Rome and Tuscan Highlights
Experience Overview
An idyllic Italian retreat, bringing all your Tuscan dreams to life. When you’re not spending time with sisters Sandra and Antonella on their agriturismo overlooking vineyards, you’ll get to delve into the life of Leonardo da Vinci and soak up the healing waters of Montecatini spa.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Florence: Meet Sandra and Antonella on their historic family farm for an exclusive Be My Guest dinner at the Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia in the Tuscan hills.
Dive into Culture
- Vinci: Visit the museum dedicated to the life of Leonardo da Vinci in his Tuscan birthplace.
Iconic Experience
- Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.
- Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
- Pisa: Visit Pisa's Square of Miracles with a Local Specialist. Learn about the history of the iconic Leaning Tower and see the ornate Bapistry and Cathedral.
- Tuscany: Immerse yourself in Tuscany’s flavors at a lively local market, where stalls overflow with fresh, seasonal produce. Then, master time-honored techniques with a Local Specialist chef preparing a delicious Tuscan lunch, paired with a glass of local wine—buon appetito!
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Rome, Florence, Pisa and Vinci
- Discover Siena and San Gimignano
- Visit The Leonardiano Museum in Vinci
- View the Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence, and the Leaning Tower in Pisa
Trip Details
Product Code: 19145
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Luxury
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 198.387A
Starts: Rome, Italy
Finishes: Rome, Italy
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,996 ($333 /day)
Itinerary
2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a center of celebration. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City. Ciao Roma! Your journey begins in the ‘Eternal City’, where ancient ruins and lively piazzas set the scene. Spend time exploring at your own pace before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers over dinner.
Accommodation: Midas Palace
Meals: Dinner
Join a Local Specialist for a journey through Rome on a sightseeing tour. Admire the iconic dome of St. Peter’s Basilica from St. Peter’s Square, taking in the grandeur of Vatican City from the outside. Cross the Tiber into Ancient Rome and see the Colosseum and Circus Maximus, imagining the great chariot races and thunderous applause. This afternoon, drive through the Tuscan hills to Montecatini, the most famous spa town in Italy and your home for the next six nights. Consider joining an Optional Experience at a local restaurant set among the pines and cypress trees, where a feast of specialties awaits, accompanied by song and music.
Accommodation: Columbia Wellness and Spa Montecatini Terme
Meals: Breakfast
Your Local Specialist will reveal the history of Renaissance Florence during your walking tour. View the magnificent Duomo and visit Piazza della Signoria. In your free time, perhaps take a walk across the beautiful Ponte Vecchio. Dating back to the 16th century, a decree mandated that the only businesses allowed to ply their trade on this bridge were goldsmiths and jewellers, and to this day, some of the city's most prestigious jewelery shops can be found here. Or, enjoy an Optional Experience that provides insight into the world of Michelangelo and his masterpiece, David, by visiting the Academy of Fine Arts and its Michelangelo collection. Here, you'll learn all about the life and works of this immortal Renaissance genius through the expert commentary of your Local Specialist.
Accommodation: Columbia Wellness and Spa Montecatini Terme
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Relax in the spa atmosphere of Montecatini on your day at leisure or join an optional experience to Cinque Terre, whose quaint pastel-hued villages cling to the rugged Ligurian cliffs.
Accommodation: Columbia Wellness and Spa Montecatini Terme
Meals: Breakfast
Journey to Pisa, where you'll join a Local Specialist to view the famous Leaning Tower, the finely sculpted marble Cathedral and the ornate Baptistery, said to be the largest in Italy. Continue through Tuscany, arriving in Vinci where you'll join a Local Specialist at the Museo Leonardiano to gain a deeper understanding of the life of this talented master. Admire Leonardo da Vinci's machines and models, sketches, and handwritten notes, as well as interactive exhibits during your visit. Tonight, enjoy a Be My Guest experience at the Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.
Accommodation: Columbia Wellness and Spa Montecatini Terme
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Saunter through the beautifully preserved medieval city of Siena to see the 13th-century marble cathedral and the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, home to the biannual Palio horse race. Then venture to the walled medieval town of San Gimignano, renowned for its towers. Enjoy some free time strolling through its narrow lanes, discover hidden corners with spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside, before shopping for locally-produced delicacies—the alluring aromas of pecorino cheese and cured meats tempting you at every turn.
Accommodation: Columbia Wellness and Spa Montecatini Terme
Meals: Breakfast
Feast your eyes on the vibrant colors and busy stalls heaving with fresh produce at a local food market where you'll join a Local Specialist professional chef for a tasty introduction to Tuscan cuisine. Learn how to cook like only an Italian mamma can, selecting your fresh produce from the market and preparing lunch which you will enjoy with a delicious glass of local wine. The tastes of Tuscany still lingering after an unforgettable lunch, you will return to your hotel in the Tuscan hills for the night.
Accommodation: Columbia Wellness and Spa Montecatini Terme
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Departing Tuscany, travel south to Rome. This evening, Roman flavors take center stage as you toast your travels over a selection of signature Roman dishes handed down over four generations.
