 EASTER IN TUSCANY
inc. Florence, Siena, Assisi, Rome etc.
Friday 21 - Tuesday 25 March (Easter Break)
Join us for this exciting Air and Coach tour to Italy, featuring enchanting Tuscany and historic Rome.
Tuscany delights visitors with the splendour of its art, and variety of landscapes. Bordered by the
Apennine chain of mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, Tuscany has become one of the
most popular destinations in Italy.
FRIDAY 21: Morning departure from Heathrow by Alitalia scheduled flight to ROME. On arrival, we will be met by our local guide for our coach transfer to Tuscany and our hotel in the lovely spa town of CHIANCIANO TERME. Our route takes us via the stunning hill-top town of ORVIETO, home to one of Italy's most impressive cathedrals, dating from the 13th century, and was built to commemorate the
Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena. DINNER OPTION: In your hotel tonight.
 SATURDAY 22: Today we visit FLORENCE, where you may wish to explore and shop on your own, or alternatively, take the optional guided tour with a local city guide. No trip to Florence would be
complete without a visit to the ACCADEMIA, home to Michael Angelo’s Statue of ‘DAVID’. DINNER OPTION: This evening you may wish to join the rest of the group at a Tuscan Palazzo in
sampling some authentic local cuisine and wine.
SUNDAY 23: We drive this morning to one of Tuscany’s most beautiful towns, SIENA, and take an included walking tour with a local guide, to see its magnificent cathedral, narrow streets, and the world famous Piazza del Campo.
This afternoon, we visit SAN GIMIGNANO, the ‘Small Manhattan’, so named for its 13 medieval defensive towers. The town is set in the heart of the Chianti wine growing region. DINNER OPTION: In your hotel.
MONDAY 24: This morning, we visit PERUGIA, an town which dates back to Etruscan times, set in the
heart of Umbria, with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. After lunch, we continue
to biblical ASSISI, where you can see the amazing frescoes by Giotto depicting the life of St Francis, in
the awe inspiring BASILICA OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI. DINNER OPTION: This evening you will have the option to dine in a local Tuscan Farm house.
TUESDAY 25: We spend our last day in ROME, where you will have the opportunity to visit the VATICAN MUSEUM, the SISTINE CHAPEL, the BASILICA of ST PETER, the COLOSSEUM etc. You will then have the choice of free time to visit some of the other famous sites or maybe shop, or take an optional guided tour with a local guide, before leaving the Eternal City for the airport and our flight home.
(FOR OPERATIONAL REASONS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE ABOVE ITINERARY.)
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Scheduled return flights Heathrow/Rome
- Luxury coach in Italy throughout tour
- 4 nights 3 star Tuscan hotel inc. breakfast
- Guided tour of Siena
- Fully escorted throughout
- All excursions as stated, guided and escorted throughout
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Meals: except breakfasts in hotel
- Optional guided tours with local guides in Florence & Rome
- Entrance Fees
- Gratuities to hotel staff, guides and drivers
- Travel insurance
PRICES: (per person)
| Adults (based on two sharing): |
£675.00 |
Children under 12
(sharing with 2 adults): |
£540.00 |
Infants under 2
(sharing with 2 adults): |
£125.00 |
| Single room supplement: |
£95.00 |
| Deposit (per person): |
£100.00 |
| Insurance* per person: |
£29.00 |
DEPARTS: Friday 21 March at 12:05
RETURNS: Tuesday 25 March (waiting conformation).
WHAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS TOUR...
Excellent Itinerary. Very good trip. Tour guide historic information was exceptional.
Beveley Mentzer – ASL family, SJWWC, Hampstead WC, PWC, KCWC
Excellent tour guide. Helpful in general information as well as historical fact.
Roberta Luxbacher – ASL Family
Tuscany and Rome was our first experience with an organized tour, so we were not sure what to expect. We all enjoyed it very much especially the kids because there were other children to socialize with.
Heather & Jeff Scherb Kristen 15, Alex 12 and Robert 10 ASL & SJWWC
Rome and Tuscany was our 4th Gemmaway tour and the best one yet. Our local guide Vic was great, very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
Matt and Jeanne Morgan and Matthew (6)
Tour was great value for money. Enjoyed The Vatican, Siena, Florence, The guide was the BEST EVER! Very informative and incredible helpful.
Pamela McKinstry SJWWC
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