Taste of Tuscany
7 days / 6 nights
A Family Tour of Rome, Orvieto, Siena, San Gimignano, Florence
 

Special Events for Children on this tour:

Travel through time on a Disney-planned adventure and explore the glorious culture of Italy from ancient Rome to the rolling Tuscan countryside. Bring the family together and toss a coin into the Trevi fountain, explore the medieval villages of Orvieto, Siena and San Gimignano, journey to the Renaissance city of Florence, take a pasta-making class and spend an evening under the Tuscan stars. It's an adventure for the ages!

Rome - Your family will discover the splendor of the great Roman Empire, with awe-inspiring ruins amid the modern bustle of this eternal city.
Tuscany - Your home in the pastoral countryside is a gracious villa, perfect for day trips to Florence and Siena, or relaxing in the Tuscan sun.
 

Tour Highlights


Highlights
• Privately-guided tour of ancient Rome
• Day trip to Florence
• Medieval towns of Siena, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni

Disney Difference
• Pasta-making lessons
• Four-night stay in a Tuscan villa
• Authentic Tuscan BBQ
• Adult's wine tasting

Junior Adventurer and Family Friendly
• Learn about the Palio horse race in Siena
• Disney movie night
• Gelato tasting
• Private pasta party
 

Itinerary


Day One
Arrive in Rome
Upon exiting customs, you will be met by an Adventures by Disney representative who will escort you to your transfer vehicle. Relax as the driver assists with your luggage and escorts you to the Empire Palace Hotel.
Check into Empire Palace Hotel
You will be checked into your resort before you arrive, so take some time to explore this enchanting resort that used to be the palatial home of a noble Venetian family.
Welcome Reception and Dinner at Hotel
Meet the other families that will share the adventure! Gather together and enjoy your first of many mouthwatering Italian feasts.
Meal Included: Dinner

Day Two
Highlights of Rome
Learn the legends and relive the majesty of Rome's glorious past! Walk through history at the ancient Coliseum, the Forum and a photo stop at St. Peter's Square - it's a timeless journey your family will treasure forever.
Lunch at Rei degli Amici
After your city tour, share an authentic Roman pizza with your family at this celebrated café.
Optional Walking Tour of Historic Rome
Follow an ancient road to the dazzling destinations in the city, from the famed Spanish Steps to the twinkling Trevi Fountain. Cap off your tour with a taste of heaven Italian ice cream, called "gelato"!
Dinner in Rome
A marvelous meal is never far in Rome, and our Adventure Guides will be happy to make suggestions for a family feast to remember.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Three
Travel to Orvieto, Umbria
After breakfast, board a luxury motor coach to the glorious Umbrian and Tuscan countryside. Along the way, take an illuminating excursion to Orvieto, a medieval settlement crowned with a glorious Gothic cathedral!
Lunch and Shopping in Orvieto
Explore this charming village that seems frozen in time! Your Adventure Guides will be happy to make recommendations for a fabulous family afternoon.
Arrive at Villa Belvedere Campoli, Tuscany
Welcome to the enchanting Tuscan villa that will be your home for the next few days. Explore the grounds, take a swim or learn to play bocce ball there's magic around every turn!
Junior Adventurers' and Adults' Only Dinner
At the villa, kids cut loose at their own dinner party with their favorite foods. In the meantime, adults can enjoy a quiet evening dining at the villa.
Disney Movie
Cuddle up and catch a classic Disney film in a storybook setting.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Four
Morning at the Villa
Embrace your morning in paradise and relax on the grounds of your villa. Play bocce ball, take a swim or simply nap underneath the Tuscan sun. This is your time to live "la dolce vita"!
Morning Excursion to Monteriggioni
Journey to this beautifully preserved village and see what lies behind its fortified walls. This tiny village is so famous; it's named in Dante's "Divine Comedy"!
Cooking Class and Lunch
Gather the family together in the villa's kitchen - and learn the art of preparing a real Italian feast! This special event for Adventures by Disney Guests will have the whole family cooking up a magical, memorable meal!
Shopping and Dinner in San Gimignano
Enjoy shopping and dinner on your own in this ancient hilltop village. San Gimignano boasts a fascinating history of family feuds and incredible tower-houses that will stir your imagination with their stories.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Five
Travel to Florence
After breakfast at the villa, board a luxury motor coach for a picturesque ride to the breathtaking city of Florence.
City Tour
Share the timeless treasures of the Renaissance on a privately-guided tour designed to enchant travelers of all ages. Marvel at Michelangelo's "David", the Duomo and Dante's home.
Lunch in Florence
With the assistance of your Adventure Guides, enjoy a pleasant family lunch at a sidewalk cafe or an authentic pizzeria.
Afternoon in Florence
Walk through the pages of history and discover the beauty of this magical metropolis. Shop for treasures at a bustling marketplace or gaze at great works of art in magnificent museums. The afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish!
Tuscan Barbeque Dinner at the Villa
Take your time and dine as you wish. Bring the family together, dig into a leisurely supper and watch the sun dip beneath the Tuscan countryside.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Six
Excursion to Siena
After breakfast, journey to Siena, an enchanting city that is remarkably preserved in all of its medieval glory. Trip through time and visit the Duomo, Piccolomini Library and enjoy exclusive entrance to the Eagle Contrada Museum.
Lunch on Your Own in Siena
Your Adventure Guides can suggest where to indulge in a special family lunch in this charming town.
Farewell Dinner at Villa Belvedere on Belvedere Terrace
At the end of the day, return to the lush gardens of the villa for a festive feast with your fellow travelers. Tonight, celebrate your final evening in the countryside at an authentic Tuscan celebration with entertainment for the whole family!
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Seven
Breakfast at the Hotel
Bid farewell to all your fellow adventurers, and enjoy one last meal in tranquil Tuscany.
Transfers to Airport
Relax and enjoy your final moments in Italy as we handle your luggage and arrange for transportation to the Florence airport. Say "arrivederci" to your fellow adventurers until you return again!
Meal Included: Breakfast

