Coach Tours 2009 UK Europe
Rome & The Tuscan Highlights - 9 Days
Trafalgar - Europe
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2009 Trafalgar Coach Tour - Rome & The Tuscan Highlights - 9 Days
ITINERARY
Day 1- Arrive Rome
On arrival you're met at Fiumicino Airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in there's time to relax before a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Day 2- Rome sightseeing – Tuscan Hills (Montecatini) (6 nights)
Our morning sightseeing with a local guide includes a visit to St Peter’s in the Vatican then we cross the Tiber River into ancient Rome where we overlook the Forum and the Colosseum. Finally, we see the Circus Maximus – famous for its 'Ben Hur' style chariot races in Roman times! Afterwards, a scenic drive takes us into the Tuscan Hills for our arrival at the spa resort of Montecatini. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 3- Siena & San Gimignano Excursion
Today, during our excursion, our Tour Director will share the secret of a Hidden Treasure which is to be found in one of the cities we visit. First we drive to San Gimignano, a ‘medieval Manhattan’, with time to explore its winding streets. Then to Siena to see the Piazza del Campo, scene of the celebrated Palio horse race, and the stunning marble cathedral, before returning to Montecatini. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4- Montecatini at leisure
After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure to do as you please. This evening, dinner is at a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 5- Florence Excursion
It's a short drive to Renaissance Florence, where a walking tour with a local guide, using our audio system, shows us the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and visits the Santa Croce Basilica. After lunch in a local restaurant perhaps take an excursion to explore the museums, Uffizzi galleries or Pitti Palace. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
Day 6- Pisa – Torre del Lago Puccini & Forte dei Marmi Excursion
First to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower, the finely sculpted marble Cathedral and the ornate Baptistry. Then into the Tuscan countryside stopping in a pleasant olive grove to visit an olive mill. Here we will be told about olive oil production and also enjoy a tasting of the various varieties followed by a delicious lunch. Next we're off to the splendid Italian Riviera via Torre del Lago Puccini to see where the great 19th century composer wrote "La Boheme" and "Madame Butterfly". Finally, we stop in the fashionable seaside resort of Forte dei Marmi with time to lie on the beach, swim, or stroll along the promenade before returning to Montecatini for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
Day 7- Montecatini at leisure
A full day to relax by the pool or do more sightseeing. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8- Tuscan Hills (Montecatini) – Assisi – Rome
We drive into Umbria and on to St. Francis' Assisi. Here there's time to visit the Basilica with its Giotto frescoes on our walking tour with a local guide using our effective audio system, and enjoy the views from its medieval ramparts. Finally back to the 'Eternal City'. This evening we celebrate our final night together with a Farewell Dinner in a trattoria. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 9- Depart Rome
'Arrivedeci Roma' as we transfer you to Fiumicino Airport for your return flight. (Buffet Breakfast)
PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Itinerary 2009
Prices, itineraries and tour content mentioned in this Preview are based on tours as featured in Trafalgar's Europe & Britain 2008 brochure.
The exact final composition of your tour will be published in Trafalgar's Europe & Britain 2009 Brochure, due for release in October 2008. By paying your deposit, you are agreeing to accept the finalised version of your tour itinerary, as published in Trafalgar's Euroe and Britain 2009 Brochure, In return, Trafalgar will honour the tour prices listed in this brochure, even should the final tour price listed in Trafalgar's Europe & Britain 2009 Brochure, increase. In the event that your finalised tour price is lower, Trafalgar will refund the difference to you.
This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any goverment or its agencies.
ITINERARY
Day 1- Arrive Rome
On arrival you're met at Fiumicino Airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in there's time to relax before a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Day 2- Rome sightseeing – Tuscan Hills (Montecatini) (6 nights)
Our morning sightseeing with a local guide includes a visit to St Peter’s in the Vatican then we cross the Tiber River into ancient Rome where we overlook the Forum and the Colosseum. Finally, we see the Circus Maximus – famous for its 'Ben Hur' style chariot races in Roman times! Afterwards, a scenic drive takes us into the Tuscan Hills for our arrival at the spa resort of Montecatini. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 3- Siena & San Gimignano Excursion
Today, during our excursion, our Tour Director will share the secret of a Hidden Treasure which is to be found in one of the cities we visit. First we drive to San Gimignano, a ‘medieval Manhattan’, with time to explore its winding streets. Then to Siena to see the Piazza del Campo, scene of the celebrated Palio horse race, and the stunning marble cathedral, before returning to Montecatini. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4- Montecatini at leisure
After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure to do as you please. This evening, dinner is at a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 5- Florence Excursion
It's a short drive to Renaissance Florence, where a walking tour with a local guide, using our audio system, shows us the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and visits the Santa Croce Basilica. After lunch in a local restaurant perhaps take an excursion to explore the museums, Uffizzi galleries or Pitti Palace. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
Day 6- Pisa – Torre del Lago Puccini & Forte dei Marmi Excursion
First to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower, the finely sculpted marble Cathedral and the ornate Baptistry. Then into the Tuscan countryside stopping in a pleasant olive grove to visit an olive mill. Here we will be told about olive oil production and also enjoy a tasting of the various varieties followed by a delicious lunch. Next we're off to the splendid Italian Riviera via Torre del Lago Puccini to see where the great 19th century composer wrote "La Boheme" and "Madame Butterfly". Finally, we stop in the fashionable seaside resort of Forte dei Marmi with time to lie on the beach, swim, or stroll along the promenade before returning to Montecatini for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
Day 7- Montecatini at leisure
A full day to relax by the pool or do more sightseeing. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8- Tuscan Hills (Montecatini) – Assisi – Rome
We drive into Umbria and on to St. Francis' Assisi. Here there's time to visit the Basilica with its Giotto frescoes on our walking tour with a local guide using our effective audio system, and enjoy the views from its medieval ramparts. Finally back to the 'Eternal City'. This evening we celebrate our final night together with a Farewell Dinner in a trattoria. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 9- Depart Rome
'Arrivedeci Roma' as we transfer you to Fiumicino Airport for your return flight. (Buffet Breakfast)
PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Itinerary 2009
Prices, itineraries and tour content mentioned in this Preview are based on tours as featured in Trafalgar's Europe & Britain 2008 brochure.
