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2 3 Useful All rates are per person TOUR INDEX Cancellation policy: information Till 72 hours before clients arrival: no penalty before From 72 hours or no show: 100% penalty Children discounts (please provide date of birth on VISIT AND EXCURSIONS booking the booking): Will be communicated at the moment of the reservation. 1 FD The Best of Cinque Terre & Portovenere 7 our Tours 2 HD Dinner in the Vineyards 8 4 FD Pisa & Lucca Tour: admire the Leaning Tower & discover the city of the 100 churches 9 6 FD Assisi Cortona & Perugia Tour 10 7 FD , & Enogastromic Grand Tour 11 9 FD Venice Tour Low Cost 12 15 FD Venice Tour with Gondola Ride NEW! 13 10 FD Chianti & Castles Small Group Tour 14 11 FD Chianti & Brunello Small Group Tour 15 12 HD Brunello di Montalcino wine tour Small Group Tour 16 13 FD Vespa & Chianti Tour Small Group Tour 17 14 FD 500 Vintage tour and Chianti roads Small Group Tour 18 16 FD Safari Chianti Experience on a quad with Picnic 19 17 HD Cooking class in a Chianti Farm 20 18 HD Horseback riding 21 19 FD by Electric Bike 22

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4 5 1 FD PORTUGUESE, ENGLISH FRENCH, GERMAN Visits and The Best of Cinque Terre AND SPANISH AND ITALIAN Excursions & Portovenere Tour 99€ 109€ Visit the National Park by Train and Boat ADULTS ADULTS Explore the breathtaking Ligurian coast on a tour of Portovenere and the Cinque Terre, a small corner of paradise subdivided into five villag- 49,50€ 54,50€ es suspended on steep cliffs overlooking the sea; a unique landscape, CHILD 3-12 CHILD 3-12 where vegetation and lush vineyards frame a spectacular scenery. Vis- YEARS OLD YEARS OLD

it three of the five villages. FREE 0-2 FREE 0-2 YEARS OLD YEARS OLD

Meet our staff in Poggibonsi (San Gimignano) and on a minivan WHERE PORTOVENERE you’ll reach Florence where you’ll join your group to Cinque MANAROLA Terre. You will spend an unforgettable day discovering the most MONTEROSSO impressive Ligurian landscapes. In this area, which has been VERNAZZA declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, earth and sea blend INCLUDES and create a unique landscape. The area consists of kilometres of TRAVEL BY GT COACH OR MINIVAN rocky coasts with caves, beaches, hiking paths and breathtaking WITH AIR CONDITIONING views. First you will reach Portovenere, an elegant and popular EXPERT MULTILINGUAL ESCORTS LIMONCINO LIGURE TASTING touristic destination where nature and human architecture FERRY BOAT AND TRAIN TICKETS are perfectly balanced. Then the tour will take you through the FREE TIME IN PORTOVENERE, Cinque Terre National Park by train and/or ferry boat. You will first MANAROLA, MONTEROSSO AND visit Manarola, a tiny urban jewel characterized by Genoese style VERNAZZA DEPARTURES ‘case-torri’. Then you will move to Vernazza, overlooked by the DAILY AT 6:50 AM (CHECK IN CLOSES remains of a Medieval castle with a cylindrical tower and finally 15 MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE) you will reach Monterosso, known as the ‘pearl of Cinque Terre’. MEETING POINT POGGIBONSI, BUS STOP IN This ancient fishing village with lovely beaches and lush vegetation SALCETO (IN FRONT OF ESSO GAS covering the rocks will certainly enchant you. After lunch you will STATION) have the chance to taste the local ‘Limoncino ligure’ in a quaint LANGUAGES DAILY: ENGLISH AND SPANISH wine shop. In the afternoon you will have free time for a swim or MONDAY, WEDNESDAY a walk around the village. After you’ll take the bus and start to go AND SUNDAY: back to Florence and upon arrival a minivan will take you back to PORTUGUESE, FRENCH AND GERMAN San Gimignano. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: ITALIAN

TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 9:30 PM AT THE MEETING POINT

Notes: -The itinerary may be changed due to acts of force majeure, such as strikes, bad weather etc. -The tour planning could be change, but you will always visit 3 of 5 villages and Portovenere -Please note that the boat service is not available from November 2nd to March 31st

