Itinerary and Costs
BACCUS ON HOLIDAY
15 Day holiday discovering the Treasures of Rome and Pleasures of Tuscany
Day One Saturday 8 June 2009 Arrive Rome
On arrival at Rome Airport you will be met and driven to Hotel Campo De’ Fiori. If you are already in Rome, we will transfer you to our chosen hotel.
Welcome cocktail party on the hotel roof garden overlooking the stunning Roman skyline at dusk.
Dinner at one of Rome’s best restaurants, chosen by The Inspired Traveller especially for the “Rome Welcome.”
Overnight: Hotel Campo De’ Fiori
Via del Biscione, 6 00186 Roma
Day Two Sunday 9 June 2009 Rome The Icons
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart hotel 9.30 am.
An easy morning walking to some of central Rome’s most beautiful sites and sights. Piazza Naovona and two churches housing some of Caravaggio’s greatest paintings are on the way to the Spanish Steps.
Lunch at a chosen bistro.
Walk home via the Trevi Fountain.
Afternoon at leisure.
Evening walking tour of ancient Rome 6.30 to 9.30 with a Roman historian.
Light supper.
Overnight: Hotel Campo De’ Fiori
Via del Biscione, 6 00186 Roma
Day Three Monday 10 June 2009 Rome Citta da Gusto
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart hotel 9.00 am
A day spent at Citta da Gusto with some of Rome’s best food and wine personalities and a few hours cooking in the studio kitchen.
Lunch and Dinner Citta da Gusto.
Overnight: Hotel Campo De’ Fiori
Via del Biscione, 6 00186 Roma
Day Four Tuesday 11 June 2009 Rome Borghese and Trastevere
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning departure at 9.30 for Gallerie Borghese and an insight to the extraordinary sculptures displayed there.
A walk through the Borghese Gardens to Piazza del Popolo for lunch.
Afternoon at leisure and free time to shop.
5.00pm walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto and the wonderful Trastevere quarter of Rome with Roman historian.
Dinner at our chosen restaurant in the Testaccio precinct.
Overnight: Hotel Campo De’ Fiori
Via del Biscione, 6 00186 Roma
Day Five Wednesday 12 June 2009 Rome Vatican and Ancient Rome
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart hotel 9.30 am
Morning at leisure or visit the Vatican if you have not visited Rome previously.
Lunch in the superb Bramante Cloisters.
An afternoon walking with one of Rome’s most inspiring guides.
Late afternoon at leisure.
Dinner at our chosen restaurant in the Lepanto precinct.
Overnight: Hotel Campo De’ Fiori
Via del Biscione, 6 00186 Roma
Day Six Thursday 13 June 2009 Rome Countryside Feast
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure.
Depart Rome for the village of San Cesario, 30 kms away.
Lunch in a highly acclaimed regional restaurant.
Return to Rome.
Afternoon at leisure.
Free to wander and find a light supper nearby the Hotel.
Overnight: Hotel Campo De’ Fiori
Via del Biscione, 6 00186 Roma
Day Seven Friday 14 June 2009 Rome Renaissance Wonders
Breakfast at the hotel.
10 am departure for Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome’s exquisite palazzo of Renaissance Art.
12 noon free to enjoy lunch at leisure.
Afternoon at leisure.
5.30 Arrive at the Capitoline museums; they hold many of the masterpieces that were gifted by the Popes to the people of Rome. At dusk we will make our way to the great gallery arches, where the sight of the Forum laid out below, is one of Rome’s most memorable.
We will farewell Rome at Dinner in one of the cities finest restaurants.
Overnight: Hotel Campo De’ Fiori
Via del Biscione, 6 00186 Roma
Day Eight Saturday 15 June 2009 Rome Tuscany La Foce Estate
Departure after breakfast for the two hour drive north to the famed Val d’Orcia.
On the way, a lunch time visit to the most beautiful Tuscan hilltop village of Orvieto and the stunning Duomo.
On arrival at La Foce Estate you will be warmly greeted by John Bird and the house staff at both Sassaia and La Gonzola.
Settle in, and later meet up for a welcome dinner at one of the houses.
Overnight: Sassaia and La Gonzola on the La Foce Estate.
Day Nine Sunday 16 June 2009 Tuscany La Foce Estate
Breakfast in the garden.
Today is a day relaxing by the pool, local walks and enjoying the Estate.
A BBQ for lunch at either of the houses and a simple dinner.
Overnight: Sassaia and La Gonzola on the La Foce Estate.
Day Ten Monday 17 June 2009 Tuscany Wineries Abbey
Breakfast in the garden.
In the district of Siena there are tiny little worlds to explore - villages, churches, estates, farms, an abbey, wineries and castles, all still well preserved. We will travel across the bare clay hills, famous throughout the world for their warm ochre, yellow and green colouring. These areas tell stories - thousands of years old - about princes, counts, bishops and saints, artists and craftsmen, painters and peasants. The rigorous and at the same time simple architecture of these zones have defied the centuries, continuing to our day with its solemn and untouched charm.
