2008 Taste of Tuscany, Italy
 May
2-10
June 13-21
June 27-July 5-(Famous
Palio Festival in Siena)
July 25-Aug 2
September 5-13
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Want to
get an in-depth look at one of the most gorgeous regions in Italy?
Picture rolling hills covered in vineyards, medieval towns perched
high on hilltops and unbelievable sunsets on the horizon. Bike,
walk, swim, ride a funicular, shop, sightsee, eat, drink and be
merry! This trip is for the age 35 and younger person who doesn’t
need first class hotels to have a good time!
The
Taste of Tuscany tour is special…..it not only shows you all of its
beauty and culture, but it makes you a part of it. This tour is all
about exploring one of the most beautiful regions of Europe from the
comfort of your base hotel where you’ll spend 4 nights in the heart
of the Tuscany region, as well as 2 nights in fascinating Rome. On
this trip you’ll be visiting Rome, Pisa, Florence, Siena, Orvieto,
and Bagnoregio! This is a fantastic trip to a fantastic region of
the world! Come join us and meet a lot of new friends while
exploring beautiful Tuscany.
Quote from a European traveler
on an age 35 and younger trip:
“I knew it would be fun, but I
didn’t know it would be that much fun!!”
Price Includes:
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7 Nights accommodations in
superior tourist class hotels with private facilities.
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2 Nights Rome
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1 night Florence
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4 Nights Siena
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12 Meals
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7 continental breakfasts (B)
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1 lunch (L)
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4 three course dinners (B)
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Hotel tips, local taxes and
service charges.
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An experienced, professional
Tour Manager and Italian Driver
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Modern air-conditioned coach
transportation
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Included Highlights as
follows:
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Rome:
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See the Pantheon, Trevi
Fountain, Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia, Colosseum & Roman Forum
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Evening walking tour
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Vatican City-see St. Peter’s
Basilica
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Orvieto:
Funicular ride and visit the medieval town
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Bagnoregio:
Visit the medieval town of Bagnoregio-visit Civita, the Dying City
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Siena:
See Piazza del Campo (home of the Palio horse race), Palazzo
Pubblico and Cathedral
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Pisa:
See the Leaning Tower
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Volterra:
Alabaster demonstration
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Tuscan Coast:
visit a
beach to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea
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Mugello:
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Cooking demonstration with
fresh produce
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Visit 14th Century
Cafaggilo Castle
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Chianti:
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Taste the famous Chianti
Classic wines
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Bike ride & lunch in the
Chianti countryside
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Florence
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Walking tour of with a local
guide
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See the Duomo, Basilica Santa
Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, The Baptistry and Piazza della Signoria
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See a Florentine Leather craft
demonstration
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
Depart USA
Your Tuscany adventure begins as you fly an overnight
flight to Rome, Italy!
Day 2
Arrive Rome
Make your way to the hotel in Rome where check-in is
after 2pm. Start your
souvenir shopping or try an Italian gelato.
Tonight, enjoy dinner
and meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers.
(D)
Day 3
Rome to Siena
We start the day with a visit, by
funicular, to the magnificent town of Orvieto perched on the cliff
tops with breathtaking views over the surrounding vineyards.
As you approach Orvieto you’ll see from a
distance that it rises on a plateau of volcanic tuff, surrounded by
a landscape of fields and vineyards. The walls appear to encircle
the city rather than elevate it, as though it were a fortress rising
on the flat valley floor of the river Paglia. Orvieto is one of
Italy's most unique and interesting cities because of its location,
charming medieval character, and its celebrated Cathedral which is a
gem of Gothic architecture. There are 10,000 people who live in the
city itself and another 15,000 in the valley and in the surrounding
hills.
Later we head for the deserted town of Bagnoregio,
once a thriving medieval town but now boasting just 15 residents!
Early evening we arrive at our hotel for 4 nights set in the heart
of the Tuscany region. (B,D)
Day 4
Tuscany Sightseeing
Today we experience essential Tuscany. We spend the morning
exploring the Chianti region by bike, ending at the beautiful
Castelo Meleto where we will taste the famous Chianti classic wines
and enjoy a light lunch. This afternoon we return to Siena, home to
Tuscany’s most celebrated festival the Palio with its famous
bareback horse race. Siena is a medieval city of brick and from a
vantage point such as the Palazzo Pubblico's tower, its sea of roof
tiles blends into a landscape of steep, twisting stone alleys. Time
for you to visit the Cathedral, Palazzo Pubblico & Piazza del Campo,
one of Italy’s most picturesque piazza. Tonight maybe a sunset
dinner overlooking the rolling Tuscan hills…….. (B, L)
Day 5
Tuscany Sightseeing
We leave Siena this morning for Pisa and
its famous leaning tower. We continue to Volterra.