6 7 2 FD 4 FD PORTUGUESE, ENGLISH FRENCH, GERMAN Dinner in the Chianti 75€ Pisa & Lucca Tour: admire the AND SPANISH AND ITALIAN Vineyards ADULTS Leaning Tower & discover the 75€ 85€ Experience the ancient farmer’s tradition 37,50€ city of the 100 churches ADULTS ADULTS with a dinner in the vineyards CHILD 3-12 Take the Iconic Pictures with the Leaning Tower and Enjoy a magical evening in the Chianti region and live the unfor- YEARS OLD Visit the Walled city of Lucca 37,50€ 42,50€ gettable experience of a dinner in the vineyards. Start off by visiting Explore the historic cities of Lucca and Pisa on a full day tour from CHILD 3-12 CHILD 3-12 the farm’s wineries and tasting some delicious wines, after which FREE YEARS OLD YEARS OLD CHILD 0-2 YEARS OLD Florence and discover some of the most beautiful Renaissance ar- you’ll visit the farm’s historic chapel and enjoy an outdoor barbecue chitecture in Tuscany. Marvel at the sights of Pisa’s Piazza dei Miraco- FREE 0-2 FREE 0-2 accompanied by music and a delightful atmosphere. li, such as the Leaning Tower, Duomo, and much more. YEARS OLD YEARS OLD

A unique experience designed to give you only the best of what the Chianti WHERE Meet our staff in Poggibonsi (San Gimignano) and on a minivan WHERE region has to offer in its various declinations: the history, the landscapes, CHIANTI AREA you’ll reach Florence where you’ll join your group and start your PISA the wine and culinary traditions and the incomparable atmospheres. A star- INCLUDES full-day tour. Lucca and Pisa are two of the most important his- LUCCA lit dinner right inside the vineyards will give you the chance to immerse TRAVEL BY GT COACH INCLUDES OR MINIVAN WITH AIR torical towns in Tuscany and are not-to-be-missed sights for yourself in the ancient farmers’ tradition and live an experience of the sens- tourists visiting the region. You will immerse yourself in the his- TRAVEL BY GT COACH es, soaking up the air, the colors, the flavors and the smells of the country- CONDITIONING OR MINIVAN WITH AIR tory and traditions of the two cities that are close in proximity, yet side. Other than enjoying a delicious typical dinner of local products and EXPERT MULTILINGUAL CONDITIONING ESCORTS dishes, you will be surrounded by the splendid and charming landscape very different in personality. A charming Tuscan landscape will be EXPERT MULTILINGUAL VISIT OF THE ESTATE’S ESCORTS made of vineyard rows, which so quaintly characterize the Chianti region. the frame to your day, spent relaxingly in company of our knowl- WINERIES ON A WINE ROUTE WINE TASTING The dishes that you will taste, all made of fresh local products, are the fruit INSIDE THE ESTATE WITH edgeable guides. You will find Pisa along the road that leads to the of the hard work and care for the land that local producers have been ex- TASTING OF WINES coast from Florence. Our guide will show you the most important ENTRANCE TICKETS TO PISA CATHEDRAL ercising for centuries. Upon your arrival you will be given a glass for you DINNER IN THE VINEYARDS squares and monuments in Pisa: the famous Piazza dei Miraco- GUIDED TOUR OF PISA to carry along the visit of the farm’s wineries and thus enjoy a number of DEPARTURES li with the Leaning Tower, the Cemetery and the Cathedral. The SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF LUCCA wine tastings on this small-scaled wine route. You will then visit the estate’s MONDAY, THURSDAY AND tour continues with a visit to a typical local wine shop, where you DEPARTURES historic chapel and finally head for dinner, the evening’s main event. The SATURDAY AT 6:00 PM (CHECK will taste the wines of the area. Free time available at lunchtime. dinner location will be set to offer you maximum quality and cosiness, as IN CLOSES 15 MIN BEFORE WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SUNDAY DEPARTURE) FROM MAY 1ST TO Afterwards the tour continues to Lucca, where you will have free AT 6:50 AM (CHECK IN CLOSES 15 it will be decorated with candles and torches. Not only the gentle sounds OCTOBER 15TH time on arrival. It is a distinctive city of art and Renaissance style MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE) of the earth and the vineyards will accompany your dinner under the stars, MEETING POINT surrounded by walls interrupted by beautiful gates and ramparts. MEETING POINT but also a harmonious musical background, which will perfectly match POGGIBONSI, BUS STOP IN POGGIBONSI, BUS STOP IN the succession of dishes. You will taste “pappa al pomodoro” or “ribollita” SALCETO (IN FRONT OF ESSO First you will take a pleasant walk on your own along a section of SALCETO (IN FRONT OF ESSO (both typical recipes from the people’s folklore) and a barbecue of meat GAS STATION) the town walls and enjoy a beautiful view over the roofs, alleys, GAS STATION) and fresh seasonal vegetables of the farm. Let yourself get carried away LANGUAGES house-towers, churches and marvellous noble palazzos. Then you LANGUAGES by the warmth and fragrances of the barbecue and the perfumes of the DAILY: ENGLISH AND SPANISH will be led to the old town centre to see Piazza Anfiteatro, Guinigi DAILY: ENGLISH AND SPANISH SUNDAY: ITALIAN grapevines, which will inebriate your dinner experience. The rural yet ele- SATURDAY: ITALIAN tower, St. Martin’s Cathedral and the typical street of antique shops. gant scenario of the estate will perfectly frame and complete your evening. TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 11:00 PM After you’ll take the bus and start to go back to Florence and upon TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 08:15 AT THE MEETING POINT arrival a minivan will take you back to Poggibonsi (San Gimignano). PM AT THE MEETING POINT

