Jewels of Italy and Cinque Terre by Rail

Jewels of Italy and Cinque Terre by Rail

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Jewels of Italy and Cinque Terre by Rail

8 Days Starting in Rome, Italy and ending in Monterosso, Italy

Visiting: Rome, Florence, Monterosso

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Tour code:

IndTur650

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 2

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $1312

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Italy with the "Jewels of Italy and Cinque Terre by Rail" tour. Begin your adventure in Rome, exploring iconic sites like Campo dei Fiori, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain. Travel by high-speed train to Florence, where you’ll marvel at the Duomo, Baptistry, and Giotto Bell Tower. Enjoy a half-day tour of the Chianti area, complete with wine and olive oil tastings. Continue to the picturesque Cinque Terre, where you’ll discover vibrant villages, coastal trails, and breathtaking seaside views. This tour includes 7 nights of comfortable twin-sharing accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, and convenient train travel, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience.

Highlights

  • Discover Rome and its main sites: Campo dei Fiori, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain

  • Visit the spectacular attractions of Florence that include the Duomo, Baptistry, Giotto Bell Tower

  • Explore the picturesque and colorful 5 towns of Cinque Terre clinging to rocky shores

  • Discover Cinque Terre's charm through vibrant villages, coastal trails, and breathtaking seaside

  • Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the world-famous Tuscan countryside with wine and olive oil tasting

  • Visit the medieval town of Greve in Chianti and explore its characteristic alleyways and artisan shops

Itinerary

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Day 1: Rome Arrival

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Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: hotel

On your arrival at the airport, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.




Overnight in Rome

Day 2: Rome (B/-/-)

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Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and later this morning an orientation tour of the Rome city centre. Reach the meeting point of the tour 15 minutes prior to the departure (pick-up from hotel not provided) Today you will enjoy the Eternal City with the Hop On Hop Off open bus tour. You can change your voucher at the office or at any stop along the bus route. Discover the city at your own pace. Optional afternoon/ night sightseeing tours are available.




Overnight in Rome

Day 3: Rome (B/-/-)

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Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Enjoy a full at leisure to explore the city of Rome at your own pace we recommend you to visit Campo dei Fiori, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and other masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance more closely or you can take an optional tour.




Overnight in Rome

Day 4: Rome - Florence (B/-/-)

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Location: Florence

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and make your way (transfer not included) to the Rome rail station where you will board your high-speed train to Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, transfer on your own to the hotel (transfer not included). The rest of the day is at leisure or join an optional afternoon or sightseeing tours of the city.




Overnight in Florence

Day 5: Florence (B/-/-)

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Location: Florence

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy an orientation tour of the Florence city centre. Reach the meeting point of the tour 15 minutes prior to the departure (pick-up from the hotel not provided). Today you will have the chance to discover the famous Chianti area and its rolling hills with a half-day tour. This your will allow you to get away from the noise and crowds of the city and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the world-famous Tuscan countryside. The tour includes two wine tasting experiences and the visit of Greve in Chianti medieval town (free visit). Here you will have time to explore the characteristic alleyways and the central square with its numerous Medieval buildings and its picturesque artisan shops. Return to Florence




Overnight in Florence

Day 6: Florence - Monterosso (Cinque Terre) (B/-/-)

Location: Monterosso

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast, you will go to the train station in Florence on your own and get on board of a train toward Cinque Terre (with the change in Pisa or La Spezia). With your “Two Days Cinque Terre Card & Train”, you will have access to easy and fast connection between all the villages in Cinque Terre destination. Upon arrival in Monterosso, you will have to plan on your own to reach your hotel. The rest of the day will be at leisure.




Overnight in Monterosso

Day 7: Monterosso (Cinque Terre) (B/-/-)

Location: Monterosso

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have the entire day at leisure. Cinque Terre means “five lands” in Italian and consists of five fishing villages clustered on the Ligurian coast in northern Italy roughly between Genoa and Pisa. Pesto and Foccacia are a part of the local range of food. This is part of the Italian Riviera, so beaches and small towns abound. Dramatic cliffs plunging into the waves and colourful towns clinging to rocky shores make for an engaging landscape to explore.




