Treasures of Tuscany & Gourmet Delights of Emilia Romagna Educational Trip
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Tour Code: TUR-01200
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Type: Private
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Duration: 8 days -
Departs from: Rome City Centre
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Meeting Place: Hotel Diana Roof Garden
Overview
This is an educational tour designed for travel professionals such as travel agents and writers. The tour is focused on exploring the unique area in Tuscany called Maremma, as well as the region of Emilia Romagna, which is renowned for some of Italy's finest gastronomic delights. Along with visiting the lesser-known places in Tuscany, we will also explore the beautiful coastline and cities like Livorno, Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Bologna, and the incredible republic of San Marino. You can find the full itinerary for this tour below, and we recommend checking out our video about Emilia Romagna as well.
Itinerary
Where we Visit : Rome City Centre, Tuscany, Italy | Meeting Location : Hotel Diana Roof Garden
Welcome to Italy! We will be meeting you in Rome at Hotel Diana Roof Garden at 9 AM. We will have an orientation there, and then we will head northwest up the coast of Italy into the Maremma area in the region of Tuscany. On the way, we will stop in Tarquinia, which has a rich Roman heritage. You will also have the chance to visit the "Giardino dei tarocchi," a unique and marvelous place to admire.
We will be staying at a beautiful property, La Parrina, which is unique in all of Italy and the Tuscan region. They produce not only some of the best wines in the region but also their own unique cheese, olive oil, meat, jams and jellies, pastries, fruits, and vegetables of all varieties, which pair beautifully with the wines produced here. Needless to say, this is a great place to experience tasting some local prosciutto, cheese, and different kinds of wine. You will certainly have a wine tasting tomorrow after seeing Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole.
This afternoon, Massimiliano will take you on a tour of the estate. You will have a welcome dinner and overnight stay at La Parrina estate this evening.
Where we Visit : Porto Santo Stefano, Porto Ercole, Porto Santo Stefano
From 9:30 AM Today is dedicated to experiencing one of the most incredible coast lines in Tuscany which very few people know about.
Much like the Italian riviera, this part of the Tuscan coast is kept relatively hidden from the rest of the world, but it is a true treasure to behold.
Many beautiful towns dot the coast and today will be a day filled with wonderful photo opportunities and an hotel inspection such as the marvelous “Pellicano hotel resort and Torre Cala Piccola located in a spectacular position of Porto Ercole and Cala Piccola which is above Porto Santo Stefano.
Return to the Parrina estate to relax while you will taste some of the local wine paired with delicious cheese.
This evening we are happy to take you to another local restaurant where we usually recommend our clients to eat dinner. Dinner on your own alla cart with overnight here.
Where we Visit : Saturnia, Italy, Italy
After a leisurely breakfast at 10 AM this morning we are going to start our journey at Saturnia natural hot-spring famous and known all over the world for the beautiful kool-aid blue waters that create an incredible naturally warm hot-spring and waterfall.
There will be time today to do a site inspection and learn various treatments at the Saturnia resort one of Italy's finest spa facilities. A light lunch with some local wine will be in Pitigliano and enjoy an amazing cave built in the rocks of the town located underneath it.
This evening we suggest to eat dinner at La Parrina farmhouse as we had a long and busy day and tomorrow we will leave early for Pisa.
Evening at leisure and overnight at La Parrina.
Where we Visit : Pisa, Tuscany, Tuscany
After buffet breakfast this morning we will depart at 9 :30 AM from La Parrina estate and go heading up Italy's coast to Pisa to see the leaning tower and its magic miracle square.
In the early afternoon we will head to the Borgo a Mozzano “The village of Borgo Giusto” check in and enjoy the atmosphere ..
We will do a site site inspection of the Borgo and enjoy this beautiful historic place by foot and then drink a glass of prosecco before starting to experience a cooking class and have a welcome dinner in the village.
Evening at leisure and overnight in here.
Where we Visit : Lucca, Italy,
Today you will experience one of the many beautiful villas located in the surroundings of Lucca which we rent for our clients’ events and then you will visit Lucca downtown with an official guide to take you seeing the highlights of the City such as its well preserved City walls and moreover. We will also have s site inspection of the San Luca a palace hotel which we recognize as one of the most beautiful hotel located in Lucca. Return to Borgo Giusto in the late afternoon with possible dinner on your own in the Borgo Giusto village if you wish. Evening at leisure and overnight here.
Where we Visit : Bologna, Modena, Forlimpopoli
Today we will depart from Borgo Giusto by 8:30 AM and head into the region of Emilia Romagna stopping en-route in Bologna and Modena.
In Bologna you will have a chance to explore the pretty and interesting city center and then we will get to Modena to experience the Balsamic Vinegar and the Parmisan cheese at the famous Acetaia Leonardi Balsamic Factory.
From here, we will proceed en-route to the Terme della Fratta spa resort.
Enjoy the afternoon here at leisure and experience the spa facilities.
In the evening dinner at the hotel and some piano bar with the Pop star Giò Patti singing.
Overnight at the hotel Grand Hotel Terme Della Fratta in Forlimpopoli.
Where we Visit : Republic of San Marino, Italy,
This morning after an exquisite breakfast we head to the beautiful town of San Marino to experience this very unique republic located by the east coast of Italy. We will drive along teh Adriatic sea and once we get there in San Marino you will have a chance to purchase items for a very good deal. After lunch we will head to the other hotel of the same hotel chain to enjoy the surroundings and the indoor pool at the Terme Roseo...... Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Roseo.
Surprise !!!
Where we Visit : Bagno di Romagna, Rome,
Today we will experience walking the town of Bagno di Romagna with its own unique thermal springs and the magical forest populated by the gnomes.
In the late morning after spending time in town we will begin our journey back to Rome airport, train station and hotels.
Inclusions/Exclusions
Tour Highlights and What's Included
What's Included
4 star hotels in great locations- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- English speaking tour escort for the duration of the tour
What's Not Included
What's Not Included
Airport departure taxes- Alcoholic Beverages During Meals
- Domestic flights
- Everything not clearly specified under “rates includeâ€.
- Food and beverages not mentioned in the program
- Gratuities of any type
- Inter-Italy Flights
- International fights
- Italy hotel tourist tax (must be paid locally at hotel)
- Luggage Handling at Airport
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Optional excursions during your tour
- Personal Expenses or Extras at hotels
- Travel Insurance
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Starting From : EUR 1580
(Pricing is per person based on 2 pax traveling)
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