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Day 1: Arrival Montecatini
Arrive at Florence/Rome/Pisa Airport. After picking up your rental vehicle drive to Montecatini Terme in Florence area. Check into your hotel and rest of day at your leisure. As we have no planned activities your time is yours to discover the city on your own. Overnight in Montecatini Terme.Day 2: Siena and San Gimignano
Breakfast in the hotel. This day you are free to relax and explore the city on your own or you can opt to spend your day in Siena and San GimignanoSuggested itinerary:
Heading into the Chianti area, which extends between Siena and Florence, that has spawned one of the most famous wines, Chianti. Let yourself be enchanted by one of the most magnificent landscapes of hills, fields, numerous vineyards and olive groves. You will arrive to San Gimignano, whose soaring towers can already be seen from afar. Worth seeing are the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, the Palazzo del Popolo with the Museum Civico and the Piazza della Cisterna with its pretty fountain. Continue on to Medieval Siena the town filled with narrow winding streets It seems as if the clock stopped several centuries back. The historic center spread over its three hills grouped in the form of pointed three-star, is famous for its Palazzo Pubblico and its Torre del Mangia (88 meters high). From here you have a wonderful view of the famous beautiful Piazza del Campo. Return to Montecatini Terme and Overnight.Day 3: Pisa and Lucca
Breakfast in the hotel. This day you are free to relax and explore the city on your own.Suggested itinerary:
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is it famous throughout the world. During your day trip you can admire the Square of Miracles, the unique composition of the Cathedral, and the Leaning Tower, Baptistery and Campo Santo. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is a masterpiece of Italian Architecture. Inside the Baptistery you can visit the hexagonal pulpit by Nicola Pisano. Something very special in its own way is the Cemetery in the form of a monumental cloister. Continue on to Lucca and visit this beautiful medieval city with the Guinigi Tower and the Clock Tower. From these points there is a splendid view over the rooftops of the Tuscan town, an overview that allows you to appreciate the beauty and harmony, and recognize the same urban structure built by the Romans. Piazza of the Amphitheatre, in in this space occupied today by one of the most beautiful squares in Italy. The Church of San Michele, also called the Forum, is the spot that was once the center of ancient Lucca. Overnight in Montecatini Terme.Day 4: Lake Trasimeno, Perugia and Assisi
Breakfast in the hotel. This day you are free to relax and explore the city on your own or you can opt to spend your day on an excursion to Umbria. Visit Lake Trasimeno, Perugia and Assisi.Suggested itinerary:
As you cross the Tuscan countryside, the first town you encounter will be Passignano sul Trasimeno, a small medieval hamlet with ancient city walls and a beautiful fortress. The town features a famous tourist resort at a magical location which provides a stunning view of the enchanting lake and surrounding islands. After this visit proceed through the evocative landscape until you reach the hill from which the ancient city of Perugia rises. Evidence of its Etruscan origin is preserved in the travertine walls that are located in the village centre.
Perugia is one of the most popular Italian cities of art. A beautiful square from which you can admire architectural jewels such as the superb Palazzo dei Priori and the splendid Cathedral placed beside the Loggia. The elegant Fontana Maggiore is another breathtaking masterpiece. Drive to Assisi, the quaint town where the patron saint of Italy, Saint Francis of Assisi lived, worked and died. The town of Assisi can be found at the foot of Mount Subasi. On your arrival you should first visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, built as protection for the famous church of the “Porziuncola”. Here you can also see the “rosebush without thorns”. Drive to the center of Assisi where you can visit the civil and religious artistic heritage of the city. Admire the splendid Gothic Basilica dedicated to Saint Chiara, the Renaissance Chiesa Nuova with an elegant Dome and the Roman temple of Minerva which still retains its first century AD façade. Discover the fourteenth century Monte Frumentario and finally visit the famous and beautiful St Francis’ Basilica, a UNESCO heritage monument, built with white-rosy stone originating from Mount Subasio. The wonderful frescoed cycles painted by Cimabue, Giotto, Simone Martini and Lorenzetti are preserved inside the Basilica. Breathe in the special atmosphere of serenity and joy that this city emanates and you will understand why it has been chosen as symbol of Peace by the delegates of the main religions in the world. Return to Montecatini and overnight.Day 5: Departure
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out at 10:00. Drive to the airport, release of the car and end of our services. Grazie e arrivederci!
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Please Note Car Rental Details
Each rental day has a fraction of 24 hours, the vehicle must be returned on time or within 59 minutes; Vehicle to be returned at the same location where it has been picked-up. Return of the vehicle at different place must be agreed at the time of booking and extra charges will be applied.
Optional Supplements
Cars of higher category as Ford Fiesta from € 15 per day;
Gold” insurance package € 15 per day;
Platinum” insurance package € 20 person
Dates & Rates From
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| From $750 pp based on double |
The CAD ($) rate is indicative of Euro price and subject to change.
Price per person in CAD $ Dollars.