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PLANNING DAILY TRIP TO ITALY
For Jess & David : 27TH SEP-4TH OCT 2PAX
DATE: 2022091704#008011
...THE FIRST DRAFT .... STARTING YOUR EXPERIENCE...
___Summary of the Itinerary___
FOR THIS TRIP RATE :
INCLUDE : AS PER DESCRIPTION OF THE COLUMN “INCLUSION”
Confirmation and Cancellation fees at the signature of Booking form of final itinerary
___ Description of the Itinerary___
TUE 27TH SEP
FRANCE- MONIGLIA
Transfer to Liguria from France and enjoy your afternoon before your arrive to Moniglia to your next accommodation.
After the charismatic city of Genoa, the Tiguglio, one of the most beautiful areas, will welcome you with its beaches and its sea pearls: Rapallo, Portofino, Santa Margherita and with its villages such as Zoagli, famous for thirst, and the monastery of San Fruttuoso. This is where the 8.5 km walk from Rapallo to Portofino, passing through Santa Margherita Ligure, has just been inaugurated: path of kisses that it was on 2017 the longest Red Carpet in the world!
ACCOMMODATION TO DESTINATION
 ACCOMMODATION SMALL DOUBLE ROOM BB FOR 2 NIGHTS AT THE ABBADIA SAN GIORGIO
DESCRIPTION OF THE DAY
     PORTOFINO: KISSES PATH WALKING WITH GOURMET LUNCH AND WINE TOUR
So today over the suggested stops along your driving for indipendent visit of Rapallo or Santa Margherita you will do:
GOURMET LUNCH IN ONE OF THE BEST BAY OF PORTOFINO
INDIPENDENT ROMANTIC WALK ALONG THE KISSES PATH FROM/TO PORTOFINO (5KM EASY PATH)
WINE TOUR AND TASTING IN THE FAMOUS WINERY THAT AGEING THEIR SPAKLING WINES UNDER THE SEA WATER IN THE SILENCE GULF
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ALTERNATIVE #1
    SAN FRUTTUOSO ABBEY AND CAMOGLI WITH LIGHT LUNCH AND BOAT TOUR AND WINE TASTING DINNER
In this journey, in addition to take the chance for discovering the beautiful villages of Santa Margherita and Portofino you will do:
LIGH LUNCH WITH TYPICAL SPECIELTIES AT A WINE BAR TO THE SEE FRONT VIEW OF CAMOGLI GULF
BOAT TOUR WITH PORTOFINO AND SAN FRUTTUOSO ABBEY, INDIPENDENT VISIT (Abbey fee entrance is included) AND TIME TO ENJOY THE BEACH AND WALK THE HAMLET
DINNER AT FAMOUS WINERY THAT AGEING THEIR SPAKLING WINES UNDER THE SEA WATER IN THE SILENCE GULF
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. ON REQUEST DIVING EQUIPMENT TO ADMIRE THE CHRIST OF THE ABYSS (a bronze statue of Jesus made 10-15 meters deep)
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WED 28TH SEP
MONIGLIA - 5TERRE
Today the spot of land suspended between rock and sea that takes the name of Cinque Terre, where human activities, especially viticulture, have contributed to creating a landscape unique in the world in which the development of the typical "dry stone walls", fruit of the century-old and hard work of man, it is long as the famous Chinese wall. The sense of peace that will have pervaded us will accompany you hiking along its path
DESCRIPTION OF THE DAY
On this trip, all day to hike on the steep paths of the 5 lands and enjoy the view and to visit the fishing villages by traveling by train. So you will do:
  OPEN TRAIN TICKETS AND HIKING CARD OF THE 5 TERRE PARK WINE TOUR AND TASTING
WINE DINNER AT THE MONTEROSSO LOCAL PRODUCER
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ALTERNATIVE #2
  5TERRE HIKING& VINEYARDS WITH WINE TASTING AND FISHING DINNER
On this trip, all day to hike on the steep paths of the 5 lands and enjoy the view and to visit the fishing villages by traveling by boat. So you will do
5 TERRE PARK FEE ENTRANCE (TRAIN TICKETS OR BOAT TICKETS FROM/TO VERNAZZA IS NOT INCLUDED)
GUIDED VINEYARD HIKING TOUR WITH A WINEMAKER FROM vERNAZZA TO THE EROIC WINERY
WINE TOUR AND TASTING WITH COLD SPECIALTY IN THE VINEYARDS
DINNER AT THE FISHERMEN'S BISTRO ON THE BEACH WITH BARE FEET IN A UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE OF SILENCE BAY WITH FRESH FISH OF THE DAY HOMEMADE
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THU 29TH SEP
MONIGLIA - SAN GIMIGNANO
Today transfer to Tuscany in the medieval San Gimginano. But without skipping the beauty of the white peaks of Carrara marble or the Musical city of Lucca with its amazing city walls . And if you want to say goodbye to Liguria? the breakfast in the charming village of Sarzana will be really enjoyable!
