Explore Tuscany Featuring Florence, Venice, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, and Montecatini Spa

October 13-22, 2010 - call about other departure dates 9 days 7 nights    Your one-hotel stay in Tuscany is located in Montecatini, world-famous for thermal baths, large parks and gorgeous gardens. From conveniently located Montecatini you will day trip to the surrounding areas. Tour Florence, Tuscany's crown jewel, with its beautiful buildings, colorful history, priceless art and unique atmosphere. And amongst the vineyards and hills of Tuscany take in other lovely historic towns, Lucca, home of Giacomo Puccini and one of the wealthiest towns in Tuscany, and Pisa with its Leaning Tower and Square of Miracles. In Venice marvel at the gold mosaics of St. Mark's, admire art in churches, and explore the city's maze of canals. Drive through the heart of Italian wine country to Siena. Visit Piazza del Campo, one of Europe's greatest medieval squares, and San Domenico, which hold relics of St. Catherine. Taste wine in the charming medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano with breathtaking views of the Tuscan landscape. Tour Monticatini Terme, with its world-famous thermal baths, large parks and gorgeous gardens, it has been a busy health spa for centuries.  Enjoy time at leisure for individual sightseeing, shopping or relaxing. Read our blog post about this tour.       Print Color Flyer

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Walking Tour of Florence Visit Giotto's Bell Tower See Chiberti's Gates of Paradise Visit Brunellechi's Dome Walk Signoria Square Free time to explore Accademia, home to Michelangelo's David, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio Bridge or the Medici Palace City Tour of Lucca Visit Pisa and the Square of Miracles (Piazza del Duomo) with the Leaning Tower, Cathedral Duomo, Baptistery and Camposanto Monumentale Tour Venice and San Marco Square, San Marco Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and Rialto Bridge Venice free time for shopping, visiting outlying islands or a gondola ride Tour Siena and visit Piazza del Campo Tour San Domenico Church, home to the relics of St. Catherine City tour of San Gimignano, a medieval hilltop town Free time to sample "Vernaccia," the town's famous wine and take in the breathtaking view of the Tuscan landscape Guided walkin tour of Montecatini Tour a Terme, world renowned health spa centers Enjoy a day at leisure time to explore or relax.

TRIPS INCLUDES Round trip commercial air from Indianapolis with full meal & beverage service for international flight Home pick-up & return Indy metro area Airport transfers Transportation aboard a private, luxury, temperature-controlled motorcoach 7 nights first class accommodations Baggage handling (1 checked bag per person) 21 meals: 7 breakfast buffets, 7 lunches, 7 dinners Attractions and comprehensive sightseeing package as highlighted in itinerary, including entrance fees where applicable All room and meal taxes, as well a gratuities to bellmen Expert English-speaking tour guides where required Professional Tour Director Operated by an Interlude Travel Partner Guaranteed Departure   PRICING DETAILS (Cost per Person) Double $2,899* Single $3,319* Deposit $650 per person Balance Due for April departure July 10, 2010 Cancellation Insurance: $330 (D), $372 (S) * Air departure tax of $396.85 extra and subject to change. Call for departures from other cities. Price subject to increase after balance due date.

TRAVEL ITINERARY Day 1: Indianapolis / Boston Indianapolis flight to Boston, depart Logan Airport on an early-evening transatlantic flight to Italy (via an intermediate stop) with full meal and beverage service, as well as complimentary stereo headsets, available while aloft. Day 2: Boston / Montecatini Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to our hotel in Montecatini. Enjoy lunch and afternoon at leisure prior to your orientation meeting followed by dinner. Montecatini is conveniently located for touring, offers 5 major spas and every major designer has a boutique in the city. It's a great city to walk after dinner with a beautiful promenade and many cafes. Hotel Manzoni or similar. (L, D) Day 3: Montecatini / Florence / Montecatini After breakfast, depart for Florence. On our tour, we will see the stirring sights of Florence including: Giotto's Bell Tower, Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, and Brunelleschi's Dome. The tour ends in Signoria Square. A light lunch is included with the afternoon at leisure to explore on your own. Florence has great museums like the Academia (home to Michelangelo’s David), and the Uffizzi Gallery. Check out the famed Ponte Vecchio bridge, or the Medici Palace. Return to Montecatini for dinner. Hotel Manzoni or similar. (BB, L, D) Day 4: Montecatini / Lucca / Pisa / Montecatini After breakfast, we will ride to Lucca, home of Giacomo Puccini, and one of the wealthiest towns in Tuscany. You’ll tour and have leisure time in this graceful city. Return to your hotel for a sit-down lunch. In the afternoon, visit Pisa to explore the Square of Miracles with the Leaning Tower Pisa's Duomo, Baptistery and Camposanto Monumentale. Return to your hotel for dinner. Hotel Manzoni or similar. (BB, L, D) Day 5: Montecatini / Venice / Montecatini Depart for Venice. Take a vaporetto to San Marco Square where a guide will show us around "the Queen of the Adriatic." Visit San Marco's Basilica, walk over small bridges to the Bridge of Sighs and past winding waterways to the Rialto. A full luncheon at a local restaurant is included. The remainder of the afternoon is free for shopping, visiting the outlying islands, or a gondola ride. A convenient box dinner will be provided for our return trip to Montecatini. Overnight. Hotel Manzoni or similar. (BB, L, D) Day 6: Montecatini / Siena / Montecatini After breakfast, drive southwest through the heart of Italian wine country, over the rolling hills of Chianti to Siena. In Siena, visit Piazza del Campo, through the narrow streets, past Medieval towers and walls. A highlight of Siena is San Domenico, which holds relics of St. Catherine. A light lunch is included. On the return to Montecatini, visit San Gimignano, "The most famous small town in Italy." This charming Medieval hilltop town is noted for its many towers and its breathtaking views of the Tuscan landscape. Sample some "vernaccia," the town’s famous wine. Return to Montecatini for dinner. Hotel Manzoni or similar. (BB, L, D) Day 7: Montecatini This morning, enjoy a guided walking tour of Montecatini. You'll tour a terme, a world renowned health spa center. The full-service spa features all manner of treatments, from mud baths to aromatherapy to waters known for their curative properties. Enjoy lunch at hotel followed by the afternoon at leisure. Dinner at the hotel. Hotel Manzoni or similar. (BB, L, D) Day 8: Montecatini Enjoy a day at leisure where you can explore Montecatini, do individual sightseeing or relax. Montecatini has many cultural opportunities, a golf course, parks, and its own train stop with easy access to Florence and elsewhere. Lunch and dinner are included at the hotel. Hotel Manzoni or similar. (BB, L, D) Day 9: Boston / Indianapolis After breakfast, you will be transferred to the local airport for your return flight to Boston (intermediate stop). Mid- to late-afternoon return. Evening flight to Indianapolis. (BB) Note: This tour requires a valid passport. Commercial Air: Book Now to ensure your place on this trip because this trip operates on commercial air. Space is limited and may not be available less than 90 days before departure.

Cancellation policy: if insurance is not purchased, cancellation charges are: 95 days and earlier: full refund; 94-76 days before departure: $650; 75 and less days prior to departure: no refund. In addition, airline penalties and charges may apply. A valid passport is required.

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