Collette > Rome and Florence Getaway

Rome and Florence Getaway
8 Days starting from $1,299

Countries Visited:
Italy

 

Length: 8 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Europe Tour
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3443
   
 
About This Tour


There is no better time to experience the magic of Italy. You’ll enjoy magnificent art, architecture and history as you explore Rome and Florence. Your first full day in Rome features an exciting "Dinner with the Tenors," where regional delicacies and fine Italian wines combine with a delightful live performance of opera classics. Visit the well-known sites of Classical Rome featuring the Circus Maximus and the Colosseum, take a guided tour of the Vatican Museum featuring an amazing collection of art housed in the former palaces of the popes, and enjoy free time to shop Rome’s bustling outdoor markets and designer shops. In Assisi, a guided tour highlights the magnificent Basilica before continuing on to the capital of Tuscany, Florence. Here, you’ll discover one of the finest art collections in the world at the stunning Uffizi Museum, and have time to stroll among the decorated piazzas for traditional Florentine crafts such as goldware, leather and porcelain. This wonderful vacation to Italy ends with a delightful Tuscan feast featuring traditional Italian cuisine, local wines and music.
 
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
6 Breakfast(s), 3 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

ROMEHotel Mediterraneo
FLORENCEGrand Hotel Baglioni
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
Overnight Flight
Join Collette Vacations for a fabulous week in Italy, exploring the magic of Rome and Florence. These cities are filled with history, culture, art and romance, waiting to be discovered. Your vacation begins with an overnight flight.

Day 2
Arrive Rome - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Rome, “the Eternal City.” This evening, meet your fellow travelers for “Dinner with the Tenors.” Enjoy a menu of regional delicacies and fine Italian wines during a delightful live performance of opera classics.

Day 3
Rome
Enjoy a tour of Classical Rome visiting the Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine. Contemporary highlights are also featured, including the legendary and beautiful Trevi Fountain. This afternoon you are free to continue exploring Rome on your own.

Day 4
Rome
Enjoy a full day at leisure to pursue your own pleasures in Rome. Perhaps you will take an optional excursion devoted to the splendors of Vatican City and the Vatican Museums and St. Peter''s Basilica. Or perhaps you would like to shop on your own. Rome is a shopper’s mecca; from bustling outdoor markets and craftsman’s workshops to designer fashions, there is something for everyone! This evening, learn how to make Italian Christmas specialties as you partake in a holiday cooking demonstration before dinner, then sample the delicious results!

Day 5
Rome - Siena - Florence
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Depart Rome this morning for a scenic journey through Italy’s graceful low-lying hills to the medieval city of Siena, in the heart of Tuscany. You will be delighted by Siena’s narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo. After a walking tour with a local expert, take some time to independently explore the historic corners of the city with its great shops and outdoor cafes. Continue on to the spectacular capital of Tuscany, Florence.

Day 6
Florence
Begin the day learning the traditional Italian techniques of leather-making during a visit to the family-owned Pierotucci Leather Shop. Then, begin your in-depth exploration of the great city of Florence! A cultural treasure-trove, Florence is filled with artistic and architectural gems. A local expert provides a leisurely-paced walking tour featuring the Piazza Del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistry. You also view the Palazzo Vecchio and the Church of Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo and Galileo. Enjoy a few hours to explore Florence on your own; shop for traditional Florentine crafts such as goldware, leatherware and porcelain; or stroll among the piazzas and see some of the city''s magnificent museums. Then, discover the evolution of Italian art at one of the finest art collections in the world during a guided visit to the stunning Uffizi Museum, featuring works by Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Tintoretto.

Day 7
Florence
Today you may continue independently exploring the city’s cultural riches. Perhaps you would like to sign up for an optional tour to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa followed by a visit to a Tuscan winery complete with a regional lunch. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a festive farewell dinner featuring a traditional Christmas menu and classical Christmas music.

Day 8
Florence - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in the city of Florence.

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Join Collette Vacations for a fabulous week in Italy, exploring the magic of Rome and Florence. These cities are filled with history, culture, art and romance, waiting to be discovered. Your vacation begins with an overnight flight.