ACCOMMODATION TO DESTINATION
CASTAGNOLINO SAFFRON FARMHOUSE COTTAGE AS YOUR BOOKING. MY TIP DON'T MISS TO TAKE DINNER WITH SAFFRON (ONLY WITH ADVANCE BOOKING)
DESCRIPTION OF THE DAY
 LUCCA LIFESTYLE WITH BIKE ALONG THE CITY WALLS AND TYPICAL LUNCH
A journey into the "musical" Lucca liberty atmosphere to discover a lifestyle where beauty is light harmony, notes on a score, which we will find on the palate. I recommend tasting Buccellato with Cappuccino after your fantastic bicycle along the unique Renaissance walls. rebuilt on that of the medieval original by Napoleon !! So you will do:
 HALF DAY BIKE RENTAL FOR YOUR LEISURE ON THE ENTIRE CIRCLE OF THE WALLS BEFORE CONTINUING DOWNTOWN IN THE CHARMING TOWNTYPICAL TASTING LIGH LUNCH IN AN HISTORIC RESTAURANT
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ALTERNATIVE #3
LUCCA AND ITS VILLAGES WITH WINE TOUR AND GOURMET LIGH LUNCH
A trip in the "sparkling" Lucca to discover the stilysh lifestyle of Lucca and the medieval village of Montecarlo. So today tou will do:
INDIPENDENT WALK TO VISIT LUCCA AND MONTECARLO
WINE TOUR AND TASTING IN THE FAMOUS WINERY WITH THE SPARKLING WINEMAKING AREA UNIQUE FOR TUSCANY
GOURMET LIGHT LUNCH IN THE RESORT OF THE WINERY
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ALTERNATIVE #4
  CARRARA: DAVID'S MARBLE FROM THE QUARRY TO THE TASTE
On this journey, among the small villages nested in the mountains or the glamour villages on the seafront such as Forte dei Marmi you will have the experience of entering the marble cave and also taste the special "salami" with its particular seasoning into the marble boxes. So you will do
MICHELANGELO'S MARBLE QUARRY GUIDED TOUR
LUNCH LIGHT TASTING AT THE LOCAL BUTCHER'S RESTAURANT
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 ON REQUEST A FAMOUS ARTIST STUDIO'S SCULPTURE LAB VISIT _______________________________________
FRI 30TH SEP
SAN GIMIGNANO - CHIANTI
Being in Tuscany and not being fascinated by the Middle Ages is impossible, here it is an identity for every city and village, but some more than others know how to recall the atmospheres that we could only live walking through San Gimignano and Volterra.. and its Made in Italy workshops !!