Overnight in Monterosso

Day 8: Monterosso (Cinque Terre) - Florence - (B/-/-)

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Location: Florence

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, after breakfast at the hotel, make your own way to your airport for your flight back.

What's Included

  • 07 nights accommodation on twin-sharing basis at listed hotels or similar

    Enjoy comfortable accommodation for 7 nights on a twin-sharing basis at the listed hotels or similar.

  • Daily buffet breakfast

    Start each day with a delicious buffet breakfast included in your stay.

  • Arrival transfer in Rome from Airport to hotel

    Upon arrival in Rome, you will be transferred from the airport to your hotel.

  • Services of an English-speaking tour guide

    Benefit from the services of an English-speaking tour guide throughout your journey.

  • 48hrs Train card in Cinque Terre

    Receive a 48-hour train card for easy and fast connections between all the villages in Cinque Terre.

  • 24hrs Hop on Hop Off ticket in Rome

    Explore Rome at your own pace with a 24-hour Hop on Hop Off bus ticket.

  • Half Day Tour (by coach) to Chianti Area from Florence

    Enjoy a half-day tour by coach to the Chianti Area from Florence.

  • Wine and extra-virgin olive oil tasting in the Chianti Area from Florence (No hotel pickup)

    Experience wine and extra-virgin olive oil tasting in the Chianti Area from Florence (hotel pickup not included).

  • 2nd Class train tickets from Rome to Florence (high-speed train with seat reservation)

    Travel from Rome to Florence with 2nd class high-speed train tickets, including seat reservations.

  • 2nd Class train tickets from Florence to Monterosso (without seat reservation)

    Travel from Florence to Monterosso with 2nd class train tickets (without seat reservation).

What's Not Included

  • Items of personal nature, tips & gratuities

    Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Transfer to/from rail stations

    Transfers to and from rail stations are not included.

  • Return Airport transfer to Florence

    Return airport transfer to Florence is not included.

  • Local city taxes to be paid directly at the hotels, on the spot

    Local city taxes must be paid directly at the hotels upon arrival.

  • Items not mentioned as included

    Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.

Mode of Transport

Travel conveniently with arrival transfer from Rome airport to hotel, 48hrs train card in Cinque Terre, 24hrs Hop on Hop Off ticket in Rome, and 2nd class train tickets from Rome to Florence and Florence to Monterosso.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights of comfortable twin-sharing accommodation at listed hotels or similar, with daily buffet breakfast included.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights of comfortable twin-sharing accommodation at listed hotels or similar, with daily buffet breakfast included.

  • Is there a tour guide available throughout the journey?

    Yes, the services of an English-speaking tour guide are provided throughout the journey.

  • What transportation options are included in the tour?

    The tour includes arrival transfer from Rome airport to the hotel, a 48-hour train card in Cinque Terre, a 24-hour Hop on Hop Off ticket in Rome, and 2nd class train tickets from Rome to Florence and Florence to Monterosso.

  • Are there any wine tasting experiences included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes a half-day tour by coach to the Chianti Area from Florence, where you will experience wine and extra-virgin olive oil tasting.

  • What activities are available in Cinque Terre?

    In Cinque Terre, you will have a 48-hour train card for easy and fast connections between all the villages. You can explore the picturesque and colorful five towns clinging to rocky shores, enjoy coastal trails, and take in the breathtaking seaside views.

  • Is there any free time during the tour to explore on my own?

    Yes, there are several days with leisure time to explore on your own, including the first day in Rome, the third day in Rome, and the sixth and seventh days in Monterosso (Cinque Terre).

  • Are transfers to and from rail stations included?

    No, transfers to and from rail stations are not included in the tour.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    Daily buffet breakfast is included in the tour package.

  • What is the starting and ending location of the tour?

    The tour starts in Rome, Italy, and ends in Monterosso, Italy.

  • Are local city taxes included in the tour price?

    No, local city taxes must be paid directly at the hotels upon arrival.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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