Italy: Tuscany, the Alps & the Riviera (2012)

Rome • Florence • Santa Margherita • Bolzano • Venice
  • 14 days
  • from only:
  • $2395
  • $172 per day
    Land Tour Only
  • 15 days
  • from only:
  • $3045
  • $203 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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Learn how to customize your vacation, or view standard air routing and travel times. The choice is yours with our True Choice program.

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With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two vacations to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the Grand Circle vacation that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your vacation
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your vacation with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of Grand Circle vacations to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Chicago, Miami

10hrs

Minneapolis, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, DC (Dulles)

13hrs

New York (JFK)

9hrs

Boston, Los Angeles

12hrs

Phoenix, San Francisco

17hrs

Baltimore, Dallas, Denver, Seattle

14hrs

Tampa

15hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Rome, Italy. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Optional Tours

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Day 5:
 Treasures of Tuscany $115 per person

Discover the rare beauty of Tuscany—from rolling hills dotted with vineyards, medieval towns, and sun-drenched castles, to delicious Tuscan dishes served with a glass of robust Chianti—on this optional tour. You’ll begin in the medieval hill town of San Gimignano, known as the “Town of Towers,” with a guided walk of its narrow streets and time for independent discovery. Then, travel through the marvelous Chianti wine country to a local winery, where you’ll take a tour of the property and its ancient wine cellar and enjoy an included dinner.

Day 6:
 Siena $115 per person

On this full-day optional tour, you’ll explore the medieval walled city of Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This hilltop city once rivaled Florence in wealth and power, and you’ll witness the lasting legacy of this golden age on a guided tour that takes in the Piazza del Campo—dominated by the soaring tower of Siena’s Town Hall—and the Siena Cathedral, a marvelous marble structure whose interior is adorned with the work of Italian masters from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Then, enjoy free time to explore the winding, automobile-free streets of the Old City on your own before an included lunch at a local trattoria.
Day 9:
 Genoa $115 per person

Join us for an excursion to Genoa, the capital of the Italian Riviera. The city once rivaled other grand maritime cities such as Pisa, Venice, and Amalfi. Genoa offers magnificent palaces, museums, and of course is famous as the hometown of Christopher Columbus. Along our ride there, we’ll stop to take in panoramic views of the picturesque coastline. Enjoy a walking tour of the city, narrated by an expert local guide—you’ll stroll down the famous Strada Nuova, admiring the elegant architecture and exploring the network of side streets which connect the town center with its ancient port. We’ll enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before returning to our hotel.

Day 11:
 Renon Mountain tour & Farmhouse Dinner $85 per person

Join us as we discover Renon Mountain, which rises high above Bolzano. You’ll reach the mountain by cable car, taking in panoramic views of the city and surrounding vistas. Continue by train to a nearby village where you'll have time to explore the town and learn more about local life. Here, you'll enjoy dinner at a traditional maso (Tyrolean farmhouse), where you'll savor local specialties
Day 13:
 Innsbruck $115 per person

Visit the capital city of Tyrol during this full-day optional tour to Innsbruck. Deriving its name from the Inn River, this historic city is flanked by the jagged Alps on all sides. You’ll travel over the Brenner Pass, and via the Europabrucke, the tallest road bridge in Europe. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town’s quaint streets, and the Market Square, with its 15th- and 16th-century houses. The tour will be rounded out by coffee and cake at a local café.