Day 2
Arrive Rome - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Rome, “the Eternal City.” This evening, meet your fellow travelers for “Dinner with the Tenors.” Enjoy a menu of regional delicacies and fine Italian wines during a delightful live performance of opera classics.

Day 3
Rome
Enjoy a tour of Classical Rome visiting the Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine. Contemporary highlights are also featured, including the legendary and beautiful Trevi Fountain. This afternoon you are free to continue exploring Rome on your own.

Day 4
Rome
Enjoy a full day at leisure to pursue your own pleasures in Rome. Perhaps you will take an optional excursion devoted to the splendors of Vatican City and the Vatican Museums and St. Peter''s Basilica. Or perhaps you would like to shop on your own. Rome is a shopper’s mecca; from bustling outdoor markets and craftsman’s workshops to designer fashions, there is something for everyone! This evening, learn how to make delicious Roman specialties as you partake in a fun cooking demonstration before dinner, then sample the delicious results.

Day 5
Rome - Siena - Florence
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Depart Rome this morning for a scenic journey through Italy’s graceful low-lying hills to the medieval city of Siena, in the heart of Tuscany. You will be delighted by Siena’s narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo. After a walking tour with a local expert, take some time to independently explore the historic corners of the city with its great shops and outdoor cafes. Continue on to the spectacular capital of Tuscany, Florence.

Day 6
Florence
Begin the day learning the traditional Italian techniques of leather-making during a visit to the family-owned Pierotucci Leather Shop. Then, begin your in-depth exploration of the great city of Florence! A cultural treasure-trove, Florence is filled with artistic and architectural gems. A local expert provides a leisurely-paced walking tour featuring the Piazza Del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistery. You also view the Palazzo Vecchio and the Church of Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo and Galileo. You have the afternoon to explore Florence on your own; shop for traditional Florentine crafts such as goldware, leatherware and porcelain; or stroll among the piazzas and see some of the city''s magnificent museums.

Day 7
Florence
Today you may continue independently exploring the city’s cultural riches. Perhaps you would like to sign up for an optional tour to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa followed by a visit to a Tuscan winery complete with a regional lunch. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner featuring traditional Tuscan cuisine and local wine.

Day 8
Florence - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in the city of Florence.


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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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11/28/2008 - 12/5/2008
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Package Notes: Vatican Museums are not available on Saturdays & Sundays.
Days of features are interchangeable.
Uffizi Museum is closed Mondays.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
On day 8, due to flight schedules, you may be required to depart the hotel in the wee hours of the morning (between 2 & 3 AM). Travel time from Florence to Rome airport is approximately 4 hours. Return flights should not be scheduled prior to 11:00 AM.
Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain, heavy walking on uneven terrain or heavy walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motor coaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
Air passengers will depart from the Rome airport. All transfers from the tour operator will depart from Florence for the Rome airport.
This tour features Rome, Vatican City, Assisi, Florence and more.

Sightseeing in Rome features a visit to the Colosseum as well as the Forum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.

Visit the religious city of Assisi and ponder the spiritual meaning of the holidays during a guided tour of the Basilica of St. Francis.

A walking tour of Florence features the city's artistic and architectural gems, including the Piazza del Duomo, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Church of Santa Croce.

Dine in true Italian-style with wine included at every dinner!

Free time in each city provides ample time to shop or further explore the cultural offerings of Rome and Florence.

Language Discovery: Your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language you will experience on your tour. Learn key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the local people you meet.
Package Notes: Vatican Museums are not available on Saturdays & Sundays.
Days of features are interchangeable.
Uffizi Museum is closed Mondays.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
On day 8, due to flight schedules, you may be required to depart the hotel in the wee hours of the morning (between 2 & 3 AM). Travel time from Florence to Rome airport is approximately 4 hours. Return flights should not be scheduled prior to 11:00 AM.
Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain, heavy walking on uneven terrain or heavy walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motor coaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
Air passengers will depart from the Rome airport. All transfers from the tour operator will depart from Florence for the Rome airport.
   
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