Tuscany and Rome Wine Tour

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Trip Summary

During the course of the day, you will be welcomed as the guests of three highly-regarded Super Tuscan wineries, where your guide will show you the fascinating wine-making process from vine to bottle. At each estate, you will taste a variety of Tuscany wines, discovering the secrets of the Super Tuscan wine-makers. The traditional lunch served at one of the wineries will be a true highlight of your holiday. Here, you will taste examples of dishes that have made Tuscany such a well-loved gastronomic capital and of course, premium wines will complement the cuisine. You will be taken back to Florence at the end of the day.

The evening will be free for you to do as you please.

After breakfast on day three, check out of the hotel. Board the 12.08 direct train departing Florence Santa Maria Novella station and arriving at Rome Termini at 13.40. Upon arrival in Rome, check into a Standard room at the 4* Marcella Royal Hotel Rooftop Garden. The hotel is ideally located in Rome city centre, just a few minutes’ walk from the station. The afternoon will be free for you to do as you please. You may wish to relax at the hotel and settle in at your own pace. Alternatively, you may prefer to explore Rome independently.

In the evening, take part in a fabulous 3 ½ hour walking gastronomy tour with a specialist foodie guide. This is a small group tour and there will be a maximum of ten guests. You will walk around the enchanting Eternal City and stop at traditional restaurants and trattoria sample local delicacies and flavourful wines. Your tour will include a stop to try some Roman “pizza al taglio”, a sit down stop to relax and try some lovely pasta and antipasti dishes and will end with a traditional gelato!

On day five, you will have the opportunity to choose between three different activities. All of these activities will be as part of a small group.

• A morning or afternoon Colosseum tour including the Roman Forum and Palatine hill. This guided tour will teach you all about the fascinating Roman history and your guide will entertain you with some insightful anecdotes. Skip the line tickets are also included as part of this tour.
• A morning or afternoon Vatican tour including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. This guided tour offers a real insight into the Vatican City, taking you through the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael rooms, the Belvedere Courtyard, the Pinecone Courtyard, the gallery of the Candelabra, the gallery of the Maps, the Gallery of the Tapestries, St Peter’s Basilica and St Peter’s Square. Skip the line tickets are also included as part of this tour.
• An evening pasta making class with a local Chef including dinner. You will learn to cook two types of homemade pasta whilst sipping Prosecco and nibbling on some appetizers. The chef will teach you some authentic skills to take home with you. You will also be given the opportunity to taste the delicious dishes that you have made.

The remainder of the day will be free for you to do as you please. Please feel free to let us know if you would like to combine two of the above activities or add extra activities during your time in Rome.

After a leisurely breakfast on day five, check out of the hotel.

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Outline Itinerary

Day Three

• After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
• Board the direct train, departing Florence Santa Maria Novella station at 12.08 and arriving at Rome Termini at 13.40.
• Upon arrival in Rome, check into a Standard room at the Marcella Royal Hotel Rooftop Garden.
• In the afternoon, you may wish to relax and settle in at the hotel. Alternatively you may prefer to explore Rome independently.
• In the evening, take part in a walking gastronomy tour in Rome and visit delicious, traditional restaurants and trattoria with a local food-loving guide.

Day Four

Today, you will be able to choose from the three following activities. All of these activities are small group activities.

• A morning or afternoon Colosseum tour including the Roman Forum and Palatine hill,
• A morning or afternoon Vatican tour including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica,
• An evening pasta making class with dinner.
• The remainder of the day will be free for you to do as you please. Please feel free to let us know if you would like to combine two of these activities or add extra activities during your time in Rome.

Final Day

• After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel.

(ii) The outline itinerary is indicative and is subject to minor changes depending on supplier availability. Availability cannot be guaranteed until we have received a confirmed booking, together with the deposit payment (or payment in full where the dates of travel are in less than 60 days). If the named accommodation / visits are not available, we will endeavour to find suitable alternatives of a similar grade; this may be subject to a supplement or a rebate depending on the price available.

Package Prices

• These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
• These are realistic guide prices, based on travel in standard season (usually April to the end of October). Considerable discounts often apply for travel out of season (usually November to the end of March) or if there are more than two of you travelling together. Please let us know your preferred travel dates for a definitive price.
• Although we propose specific hotels as part of our standard packages, we enjoy excellent relationships and preferential rates at the majority of the hotels in each of our featured destinations. Therefore if you would prefer to stay in a different hotel, this can be arranged. Please contact us for the relevant supplements/discounts.
• Other room grades are available at most of the hotels that we work with. Just let us know which hotel you prefer and we will send you the relevant supplements for the various room grades.
• Single supplements and extra night prices are available upon request.

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