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9-Day The Essential of Italy end Milan Tour from Rome: Siena, Florence and Genoa

Product Code: 683367

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Rome Airport pick-up service
    • City tour in: ROME, FLORENCE
    • Evening transfer: Trastevere in Rome
    • Train: to the monumental field of Miracles in Pisa, Cinqueterre region
    • Ferry: Sta Margarita de Ligure/ Portofino
    • Funicular: Orvieto(will be cancelled from April 1, 2025)
Tour Code
683367
Duration
9 day
Departure City
Rome
End City
Milan
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Rome

Rome

Hotel: Ergife / Marriott Rome Park or similar

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Transfer to the hotel and free time. You will be provided with the information required for the start of the trip in the afternoon; otherwise, the information will appear on the information panels in the hotel lobby.

IMPORTANT:- Remember that hotels check-in time is usually at 14:00 hrs. If you require more hours of room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
- IF YOU REQUESTED ADDITIONAL NIGHTS upon arrival at the hotel, you would have your room booked, but your trip guide would normally contact you at the beginning of the included activities. At the reception you can also find an informative sign, indicating the telephone number and hours of assistance of our staff. YOUR TIME THEREFORE BEFORE THIS MOMENT IS FREE. The hotel staff can help you with all the information you need.



Note: The schedules that you will find in this itinerary are indicative. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the trip, may adjust the schedules.









Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

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Day 02
Rome

Rome

Hotel: Ergife / Marriott Rome Park or similar

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08.30hrs- In the morning, we have a 2-and-a-half-hour sightseeing tour of the capital of Italy, one of the most influential cities in Western civilization. Our visit, by coach, adapts to the rigid control system of tourist buses that circulate in Rome established by the city council. During the city tour you will see the ancient Rome called Imperial Rome: Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Piazza di Venezia with its monument to Italian unification, Quirinal Hill with the Palace of the President of the Republic, Marcelo Theater, Capitol Hill, Roman Forums , Circus Maximus, Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin with the mouth of truth, Republican Temple, Termas de Caracalla, Aureliana Wall, Basilica di Santa María Maggiore and Archbasilica of St. Johm Lateran, Church of Santa María in Dominica (Navicella), Cestia Pyramid , San Paolo Gate, Lungo Tevere avenue with the Jewish synagogue of Babylonian style, Tiberina Island in front of the Castel St. Angelo.

This tour finishes at St. Peter´s Square in the Vatican. The Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays, so, if you are interested, we recommend you to do it at this time. For the most curious travelers, our guide will offer you, after the city tour, an optional visit, during which you will be able to see in more details the most notable rooms of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica of St. Peter. Free time in the afternoon. Optionally, our guide will offer you a tour of squares and fountains.

18.30 hrs.- In the evening we provide a transfer to the Trastevere area, where you will find restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese and interna­tional food.
20.30 hrs - Return to hotel.




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Day 03
Rome

Rome

Hotel: Ergife / Marriott Rome Park or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

Free time the whole day to keep exploring the city. Today we suggest you take an optional excursion to Naples, Capri and Pompeii.

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Day 04
Rome

Rome - Orvieto - Castiglione del Lago - Siena

Hotel: Executive or similar

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Countryside: Pretty countryside in Lazio, Umbría and Tuscany: hills, very picturesque villages.

07:30 hrs - Rome –Departure-. We leave Rome northbound for Umbria.

09:15 hrs - Orvieto -Arrival in this mediaeval city that dominates the hill. On arrival, we first of all go to the marvellous viewpoint that allows us to admire the whole city behind its walls. After this, we will include the cable car to the medieval center, where the cathedral stands out, a masterpiece of Italian Gothic art. The city has a network of visitable underground tunnels that were used as shelters and water reserves during times of war. After that you can walk through its streets that transport us to another era.

11:30 hrs - Orvieto –Departure-. We go into the region of Umbria.

