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Rome, Tuscany & the Cinque Terre

Rome, Tuscany & the Cinque Terre, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Experience the timeless charm of Italy on this twin-center vacation based in its ancient capital, Rome, and the quintessential Tuscan spa town of Montecatini Terme.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Arrival in the eternal city of Rome

    Land in the capital, Rome, and make your own way to our four-star hotel near the Castro Pretorio area, a short distance from Roma Termini station. Meet the Tour Manager and fellow travelers ahead of dinner at the hotel.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Uncovering the iconic landmarks of Rome

    A visit to Vatican City, taking in St Peter's Square and the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. This afternoon, a guided tour of Rome's iconic sights includes viewing the outside of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3overnight: Montecatini Terme

    Exploring Siena en route to Montecatini Terme

    A motorcoach journey to Siena for a guided tour taking in the Duomo and the Piazza del Campo, before continuing to our four-star hotel in the spa town of Montecatini Terme, our base for the next six nights.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 4railovernight: Montecatini Terme

    Renaissance gems of Florence & Michelangelo's David

    Travel by rail to Florence for a guided tour including entry to the Accademia to view Michelangelo's David, plus the Duomo, Santa Maria Novella Church and the Ponte Vecchio. The afternoon is free before returning to Montecatini Terme by train.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  5. Day 5overnight: Montecatini Terme

    Pecorino tasting in the Val d'Orcia

    Travel by coach to a working organic farm near Pienza for a guided tour of the dairy and stables, a pecorino-making demonstration and a lunch of seasonal dishes and estate wines, followed by a guided walk in Pienza.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  6. Day 6railovernight: Montecatini Terme

    Colorful cliffside villages of the Cinque Terre

    A coach journey to La Spezia, then sail with a local guide to three Cinque Terre villages: Monterosso, Vernazza and Manarola, returning to La Spezia by train and to the hotel by coach.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  7. Day 7overnight: Montecatini Terme

    Tuscan pizza-making experience & San Gimignano

    A pizza-making class at the Tenuta Torciano estate near San Gimignano under expert tutelage, followed by lunch of freshly made pizzas and time to explore the medieval hill town of San Gimignano.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  8. Day 8overnight: Montecatini Terme

    Historic Lucca & spellbinding Pisa

    A guided walking tour of the walled city of Lucca followed by a three-course lunch, then continue to Pisa to tour the UNESCO-listed Field of Miracles, including the Leaning Tower and Duomo.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  9. Day 9

    Traveling home

    After a final breakfast, your Italian vacation concludes and you can begin your journey home.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 8 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
  • Standard Class rail travel
  • All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights and Airport transfers

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