Rome, Florence, Chianti, Monterosso
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Travel around Italy on this 8 day independent rail package from Rome to Monterosso, Cinque Terre
DAY 1: ROME
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure to discover the city at your own pace. Overnight in Rome.
DAY 2: ROME
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the city with a hop on/hop off open bus tour (ticket included), which can also be used for getting around. Take this opportunity to visit the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon. Overnight in Rome. (B)
DAY 3: ROME
Breakfast at the hotel and day at leisure to discover more of Rome. We recommend a visit to the Vatican Museums to admire Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel and other masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. Overnight in Rome. (B)
DAY 4: ROME – FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, make your own way to Rome Termini station to board the high-speed train to Florence; the journey takes about 1h 30′. After arriving, make your own way to your hotel and enjoy free time to explore Florence at your own leisure. Take this opportunity to visit Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, and the Ponte Vecchio. Overnight in Florence. (B)
DAY 5: FLORENCE – CHIANTI – FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, today you will have the chance to discover the famous Chianti area and its rolling hills with a half-day tour from Florence. This tour will allow you to get away from the noise and crowds of the city and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the world-famous Tuscan countryside. Your journey through the Chianti wine region begins with a visit to a beautiful family-run estate, whose belief is that making wine is an art. You will have the opportunity to walk around the small vineyards on the hills above Greve in Chianti, where the family produces their fine Chianti wines, and explore the cellars while learning about the wine making and aging process. You will not be able to leave before having tasted Chianti wine accompanied by local products. Return to Florence for overnight. (B)
DAY 6 FLORENCE – MONTEROSSO (CINQUE TERRE)
After breakfast at the hotel, make your own way to the train station. Board the regional train to Monterosso with a change in Pisa or La Spezia. The journey takes about 3h. Upon arrival, make your own way to your hotel. Monterosso is the starting city to explore the famous Cinque Terre, the stretch of coast with 5 fishing villages perched over the sea: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. The two-day Cinque Terre Train Card is included, which allows access to the National Park area and the use of regional trains and local buses that connect the villages. Overnight in Monterosso. (B)
DAY 7: MONTEROSSO
Breakfast at the hotel, then a free day to continue exploring the Cinque Terre. Overnight in Monterosso. (B)
DAY 8 MONTEROSSO
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, before checking out. End of our services. (B)
Accommodation (or similar):
STANDARD CLASS:
ROME: Hotel Kennedy
FLORENCE: Hotel Corona D’italia
MONTEROSSO: Hotel 5 Terre
SUPERIOR CLASS:
ROME: Hotel Gambrinus
FLORENCE: Hotel Executive
MONTEROSSO: Hotel Palme
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Things to Note:
– Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
– Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
– City taxes are not included and are to be paid directly to the hotel.
– Child policy: Children aged 0-2.99 years travel free of charge, however, a seat on the train will NOT be provided. The seat on the train and the bed in the hotel will be shared with the parents. Baby cots are on request and a supplement may need to be paid directly to the hotel.
– ^Class of rail ticket is based on 2nd class unless the optional upgrade to 1st class has been selected at the time of booking.
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All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.
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