“The Italian Sampler” – Venice – Florence – Siena – Cinque Terre – Lucca – Pisa
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Walk in the footsteps of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Marco Polo and the Medici Family. From the millennium long economic powerhouse – Venice—-To the birthplace of the Renaissance – Florence. This spectacular journey will include visits to other Tuscan treasures, including Siena, Lucca and Pisa, along with a restful perch along the most breathtakingly-picturesque stretch of the “Italian Riviera”—–namely the Cinque Terre. Guaranteed to be another memorable journey!
Venice-Rialto Bridge
Trip Duration: 14 total days
Trip Dates: T.B.D. by YOU! < choose YOUR dates >
Total Trip (ground) Cost: INQUIRE
Single Supplement – TBD (only applies to solo travelers who opt for a separate/private room)
If interested in this, or any other great journey;
Florence, Italy
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Flight
Day 2 – a.m. arrival Venice airport / transport to Santa Lucia / check-in central San Marco hotel / Venezia Unica City Pass (for entire visit) / 3 Day Vaporetto (water) Transport / Welcome Dinner
Day 3 – Venice: Venice Walking Tour / Explore-enjoy
Day 4 – Venice: Explore-Enjoy all the sights, sounds & taste
Day 5 – Venice –> Florence – train / check in our room-with-a-view B&B / Welcome Dinner
Day 6 – Florence: City Walking Tour / 3 Day FirenzeCard (sights & city transport)
Day 7 – Florence: Siena day trip – bus
Day 8 – Florence: Explore-Enjoy “the culture of Firenze”
Day 9 – Florence -> Cinque Terre–train – check into our in-village rooms / Welcome Dinner
Day 10 –Cinque Terre: Cinque Terre 2-Day Train/Hiking Card
Day 11 –Cinque Terre: Explore-enjoy
Day 12 – Cinque Terre -> Lucca train / check-in central B&B
Day 13 – Lucca: Pisa ½ day visit / Leaning Tower Visit / Farewell Dinner
Day 14 – Lucca: transport to either Florence or Pisa Airport departures
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Total Trip (ground) Cost – INQUIRE
Single Supplement – TBD (only applies to solo travelers who opt for a separate/private room)
Suggested for Active/Mature Participants
Min. Participants-4 : Max. Participants-6
What’s Included:
- Full time guide / travel skills tutor – “teaching the ART of independent travel”
- VERY small group – 6 or fewer participants
- 12 nights hand-picked accommodations
- 12 breakfasts + 4 special dinners
- all ground transportation: between points + local excursions
- tours & side trips – as outlined on itinerary
- entry fees – selected attractions & sites
- great flexibility – opt in or out of any activity
What’s Not Included:
- Airfare (glad to assist in finding a good fare!)
- Travel Insurance (trip cancellation / medical / baggage,etc..)
- Personal discretionary spending
Vernazza-Cinque Terre
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Optional 3 Day Trip Extension (inquire): Rome: Testevere B&B / Vatican City / Rome Fiumicino; departure airport