Rome Cortona- Amalfi coast September 19 th October 1 st 2017

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1 Rome Cortona- Amalfi coast September 19 th October 1 st 2017 September 19 th 2017 Arrival of the group at Fiumicino airport, flights arrival time to be provided. Pick up of the group at the airport with 55 seats bus and transfer to the Hotel in Rome. Free time and dinner in a typical Trattoria. September 20 th Guided walking tour of the historical centre of Rome with a professional English speaking guide that will show you the most interesting spots of the city, like the Vatican State, Castel Sant Angelo, Piazza Navona, Campo de fiori, Piazza Venezia, Fontana di Trevi, Piazza di Spagna and Piazza del Popolo. Free time for quick lunch, shopping and relax time at the hotel. Dinner in the Colosseum area, night guided tour of the Colosseum and Imperial Forums, a life time experience. September 21 st Departure for Cortona with a visit in the morning to the so called Town that is dying, Civita di Bagnoregio and lunch on the edges of the beautiful Lago di Bolsena. Arrival in Cortona in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel. Dinner in typical restaurant in town and back to the hotel for the night. September 22 nd Guided tour of the city of Cortona with visit to the most beautiful attractions. Walking tour with a professional English speaking guide that will make you discover the hidden gems of the city, together with a visit to the Sanctuary of Santa Margherita and the Medieval road of the town, Via Jannelli. Free time for shopping in the afternoon.

2 September 23 rd Departure for Val d Orcia, a Unesco heritage site popular in the world for its unforgettable landscapes. Visit to the city of Pienza, known as the perfect city of the Italian Renaissance and also for the pecorino cheese production. Tour of the pecorino cheese farmhouse and cheese tasting on a terrace overlooking the valley with pecorino cheese tasting, wood oven Tuscan bread, homemade jams and local cold cuts. In the afternoon visit to the town of Montepulciano, renowned for Nobile di Montepulciano red wine and for a very old tradition of Tuscany winemaking. Visit to a wonderful cellar overlooking 400 hectares of vineyards followed by dinner at the wine estate with wine tasting of a selection of their wines. September 24 th Tour of the Chianti region, with visit to the small local towns in the Tuscan countryside. Free time for lunch and afternoon visit to the city of Siena. Walking tour of the historical centre of the town and the Siena Cathedral with a special visit to the pavement of the church, that will be uncovered for the occasion. The pavement of the Cathedral is a unique work of art that is uncovered just in some period of the year and for some special groups. September 25 th Full day free in Cortona for shopping and relax with activities to be booked in advance. Walk to visit Pat house and the studio. September 26 th Departure for Florence. Historical centre walking tour with English speaking professional guide that will show you the wonderful city of Firenze. Visit to the Santa Marina Novella square, Florence Cathedral, tour of the ancient streets of the city, Accademia s David gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce square and church.

3 Free lunch at the just restored San Lorenzo market where you will be able to buy local food products and enjoy a typical Florentine lunch. Free time for shopping in the afternoon, dinner and transfer back to Cortona and dinner at local restaurant. September 27 th Departure for the Amalfi coast and arrival in Sorrento by lunch time. Transfer to the hotel and free time for visiting the city. Dinner in the beautiful gardens of the hotel and relaxed evening by the pool. September 28 th Full day journey of the Amalfi coast with visit to the city of Ravello and the breathtaking Villa Rufolo. Afternoon visit of the town of Amalfi and the Cathedral of the town, very famous for its Arabian Norman architecture and its wonderful view of the harbour. Dinner in a local restaurant in the small alleys of the historical centre. September 29 th Visit to the small jewel of the city of Positano. Positano is a cliffside village on southern Italy's Amalfi Coast. It's a well known holiday destination with a pebble beachfront and steep, narrow streets lined with boutiques and cafes. Its Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta features a majolica tiled dome and a 13th century Byzantine icon of the Virgin Mary. The famous Sentiero degli Dei hiking trail links Positano to other coastal towns. Back in Sorrento for typical Neapolitan Pizza dinner and back to the hotel. September 30 th Departure for Pompei and visit to the archeological sites for the day. Afternoon arrival in Rome and transfer to the hotel for dinner and the overnight. October 1 st Pick up of the group at the hotel in Rome with 55 seats bus.

4 Arrivederci and hope you had a nice Italian time with us! Quote for the tour described above: 2465,00 per person The quote includes Transfer services with 55 seats Bus for the locations specified, including fuel and tolls. For the Amalfi coast one bus for 40 people + one bus for 19 people will be provided. In the Amalfi coast 55 seats buses are not allowed by law. Accommodation in the following hotels with B&B treatment: Hotel The Church Palace Rome 4* superior Hotel San Luca Cortona 4* Grand Hotel Vesuvio Sorrento 4* 4* in Rome for the last night Guided tours with English speaking professional guide where specified Admission tickets for the museums described in the itinerary ( Colosseum, Siena Cathedral, Accademia museum, Pompei sites, Amalfi cathedral ) and earphones when needed. Shuttle bus service for suitcases in Cortona at the arrival and departure The following meals with pre arranged menu: a) Dinners in Rome on September 19 th and 20 th. b) Dinners in Cortona on Sept 21th and Sept 26 th,. c) Lunch at Lago di Bolsena on Sept 21 st. d)cheese tasting at the organic cheese farm in Val d'orcia on Sept 23 rd. e)dinner at the winery in Montepulciano on Sept 23 rd. f)dinners in the Amalfi coast from Sept 27 th to 29 th. g)last dinner in Rome on Sept 30 th.

5 Accommodation and meals for the drivers when required Vat and taxes City taxes The quote does NOT include International and domestic flights Villa Rufolo tickets to be bought in Ravello Dinner in Cortona on Sept 22 nd, 24 th and 25 th. Tips and personal extras All that is not specified in " The quote includes". Supplements and reductions Single room or double room in single use to be quoted separately Reductions for kids can be provided on request. The quote is valid until October 9th 2016 and based on a number of 50 participants. Costs may vary with a different number of people joining the tour. The validity of the estimate is referred to the dates indicated for the trip, except for variations which can be documented and not caused by the travel agency.

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