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Rome & Florence Getaway
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Linger for 8 wonderful days in Italy exploring the cultural, artistic and culinary gems of Rome and Florence. Delight to best-loved arias and Italian favorites at a Roman "Dinner with the Tenors." Discover the vast collection of masterpieces housed at the Uffizi Museum in Florence. Visit Assisi, home of St. Francis. Wander Rome's markets and boutiques and discover the handcrafted treasures of Florence. Toast your daily discoveries with included regional wines at every meal. Tour Highlights
Rome, Dinner with the Tenors, Assisi, Basilica of St. Francis, Florence, Uffizi Museum Collette Experiences
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.Enjoy regional Italian wines with every dinner.Free time in each city provides ample time to shop or further explore the cultural offerings of Rome and Florence. |
| Details | | Collette Vacations | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Overnight Flight | Overnight Flight: Join Collette Vacations for a week in Italy and celebrate the holidays like never before. Italy is a land filled with history, culture, art and romance. There is no better time than the holiday season to experience the magic of Rome and Florence. Your vacation begins with an overnight flight. | | Day 2 | Rome | Rome - Tour Begins: Your tour begins in Rome, "the Eternal City." Take a stroll outside your hotel to experience some of Rome's vibrant holiday cheer, or window shop in its many famous boutiques. 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 4 | Rome | 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. Or perhaps you would like to shop on your own. Rome is a holiday shopper's mecca; from bustling outdoor markets and craftsman's workshops to designer fashions, you will find something to suit everyone on your shopping list!
| | Day 5 | Florence | Rome - Assisi - 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 the medieval walled city of Assisi. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic old city featuring the magnificent Basilica. Ponder the spiritual meaning of the holidays in this church dedicated to St. Francis, founder of the Franciscan order of monks. Continue on to the spectacular capital of Tuscany, Florence. | | Day 6 | Florence | Florence: Begin the day learning the traditional Italian techniques of leather-making during a visit to the family-owned Pierotucci Leather Shop. 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. You have the afternoon to revel in the enchanting holiday spirit of Florence; shop for traditional Florentine crafts such as goldware, leatherware and porcelain; or stroll among the decorated piazzas, sweet with the smell of roasted chestnuts and candied almonds. | | Day 7 | Florence | Florence: Discover the evolution of Italian art at one of the finest art collections in the world, the stunning Uffizi Museum. A guided visit features work by Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Tintoretto. This afternoon you may continue independently exploring the city's cultural riches at one of Florence's many museums, or get your last minute holiday shopping done among the city's finest boutiques on Via dei Tournabuoni, where you will find Ferragamo, Gucci and Versace. This evening join your fellow travelers for a joyous farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant. | | Day 8 | Florence | Florence - Tour Ends: Your tour ends today in the city of Florence. |
| | | Mediterraneo Hotel, Rome | | Grand Hotel Baglioni, Florence |
| | * NOTE: Tour prices are lead-in land only rates based on double occupancy. Please call your agent for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
Airfare is additional and is available through Collette Vacations. |
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