• 8-day package (7 nights) with hotel and rental car included to make the trip completely independent and discover the beauties of Rome and Tuscany

• 8-day package (7 nights) with hotel and rental car included to make the trip completely independent and discover the beauties of Rome and Tuscany

DAY 1: ROME (KM 50)

• Arrival at Rome airport. After picking up the rental car, drive to Rome. No activities are planned for this day. Free time to explore the city on your own. Overnight stay.

DAY 2: ROME

• Breakfast at the hotel. On this day you are free to relax and explore the city on your own. We suggest visiting the highlights of Rome’s iconic monuments, a fascinating spectacle.

  Suggested itinerary: You can visit the Pyramid, the Mouth of Truth, the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, and the Colosseum. Then admire Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza Venezia, and the Quirinal Palace. Stroll through the historic center and visit the Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Via Condotti, Via del Corso, Piazza del Popolo, and Villa Borghese. Continue along the Lungotevere, admire the Palace of Justice and Castel Sant'Angelo. Overnight stay in Rome.

DAY 3: ROME

• Breakfast at the hotel. On this day you are free to relax and discover the city on your own; in the afternoon you will drive toward the Sorrento area.

• Suggested itinerary: Before leaving for Sorrento, we suggest visiting the Vatican Museums, a vast complex of galleries that houses some of the most important Italian works of art, paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and classical antiquities. Adjacent to St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums connect buildings and courtyards that house the Picture Gallery, the Egyptian Museum, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pio-Clementino Museum, and the Gallery of Maps. The crown jewels are kept in the Sistine Chapel, famous for Michelangelo's Last Judgment ceiling and the 16th-century frescoes in the Raphael Rooms. Continue to Sorrento.
  Overnight stay in the Sorrento area.

DAY 4: FLORENCE (KM 325)

• Breakfast at the hotel. On this day you will have to drive to Montecatini. We suggest visiting Florence, one of the world’s most spectacular and greatest capitals of art, home to a third of all Italy’s artistic treasures.

  Suggested itinerary: Immerse yourself in Florence and start by visiting Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in Italy, considered the burial place of the most important Italian figures in history, art, and literature. Equally imposing is Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria with Michelangelo’s replica of David. A visit to the world-famous Uffizi Gallery is recommended, or alternatively a stroll through the city streets and ending the day with a coffee in Piazza della Repubblica. Drive to Montecatini Terme for overnight stay.

DAY 5: SIENA & SAN GIMIGNANO (KM 320)

• Breakfast at the hotel. On this day you are free to relax and explore the city on your own, or you can choose to spend the day in Siena and San Gimignano.
  
  Suggested itinerary: Head toward the Chianti area, which stretches between Siena and Florence, known for producing 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. Discover San Gimignano, whose soaring towers can be seen from afar. Not to be missed are the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, the Palazzo del Popolo with the Civic Museum, and Piazza della Cisterna with its beautiful fountain. Drive to Siena. The medieval city of Siena is a masterpiece of the Gothic period. With its winding historic center and narrow reddish-brown streets of tall brick buildings on Siena’s clay roads, it feels as if the clock of the centuries has stopped. The historic center, on its three hills grouped in the shape of three stars, is famous for the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia (88 meters high). From here you can enjoy a splendid view of the famous and beautiful Piazza del Campo. Overnight stay in Montecatini Terme.

DAY 6: PISA & LUCCA

• Breakfast at the hotel. On this day you are free to relax and explore the city on your own, or you can choose to spend the day visiting Pisa and Lucca.
  
  Suggested itinerary: The Leaning Tower of Pisa has made it famous worldwide. During your day trip, you can admire Piazza dei Miracoli, the unique composition of the Cathedral, the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, and the Camposanto. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is a masterpiece of Italian architecture. Inside the Baptistery, you can visit Nicola Pisano’s hexagonal pulpit. Something very special in its own way is the monumental cloister-shaped cemetery. Go to Lucca and visit this beautiful medieval city with the Guinigi Tower and the Clock Tower. From these points, you can enjoy a splendid view of the rooftops of the Tuscan city, a panorama that allows you to appreciate its beauty and harmony, and to rediscover the same urban layout built by the Romans. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, so named for what once stood here, is today one of the most beautiful squares in Italy. The Church of San Michele, also called the Forum, is the place where the center of ancient Lucca was located. Overnight stay in Montecatini Terme.

DAY 7: LAKE TRASIMENO, PERUGIA & ASSISI

• Breakfast at the hotel. On this day you will drive back to Rome and you can choose to spend the day visiting Lake Trasimeno, Perugia, and Assisi.
  
