The Italian Journey - Milan to Rome
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The Italian Journey - Milan to Rome

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Created: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Created: Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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Tour Code: IMPERA-01 (08 Days Guided Group Tour by Bus)

Cities: Milan - Portofino - Santa Margherita Ligure - Rapallo - La Spezia - Cinque Terre - Pisa - San-Gimignano - Florence - Assisi - Rome

Departures 2024: June 21st / July 19th / Aug 16th / Sep 13th / Oct 25th (Friday)

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DAY 1, Friday: Milan

Arrival in Milan and check-in at the hotel (check-in starts at 4:00 pm). You then meet with your guide for a presentation of the tour.


DAY 2, Saturday: Milan - Portofino- Santa Margherita Ligure - Rapallo - La Spezia

Breakfast at the hotel. We will spend the day discovering the Tigullio Gulf and its main tourist attractions: Portofino, with its elegant harmony and colorful buildings overlooking the sea, and Santa Margherita Ligure, a town famous for its pastel-colored facades and its wonderful alleys. In the afternoon, return by boat to Rapallo, a city rich in testimonies, documents and signs of the past, located in the center of the Gulf of Tigullio. At the end of the visit, transfer to the hotel in La Spezia or surroundings and free time.


DAY 3, Sunday: Cinque Terre From La Spezia

Breakfast at the hotel and departure, by boat or train depending on weather conditions, to Cinque Terre. Over the centuries, the hand of man has shaped territory 7 with terraced crops that descend towards the sea, creating one of the most beautiful and typical landscapes of Liguria. We will visit Manarola, a real urban jewel, with its charming harbor and a handful of houses in pastel shades; Vernazza, considered one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, which keeps intact its long seafaring tradition with its natural amphitheater-shaped harbor stretching out to sea; and finally Monterosso, the westernmost and most populated of the Cinque Terre, located in the center of a small natural gulf, where the old town and the most modern and touristic part of the town meeting. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.


DAY 4, Monday: La Spezia - Pisa - San Gimignano - Florence

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Pisa, famous all over the world for its Leaning Tower. Free time in Piazza dei Miracoli, where the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo, the Baptistery, and the Monumental Cemetery stand in all their splendor. After Pisa, continue to San Gimignano, a picturesque medieval town known for its imposing medieval towers. Here you can enjoy a pleasant stroll through the cobblestone streets and admire the unique 8 atmosphere of this town. Lunch during the excursion. Finally, we will arrive in Florence in the afternoon, ready to explore it in the following days of our trip. Overnight at the hotel.


DAY 5, Tuesday: Florence

Breakfast at the hotel and a walking tour of the historic center with a local guide, an itinerary dedicated to all those who want to know the events and secrets of over 2000 years of Florentine history, from its Roman origins to the fifteenth century: the Old Bridge, the courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery and the wonderful architecture of Brunelleschi’s dome, which dominates the Baptistery. We will discover the important role that Florence has played in the history of architecture and art. Afternoon free for individual activities or, alternatively, ImperaExperience: purchase while booking the regular excursion to the Uffizi or the Accademia. Overnight at the hotel.


DAY 6, Wednesday: Florence- Assisi- Rome

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Assisi, a mystical city known for its spirituality and religious heritage. Assisi is famous for being the birthplace of St. Francis, one of the most important religious figures in history. During our guided tour, we will have the opportunity to explore the streets of Assisi, admire the medieval architecture, and visit the churches and sacred places related to St. Francis and St. Clare. Finally, we will continue our journey to Rome, the “Eternal City”. Rome will be ready to welcome us with all its charm and explore it in detail in the next days of our trip. Overnight at the hotel.


DAY 7, Thursday: Classical Rome

Breakfast at the hotel. We will start the visit to the capital of Italy in our coach, with a panoramic tour of the city. We will admire the main points of interest, passing by the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the impressive Piazza Venezia. We will get off the bus and meet our expert guide for a walk through the historic center of Rome with stops at the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain (also known as the Water Theater of Rome), the Pantheon (colossal temple of ancient Rome, now the Basilica of Santa Maria ad Martyres) and Piazza Navona with its central fountain, the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, a work of the famous sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Afternoon free for individual activities or, alternatively, ImperaExperience: purchase while booking the guided excursion to the Colosseum or the Vatican Museums. Overnight at the hotel.


DAY 8, Friday: Rome

Breakfast at the hotel and the end of our services.




Transfers:

Transfers are available to take you to the first hotel and also from the last hotel to the airport or train station. Prices are per car per way.


Arrival:

Milan Malpensa Airport: car for 1 to 3 pax $159; van for 4 to 8 pax $199

Milano Linate Airport or Milan Central Station: car 1 to 3 pax $99; van 4 to 8 pax $119 Milano Bergamo

Airport: car 1 to 3 pax $199; van 4 to 8 pax $229


Departure:

Rome Airport Fiumicino or Ciampino: car 1 to 3 pax $99; van 4 to 8 pax $136

Rome Termini Station: car 1 to 3 pax $74; van 4 to 8 pax $86

Given the difficult international situation, in the event of further increases in fuel/energy prices, we reserve the right to charge a supplement to the above rates


For more Details: Contact us at 1-800-200-8747 || reservations@tripcorner.com

Important Notes ::

Confirmed Bookings may not be Cancelled or Changed unless allowed by Suppliers. Cancellation Fee and Change Fee may apply. Service fee of $100 per person will apply for any Change or Cancel Request in addition to fees charged by the service providers. Difference in fare and price may also apply for any Change request. All Refund or Change request has to be submitted in writing to reservations@tripcorner.com at least 72 hours before Flight Departure/Hotel Stay/Transfer/Activities. Customers are responsible for visa requirements to their destinations and the validity of their travel documents.

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Included
  • Accommodation in 4-star hotels with breakfast included
  • Granturismo Bus for the entire Tour, except on the first and last day (the type of vehicle may vary according to the number of participants).
  • Tour guide (multi-lingual)from the afternoon of the day of arrival until the end of the excursion the day before resuming. 
  • 1 lunch/tasting of typical food products and wine in San Gimignano - Use of audio-receiver devices throughout the trip. 
  • Transfer by boat to Portofino. 
  • Train or boat ticket for the visit of the Cinque Terre. 
  • Guided tours with local guides in Florence, Assisi, and Rome. 
  • Planned entrances according to the Basilica of Assisi and the Pantheon program.
Excluded

- Transfers in and out.

- Tourist taxes in lodging cities

- Lunch/dinner and related beverages, except where indicated.

- Porterage service, tips, and extras.

- Optional excursions are mentioned in the program.

- Anything not expressly specified in the section “the price includes”

Accommodation

ROME

American Park, Bettoja Hotels, Hotel Colombo, IH Cicerone, Gruppo NH Hotels, DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti


MILAN:

C- Hotel Rubens, Best Western Hotel City, Unahotels Scandinavia, Hotel Berna, Gruppo NH Hotels, Hotel Voco Milan Fiere


LA SPEZIA:

CDH Hotel La Spezia, Hotel Firenze e Continentale, The Poet Hotel, Hotel Ghironi, NH La Spezia


FLORENCE:

Hotel Grifone, FHSS Hotel Mediterraneo, Hotel Albani, Grand Hotel Adriatico, Nil Hotel, Best Western Plus CHC Florence


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