Small Group Custom Tour BEST OF FALL 2015 Florence, Tuscany

Small Group
Custom Tour
BEST OF
ITALY
FALL 2015
Florence, Tuscany, Pompeii, Capri
AND the Amalfi Coast
September 23rd, 2015 to October 4th, 2015
September 23rd, 2015 to October 4th, 2015
Italy is a very special European country almost everybody wants to visit in their lifetime. The history,
the art, the people, the language, the beauty, the food, the wine, the towns, the countryside and the
culture is exclusively Italy.
Trulie An Event Inc. has once again put together an exciting and fully customized small group trip
to one of our favorite European destinations, Italy. Join us on this unique and very special 11 night/12
day fall getaway to fantastic Italy. Fall is a terrific time to go since the summer tourists have returned
home, rates are a bit better and weather is still nice.
Continue reading for more information, details about our fantastic trip
Italy is packed with history and amazing places to visit! This trip will touch down in our favorite
parts of Italy. The city of Florence (capital of Tuscany), the Tuscan countryside including many of the
amazing towns and villages, the Pompeii Roman ruins, the Sorenntine Peninsula including the island
of Capri AND the fantastic Amalfi Coastline, all for an amazing price (keep reading for more details)..
Florence
Not only does Italy have incredible history at almost every corner of the country, but the food, the
wine, the culture, the language and of course, the beautiful scenery is unmatched.
The Tuscan Countryside
Amalfi Coast
This trip has been meticulously customized to include some of the best of Central Italy. We have
partnered with our friends at Italy Luxury Tours and they will coordinate all of our “in country” tours,
transportation and guides while we are in Italy. A detailed itinerary is located at the end of this
brochure.
Siena
Pisa
Sorrento
Amalfi Coast
Pompeii Ruins
Island of Capri
AIR Travel Details (11 nights/12days):
Depart Wed. Sept. 23, 2015 (depart from Dulles Airport).
Arrive in Florence Italy Thurs. Sept. 24, 2015.
Depart Naples Italy October 4, 2015.
Arrive back in DC on October 4, 2015.
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This package includes:
“Escorted” small group Trip custom designed and organized Exclusively by Trulie An Event Inc.
Round Trip Coach RT Airfare from Dulles Airport, upgrades may be available, cost on request AND only as
available.
Round Trip Ground Transfers in Italy from the Airport in Florence and to our departing Airport in Naples.
(2) Nights Hotel in Florence
(4) Nights Hotel in Tuscany Countryside
(4) Nights Hotel in Sorrento
All Hotels are 4 Star (or higher) and includes breakfast at the Hotels. See itinerary for room categories that are
included (upgrades might be available on request, cost on request AND only as available). City taxes not included.
Tours/Transportation and Guides as shown on Itinerary (tips/gratuities not included).
Entrance fees to included sites as shown on itinerary only (see itinerary below).
Basic Travel Insurance program included by Travel Safe.
PLEASE NOTE: No meals are included in this package except as described in Itinerary below (breakfast is included
at the Hotels). We will set up some occasional group dinners for anybody who wants to attend.
See payment information and itinerary on the following pages..
Tour Package Price is $5,499/person (based on double occupancy)
Payment and other Requirements:
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PAYMENT OPTION #1
Deposit #1: Deposit to reserve is ($1,500/person) due at sign up.
Final Payment: Final Payment is ($3,999/person) due NO LATER than May 15th, 2015.
We have priced this trip package based on a EURO to DOLLAR conversion rate of $1.20-$1.25/EURO (which is extremely low
from a historical perspective). If the EURO to DOLLAR conversion goes above $1.25/EURO at the time you make your final
payment, we will charge the difference computed at $20/penny above $1.25/EURO. EXAMPLE: If the EURO to DOLLAR spot
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We have been able to design this trip for a really great price for several reasons. Our group size allows for several discounts, we
are travelling just after the summer season PLUS the EURO conversion rates are currently VERY attractive against the US dollar.
To take full advantage of the current EURO conversion rates, we have set up a payment schedule so that you can take full
advantage of the CURRENT RATES and LOCK IN those rates so we will not have to charge for an increase if the conversion rates
change for the worse in the Spring.
