Experience Overview
Immerse yourself in the ancient grandeur of Rome and Florence's Renaissance masterpieces on this seven-day Italian adventure. Your CEO (Chief Experience Officer) will lead you through cobblestone streets while you sample local delicacies, sip wine in Montepulciano, and walk in ancient footsteps through the medieval city of Siena. Your heart and your tastebuds will both be equally grateful.
Highlights
- Travel through the rolling vineyards and charming villages of the Tuscan hills
- Enjoy the medieval architecture and narrow streets of Montepulciano and Siena
- Indulge in the Italian gastronomy and local wines
- Explore Florence's cobblestone streets and world-class art galleries
Trip Details
Product Code: 8530
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Train, walking
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: EIRU
Starts: Rome, Italy
Finishes: Florence, Italy
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Migrantour Rome, Rome Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Rome
- Visit Pienza
- Orientation walk of Montepulciano with wine tasting
- Orientation walk in Siena
- Evening visit to Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence
- Guided walking tour of Florence
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts)
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Train, walking
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,204 ($315 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until tonight's welcome meeting.
Day 2: Rome
Enjoy a G Adventures supported migrant led walk of Rome before enjoying a free day to explore a myriad of options. Opt to tour Vatican City, cross the river to charming Trastevere, eat some gelato in Piazza Navona, or swing by the Colosseum and Forum.
While you're here, why not opt to rent a Vespa for the day? Live "la dolce vita" and opt to pre-book the Rome Vintage Vespa Tour on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Day 3: Rome/Montepulciano
Depart Rome by train then transfer to the town of Pienza for a visit and for some free time to explore. Continue on to Montepulciano in the heart of the Tuscan countryside and enjoy the medieval and renaissance hill town with an orientation walk and a local wine tasting.
Montepulciano is famous for producing delectable local pork, cheese, "Pici" pasta, and honey. It is also major wine producing area. Take in the stunning vistas, wander cobbled lanes, or opt to sample the local delicacies in small, family-run establishments.
Day 4: Montepulciano
Spend the day in the Italian countryside. The famous wine-producing region is the perfect place for an optional vineyard tour and wine tasting, or a bike ride in the rolling hills.
Opt to travel further afield to the thermal springs of Bagni San Filippo.
Day 5: Montepulciano/Florence
Travel to picturesque Siena. After an orientation walk around this medieval city, opt to visit Torre del Mangia, Battistero, il Campo, or the Duomo or to take a "passeggiata" and meet the Sienese locals. Continue on to Florence and enjoy an evening walk to Piazzale Michelangelo for a fantastic panoramic view of the city.
Arrive to the inimitable Firenze. Walk through the city catching a glimpse of the Duomo, Piazza Indipendenza, Piazza della Signoria, and the Ponte Vecchio. Head to Piazzale Michelangelo with your CEO for the most famous and photographed vista of the city.
Day 6: Florence
Immerse yourself in the splendor of Florence on a guided walking tour this morning. Catch a glimpse of the intricate buildings that make Florence a favourite to travellers the world over, and better understand the rich history and local way of living. With a free afternoon, the choices are endless. Opt to visit the Duomo, David at the Galleria dell'Accademia, Uffizi Gallery, medieval Ponte Vecchio, or the Medici Chapels, just to name a handful.
The afternoon is yours to explore. Check out the Mercato Centrale or any number of cafés and trattorias. If you came to shop, start at one end of the city and just keep going. There's beautiful architecture, famous museums, Renaissance art pieces, and charming cobblestone streets everywhere. If you wish to go further afield, take a wine tasting bike tour up to Fiesole and the vineyards of Chianti.
Day 7: Florence
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Linda - Traveled, August 2024
Luca our tour guide was a wonderful fun guy who made sure we saw everything on our itinerary and more.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2024
Donna - Traveled, August 2024
Amazing quaint family owned accommodation, delicious meals, tranquil views. Comfortable unique rooms, areas to snuggle in and read a book. Phenomenal access to Capri and Sorrento. My only suggestion include transportation Island of Capri and other activities following the end of the path of Gods hike; it was annoying that we were constantly asked to contribute another 10 euro for transportation I otherwise would have brought more cash rather than seeking out ATM's. The initial tour in Naples was in my opinion not well curated, the market was terrible, would have preferred the charming street we discovered on route back to the hotel. Our Pompeii guide Amazing and well worth the stop.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/23/2024
Emily - Traveled, August 2024
A great range of activities and local living made it a very relaxing experience. Enjoyed the hospitality of our host family and the shared meals each night.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/17/2024
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