 

Departure Dates & Rates

  Value (1) Standard (1)

Early Booking Rates(2,3)

Adult $1,989 $2,209

Child(4) $1,789 $1,989

Regular Rates(3)

Adult $2,479 $2,759

Child(4) $2,229 $2,489
 

(1) Value, Standard and Peak dates are identified in the Travel Dates table below.
(2) Valid for bookings made more than 120 days prior to departure. The number of land packages available at these rates is limited.
(3) Based on double, triple or quad occupancy. Single supplement applies - call for details. Subject to availability, eligible parties of 4 may be booked as a quad or two doubles. See "Note on accommodations" below. AIRFARE TO AND FROM DESTINATION IS NOT INCLUDED.
(4) Child rate applies to Guests under 12 at the time of travel when accompanied by an adult in the same room. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Note on accommodations:
Subject to availability:
• Parties of three in Rome are accommodated in one room with a rollaway bed and either one queen bed or two twin beds. Parties of three in Tuscany are accommodated in one room with two twin beds and either one additional twin bed or one sofa bed.
• Parties of four booked as a quad: In Rome, quads having more than two Guests over the age of 12 must be accommodated in two connecting rooms each having either two twin beds or one queen bed. All other quads in Rome are accommodated in one junior suite with two rollaways and either one queen bed or two twin beds. In Tuscany, quads are accommodated in a two-bedroom apartment with one queen bed and either two twin beds or one twin bed and a sofa bed.
• Parties of four booked as two doubles are accommodated in two rooms, each having either one queen bed or two twin beds.

Pre-night stays are available. Please contact us for more details.

Departure Date / Return Date
Value Dates
Apr 30, 2008   -  May 6, 2008
May 10, 2008   -  May 16, 2008
May 21, 2008   -  May 27, 2008
Jun 4, 2008   -  Jun 10, 2008
Jun 14, 2008   -  Jun 20, 2008
Jun 18, 2008   -  Jun 24, 2008
Jun 24, 2008   -  Jun 30, 2008
Jun 28, 2008   -  Jul 4, 2008
Sep 17, 2008   -  Sep 23, 2008
Sep 24, 2008 *  -  Sep 30, 2008 *
Oct 1, 2008   -  Oct 7, 2008
Oct 8, 2008   -  Oct 14, 2008
 

Standard Dates

Jul 5, 2008   -  Jul 11, 2008
Jul 9, 2008   -  Jul 15, 2008
Jul 15, 2008   -  Jul 21, 2008
Jul 19, 2008   -  Jul 25, 2008
Jul 26, 2008   -  Aug 1, 2008
Jul 30, 2008   -  Aug 5, 2008
Aug 5, 2008   -  Aug 11, 2008
Aug 9, 2008   -  Aug 15, 2008

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