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Italy Luxury Tours
Trulie An Event Inc. Tuscany & Amalfi Coast Private Luxury Tour
Final Itinerary & Quote once you arrive in Italy | Sep 24 to Oct 4, 2014
Day 1: Thu, Sep 24, 2015: Florence Arrival
Welcome to Italy! Upon arrival at Florence airport please proceed through the Passport Control and collect your
luggage inside the customs area. Just outside this area meet your driver who will transfer you to your Hotel in central
Florence. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Florence.
Day 2: Fri, Sep 25, 2015: Florence
Breakfast at the Hotel. Your private guide will meet you at the hotel lobby for your private walking tour of the city.
Florence's rich past as the cultural centre of the Italian Renaissance can still be seen today in the wealth of art gathered
here and in the preservation of its splendid architecture. The tour includes visits of the Duomo and the Baptistry, the
Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the famous Accademia Gallery (entrance fee included). Duration 3 hours.
Lunch and afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Florence.
Day 3: Sat, Sep 26, 2015: Florence - Pisa - Lucca - Tuscany Countryside
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning depart to visit Lucca and Pisa, undoubtedly among the richest cities in the world
for their architecture and history: they are mandatory destinations for those who want to go deep inside Tuscany and
its artistic background. In Pisa, meet your personal guide in the incredible Piazza dei Miracoli: here you can admire
the baptistery and the famous Leaning Tower, together with a guided visit in the majestic Cathedral. After you will
have some free time to do shopping or have a cappuccino before the departure for Lucca. In Lucca, famous for its
still intact walls with huge gates and ramparts, your Tour Guide will lead you to the enchanting old town centre
walking along a section of the walls and enjoying a breathtaking view over the rooftops. You are free to admire the
main attractions of the city and stroll along the picturesque streets of antique shops. Late afternoon transfer to your
hotel in the Chianti.
Day 4: Sun, Sep 27, 2015: Chianti - San Gimignano - Siena - Chianti
After Breakfast at the Hotel meet your driver at the Hotel Lobby. Today visit San Gimignano, a splendid example
of medieval town declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. San Gimignano, a charming Tuscan hill-top town,
famous all over the world for the skyline of its medieval tower, rich in history, ancient traditions, delightful wine
and food. Lunch at leisure. Continue to Siena for an afternoon Guided Tour. Siena, probably Italy's loveliest medieval
city. Siena's heart is Il Campo or Campo's square, where the famous horse race Il Palio, that takes place two times
each summer. The town offer magnificent masterpieces and incredible views. Siena is the embodiment of a medieval
city. Late afternoon return to your hotel in Chianti.
Day 05: Mon, Sep 28, 2015: Pienza and Montepulciano
Breakfast at the Hotel. Today, you will travel on one of Tuscany's panoramic roads, passing through the characteristic
clay hills known as the Crete Senesi. Arrive first in the beautiful town of Pienza, which was entirely planned out by
Pope Pius II, the humanist pope, to be the ideal Renaissance town. Pienza is rightly considered the gem of the Val
d’Orcia region; the town and the entire Val d’Orcia are World Heritage Sites. You'll have time to spend at leisure
here, so make the most of it by shopping or exploring the pretty alleyways of this small town at your leisure. As you
leave Pienza, enjoy the fantastic views of Tuscany’s famous picture-perfect scenery. Lunch at leisure. In the
afternoon, travel to Montepulciano, one of Tuscany’s biggest hill towns, located on a steep hill overlooking the
amazing landscape of the Tuscany-Umbria border. Take a short walk around town to see the Piazza Grande at the
top of the hill. You’ll then have free time to visit the town’s many stores, palaces or churches. Late afternoon transfer
to your Hotel in Chianti.
Day 06:Tue, Sep 29, 2015: Oil cheese and wine in Impruneta and Chianti
Breakfast at the hotel. This excursion begins in the heart of the Tuscan oil kingdom - the hills around Impruneta,
were we’ll visit the Torrerossa oil farm. Here the olives are still collected by hand with the help of wood ladders
leaning against the olive branches. Torrerossa still owns an old oil press, the oil is stored in antique enormous
terracotta jars manufactured in Impruneta. On S.Casciano hills, in the Chianti DOCG production area, we found the
Corzano e Paterno winery and cheese farm, specialized in the production of cheeses with traditional methods, using
the milk from the farm’s sheep. You will also taste their excellent wines. Late afternoon continue to your hotel in
the Tuscan Countryside.
