Semi-Private 6-Day Tour of Rome and Florence Highlights

6 days Cancellable until 9 days beforeMin 2 participantsPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided Operated by TUI Italy

Why we love it?

The Gems of Rome & Florence tour offers a comprehensive 6-day experience, exploring the rich history and culture of two iconic Italian cities. Perfect for travelers seeking an in-depth exploration, the tour features guided visits to significant sites including the Vatican Museums and the historic city of Siena, led by knowledgeable local guides fluent in English or Spanish. Distinctive for its semi-private format, the tour allows for a more intimate experience, fostering deeper engagement with the destinations and fellow travelers while enjoying comfortable accommodations and shared transportation throughout the journey.

Inclusions

  • Operated with English or Spanish-speaking local guides during visits to Rome, Vatican Museums*, and Siena (Day 2, 3, 5)
  • Vatican Museum closes on Wednesdays and Sundays, so the order of the itinerary might change
  • 5 nights’ accommodation
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • Arrival private transfer from Rome International Airport or Train Station (Day 1)
  • Shared transportation as indicated in the itinerary for the scheduled activities (Day 2, 3, 5)
  • Private transfer from/ to train stations (Day 4)
  • 2nd class tickets per person for high-speed train Rome-Florence (Day 4)
  • Departure private transfer to Florence International Airport (Day 6)
  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided National Museum and Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli tour (Day 2); Vatican Museums tour (Day 3); San Gimignano visit, typical Tuscan winery visit including wine tasting, Siena sightseen tour (Day 5); all activities on a shared basis with small groups
  • Meet & Greet (driver only) (Day 1, 4)

Exclusions

  • Visa fees
  • Domestic flights 
  • International flights 
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVAL ROME (35km – 45min / 1km – 10min)

  • Whether you arrive at Rome Airport or Train Station, a driver will be waiting for you and take you to your hotel in a private transfer (Meeting points: Arrivals Hall at Fiumicino Airport/ at the end of platform 1 at Rome Termini Station). Settle in your room, with the remainder of the day at leisure. 

    Overnight in Rome.

Day 2

ROME

Day 4

ROME – FLORENCE (90min by high-speed train, included)

  • Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel and then meet your driver in the hotel lobby for and private transfer to Rome Termini train station where they will board a high-speed train to Florence. Upon arrival, you will meet their driver within Florence’s train station and transfer to Florence hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. 

    Overnight in Florence.

Day 5

FLORENCE – SAN GIMIGNANO – CHIANTI – SIENA – FLORENCE (4hrs – 225km)

  • Delight in a tasty breakfast at the hotel

    Delight in a tasty breakfast at the hotel. Today you’ll visit the Chianti Region and enjoy a wine tasting and lunch in a local winery. The village of San Gimignano, the Chianti area and the medieval town of Siena are situated in the heart of our beautiful Tuscany. They are all compelling stops for those who want to learn about the region’s history and traditions. The first stop will be San Gimignano. Here you will have free time to visit the village and its splendid squares, palaces, churches and magnificent towers. The tour continues to the splendid area of the Chianti Classico. We will stop by a typical Tuscan winery where you will visit the cellars and vineyards and enjoy wine tasting. In the afternoon the tour continues with sightseeing in Siena. Here our local guide will lead our tour to the city centre. You will have the chance to admire the magnificent Cathedral and the Town Hall in the Piazza del Campo, the scenery of the world-famous Palio horse race. The tour will end with the visit to the marvellous Monteriggioni medieval fortress and then start your ride back to Florence where the tour will end.

    Overnight in Florence.

Day 6
  • A private car will pick up you up from the hotel lobby and transfer you to Florence Airport for your flight back home.

Please Note

  • Please note that only the activities will be shared with other guests.
  • The itinerary order may change depending on the weekday of arrival, in order to make all activities, as Vatican Museums close on Wednesdays and Sundays
  • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
  • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 9 days before start

Non-refundable after 9 days before start