Volterra, is a jewel of Etruscan, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance
art and it dominates the whole valley of the river Cecina. Besides
the cultural aspect, Volterra's charm is due to the uncontaminated
landscape, a way of life still moulded on a human scale, and an
artistic handicraft unique in the world: the manufacture of
Alabaster.
Later
this afternoon we stop at one of the most beautiful beaches on the
Tuscan coast on the Mediterranean. Some
time to swim in the Mediterranean Sea, soak up the sun and relax.
(B, D)
Day 6
Tuscany Sightseeing
Today we visit Cafaggiolo castle built in the 14th
century and considered one of the finest examples of Renaissance
architecture. We arrive into Florence for our guided tour including
Basilica of Santa Croce, Giotto’s belltower, Piazza della Signoria
and the Duomo. See a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft.
Why not join us for a
traditional Tuscan meal on our last night in Siena?
(B)
Day 7
Siena to Florence
A full
day for you to explore Renaissance Florence. Maybe visit the Uffizi
or Accademia museums, cross the Ponte Vecchio Bridge, shop for
Italian fashions or wander the streets and take in the atmosphere.
Tonight a chance to learn more about Tuscan cuisine at a cooking
class. (B,D)
Day 8
Depart for Rome
More
free time this morning to explore Florence, before traveling south
to Rome. On arrival in Rome enjoy a sightseeing tour before
checking-in to our hotel. Our last night in Italy……….have fun!
(B)
Day 9
Depart Rome
Unfortunately all good
things must come to an end. Your tour ends after breakfast with time
to swap addresses and say goodbye to new friends.
(B)
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Price |
Land only, per person,
based on double occupancy (remember we can put you with a
roommate!)
$1299.00
May departure
$1359.00 June,
Sept departures
$1429.00 July
departure
$329.00
Single supplement: add to above price if you want a room to
yourself. Very limited
availability!
Transfers:
$27.00 each way-($54 roundtrip) please reserve
with your booking. We will need your flight itinerary.
Airfare
and airfare taxes are additional. You may purchase your own
air flights online or call for a quote.
Travel Insurance- $109.00
Pay
for your travel insurance with your deposit and you receive
“Any-Reason” insurance (in the form of travel certificates
to be used within a year) allowing you to cancel for any
reason up to 48 hours prior to your trip. Double your
medical coverage and gain terrorism coverage for only
$35.00 additional per person.
Travel Insurance is highly recommended. Insurance is not
refundable. Does not include air arrangements not made by
our tour operator.
--Price does not include items of a personal
nature-i.e. phone calls, laundry, meals not included,
alcoholic & other beverages not offered with included meals,
tips to guides & drivers, travel insurance, and
airfare.
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Fine Print—Tuscany, Italy 2008
Your payment for a
reservation on this trip constitutes consent and acknowledgement of
all the provisions in this Fine Print listed below and in the
Singles Travel Company General Terms and Conditions. Please make
sure you read both of these important pieces of information and call
us with any questions.
A non-refundable deposit
of $200.00 (plus travel insurance if you want it) is
due with your reservation.
Final payment
is due 60 days prior to
departure date. Credit cards (Visa or Mastercard) or checks
(made payable to Travel Advisors of Los Gatos) are accepted.
Cancellation Fees and Refunds
All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellation Fees as
follows: Regardless of when you cancel, there will be a charge from
Singles Travel Company of $50 on your credit card plus the
following cancellation fees: travel insurance is non-refundable
Period of Notice
Cancellation Fee
More than 45 days prior to commencement of
services Your deposit is non-refundable
45-22 days prior to commencement of
services 25% of total price
21-8 days prior to commencement of
services 30% of total price
On day of departure and
later 100%
of total price
When the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour deposit,
the cancellation fee will equal loss of the deposit. No refunds on
unused portions of the tour. A fee of $30 per transaction may be
charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation.
Cancellation fees also apply to additional accommodations reserved
prior to and after the tour booked with the tour operator of the
trip. Due to air carrier guidelines, you may be charged up to a
$200 penalty if you cancel your air booked with the tour operator
within 120 days of departure. After airline tickets are issued,
airline cancellations are per the airline’s policy/ and or the tour
operator if purchased through the tour operator.
Travel insurance is highly recommended
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