Day 07: Wed, Set 30, 2015: Tuscany - Pompeii - Sorrento
After breakfast at the Hotel, Transfer from to Sorrento with 2 hrs stop in Pompeii. On August 24th, 79 AD, the
explosion of Mount Vesuvius, an explosion of lava, ash, gas, pumice and lapillus that destroyed everything in
Pompeii, and then it has been buried for more than 1000 years. Late afternoon transfer to Sorrento. Overnight in
Sorrento.
Day 08: Thu, Oct 01, 2015: Capri Island
Breakfast at the Hotel. Today, visit of Capri with guide. Capri is an enchanting and picturesque island made of
limestone rock. A favorite with Roman emperors, the rich and famous, artists, and writers, it’s still one of the
Mediterranean’s must-see places. Since the second half of the 19th century, Capri has gradually become one of the
most popular resorts in southern Italy, famous for its magnificent scenery and the mild climate. Late afternoon return
to Sorrento. Overnight in Sorrento.
Day 09: Fri, Oct 02, 2015: Amalfi Coast
Breakfast at the Hotel. Today enjoy the visit of one of the most intriguing coastline in the world: The Amalfi Coast.
The small houses all huddling on top of each other, the breathtaking cliffs, the lemon and olive trees, the small
beaches, the Saracen watch towers, the narrow roads make of this place a unique in the world, so precious to be
listed in the Unesco World Heritage. Late afternoon return to Sorrento.
Day 10: Sat, Oct 03, 2015: Sorrento
Breakfast at the Hotel. Today spend the day at leisure. Sorrento is an ideal location to discover the beauties of the
region. The town offers a fantastic view over the Bay of Naples. For 2000 years visitors from all over the world have
been attracted to Sorrento by breathtaking sunsets and fragrances of orange and lemon gardens. Notable landmarks
in town include the frequently rebuilt cathedral, the 14th-century cloister of St. Francis of Assisi, and the Correale
di Terranova Museum. Long popular as a resort for its climate and scenic location, Sorrento is also noted for wine,
olive oil, and citrus fruit. Overnight in Sorrento.
Day 11: Sun, Oct 04, 2015: Sorrento - Naples Airport
After breakfast at the hotel enjoy a Private Transfer from Sorrento to Naples Airport.
Tour includes:
 2 Nights in Florence | Hotel Monna Lisa 4* | Double Classic in B/B
 4 Nights in Chianti | Villa Curina Resort 4* | Double Superior in B/B
 4 Nights in Sorrento | Hotel Parco Dei Principi 5* | Double Deluxe Sea View in B/B
 Day 01: Private Transfer Florence Airport to Hotel in Florence
 Day 02: Morning Florence Private Walking Tour with Accademia enterence
 Day 03: Private Transfer Florence → Pisa → Lucca
 Day 03: Morning Pisa Private Guided Tour, entrance to Leaning Tower
 Day 03: Afternoon Lucca Private Guided Tour, entrance to Leaning Tower
 Day 03: Private Transfer Lucca → Chianti Hotel
 Day 04: Private Transfer Chianti Hotel → San Gimignano → Siena
 Day 04: Morning San Gimignano Visit + Afternoon Siena Guided Tour
 Day 05: Private Transfer Chianti Hotel → Pienza → Montepulciano
 Day 05: Morning Pienza Private Guided Tour + Afternoon Montepulciano Visit
 Day 05: Private Transfer Montepulciano → Chianti Hotel
 Day 06: Private Transfer Chianti Hotel → Impruneta → Chianti
 Day 06: Morning Impruneta Food Tasting + Afternoon Chianti Food and Wine Tasting
 Day 07: Private Transfer Chianti Hotel → Pompeii → Sorrento
 Day 07: Pompeii Private Guided Tour - 2 hours
 Day 08: Capri Private Tour Full Day. Entrance to Villa San Michele
 Day 09: Amalfi Coast Excursion by Private Coach and English speaking driver
 Day 11: Private Transfer from Sorrento Hotel to Naples Airport
Tour does not include:
 Guide Service and Entrance Fees when not specified
 Tips, Gratuities
 City Tax in Hotel