The exact final composition of your tour will be published in Trafalgar's Europe & Britain 2009 Brochure, due for release in October 2008. By paying your deposit, you are agreeing to accept the finalised version of your tour itinerary, as published in Trafalgar's Euroe and Britain 2009 Brochure, In return, Trafalgar will honour the tour prices listed in this brochure, even should the final tour price listed in Trafalgar's Europe & Britain 2009 Brochure, increase. In the event that your finalised tour price is lower, Trafalgar will refund the difference to you.
This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any goverment or its agencies.
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EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT
Book/pay 12 Months in advance 10%
Discount
Book/pay 10-12 Months in advance 7.5% Discount
Book/pay 7-9
Months in advance 5% Discount
Book/pay 4-6 Months in advance 2.5%
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Tour departure dates and prices below. Prices below are based on twin share.
| Length of Stay | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex Adelaide | ||
| Departing Apr 10th 2009 | $ 2225 |  |
| Departing Apr 17th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing Apr 24th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing May 1st 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 3rd 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing May 8th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 15th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 22nd 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 24th 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing May 29th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 5th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 12th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 14th 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing Jun 19th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 26th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 3rd 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 5th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 10th 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 17th 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 19th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 24th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Jul 26th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 31st 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 7th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 14th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 16th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Aug 21st 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 28th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 30th 2009 | $ 2325 | |
| Departing Sep 4th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 11th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 18th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 25th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 2nd 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 9th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 16th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 23rd 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Ex Brisbane | ||
| Departing Apr 10th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing Apr 17th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing Apr 24th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing May 1st 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 3rd 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing May 8th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 15th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 22nd 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 24th 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing May 29th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 5th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 12th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 14th 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing Jun 19th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 26th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 3rd 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 5th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 10th 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 17th 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 19th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 24th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Jul 26th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 31st 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 7th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 14th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 16th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Aug 21st 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 28th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 30th 2009 | $ 2325 | |
| Departing Sep 4th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 11th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 18th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 25th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 2nd 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 9th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 16th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 23rd 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Ex Melbourne | ||
| Departing Apr 10th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing Apr 17th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing Apr 24th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing May 1st 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 3rd 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing May 8th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 15th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 22nd 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 24th 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing May 29th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 5th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 12th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 14th 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing Jun 19th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 26th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 3rd 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 5th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 10th 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 17th 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 19th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 24th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Jul 26th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 31st 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 7th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 14th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 16th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Aug 21st 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 28th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 30th 2009 | $ 2325 | |
| Departing Sep 4th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 11th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 18th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 25th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 2nd 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 9th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 16th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 23rd 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Ex Perth | ||
| Departing Apr 10th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing Apr 17th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing Apr 24th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing May 1st 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 3rd 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing May 8th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 15th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 22nd 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 24th 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing May 29th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 5th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 12th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 14th 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing Jun 19th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 26th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 3rd 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 5th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 10th 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 17th 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 19th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 24th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Jul 26th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 31st 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 7th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 14th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 16th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Aug 21st 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 28th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 30th 2009 | $ 2325 | |
| Departing Sep 4th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 11th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 18th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 25th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 2nd 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 9th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 16th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 23rd 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Ex Sydney | ||
| Departing Apr 10th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing Apr 17th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing Apr 24th 2009 | $ 2225 | |
| Departing May 1st 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 3rd 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing May 8th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 15th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 22nd 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing May 24th 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing May 29th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 5th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 12th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 14th 2009 | $ 2290 | |
| Departing Jun 19th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jun 26th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 3rd 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 5th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 10th 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 17th 2009 | $ 2199 | |
| Departing Jul 19th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 24th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Jul 26th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Jul 31st 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 7th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 14th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 16th 2009 | $ 2250 | |
| Departing Aug 21st 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 28th 2009 | $ 2175 | |
| Departing Aug 30th 2009 | $ 2325 | |
| Departing Sep 4th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 11th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 18th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Sep 25th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 2nd 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 9th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 16th 2009 | $ 2275 | |
| Departing Oct 23rd 2009 | $ 2250 | |
What's Included
- Coach tour as shown in above itinerary
- Sightseeing as shown in itinerary
- Meals (if applicable) are shown in itinerary
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