DESCRIPTION OF THE DAY
SAN VIVALDO AND HUNTING TRUFFLE WITH LUNCH
On this trip it's a full immersion of wood along the via Francigena, the Medieval pilgrims road. So you will do:
SAN VIVALDO MONASTERY AND THE JERUSALEM OF TUSCANY INDIPENDENT WALK
 GUIDED HUNTING TRUFFLE WITH DOGS AND TRUFFLE TASTING LUNCH _______________________________________
ALTERNATIVE #5
 SAN VIVALDO AND VOLTERRA: MIDDLE AGES MEETS ART TO BECOME MADE IN ITALY ALABASTER LAB AND LIGHT LUNCH IN A ORGANIC FARM
On this trip, among the middle ages of Volterra and San Gimigano you will deep into the Made in Italy with food and alabaster . So you will do
SAN VIVALDO MONASTERY AND THE JERUSALEM OF TUSCANY GUIDED VISIT AND INDIPENDENT WALK ON THE LARGE WOODED AREA OF BOSCOTONDO
GUIDED VISIT OF THE ORGANIC FARM WITH DAIRY AND GRAIN MILL AND LIGHT LUNCH WITH ORGANIC CERELS, CHEESE AND PRODUCTS FROM FIELD TO FARM
GUIDED TOUR OF THE ALABASTER ART WORKSHOP WITH AVAILABILITY FOR SHOPPING AND CUSTOM-MADE ORDERS
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ALTERNATIVE #6
 SIENA AND MONTERIGGIONI AND CHIANTI CASTLES WITH WINE TOUR AND TASTING AND DINNER IN THE ETRUSCAN TOMBS DINING ROOM
On this trip, breath of history : the Middle Ages of Monteriggioni, Siena and the Chianti Castle and Etruscan soul for the unusual restaurant underground Siena . So you will do
MONTERIGGIONI AND SIENA INDIPENDENT VISIT
GUIDED WINE TOUR AND TASTING WITH COLD CUTS INCLUDED THE CASTLE GARDENS VISIT
ONLY RESERVATION TABLE FOR YOUR UNUSUAL DINNER IN SIENA
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ON REQUEST 2HS GUIDED TOUR OF SIENA INCLUDED THE AMAZING CATHEDRAL
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SAT 1ST OCT
SIENA - PIENZA
Being in Tuscany and not being fascinated by the Middle Ages, towers, Castles and wine ... and Brunello is impossible, here it is an identity for every city and village, but some more than others know how to recall the atmospheres : Siena and Brunello the two highlights...third Saffron or Pici !!
ACCOMMODATION TO DESTINATION
ACCOMMODATION DOUBLE ROOM BB FOR 3 NIGHTS AT THE CASTELLO DI SPEDALETTO
DESCRIPTION OF THE DAY
SIENA, AND MONTALCINO: MEDIEVAL TOWNS AND BRUNELLO WITH WINE TASTING
  
In this journey, in addition to discovering the surprising charm of Siena and Montalcino you enjoy the lifestyle of the small medieval abbey where the brunello still managed by the monks. So today you will do:
WINE TOUR AND TASTING WITH COLD CUTS AT THE MONESTARY WINERY
INDIPENDENT WALK FOR VISIT SIENA AND MONTALCINO
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ON REQUEST 2HS HIKING GUIDED TOUR INCLUDED THE SANT'ANTIMO ABBEY WITH THE GREGORIAN CHANTS
ON REQUEST GUIDED VISIT OF MONTEOLIVETO MAGGIORE ABBEY
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ALTERNATIVE #7
  SIENA, MONTERIGGIONI AND CASTELLINA: MEDIEVAL TOWN & VILLAGE WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR LUNCH AT A LOCAL PRODUCER
In this journey, in addition to discovering the surprising charm of Siena and Monteriggioni, and enjoy the lifestyle of the small medieval village of Castellina, an Etruscan town, one of the founders of the medieval league of Chianti Classico . So today you will do:
WINE LIGHT LUNCH IN UNIQUE BALSAMIC VINEGAR PRODUCER OF CHINTI INCLUDING WINE AND BALSAMIC TOUR AND WINE TASTING PAIRING LIGHT LUNCH