Notes: -In case of bad weather conditions the dinner will take place inside the estate’s restaurant

8 9 6 FD 7 FD PORTUGUESE, ENGLISH FRENCH, GERMAN Assisi, Cortona 95€ Montalcino, Pienza AND SPANISH AND ITALIAN & Perugia Tour ADULTS & Montepulciano Enogas- 55€ 65€ Visit the Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi ADULTS ADULTS and the Italian Chocolate Homeland 47,50€ tronomic Grand Tour CHILD 3-12 Discover the art and architecture and the religious sites of Tuscany YEARS OLD Enjoy a full day of culture, wine, and delicious food as you 27,50€ 32,50€ and Umbria on a full-day tour of Perugia, Assisi, and Cortona. Admire visit some of the most impressive destinations in Tuscany. CHILD 3-12 CHILD 3-12 FREE YEARS OLD YEARS OLD spectacular landscapes, explore medieval hilltop towns, and tour CHILD 0-2 YEARS OLD Explore Pienza and taste the world-famous wines produced Etruscan ruins with a knowledgeable guide. in Montalcino and Montepulciano wineries. FREE 0-2 FREE 0-2 YEARS OLD YEARS OLD

Meet our staff in Poggibonsi (San Gimignano) and join your group and WHERE Meet our staff in Poggibonsi (San Gimignano) and join your WHERE start your full-day tour. From a religious pilgrimage site to a famous film ASSISI group and start your full-day tour A day amid art, culture, wine MONTALCINO CORTONA PIENZA setting: join our tour through the rolling green hills of Tuscany and Um- and delicious food. Do you fancy an unforgettable experi- bria and discover the artistic jewels of Assisi, Cortona and Perugia. Corto- PERUGIA MONTEPULCIANO ence in the most impressive places in Tuscany? Join us and na, a delightful hilltop town of ancient origins bursting with architectural INCLUDES INCLUDES treasures and offering spectacular views over the surrounding landscape. TRAVEL BY GT COACH visit wonderful cities, taste the best wines, cheeses and typi- TRAVEL BY GT COACH You will immerse yourself in the setting of the famous movie ‘Under the OR MINIVAN WITH AIR cal products in one single day. The tour begins with a visit of a OR MINIVAN WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONDITIONING Tuscan Sun’, which was filmed in Cortona in 2003. Assisi, San Francesco’s cellar in Montalcino where you will taste a sampling of wines EXPERT MULTILINGUAL EXPERT MULTILINGUAL birthplace, stands on the top of a hill overlooking a picturesque valley produced with a delicious snack consisting of local products. surrounded by gentle slopes and vineyards. Following San Francesco and ESCORTS ESCORTS Santa Chiara’s footsteps, you will be guided along winding streets and GUIDED VISIT OF ASSISI In the afternoon, one of our brilliant tour leaders will show BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO WINE TASTING alleyways to the historical and artistic treasures of this Medieval town. In ENTRANCE TICKETS TO you around Montalcino, where you will visit the typical village the superb Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi, gazing Giotto’s frescoes of BASILICA OF SANTA CHIARA PECORINO DI PIENZA CHEESE and its fortress. Then you will visit Pienza and Montepulciano, TASTING San Francesco’s life, you will learn the history of this important spiritual ENTRANCE TICKETS TO BASILICA OF SAN FRANCESCO two artistic jewels, representing the landscape of Val d’Orcia. NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO centre. There will be some free time to stroll around and relax in the en- D’ ASSISI Pienza is a perfect combination of architectural beauty and WINE TASTING chanting atmosphere of this Umbrian jewel. The tour ends in Perugia with SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF harmony. Most of the numerous lanes bearing impressive SELF-GUIDED VISIT the opportunity to stroll through the old town in search of ‘springs and CORTONA AND PERUGIA OF MONTALCINO, fountains’, ‘beautiful views’, ‘Etruscan walls and doors’, ‘parks and gardens’ DEPARTURES names overlook the breathtaking landscape of Val d’Orcia. MONTEPULCIANO AND PIENZA through trails that wind between the five historic districts of the city: Por- WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY Unique tastes, smells and flavours support this natural and ar- DEPARTURES ta Sole, Porta Sant’Angelo, Porta Santa Susanna, Eburnea Gate and Por- AT 8:30 AM tistic heritage. Pienza’s most renowned tradition is in fact the TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND (CHECK IN CLOSES 15 MIN SATURDAY AT 9:45 AM ta San Pietro. The city, founded by the Etruscans, is rich in history and typical Pecorino cheese. The tour ends with the visit to Mon- monuments, including La Fontana Maggiore, which is one of the main BEFORE DEPARTURE) (CHECK IN CLOSES 15 MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE) monuments in the city and a crucial example of medieval sculpture, the MEETING POINT tepulciano where the statelines of its Renaissance buildings POGGIBONSI, BUS STOP IN and the refined beauty of its churches intertwined with the LANGUAGES Etruscan Arch of Augustus, which is the largest monument among Etrus- SALCETO (IN FRONT OF ESSO DAILY: ENGLISH AND SPANISH can remains, the gateway of the Etruscan walls, the Palazzo dei Priori and GAS STATION) ancient tradition of its wine, Nobile di Montepulciano, sym- TUESDAY AND SATURDAY: the Rocca Paolina. After you’ll take the bus and start to go back to Poggi- LANGUAGES bol of the city as well as delight of your palate. You will taste it PORTUGUESE, FRENCH, bonsi (San Gimignano). ENGLISH AND SPANISH in a local winery. After you’ll take the bus and start to go back GERMAN AND ITALIAN TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 7:30 PM to Poggibonsi (San Gimignano). TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 7:15 PM AT THE MEETING POINT AT THE MEETING POINT

