Stay-Put Holiday
Active pace with longer touring days. Expect intermittent walking at a moderate pace for 2–3 hours over a variety of terrain, including cobblestones, hills and uneven pavements. Must be able to negotiate stairs of varying heights, sometimes without handrails. Can tolerate periods of standing during guided tours and be able to climb in/out of various modes of transportation. Some days may include 5–7 km of walking over the course of the day.
We depart for Rome.
We arrive in Rome and transfer by coach to the hotel with lunch included en route. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After a city tour of Rome in the morning, we transfer to Viareggio on the Riviera Versilia.
Today we have a walking tour of the town, with its delightful sea-front promenade, market and shopping area.
We visit a family-run farm that produces some of the finest olive oil found in Tuscany, as well as other fine produce specific to this region.
At leisure to explore this lovely Italian town. The bus and train stations are close to the hotel, and public transport is very good, so it is easy to visit the many surrounding towns and villages.
A full day in the “Cradle of the Renaissance” and former stronghold of the Medici family. Today we take a walking tour of the city to see the colourful marble cathedral, the Baptistery, Signoria Square and finally, Piazzale Michelangelo, where we can enjoy the best view of the city.
At leisure to perhaps join an optional excursion to see more of the region. Your Tour Manager will assist and offer suggestions.
Today we travel off the beaten path to visit the unspoilt medieval villages of Bolgheri and Castagneto. Our first stop is a traditional wine cellar along the wine route, and we then continue to Castagneto Carducci where we have lunch. Later we visit Bolgheri with its impressive 5 km long avenue lined with cypress trees. We return to Viareggio via the beautiful rocky coastline.
We travel by train to the five villages known as Cinque Terre, which cling dramatically to the cliffs along the rocky coastline. We will explore lovely Manarola, then take the local train to Vernazza for some free time. After that, it’s a boat ride to Monterosso—the prettiest of the five villages. Finally, we return to Viareggio by train.
At leisure, perhaps to visit the street market or other nearby towns.
This full-day tour begins in the medieval town of Siena, a lovely city famous for its annual Palio horse race. We will see the wonderful cathedral and the Piazza del Campo, considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world.
Spend the day strolling along the stunning promenade, exploring the vibrant streets or relaxing by the beach
This morning we visit Pisa, and yes, the tower is still leaning! The beauty of Campo dei Miracoli— which includes the tower, the duomo, the baptistry and the cemetery—will amaze you. A visit to the cathedral is included. After some free time to explore, we will head to Lucca, a town that looks like a movie set for a medieval film. Stroll the narrow, car-free streets to see the magnificent churches, squares and statuary, then spend some free time to visit the small shops, enjoy a coffee and people watch—it’s always a great pastime in Italy!
Today, we transfer to Rome by train from Viareggio. Upon arrival we proceed for a half day guided tour of Rome.
We say arrivederci to Italy and head back to the Rome airport for our flight home.
You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (120 days prior for tours requiring a visa, cruises or rail journeys) for any reason, and receive a full refund of your deposit / payment (less the $75 administration fee).
Cancellation & trip interruption insurance included!
Included in the cost of your tour is our Cancellation Insurance Policy, which provides coverage in case of emergency injury or illness (including Covid), right up to your date of departure (terms and conditions apply).
Our Manulife Out-of-Country Health Insurance Plan covers expenses related to Trip Interruption in case of emergency injury or illness. For tours within Canada, Senior Discovery Tours will cover such expenses (terms and conditions apply to all policies).
