2017 - APT Europe Land Journeys

52 | LUXURY LAND JOURNEYS ITALY, FRENCH RIVIERA & PROVENCE 13 DAYS – ROME TO PARIS 5 Nights Italy | 7 Nights France Day 1. Arrive Rome. Arrive in Rome, be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception. Three Night Stay: Rome, Hotel Bernini Bristol. Day 2. Rome, Vatican City. Your guide will take you for an in-depth discovery of Vatican City, where you'll see Michelangelo's renowned artwork in the Sistine Chapel. Set out on a city tour later, visiting some of the city's famous sights including the Pantheon, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and more. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant this evening. BD Day 3. Rome. Today, perhaps head underground and tour a selection of Rome's famous catacombs, which are burial places built from the 2nd century onwards. Alternatively, join a guided culinary walking tour of Rome, browsing markets and tasting delicious local delicacies along the way. This afternoon, delight in a visit to the iconic Colosseum and Roman Forum. B YOUR INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Delve into Italy's culinary delights as you enjoy a traditional cooking experience in a private home, where you'll learn how the locals make their world-renowned cuisine, before sampling the fruits of your labour over dinner Enjoy your own private market and an exclusive brunch at Florence's Central Market. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco as you meet the local artisans who have prepared some delicacies just for you, including mozzarella, mortadella served on local bread and cannoli Enjoy dinner and a spectacular show at the world-famous Moulin Rouge Day 4. Rome, San Gimignano, Florence. Travel to the medieval walled town of San Gimignano. Later, over a light lunch, you'll taste locally-made olive oils, delicious antipasti and regional wines. Afterwards, continue your journey to the city of Florence. Two Night Stay: Florence, Grand Hotel Villa Medici. BL Day 5. Florence. Today, pay a visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia, where exhibits include Michelangelo's famed statue of David. You'll then explore Florence on a guided tour. Later, enjoy your own private market and an exclusive brunch at Florence's Central Market. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco as you meet the local artisans who have prepared some delicacies just for you. Sample mozzarella, mortadella served on local bread and save some room for a cannoli. BD Day 6. Florence, Pisa, Nice. Stop in Pisa to see the iconic Leaning Tower. Arrive later in Nice on the southern coast of France. The capital of the French Riviera, this beautiful city skirts the pebbly shores of the Provence Balearic Sea FRANCE Mediterranean Sea Roussillon Gordes Tuscany ITALY ROME Florence Monte Carlo Aix-en- Provence San Gimignano Pisa Cannes Nice PARIS MONACO 3 3 2 2 2 Coach Rail No. of Nights Stay Included Experiences/ Freedom of Choice™ 1 KEY SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner ITINERARY OVERVIEW DAY DESTINATION 1 Rome 2 Rome 3 Rome 4 San Gimignano, Florence 5 Florence 6 Pisa, Nice 7 Nice, Monte Carlo 8 Cannes, Aix-en-Provence 9 Aix-en-Provence, Roussillon 10 Paris 11 Paris 12 Paris 13 Paris

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