13:15 hrs - Castiglione del lago –Arrival-. Next to Lake Trasimeno, Time to have a stroll and for lunch in this historic and picturesque village with spectacular views over the lake.

15.00 hrs - Castiglione –Departure for Tuscany.

16:30 hrs - Siena. – Arrival in this magnificent artistic city that bears witness to mediaeval times. Free time in the centre to enjoy its narrow streets, its towers and palaces, its famous Piazza del Campo and its Cathedral before going to the hotel at 19.00 hrs.

【The itinerary departing after April 1, 2025】

Scenery: Beautiful landscapes in Lazio, Umbria, and Tuscany; hills and very picturesque villages.

07:30 a.m. - Departure from Rome. We'll head north towards Umbria.

09:15 a.m. - Orvieto. We'll arrive in this medieval city located on a large summit. First, we'll visit the marvelous viewpoint offering stunning views of the city and its walls. We'll then ride the escalators that connect the lower part of the town with the medieval center, where we'll marvel at the cathedral, a stunning masterpiece of Italian Gothic art. The city also features a network of underground tunnels used as shelters and water reserves during wartime that are open to visitors. After that, you'll have time to explore its charming streets that transport us to another era.

11:30 a.m. - Departure from Orvieto.

01:15 p.m. - Castiglione del Lago. Nestled on the shores of Lake Trasimeno, this picturesque historic village offers spectacular views over the water.

03:00 p.m. - Departure from Castiglione del Lago towards Tuscany.

04:30 p.m. - Siena. We'll arrive in this magnificent city, rich in medieval history. You'll have free time to explore the center with its narrow streets, towers, and palaces, including the famous Piazza del Campo and the Duomo, before we head to the hotel at 07:00 p.m.



 

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Day 05
Siena

Siena - Monteriggioni - S. Gimignano - Florence

Hotel: Raffaello or similar

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Total distance covered: 110 km.

Countryside: Pleasant scenery the whole way. Hills of olive groves and vineyards where the famous Chianti wine is produced.


08:30 hrs - Siena -departure. We travel through Tuscany inland.
09.00 hrs - Monteriggioni –Arrival-. A small mediaeval walled village full of magic.


10.00 hrs - Monteriggioni –Departure- lands of vineyards of the Chianti region.
10:45 hrs- San Gimignano. -Arrival -. A charming small town with its high mediaeval towers and its magnificent perfectly preserved mediaeval centre. Time to have a stroll and for lunch.


13:30 hrs - San Gimignano -Departure.
14:45 hrs - Florence –Arrival-. We stop to take a photo from the Michelangelo viewpoint, where we get one of the most beautiful views of the city. We suggest that people more interested in art should today visit the Uffizi Gallery (one of the most important museums in Italy) or the Galería de la Academia (with the original David masterpiece of Michelangelo), magnificent museums that closes on Mondays.


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Day 06
Florence

Florence

Hotel: Raffaello or similar

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09.00 hrs -We include a city tour with a local guide to Florence, one of the most famous cities of art and history in the world, the city of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael. You will admire the Gothic cathedral (duomo), the ancient Stone Bridge (Ponte Vecchio) with its goldsmiths´ shops and the Signoria square - the political heart of the city with the town hall in a medieval building. Approximate duration two hours.

You will have a lot of free time today, in which we suggest you to have a walk through the artistic center of the city, visiting the Ponte Veccio with its commercial galleries, its elegant squares, etc.

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Day 07
Florence

Florence - Pisa - Cinque Terre - Genoa

Hotel: Tower Genova Airport / AC Marriott Genova or similar

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Total distance covered by road: 317 km.

Countryside: Today is a day by the sea. The Ligurian coastline presents one of the prettiest sceneries and maritime corners of Europe.


07:30 hrs - Florence -departure.
09:15 hrs - Pisa –Arrival-. We are obliged to leave you in the car park for tourist coaches. From here, we include the tourist train to take you to the monumental complex. Time to visit the impressive monumental complex of Pisa with its leaning tower, Baptistery and Cathedral.


