Code: G2
Flavour of Tuscany & Cinque Terre STANDARD Independent Rail Tour 2025
Rome - Florence - Chianti Region - Florence - Cinque Terre
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Day by day Itinerary
Day 1
Rome
Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport, transfer to the hotel by private car and check-in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the Eternal City. In case of an early arrival, we recommend a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, to admire Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel and other masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. For gastronomy enthusiasts, enjoy a cooking lesson to learn how to make pizza or pasta and gelato. For dinner we suggest trying a typical Roman restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Rome.
Optional Experiences
▪ Cooking Class (small group)
Day 2
Rome
Breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the city with the hop on / hop off open bus tour, which can be used for getting around the city to discover Rome’s most famous landmarks such as Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon or the Piazza di Spagna. Alternatively, book the Imperial Tour of Rome to admire the monuments of the Roman Forum and the Colosseum and hear a guided presentation of the evocative history of ancient Rome and the gladiators' fights that took place there or join an excursion to visit the Roman Catacombs. Overnight at the hotel in Rome. (B)
Optional Experiences
▪ Guided Tour of Colosseum & Roman Forum (small group)
▪ Rome Catacombs (small group)
Day 3
Rome
Breakfast at the hotel and day at leisure to discover Rome. We recommend a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, to admire Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel and other masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance or if you’re feeling more active, there is the option of an electric bike tour, to discover the historic centre as well as the chance to see a unique and different side of Rome. Overnight at the hotel in Rome. (B)
Optional Experiences
▪ Guided Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (small group)
▪ Guided E-Bike Tour (small group)
Day 4
Rome - Florence
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Rome Termini train station to board the high-speed train to Florence; the journey takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. After arriving, check into the hotel and the rest of the day is free to explore the city of Florence, known as the “Cradle of the Renaissance”. We suggest taking a guided tour of one of the main museums: the Uffizi Galleries, with the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance by Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Raffaello, Tiziano, Botticelli and many others, or the Accademia Gallery, which houses the original of Michelangelo's famous statue of David. Alternatively, take a half day visit outside Florence to Pisa to see its famous Leaning Tower. Overnight at the hotel in Florence. (B)
Optional Experiences
▪ Florence Walking Tour (regular or private)
▪ Guided Tour of Accademia Gallery (small group)
▪ Uffizi Group Tour (small group)
Day 5
Florence - Greve in Chianti - Florence
Breakfast at the hotel and a half day tour to the idyllic rolling hills of the Chianti wine region. A chance to get away from the buzz of the city and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the world-famous Tuscan countryside. The journey begins with a visit to a beautiful family-run estate, whose belief is that making beautiful wine is an art. Walk around the small vineyards on the hills above Greve in Chianti, where the family produces their fine Chianti wines, and explore the cellars while learning about the wine making and aging process. Taste the Chianti red wine accompanied by local Tuscan products before returning to Florence. Overnight at the hotel in Florence. (B, T)
Day 6
Florence - Monterosso
After breakfast at the hotel board the regional train to Monterosso with one change in either Pisa or La Spezia. The journey takes about 3 hours. Monterosso or Monterosso al Mare is the most northern of the 5 fishing villages that perch above the Mediterranean Sea along the Cinque Terre coastline along with Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. A 2-day Cinque Terre Train Card is included, giving access to the Cinque Terre National Park area and use of regional trains and local buses that connect the fishing villages. Overnight at the hotel in Monterosso. (B)
Day 7
Monterosso
Breakfast at the hotel, then a free day to continue exploring the Cinque Terre region. Take part in a food tour to taste the seasonal specialties of the Ligurian region or experience authentic Italian cuisine with a Pesto experience and discover the secrets of making homemade pesto or alternatively, enjoy wine tasting offered in Manarola or Monterosso. Overnight at the hotel in Monterosso. (B)
Optional Experiences
▪ Wine Tasting in Manarola or Monterosso (regular)