Accommodation: Midas Palace
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Bid a fond farewell to your newfound friends and an epic experience as you depart from Rome.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
William Marcotte - Traveled, May 2025
A good time e! No water offered on bus. Driver wS excellent and Director was helpful, but room for improvement. Guides were in a rush due to packed itinerary but not all guests were able to keep up! Experience in the special events were very good! Benefit of unpacking only once is the major perk if you are travelling this region. Benefit offset with longer return travel time on bus. The highlights of destinations are seen but not enough time to visit inside museums, etc.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/17/2025
Teresa Dalimonte - Traveled, October 2024
Wonderful trip. Excellent guides and tour Director. Very organized! The drive around Rome the first evening was a great idea and way to see the sites after a day of travelling and little sleep . The choice of the first restaurant was excellent It would have been nice to be able to check into the first hotel before 4pm though The tour of the Vatican and the Basilica was amazing. The tour guides were all excellent throughout the trip and so knowledgeable. The drive to Montacatini was relaxing and nice to see the countryside The Columbia Wellness hotel was a little disappointing. We were originally put into a tiny room that was very stuffy and not overly clean and were moved the following day after complaining. There seemed to be many complaints about ventilation in this building. Great location but perhaps an upgrade could be considered here. Lots to see throughout the trip and very full days which was not a problem *Personal information removed by Feefo* thought of everything and has an amazing wealth of knowledge . She is a fantastic tour Director! The excursions to.the wineries, and agriturisomos were engaging and fun! *Personal information removed by Feefo* our bus driver was amazing and you felt very safe travelling with him at the wheel. The Cinque Terre excursion was one of my favorite places despite the weather!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Be prepared for an extremely active itinerary up very early to be on the bus every day. The optional trips were definitely worth it some of the non-optional perhaps not be very wary of any Italian holidays as Florence was extremely busy when we were there as we were unaware.. The food was very very good. The director was excellent. The bus driver was excellent. Would’ve liked more downtime to just sit back and relax.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Wonderful experience with Trafalgar's expertly planned tours. Professionally planned. All arrangements made for guests and individualized upon request. No worrying about transportation or connections. Knowledgeable tour guides. Bus drivers are courteous and attentive drivers. A variety of tours to choose from to meet every need -places to visit, length of tour and time of year for visit. I felt very comfortable traveling "solo". I chose this trip because of the 6 nights in Tuscany - Montecatini Terme. Cinque Terre, Lucca, Siena and San Gimignano were highlights of this tour. The food for the special dinners was amazing. Rosella and Massimo kept things on track. Organizing and coordinating tickets, transportation (2 ferries, train and bus) and firsthand knowledge of the areas visited was well exhibited by Rosella. The specialty tour guides were knowledgeable and added extra flair to the excursions. Enjoyed the trip immensely.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/08/2025
Arlene Hayden - Traveled, October 2024
Very well planned. Very fast pace, long guided tours, not for anyone who is disabled or has any physical problems. Loved the de Vinci museum and Cinque terre tours and scenery. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was awesome.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/23/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Fantastic experience!!I felt that I was in very good hands selecting this particular trip and making airline reservations as well. I was informed by Trafalgar on a regular basis leading up to the trip. I did this trip with my daughter and it was fabulous!!! I could not have made these arrangements by myself. From the transportation to and from the airport, hotel accommodations and luggage transfer, and the wonderful travel director and driver who planned the daily itinerary. We were able to relax and enjoy being immersed in the Italian culture. I was really happy that we were based out of primarily one hotel in Tuscany and made day trips from there. We went on all the extra excursions except Lucca and absolute loved our trip by boat to Cinque Terra. I was over the moon about our market day and making fresh pasta! Our travel director was excellent and gave us detailed information about the next day’s activities. She was very responsive to my daughter’s dietary needs and made sure she was accommodated . Our driver was exceptional- he maneuvered the coach in tricky situations and we always felt safe. The local specialists gave us so much more information than we could have ever gotten on our own. The guides in particular for the Cinque Terra excursion and Florence were fantastic and really added to our knowledge and appreciation. I would highly recommend this trip for someone looking to explore the Tuscan region. It would not be the best choice for someone with mobility issues because of the uneven pavement, stairs and somewhat steep walking conditions.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Trafalgar offers a nice balance between excursions and free time. Everything that Trafalgar did was as advertised. I loved the hotel location and choices of excursions. There was also a nice balance between planned events and free time. Loved the fact that we stayed in one hotel most of the trip. We spent more time visiting sites and less time on the bus. Our tour guide was incredible and the quality of the local guides was also amazing. I feel like I learned a lot from their expertise.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2025
Jacqueline Metzger - Traveled, April 2025
Bucket List Trip to Tuscany. The tour director and coach driver were wonderful! The itinerary was fine, but finding the tour group after reaching baggage claim in Rome was very difficult. I barely found the group in time to take the 12:30 shuttle to the hotel. Having someone from Trafalgar waiting with a sign in baggage claim to direct travelers to the next building, where the tour was waiting, would have been so much less stressful after a long and tiring plane ride.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
Upon arriving in Rome we were supposed to stay at Hotel Barcelona Occidental. It was changed after we had already paid for the trip to a hotel on a highway an hour outside of Rome. We could not go anywhere or do anything all day. WASTED DAY. By the time we got in our hotel room it was time to go back to Rome for our welcome dinner. The dinner was great. The itinerary was great. Loved every where we went & every thing we saw. Our tour guide & bus driver were wonderful. Only other complaint was Hotel Columbia. Every wall was painted BLACK. Very depressing. Had to live out of suitcases because very very little closet space.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/27/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Good itinerary with more Rome visits required to sites.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2024
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