Arrival in Rome The Eternal City
• Private van pick-up at the Roma Fiumicino Airport upon arrival.
• Check-in at charming Elle Boutique Hotel near the Vatican.
• Lunch on your own, rest & relax at the hotel, or walk along the Tiber river walk (Lungo Tevere).
• Doris & Doug will arrive for a Welcome Dinner at Ristorante Arlù.
Day 2
Vatican City
VIP Sistine Chapel Tour & Early Access Vatican Tour
• Private Early Morning Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Experience with a great young tour guide that explains it all
with an art historian and political point of view.
• Lunch Ristorante Borgo Pio 92.
• Afternoon Golf Cart Tour around Rome to see the highlights.
• Dinner at Osteria dei Pontefici.
Day 3
Ancient Rome
Enchanting Ancient Rome
• Private Tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
• Lunch - Grand Caffè Martini & Rossi.
• Visit the Pantheon, the oldest completely restored Roman Temple,
now a Catholic Church.
• Visit the Piazza Navona, famous for the scenes of all the Roman films.
• Extended Appetizer dinner at our favorite bistro called Gusto.
Day 4
Pope's Sunday Blessing
Enchanting Ancient Rome
• Visit the Vatican for the Pope’s blessing.
• Lunch Ristorante PAPÀ REX.
• Depart Rome in the afternoon with private van service to our countryside Villa Luciana.
• Benvenuti (Welcome) dinner at Villa Casa Luciana.
Day 5
Castello di Verrazzano
Day in Chianti Country
• Chianti vineyard estate tour with multi-course wine-pairing lunch at the 12th century Castello Verrazzano.
• Visit the town of Greve, with its charming piazza with specially shops.
• Dinner at “home” at the Villa.
Day 6
Lucca
Pisa & Lucca
• Visit to the famous Leaning Bell tower of Pisa and its spectacular church.
• Multi-course luncheon at the well-renowned Buca di Sant’Antonio, a classic since 1794.
• Afternoon Lucca walking tour. Sightseeing and/or shopping in Lucca.
• Extended appetizer dinner at San Colombano, on top of Lucca's historic wall.
Day 7
The Cinque Terre
Panoramic Cinque Terre
• Arrive at Riomaggiore, the southernmost town in the Cinque Terre.
• Take ferryboat to the village of Vernazza for lunch at the seaside restaurant,
BelForte www.ristorantebelforte.it in a medieval tower overlooking the sea.
• Ferry boat from Vernazza to Monterosso for a walking tour.
• Ferry boat back to Riomaggiore.
• Dinner at “home” at the Villa.
Day 8
Siena
Siena & San Gimignano
• Tour of Siena, the famous il Campo piazza and Duomo (Cathedral) with its stunning mosaic floors.
• Lunch in Siena table-side on the Campo at il Banderino, the magnificent central piazza.
• Visit and shop at the picturesque town of San Gimignano.
• Dinner near our Villa at restaurant Locanda del Noce.
Day 9
Florence
Day in Florence
• Shopping at the outdoor market for leather bags and scarves.
• Lunch at ZA' ZA’.
• Visit the Statue of David in the Academia Museum.
• Walking tour to see the major sights of the historic Renaissance city.
• Buon Viaggio Pizza Party at our home called il Mulino with music by Beppe & Stefano.
Day 10
da Vinci's Last Supper
Milan
• Morning train to Milan.
• Check into our hotel, Maison Borella.
• Lunch at Osteria Coniglio Bianco.
• 2:30 pm 3-hour LivTours Milan Walking Tour to include the famous Leonardo Da Vinci painting of the
“Last Supper” at the Refectory at the Monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
• Dinner at Ristorante Officina 12.
Day 11
Bellagio on Lake Como
On to Lake Como
• Drive to Lake Como.
• Scenic boat ride to Bellagio.
• Lunch in Bellagio at La Grotta.
• Strolling & shopping.
• Boat ride back to Como.
• Return to Hotel.
• Dinner in the Ristorante of our Hotel.
Day 12
Arrivederci “Until next time”
• Van service to the Airport.
Your Tour Guides for the 2023 Rome, Tuscany, & Milan Tour.
Doris Fortino & Doug Haynes.
After purchasing our 350-year-old Olive Mill “il Mulino Torrigiani” in 1999, we moved to the Lucca area in Tuscany in
2001 and started our Italian Tour business in 2004. We have traveled extensively in Italy, and are familiar with regional cuisine,
customs, and the Italian language.
The Tour includes:
• All lodging in well-appointed B&B villas and hotels.
(Tour pricing is based on double occupancy. Please check with us for single occupancy pricing.)
• All ground and water transportation throughout the Tour.
• Breakfast daily, all lunches and dinners with fine local wines.
• Fully escorted with English & Italian speaking guides.
• All guests receive a specially designed digital event guide upon arrival.
• Deposit of €500euro per person is required to make a reservation to confirm the tour.
• Reservation balance of payment is due 8 weeks prior to travel.
(The deposit and balance of payment is non–refundable therefore we recommend Traveler’s Insurance.)
The Tour does not include:
• Tour does NOT include airfare.
• Although all professional Guides and meals are included, tipping is not and is at your discretion.
• Wine is included with all meals as stated above, however cocktails, wine, and gelato between meals, are not included.
Note: All restaurants and accommodations are subject to availability at time of booking and may vary from those listed above.
Please visit our website for more information about our il Mulino vacation rental property and the various services that
we provide vacationers in Italy, or scan the QR code below for remote access.
