fori Imperiali, the Colosseum, Constantine’s Arch, and all the other most astonishing sights of Ancient Rome. Lunch on your own. Time for a stroll in Piazza di Spagna, with world-famous Trinità dei Monti steps, take a picture by the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and, finally reach the Pantheon. Return to your hotel.
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The morning visit of the Vatican Museums originated as a group of sculptures collected by Pope Julius II (1503-1513) and placed in what today is the “Cortile Ottagono” within the museum complex. Continue your sightseeing with the visit of the Sistine Chapel, without doubt, one of the greatest art treasures of all time, one of the most celebrated masterpieces in the world, with amazing frescoed ceilings by Michelangelo. It’s the last stop on the Vatican Museum tour and is the most ardently awaited moment for millions of tourists from around the world. The afternoon free time to reach more gems of the city on your own. Return to your hotel.
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Today is our final day in our journey. After buffet breakfast at our hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for flight back home or to your next journey.
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