  Suggested itinerary: Crossing the Tuscan countryside, the first town you will encounter is Passignano sul Trasimeno, a small medieval village with ancient walls and a splendid fortress. The town is characterized by a famous resort in a magical location that offers breathtaking views of the enchanting lake and the surrounding islands. After this visit, continue through the picturesque landscape until you reach the hill on which the ancient city of Perugia stands. Traces of its Etruscan origin are preserved in the travertine walls and in the pleasant city center. Perugia is one of Italy’s most appreciated art cities, with a splendid square from which you can admire architectural gems such as the magnificent Palazzo dei Priori and the splendid Cathedral next to the Loggia. The elegant Fontana Maggiore is another breathtaking masterpiece. Drive to Assisi, the picturesque town where Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of Italy, lived, worked, and died. The city of Assisi lies at the foot of Mount Subasio. Upon arrival, you should first visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, built to protect the famous church of the "Porziuncola". Here you can also see the "rose garden without thorns". Drive to the center of Assisi where you can visit the city’s civil and religious artistic heritage. Admire the splendid Gothic Basilica dedicated to Saint Clare, the Renaissance New Church with an elegant dome, and the Roman temple of Minerva, which still preserves its 1st-century AD façade. Discover the 14th-century Monte Frumentario and finally visit the famous and beautiful Basilica of Saint Francis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built with pink-white stone from Mount Subasio. Inside the Basilica are preserved the wonderful fresco cycles by Cimabue, Giotto, Simone Martini, and Lorenzetti. Breathe in the special atmosphere of serenity and joy that this city radiates and you will understand why it was chosen as a symbol of Peace by delegates from the world’s major religions. Continue to Rome and overnight stay.

DAY 8: THE TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST

• Today your journey ends after breakfast. Check-out at 10:00. Drive to Rome airport and return the car at the rental desk.

• 3 nights in a 4-star hotel in Rome with bed and breakfast treatment
• 3 nights in a 4-star hotel in Montecatini Terme with bed and breakfast treatment
• 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Rome with bed and breakfast treatment
• Category C car rental with "PLATINUM" insurance included*

*Full coverage for damage and theft (no deductible)

*Personal accident insurance coverage

*Also roadside assistance (taxi reimbursement up to €120)

• Tourist taxes (to be paid locally)
• Meals and drinks
• Porterage and personal expenses
• Everything not expressly stated under "the price includes"

• Possibility of having pre/post tours on request

• Rome: Pineta Palace, The Brand or similar (*)
• Montecatini Terme: Minerva, Boston, Puccini or similar (*)

(*) In case of problems, the indicated hotels may be replaced with others of the same category located in the same cities or within a maximum distance of 30 km, where it will be possible to carry out the program. In case of fully booked hotels, we reserve the right to reverse the tour and/or confirm the booking in a medium-category hotel with a reduction of 5 euros per person per day. The hotel name will be sent to you 14 days before arrival.

• Norma Vacanze acts only as an intermediary between the customer and the car rental company. In the event of disputes with the rental company or accidents, the rules set out in the contract signed at the airport between the customer and the rental company will apply, without any involvement from Norma Vacanze.
• Each customer may independently choose whether to follow the suggested itinerary or create one based on their own needs. However, it is essential to follow the schedule related to the cities where overnight stays are planned.
• Cars are subject to availability and your category may not always be available. If category C is not available at the time of booking, a higher category will be offered with an additional charge that will be communicated before confirming each booking.
• Hotel parking is not guaranteed, but parking will be available nearby.
• The rate includes the rental of a category C car for the duration of the stay with the "PLATINUM" insurance package.
• Drivers must have a credit card for check-in.
• Norma Vacanze reserves the right to modify the excursion itinerary if deemed appropriate or due to force majeure.
• Norma Vacanze is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage to or loss of luggage or personal belongings, nor for damage caused by third parties or other events such as floods, storms, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, epidemics, terrorist attacks, strikes, etc.

The rate does not include:

• Tourist tax to be paid locally
• Lunches and dinners unless otherwise stated
• Tips and personal extras
• Porterage service
• Fuel
• Highway tolls
• Parking fees
• Air, sea, rail, or bus tickets to reach the airport
• Entrance to monuments and archaeological parks
• Anything not expressly indicated under "the rate includes".
• The car must be returned to the same airport; otherwise, an additional charge will apply to be agreed with the rental company.
• Each day of rental corresponds to a 24-hour period; the vehicle must be returned on time or within the following 59 minutes.
• Pick-up and drop-off of the car at the airport will take place during the rental company's opening hours (every day from 08:00 to 22:30); outside these hours, the rental company will apply an additional charge. Please check before booking your flight.

Admission tickets

• To avoid queues at museums or archaeological parks, it is necessary to book in advance: advance booking of admission tickets is mandatory on the first day of the tour.
• Tickets are non-refundable.

THE RATE INCLUDES:

• Category C car, unlimited mileage;
• 22% VAT;
• Airport, railway, and car-related fees;
• Auto liability insurance - auto liability;
• Platinum insurance - removes all deductibles for theft and damage. It also covers glass and tire damage and attempted theft. Personal accident insurance. Roadside assistance as well.
• Additional driver

THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

• Fuel,
• Fines,
• Notification fees,
• One-way rental for drop-off at another airport,
• Child seat,
• GPS navigator,
• Fuel recovery service, a surcharge of €30.00 will be applied if the car is returned with more than 5 liters of fuel missing.
• A 59-minute grace period is provided, after which a full day will be charged.
• At the time of booking, the car category is guaranteed, not the model.

The Platinum insurance includes:

• With Platinum insurance, the deductible amount is not charged. The "Platinum" package removes deductibles for all damage, partial theft, attempted theft, and total theft, including glass, tires, roof damage, and damage to the underside of the vehicle. Internal damage and damage caused by vandalism, riots, etc. are excluded.

• Cancellations up to 15 days before departure with full refund.
• Cancellations from 14 to 8 days before departure, 30% penalty.
• Cancellations from 7 to 4 days before departure, 50% penalty.
• In case of cancellation within 3 days before departure, 100% penalty.
• No refund is предусмотрed for no-show or voluntary interruption of a trip already begun.