10 11 9 FD 15 FD Venice Tour Low Cost 99€ Venice Tour 139€ Visit the Most Romantic City in the World ADULTS with Gondola Ride ADULTS Visit the Most Romantic City in the World 69,50€ Discover Venice, one of the most incredible cities in the world, and 49,50€ CHILD 3-12 CHILD 3-12 YEARS OLD get the perfect introduction to its secrets and charm thanks to a YEARS OLD Discover Venice, one of the most incredible cities in the world, and walking tour and a glassblowing demonstration. FREE FREE get the perfect introduction to its secrets and charm thanks to a CHILD 0-2 YEARS OLD CHILD 0-2 YEARS OLD walking tour and a glassblowing demonstration.

Meet our staff in Poggibonsi (San Gimignano) and on a min- WHERE Meet our staff in Poggibonsi (San Gimignano) and on a min- WHERE VENICE ivan you’ll reach Florence where you’ll join a group and start ivan you’ll reach Florence where you’ll join a group and start VENICE INCLUDES your full-day tour that will take you to Venice, one of the most INCLUDES TRAVEL BY GT COACH your full-day tour that will take you to Venice, one of the most TRAVEL BY GT COACH unique and romantic cities in the world, made up of 118 is- OR MINIVAN WITH AIR unique and romantic cities in the world, made up of 118 is- OR MINIVAN WITH AIR CONDITIONING lands connected by over 350 bridges. Leave Florence early in lands connected by over 350 bridges. Leave Florence early in CONDITIONING EXPERT MULTILINGUAL the morning and head north by GT coach or minivan. Once EXPERT MULTILINGUAL ESCORTS the morning and head north by GT coach or minivan. Once ESCORTS in Venice you will have free time in the morning to wonder GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF in Venice you will have free time in the morning to wander GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF around on your own. After lunch (not included) in the after- VENICE around on your own. Then, discover hidden corner of Venice VENICE GLASSBLOWING GONDOLA RIDE noon you will meet your guide. Wonder the narrow streets DEMONSTRATION with a stunning and typical ride with the Gondola and fall in along the canals and learn about the extraordinary history of love with this incredible floating city! After lunch (not includ- GLASSBLOWING FREE TIME IN PIAZZA SAN DEMONSTRATION MARCO this place with and expert guide. You will see the exterior of ed) in the afternoon you will meet your guide. Explore the FREE TIME IN PIAZZA SAN the major sights in Piazza San Marco including: The Bridge FREE MAP OF VENICE narrow streets along the canals and learn about the extraor- MARCO of Sighs, Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Cathedral and Clock Tow- DEPARTURES dinary history of this place with and expert guide. You will see FREE MAP OF VENICE WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY er. One of Venice’s many nicknames is “The Floating City” the exterior of the major sights in Piazza San Marco includ- DEPARTURES AT 06:50 AM (CHECK IN CLOSES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY however recent researches have predicted that it is sinking 15 MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE) ing: The Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Cathedral AT 6:50 AM (CHECK IN CLOSES 1 five times faster that once projected, that’s why it should be MEETING POINT and Clock Tower. One of Venice’s many nicknames is “The 5 MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE) POGGIBONSI, BUS STOP IN named “The Sinking City”. Hurry up! Don’t miss out on visiting Floating City” however recent researches have predicted that MEETING POINT SALCETO (IN FRONT OF ESSO POGGIBONSI, BUS STOP IN this extraordinary city! After your day you’ll be driven back to GAS STATION) it is sinking five times faster that once projected, that’s why SALCETO (IN FRONT OF ESSO Florence and upon arrival a minivan will escort you to Poggi- LANGUAGES it should be named “The Sinking City”. Hurry up! Don’t miss GAS STATION) ENGLISH, SPANISH ARE bonsi (San Gimignano). out on visiting this extraordinary city! After your day you’ll be LANGUAGES ALWAYS GUARANTEED ENGLISH AND SPANISH WITHOUT MINIMUM NUMBER driven back to Florence and upon arrival a minivan will escort you to Poggibonsi (San Gimignano). TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 10:30 TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 10:30 PM AT THE MEETING POINT PM AT THE MEETING POINT

Notes: Notes: - The itinerary may be changed due to acts of force majeure, such as strikes, bad weather etc. - The itinerary may be changed due to acts of force majeure, such as strikes, bad weather etc.