▪ Pesto Experience in Manarola (small group)
Day 8
Monterosso
Breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. (B)
Inclusions
- Private airport transfer Day 1
- 7 Nights in 3-4* hotels or similar
- 7 Breakfasts (B)
- 2nd class high speed train Rome Termini - Florence SM Novella
- 2nd class regional train Florence SM Novella - Monterosso
Note: Train change in La Spezia or Pisa - 24h Hop On Hop Off Ticket in Rome
Note: Including audio guide with English commentary - Half Day Coach Tour to Chianti from Florence (group tour)
Note: Includes coach, bilingual assistant, Wine & Olive Oil Tasting (T), pickup from the hotel not included - 48h Cinque Terre Train Card
Exclusions
- City taxes paid directly to each hotel
- Transfers from/to the rail stations
- Extras, tips & porterage
- Anything not specified in Inclusions
Optional Supplements
- 1st Class Train Tickets $60 per person
- 2 nights in Standard Room at Hotel Palme 4* in Monterosso $225 per room
Pricing and Accommodation
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Twin | Single | |
|---|---|---|---|
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$2,427 | $3,890 | |
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$2,070 | $3,250 | |
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$2,427 | $3,890 |
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Included Accommodation (or similar)
Rome - Gambrinus Hotel
Florence - Executive Hotel
Cinque Terre - Hotel 5 Terre
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Rome - Gambrinus Hotel
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Cinque Terre - Hotel 5 Terre
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Important Notes
▪ Availability is on request, prices subject to change at time of booking.
▪ For travel dates falling in between two seasons, the package will be quoted separately, please contact us for pricing.
▪ Rates are not valid during fair periods and blackout dates. Availability and prices during these periods are on request.
▪ Rail package is priced with 2024 train ticket rates. Package prices are subject to change and confirmation due to train ticket price increase - this will be confirmed upon booking the train tickets.
▪ Rates are inclusive of local VAT and might be changed in case of VAT increase.
▪ The itinerary of the tour and the days of excursions may be modified for technical reasons. In any case, all visits and excursions mentioned on the itinerary will be guaranteed or replaced by similar ones.
▪ The train tickets included in the rail packages will be booked according to the indicated daily schedule. It is therefore not possible to choose the train times included in the programme at the time of booking. Any request to change the timetable of train tickets will be charged to the customer and will discharge Croatia Times Travel from any liability related to the change in travel times.
▪ Train travel, as well as other forms of transportation, is subject to delays and service disruptions. Croatia Times Travel is not responsible in whole or in part for any delays, delayed departures or arrivals or missed carrier connections or for the loss of any purchased services that cannot be used as the result of delays or service disruptions. Any disruption related to rail transport cannot be attributed to Croatia Times Travel which will not handle any type of complaint or request for reimbursement but will merely provide the carrier's contacts to present any request for compensation.
▪ If train departure is missed the customer will have to purchase new rail tickets. In case the new rail tickets don’t allow arrival on time for the scheduled tours or activity in the arrival city, the customer will not have the right to any reimbursement for the lost activities. Rail package departure: 100% penalty for all the unused services.
▪ Croatia Times Travel is not responsible in case travellers are not at the indicated meeting point without any notice to Tour Manager/Assistant and miss a scheduled transfer, excursion, or a tour.
▪ In many hotels in Italy the Triple Rooms do not exist, they are in fact a Double Room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than international standards for Triple Room. Booking the Triple Room implies the acceptance of this fact.
▪ In some cities, Triple Room is never guaranteed. Alternatively 1 Double + 1 Single non-connected Rooms will be assigned, at no additional cost. Please note that minors cannot stay alone in the room.
▪ During the rail tour it is allowed to have 1 suitcase and 1 handbag (for a maximum of 30kg in total) per person. Croatia Times Travel cannot accept any responsibility for loss or theft of luggage. Croatia Times Travel will not accept any responsibility for damage to the luggage caused by normal transportation such as scratches, cuts and similar damages.
▪ Children policy: Maximum 1 child in a Double Room with 2 Adults (sharing bed).
▪ It is highly recommended that clients take comprehensive travel insurance including against cancellation of reserved services.