A visit to the famous 10th Century Saint Antimo’s Abbey, followed by lunch in the Village and afternoon visits to two great wineries, one large and one family owned and on the smaller side.
Dinner in the grounds of La Foce Estate.
Overnight: Sassaia and La Gonzola on the La Foce Estate.
Day Eleven Tuesday 18 June 2009 Tuscany Hill Towns
Breakfast in the garden.
Day tour of Val d’Orcia hill towns, Pienza, San Quirco d Orcia and Bagno Vignoni.
Visit to a cheese maker, before lunch at a local trattoria.
Afternoon visit at the famous gardens of La Foce.
Dinner in the grounds of La Foce Estate.
Overnight: Sassaia and La Gonzola on the La Foce Estate.
Day Twelve Wednesday 19 June 2009 La Foce Estate
Cooking in Tuscany
Breakfast in the garden.
Morning at leisure.
Cooking with John Bird in the kitchens at La Foce will be fun, tasty and inspiring.
Lunch in the garden.
Light dinner served in the garden of Sassaia.
Overnight: Sassaia and La Gonzola on the La Foce Estate.
Day Thirteen Thursday 20 June 2009 Tuscany Castles
Breakfast in the garden.
A visit to the beautiful Tuscan town of Monte Amiata and onto lunch at a private Castle.
The Greenes, (same family as the author,) have owned properties in the Tuscan Maremma for over 30 years. Starting with a farmhouse near the coast, they gradually moved inland. Castello di Potentino is their second major project in the Grosseto area. In 1989 the family purchased their first ruined castle – the Castello di Montepo, Scansano. Restoration was completed, vineyards planted and a winery established. After 10 years it was sold to a well-known wine producer from the Biondi Santi family.The next castle, Potentino, was discovered in an old guide book. Abandoned, dilapidated, overgrown, the potential was still apparent. It was for sale but had to be bought from 22 different people. Negotiations took a year and agreement finally reached with all the owners. It is here at Potentino Castle that lunch will be served and the story of how to save a ruin told.
Dinner in the grounds of La Foce Estate.
Overnight: Sassaia and La Gonzola on the La Foce Estate.
Day Fourteen Friday 21 June 2009 Tuscany
Breakfast in the garden.
A choice today of putting your feet up and making the most of relaxing on the Estate, or joining the little excursion to Monte Oliveto Maggiore. Mother House of the Olivetan Congregation, found in a marvellous spot just south of Siena.
Lunch in local very good Osteria.
A special farewell dinner and concert at La Foce.
Overnight: Sassaia and La Gonzola on the La Foce Estate.
Day Fifteen Saturday 22 June 2009 Departure
Breakfast in the garden.
Farewells.
Depart for the airport.
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COSTS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS
BACCUS ON HOLIDAY
ROME &TUSCANY
8-22 June 2009
COSTS AND BOOKING DETAILS
Evidence of Comprehensive Travel Insurance is a mandatory condition for joining the Tour.
A Valid Passport with at least 6 months validity left is also a requirement.
THE TOUR COST IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING INCLUSIONS:
Cost per person: $13,300
Twin-share accommodation in Deluxe Rooms throughout the tour, unless single supplement is chosen.
Single supplement: $1,800
Please see inclusions and exclusions below:
Sightseeing tours, wine tastings and excursions as specified.
Land transfers as specified.
All meals where specified. Usually the cost of wine is included. You will be advised when it is at your own expense.
Tour Management by Sarah Stegley of The Inspired Traveller.
Service of an accompanying Italian speaking guide .
Entrance fees and guiding fees.
Transportation by A/C Luxury Bus or smaller vehicles in the regions.
YOUR FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS:
Please arrive into Rome, on or before 8 June, 2009. You will be met at the Airport by The Inspired Traveller’s representative.
If you are already in Rome on that date, we will arrange to have you transferred to our chosen hotel.
At the completion of the tour: Please arrange your flight to depart Rome, no earlier than 3.00 pm on 22 June 2009.
EXCLUSIONS:
Travel Insurance
Telephone calls etc
Items of a personal nature such as alcohol, beverages, (other than the generous wines and drinks specified) laundry, sundries etc
Personal tips and gratuities
DEPOSIT:
$3,000 per person,
Payable as soon as possible to secure your booking.
Please see terms and conditions of refunds.
BALANCE OF PAYMENT DUE: 30 March, 2009
PAYMENT
Preferred payment is by cheque or Bank transfer, All major credit cards are accepted but attract a commission (approximately 2% service fee is added depending on choice of card).
Payment To:
The Inspired Traveller Trust Account
By cheque to PO Box 379 Mansfield 3724,
By direct bank transfer to:
C/- ANZ Bank
77 High Street, Mansfield, 3722
Account# 013 714 2599 02783
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Children
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