12 13 10 FD 11 FD Chianti & Castles 70€ Chianti & Brunello Tour 80€ ADULTS ADULTS Enjoy Two Wine Tastings and explore the Small Group magnificent Fortress Enjoy a Wine Tasting and Light Lunch in a winery Explore the beautiful wine region of Chianti on a half-day scenic tour 35€ Enjoy a full-day tour of Tuscany’s villages and wine regions from San 40€ CHILD 3-12 CHILD 3-12 from San Gimignano, and enjoy a Tuscan landscape of gently rolling YEARS OLD Gimignano and travel into the heart of the beautiful Tuscan country- YEARS OLD hills and vineyards, studded with cypress trees. Taste superb Chianti side. Visit the wine territory of Chianti and the Montalcino fortress. wines and Tuscan products. FREE FREE CHILD 0-2 YEARS OLD CHILD 0-2 YEARS OLD

Visit the beautiful region of Chianti with us and immerse WHERE The first part of our day will be dedicated to the territo- WHERE CHIANTI REGION CHIANTI AREA yourselves in the picturesque Tuscan scenery that you have INCLUDES ry of Siena and starts with a visit of Monteriggioni, the INCLUDES always imagined. The beautiful ruby-red colour and the char- PICK UP AND DROP OFF FROM/TO ancient crown-shaped fortress that adorned the head PICK UP AND DROP OFF FROM/TO acteristic bouquet with scents of violet are the special fea- ACCOMMODATION UPON REQUEST ACCOMMODATION UPON REQUEST TRAVEL BY MINIVAN WITH AIR of Italy’s 100 lire currency. The same walls, which date TRAVEL BY MINIVAN WITH AIR tures that reveal the identity of one of the most famous wines CONDITIONING FOR A MAXIMUM OF back to the 12th Century, are endowed with 14 towers CONDITIONING FOR A MAXIMUM OF 8 PEOPLE 8 PEOPLE in the world: Chianti. This wine results from the wise blend that Dante likened to the Giants of Inferno in his Divine of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon EXPERT MULTILINGUAL ESCORTS EXPERT MULTILINGUAL ESCORTS WINE, OIL AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR Comedy. After a brief visit we will relax at a Chianti win- VISIT TWO FAMOUS WINE ESTATES grapes, and originates from the hilly area from which it draws TASTING SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF its name. We will lead you to the discovery of the breathtak- SNACK WITH SLICED COLD MEATS ery for a lunch of salami, cheeses and other local prod- MONTALCINO AND TYPICAL SALAMI ucts, accompanied by a tasting of Chianti wines. Our WINE TASTING AND LIGHT LUNCH ing, uncontaminated landscapes that have been cradling the VISIT TWO FAMOUS ESTATES WITH CONSISTING OF TYPICAL TUSCAN Chianti vineyards for centuries, presenting you a harmony TOUR OF THE WINE CELLAR day continues with a trip to Val d’Orcia, another jewel in DISHES of colours that can only be found in the hills of this region. SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF THE the Tuscan territory and a UNESCO World Heritage site SNACK WITH SLICED COLD MEATS MONTERIGGIONI FORTRESS AND A AND TYPICAL SALAMI The sounds, scents and flavours of this land will capture your LOCAL WINERY since 2004. We will travel to Montalcino, which from its DEPARTURES senses through a unique experience that you will live, relish DEPARTURES hill dominates the 1500 hectares of Brunello vineyards MONDAY,THURSDAY & SUNDAY AT TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND 11:00 AM (CHECK IN CLOSES 15MIN and comprehend by visiting ancient churches, medieval cas- SATURDAY AT 12:00 PM (CHECK that have contributed making the area world-famous. BEFORE DEPARTURE) tles and small villages where the rhythm of life remains unal- IN CLOSES 15 MIN BEFORE MEETING POINT DEPARTURE) Our last stop will be in a local wine cellar where we will FROM THE ACCOMMODATION ONLY tered over time. The tour continues with a visit to a charming MEETING POINT taste the renowned Brunello of Montalcino, which finds IF CENTRALLY LOCATED OR FROM wine estate where you will take part in a guided tour of the FROM THE ACCOMMODATION ONLY PORTA SAN GIOVANNI IF CENTRALLY LOCATED OR FROM its place among the first Italian DOCG wines. We will visit LANGUAGES wine cellars in order to gain insight into the various stages of PORTA SAN GIOVANNI the wine cellar and also taste typical local products. ENGLISH AND ITALIAN wine production and in a tasting of the various wines that the LANGUAGES ENGLISH AND ITALIAN TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 08:00 PM TO winery produces, paired with samples of sliced cured meats, THE ACCOMMODATION bruschetta and salami. During the tour you will see the char- TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 7:00 PM acteristic fortress of Monteriggioni. There you will find some AT THE MEETING POINT shops specialized in typical Tuscan products, as well as ele- gant cafés where you can stop and enjoy a coffee or a gelato. Subsequently, the tour includes a second tasting of olive oil and wine in another local winery.