11.00 hrs - Pisa –Departure-. We continue travelling along the Mediterranean coast. The mountains where Carrara marble is produced look snow-covered.
12:45 hrs- Levanto –Arrival-. In this town we take a train to one of its charming towns, usually Vernazza, although on busy tourist dates, it could be Manarola or Corniglia, very similar towns but somewhat less crowded. The departure time of the train is scheduled for 13:05 hrs. (modifications possible) which, through long tunnels next to the sea, takes us into the Cinque terre region, which is impossible to access by buses due to its difficult geography of mountains that fall into the sea. The area remained isolated and preserved its traditions today it is a region declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

13:30 hrs - Vernazza- Arrival by train. Arrival in one of the 5 villages of the Cinque terre region, which maintains its maritime appearance. Its church of St. Mary stands out, built in 1318 on the seashore. Time for lunch.
15:44 hrs - Vernazza - Approximate departure of our train from Vernazza (timetables may change). We continue by train to Levanto, where our bus awaits us to continue on our way along the coast towards Genoa.


NB: The train to Cinque terre is a regular local railway service and not a tourist service. Places cannot be booked and sometimes the trains are full and passengers have to travel standing.
On some dates, due to excess tourism, we can take it in another nearby town, or in Levanto, but there may be long waits to board it. In these cases we suggest walking to the monumental site (approximately 900 meters).

17:45 hrs -Genoa –Arrival-. The city, where Christopher Columbus was born, time to see its monumental center.


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Day 08
Genoa

Genoa - Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino - Milan

Hotel: Nh Milano Fiera / Nh Milano 2 / Nh Milano 2 Residence or similar

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Total distance covered: 170 km.



NB: By boat, we reach the enclave of Portofino. It is recommendable to have some warm clothes to hand to be able to enjoy the trip on deck.





08:30 hrs - Genoa –Departure-. We travel along the Italian Riviera.

09.00 hrs - Sta Margherita Ligure –Arrival-..



10:15 hrs - We take a boat for a 20-minute crossing to PORTOFINO, one of the most exclusive places in Europe. Time in Portofino, a beautiful town.



12.00 hrs - we return to Santa Margherita, a very pleasant coastal town. Time to have a walk and lunch.

NB: Sometimes the boat to Portofino is not running due to weather conditions. In these cases urban micro-buses will be used to get to the town (poor quality service, sometimes lengthy waits).



14.00hrs - Santa Margherita –Departure-.

16:30 hrs - Milan -Arrival. - Free time until 19:30 hrs. We recommend to have a walk around its historic center full of commercial life, and where its Gothic cathedral stands out.

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Day 09
Milan

Milan

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After breakfast, end of our services.

Note: Remember that hotels check-out time is usually at 10.00 hrs. In most cases, you can leave your luggage at the hotel reception at check-out time, so you can enjoy the city and pick it up at the time you require that same day. If you need more time to use your room, please consider booking an additional night at the end of your tour.

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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

Please note that for tours with airport pick-up service, the waiting time for pick-up is up to 1 hour after flight arrival.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

  • General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: ROME, FLORENCE
  • Evening transfer: Trastevere in Rome
  • Train: The Field of Miracles in Pisa, Cinque Terre
  • Ferry: Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino
  • Funicular: Orvieto

Package Excludes

    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • Airport drop-off at the end of the tour
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)

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  • 33 or More Days - 95% of total purchase amount can be refunded
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Special Notes

  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
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  • If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving to the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher. In case you failed to notify this information, the transfer agent, after waiting for 1 hour, in the case of airports and 30 minutes in the case of train stations, would leave and you would lose any right to the transfer service. In case you have also requested a departure transfer, please verify with your guide the schedule for our pick-up time on the day of your flight.
  • Please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
  • For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.

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* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
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* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
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* Children below the age of 3 pay 20% of the double room rate. Please contact our service team to adjust the price manually.

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