INDIPENDENT WALK FOR VISIT MONTERIGGIONI, SIENA AND CASTELLINA
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ON REQUEST 2HS HIKING GUIDED TOUR OF THE SANT'AGNESE NATURAL RESERVE OF CHIANTI
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ALTERNATIVE #8
 SIENA, ROCCA DI STAGGIA AND MONTERIGGIONI: MEDIEVAL TOWNS & CONTEMPORARY ART
On this journey, the Middle Ages along the pilgrims' route with three special visits: Siena with its towers, the crowned hamlet of Monteriggioni, built to protect Siena and contemporary art at the Rocca di Staggia, the medieval fort built for the protection of Florence reinterpreted by artists. So today you will do:
GUIDED VISTI OF ROCCA DI STAGGIA AND THE CONTEMPORARY ART COLLECTION
INDIPENDENT WALK FOR VISIT MONTERIGGIONI, SIENA
DOWNLOAD OF INTERATTIVE MAPS AND CONNECTION IN CHAT WITH OUR OFFICES FOR THE WHOLE DURATION OF THE TRIP FOR SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE
ON REQUEST 2HS HIKING GUIDED TOUR OF THE VIA FRANCIGENA WOODEN PATH
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SUN 2ND OCT
PIENZA - MONTEPULCIANO
Today to kidnap us will be: the Valdorcia and the meditative well-being that the man-nature symbiosis transforms in harmony: in the architectural beauties of the villages as in the views of the landscapes up to the excellence of taste
DESCRIPTION OF THE DAY
MONTEPULCIANO AND PIENZA WITH PRIVATE VILLA GARDENS VISIT AND WINE TOUR AND TASTING IN THE UNDERGROUND CITY WINERY
Today over the charming of Montepulciano, the hill top town that smell of grape juice fron the urban underground wine cellars and Pienza the ideal city of the Pope that smell of Pecorino cheese you will enjoy the exclusive Italian gardens of the historic villa. So today you will do:
GUIDED VISTIT OF THE ITALIAN GARDENS OF THE HISTORIC PRIVATE VILLA
INDIPENDENT WALK FOR VISIT PIENZA AND MONTEPULCIANO
GUIDED WINE TOUR AND TASTING WITH LIGHT LUNCH IN ONE OF THE FAMOUS WINERY ESCAVATED INTO MONTEPULCIANO DOWNTOWN FOR 3 LEVELS OF THE TOWN FROM THE TOP TO THE ETRUSCAN TOMB
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MON 3RD OCT
PIENZA - BAGNO VIGNONI
An evocative journey through charming villages and meditative lands where natural spas will be the magical ending after strolling villages and delighting of the palate with a wine tasting and local specialties
DESCRIPTION OF THE DAY
 VALDORCIA VILLAGES AND WILD SPA WITH GRAIN MILL AND PASTA LAB LUNCH AND ORCANIC DAIRY AND DINNER
Today over the magic of this landescape a trip for 5 senses along white roads and wild spa with the excellence of food from field to table. So today you will do:
GUIDED VISTIT PASTA TOUR WITH OF OLD VARIETY GRAIN MILL AND PASTA LAB AND PASTA TASTING LIGHT LUNCH FROM FIELD TO TABLE
INDIPENDENT WALK FOR VISIT TWO MEDIEVAL HAMLETS AND HIKING TO THE VITALETA CHAPEL TO BREATHE THE MAGIC OF RASSEL CROWE IN THE GLADIATOR
INDEPENDENT HIKING INTO THE WOODEN PARK WITH THE WILD SPA
GUIDED PECORINO CHEESE TOUR AT THE ORGANIC DAIRY WITH FARM VISIT AND ORGANIC TASTING DINNER FROM FIELD TO TABLE AT THE AMAZING SUNSET OVER ORCIA VALLEY
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TUE 4TH OCT
ByeBye Tuscany ..continuing on your way ... all roads lead to Rome!!!
DEPARTURE DAY
DESCRIPTION OF THE DAY
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