Inebriating Journay into Wine

An opportunity to leave the metropolis and immerse yourself in the natural and artistic beauty of the small medieval villages outside Rome. Along the "Road of the Lakes" passing through one of the hilly areas of volcanic origin which characterize the outskirts of Roma: Colli Albani, Castelgandolfo, Ariccia, Rocca di Papa e Grottaferrata, noted for their culture and gastronomic delicacies. Towards the northerly part of the Colli Albani, we arrive at Frascati, popular both for its beauty and considerable production of wine. The trip continues towards the discovery of the most enchanting region of Italy: Tuscany, where the past and present merge in pleasant harmony. Hill-towns gaze across the countryside from on high, many circled by Etruscan walls and slender cypress trees, olive groves or vineyards.

Accommodation will be in wonderful monasteries that provides a safe and convenient refuge. Although many of these still enjoy superb locations and the historic ambience of yesteryear, facilities have been updated to ensure that the needs of the modern traveler are satisfied.

Day 1 – ROME: Arrival in Rome. Pick-up the car at the car rental point at the airport. In the afternoon free visit of the "Eternal City" build on seven hills on the banks of the river "Tiber". See the unique Ancient, Renaissance and Baroque monuments and churches. Check-in in one of our former religious houses. Free dinner and overnight.
Day 2 – CASTELLI ROMANI: After breakfast, departure to visit the most characteristic places of the Castelli Romani. We suggest a stop in a typical wine cellar where you can taste local wines and food. Return to the Villa, free dinner and overnight.
Day 3 – ROME: After breakfast, guided visit to St. Peter’s Cathedral and Vatican Museums. Free lunch. In the afternoon, guided visit to Renaissance and Baroque Rome with its world-famous Squares and Fountains. Free dinner. Overnight.
Day 4 – MONTEPULCIANO - PIENZA - MONTALCINO: After breakfast, departure for Florence with a stop in Montepulciano and enchanting Pienza, a true masterpiece of the Renaissance, situated in the beautiful area of the "Crete Sienesi". Enjoy the scents and tastes of typical Tuscan products. Free lunch. In the afternoon continue to Montalcino, the city famous for its Brunello D.O.C.G wine. You may visit the historic Taverna dei Barbi for a wine tasting. In the evening arrival in Florence. Dinner and overnight in one of our former religious houses.
Day 5 – FLORENCE: Breakfast. The whole day is dedicated to a guided tour of Florence, the city known all over the world for the richness of its buildings and its art collections. Free lunch. We suggest to have dinner in a typical restaurant, where you can taste local Tuscan dishes. Overnight.
Day 6 – PISA- VOLTERRA: After breakfast departure for Pisa, a city of aristocratic look and a complex of monuments among the most representative in Italian architecture, as the famous Leaning Tower on the "Campo dei Miracoli". Free lunch. Continue to Volterra, a city with a severe medieval look, situated on the heights that divide the valleys of "Cecina" and "Era" providing a unique scenic view. It owns a large number of art and archaeological collections, witness to its Etruscan heritage. Return to hotel. Free dinner. Overnight.
Day 7 – SIENA – SAN GIMIGNANO: After breakfast, departure for Siena, historic and aristocratic city, famous for its untouched medieval look. Free lunch. In the afternoon travel to San Gimignano, one of the most impressive cities of Tuscany, characterized by its many towers, its monuments and art treasures. Free dinner. Overnight.
Day 8 – ROME – HOME: After breakfast, departure to Rome. Arrival at the airport, drop-off of the car and check-in for the flight back.

03 nights accommodation in a wonderful Villa/monastery in Rome, located in a good position in the city
04 nights in Tuscany
Continental Breakfast
Car rental – economy class (model example: FIAT PUNTO 5 doors ) including as follows:
- Unlimited miles/kilometres
- Collision Damage Waver
- Theft Protection
- Road Tax
- Location Service Charge
- Taxes
- Free drop off (except for Sardinia)
- Grace period: 59 minutes of grace period before charging one additional day