14 15 12 HD 13 FD Brunello di Montalcino 70€ Vespa & Chianti 119€ ADULTS DRIVERS MUST BE Small Group Wine Tour Small Group Tour AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE Explore the Countryside and Enjoy two wine 35€ Visit the Chianti Region on board of an Italian tastings CHILD 3-12 Icon: the Vespa! 101€ Enjoy an half day of culture, wine, and delicious food as you visit YEARS OLD Spend a day riding along peaceful roads through the scenic, Tuscan PASSENGERS MUST BE AT LEAST 13 YEARS OF AGE some of the most impressive destinations in Tuscany. Explore Mon- FREE hills on an original Vespa scooter. Experience a unique way of admir- talcino and its stronghold and taste the world-famous wines. CHILD 0-2 YEARS OLD ing Chianti’s sights, and stop for a wine tasting and delicious lunch along the way.

Brunello, presently considered the best wine in the world, WHERE Have fun riding a Vespa along the scenic and peace- WHERE MONTALCINO CHIANTI REGION has its ancestral roots in the passion of the inhabitants of ful roads on the Tuscan hills. An alternative way to Montalcino and in the ancient winemaking tradition, handed INCLUDES INCLUDES PICK UP AND DROP OFF FROM/ admire the sights of Chianti, wrapped in the per- PICK UP AND DROP OFF FROM/ down from one generation to the next. The town of Mon- TO ACCOMMODATION UPON TO ACCOMMODATION UPON talcino, sanctuary of this wine produced from Sangiovese REQUEST fumes of the Tuscan countryside and the sound of REQUEST TRAVEL BY MINIVAN WITH the working farms. You can join the tour every day TRAVEL BY MINIVAN TO THE grapes, stands on a charming hill that will let you relish its AIR CONDITIONING FOR A CHIANTI AREA natural wholesomeness. The town, its century old fortress MAXIMUM OF 8 PEOPLE and enjoy this experience together with our escorts, PROFESSIONAL TOUR ESCORT and the best wineries reviewed on specialized magazines are EXPERT MULTILINGUAL who will be showing you around small medieval vil- ORIGINAL VESPA SCOOTER the main destination of our outing. Great skill in the cellar, ESCORTS (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) VISIT TWO FAMOUS ESTATES lages situated in the heart of Tuscany. Those who do which includes a long maturation in casks made from valu- THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE FOR WITH TOUR OF THE WINE not feel confident enough about riding on their own CIVIL LIABILITY CELLAR able wood, make Brunello, holder of the little of “Italian am- HELMET, FUEL AND TAXES bassador in the world of our winemaking reality”, the most FREE TIME IN MONTALCINO AND can opt for riding with one of our expert escorts. The ITS STRONGHOLD LIGHT LUNCH highly regarded wine in the world. You will have the oppor- tour along the Chianti hills lasts all day. You will be WINE, OIL AND BALSAMIC GUIDED TOUR OF THE WINERY tunity to taste prestigious wines in the best wineries on the VINEGAR TASTING stopping in a renowned farm for a wine tasting and DEPARTURES territory and to discover Montalcino and the wonderful sur- SNACK WITH SLICED COLD a light lunch. DAILY AT 09:30 PM (CHECK MEAT AND TYPICAL SALAMI IN CLOSES 15 MIN BEFORE rounding area. DEPARTURE) DEPARTURES MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, MEETING POINT FRIDAY AND SUNDAY FROM THE ACCOMMODATION AT 12:00 PM(CHECK IN CLOSES ONLY IF CENTRALLY LOCATED 15MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE) OR FROM PORTA SAN GIOVANNI MEETING POINT LANGUAGES FROM THE ACCOMMODATION ENGLISH AND SPANISH OR PORTA SAN GIOVANNI Notes: -A valid driving licence is required to ride a Vespa TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 5:00 PM LANGUAGES -A valid credit card is required at time of booking as guarantee ENGLISH AND ITALIAN AT THE MEETING POINT

TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 7:30 PM AT THE MEETING POINT

16 17 14 FD 16 FD 500 Vintage Tour & Chianti 105€ Safari Chianti Experience 105€ DRIVER DRIVERS MUST BE (DRIVERS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE Roads Small Group Tour AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE) on a quad with Picnic Explore the Chianti Region on Board Discover the countryside of Tuscany on an of an Italian Icon ultra-modern Polar 6 seats quad 52,50€ Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Tuscan countryside by 85€ CHILD 8-12 DRIVER PLUS PASSENGER Experience this adventure in the countryside of Tuscany with an YEARS OLD vintage Fiat 500 on an 8-hour scenic driving tour. Stop for a light (DRIVERS MUST BE lunch at a Chianti winery. Marvel at medieval villages in the rolling AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE, PAS- ultra-modern Polar 6 seats quad with an expert driver, and enjoy a NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN hills of the famous wine region, and more. SENGERS MUST BE AT LEAST 13 typical picnic lunch. UNDER 8 YEARS OLD YEARS OLD - MINIMUM 2 PAX/MAX- IMUM 4 PAX PER BOOKING)

Try to imagine how it would be to spend a day like the in WHERE A unique experience, a combination of adrenalin WHERE CHIANTI ROADS CHIANTI AREA the old Italian movies: driving a vintage FIAT 500 across INCLUDES and nature, and an unforgettable memory of Tusca- INCLUDES the Chianti hills and enjoy all the beauty of Tuscany. We PICK UP SERVICE ON REQUEST ny to bring back home and share with your friends. FREE PICK UP AND DROP OFF are here to make this perfect day possible. Join us for TRAVEL BY MINIVAN WITH FROM/TO ACCOMMODATION AIR CONDITIONING FOR A While seated on board of an ultra-modern Polar 6 ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION and we will give you the opportunity to drive a fully ren- MAXIMUM OF 8 PEOPLE seats quad driven by our driver, you will explore un- BY MINIVAN TO/FROM ovated vintage FIAT 500 while an expert tour leader will EXPERT MULTILINGUAL DEPARTURE POINT OF THE ESCORTS spoilt corners of the Tuscan countryside, which are TOUR guide you through the best paths and will organize stops GUIDED TOUR OF MONTALCINO impossible to reach by other means of transport. PROFESSIONAL TOUR LEADER in the most characteristic villages: you will discover the AND ITS STRONGHOLD AND AN EXPERT DRIVER real Tuscany in these little gems that have remained the WINE, OIL AND BALSAMIC You will have the chance to see ancient farmhouses, ORIGINAL POLARIS RANGER 6 VINEGAR TASTING medieval castles, lovely hamlets and breath-taking SEATS same through the centuries. Here you will have the op- SNACK WITH SLICED COLD THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE FOR portunity to enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch and a wine MEAT AND TYPICAL SALAMI scenery. We will go boar, deer, fox, hare and pheas- CIVIL LIABILITY DROP OFF SERVICE ON ant watching. We will see crystal clear streams full HELMET, FUEL AND TAXES tasting. This is the chance to live the Italian dream for a REQUEST of fish and we will drive across windy paths in vine- RUSTIC PICNIC BASKET WITH day and we want it to be unforgettable. DEPARTURES SALUMI, VARIOUS KINDS OF DAILY AT 9:30 AM (CHECK yards. We will stop for a picnic at lunchtime com- CHEESE, BREAD, WINE AND IN CLOSES 15 MIN BEFORE WATER DEPARTURE) pletely immersed in nature. Don’t miss our adven- DEPARTURES MEETING POINT turous tour! DAILY AT 9:30 AM (CHECK FROM THE ACCOMMODATION IN CLOSES 15 MIN BEFORE ONLY IF CENTRALLY LOCATED DEPARTURE) OR FROM PORTA SAN MEETING POINT GIOVANNI FROM THE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGES ONLY IF CENTRALLY LOCATED Notes: ENGLISH AND SPANISH OR FROM PORTA SAN -A valid driving licence is required Notes: GIOVANNI -A valid credit card is required at time of booking as guarantee -The itinerary may be changed due to acts of force majeure such as bad weather etc. LANGUAGES TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 5:00 PM ENGLISH, SPANISH AND AT THE MEETING POINT ITALIAN

TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 5:00 PM AT THE MEETING POINT

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Cooking Class 89€ Horseback Riding 85€ ADULTS Enjoy the Open Air of the Tuscan Country ADULTS in a Chianti Farm NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Learn how to make an Italian meal UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE Learn to cook like an Italian at a 4-hour cooking class, and enjoy a 44,50€ Head out on horseback for a ride in the Tuscan countryside on this CHILD 9-12 Tuscan meal in Siena. With your chef learn tips and techniques to YEARS OLD day tour from San Gimignano. Admire lush vineyards, olive groves, make an Italian meal that you can recreate at home. rolling hills, and stunning views. NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE

The Traditions of Tuscany are strongly linked to its fla- WHERE An old riding school situated in a tranquil and peace- WHERE SIENA TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE vors and cuisine. We offer our guests cooking classes in INCLUDES ful area immersed between the rolling hills of the INCLUDES the typical Tuscan style, to help them discover our roots ALL NECESSARY INGREDIENTS Tuscan countryside. After a short journey on our PICK UP SERVICE and culture in a funny and original way. Once you meet COOKING LESSON WITH A private air conditioned minivan, the horses will be TRAVEL BY MINIVAN TO THE with your tour escort, you will be comfortably escorted LOCAL CHEF COUNTRYSIDE WITH AIR DINNER BASED ON WHAT YOU there waiting for us. Don’t worry if you haven’t rid- CONDITIONING to the cooking location, right in the heart of the stunning HAVE PREPARED WITH DRINKS den a horse before, the experienced staff will make EXPERT MULTILINGUAL Chianti area. Here you will finally meet with a local chef, INCLUDED ESCORTS DEPARTURES sure you feel confident before leaving for a ride. We ORIENTATION HORSE RIDING and thanks to him learn about the secrets of our cook- MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, will ride through lush vineyards, native woods, olive LESSON ing, the basic ingredients of our tradition, and the magi- THURSDAY AND SATURDAY AT 1 HOUR RELAXING HORSE RIDE 5:00 PM (CHECK IN CLOSES 15 groves and rolling hills for a collection of breath tak- cal way in which we combine them. From bruschetta to MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE) FROM HELMET homemade pici to the myriad of crostini, you will bring MAY 1ST TO NOVEMBER 15TH ing and unforgettable views. DROP OFF SERVICE MEETING POINT DEPARTURES home a bit of “Tuscanness” to your dinner table. Fall in PORTA SAN GIOVANNI DAILY AT 09:30 AM AND 04:00 PM love with Tuscany through its food. LANGUAGES (CHECK IN CLOSES 15 MIN ENGLISH AND ITALIAN BEFORE DEPARTURE) MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 5:00 PM FROM THE ACCOMMODATION AT THE MEETING POINT ONLY IF CENTRALLY LOCATED OR FROM PORTA SAN GIOVANNI LANGUAGES ENGLISH AND ITALIAN

TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 12:00 PM AND AT 6:30 PM AT THE MEETING POINT

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Tuscany by Electric Bike 107€ Enjoy a day riding in the countryside PERSON Discover the natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside by bike on a guided tour from San Gimignano. See the Chianti region from a NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN different perspective. Enjoy lunch and a wine tasting as part of this UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE unique experience.

How about a change of scenery? A little bit of fresh air, WHERE CHIANTI AREA a light breeze and the possibility to see Tuscany from a INCLUDES different perspective. Ride your electric bike under the PICK UP SERVICE guidance of an expert tour leader and enjoy this wonder- EXPERT BICYCLE GUIDE ful experience riding across the Chianti countryside. You ELECTRIC BIKE RENTAL INSURANCE, HELMET AND will be picked up from your accommodation the cen- WATER BOTTLE tre of Siena and taken to the Chianti where the adven- LIGHT LUNCH ture will start. From here, you will ride your bike through WINE TASTING beautiful olive groves and past fertile vineyards, you will DROP OFF SERVICE DEPARTURES see and visit Chianti castles and hillside villa estates until MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, you stop for a light lunch at a local Chianti winery, where FRIDAY AND SUNDAY AT 9:30 AM (CHECK IN CLOSES 15 you will taste some of the local wines. Participants are MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE) requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before MEETING POINT FROM THE ACCOMMODATION the start of all tours, and to please wear comfortable ONLY IF CENTRALLY LOCATED sport clothing. The tour runs rain or shine. Only in case LANGUAGES of heavy rain the tour will not operate. This will be decid- ENGLISH ed upon departure and customers are asked to check in TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 5:00 PM at meeting point in any case, in order to claim for reim- AT YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN SAN GIMIGNANO bursement. Should heavy rain happen during the tour, a minivan support will be provided.

22 23 We provide you Expert in fit & group travel, Carrani How to properly Your clients will never be alone, we’ll a large selection tours is ready to provide the best solu- get in touch be your eyes and hands during the of products tion possible to every target. Our staff with us through trip. to discover Italy will always be at your disposal, with our staff professional approach and passion, to suggest you the best solutions. COMPANY President & Paolo Owner Delfini General Chiara [email protected] Manager Gigliotti

Carrani Tours history When Benedetto De Angelis found- ed Carrani Tours in 1925, he thought SALES, Sales Zena [email protected] about a structured service of trans- PRODUCT Manager Batocchi ports and guided tours in , and AND HOTELS obtained the first license as Roman CONTRACTS Product Letizia [email protected] bus operator for tourists in the Eternal Manager Cicconetti City. Now, Carrani Tours is not only the first Hotels Contracts Simona [email protected] bus family company in Rome, but also Manager Fulgenzi one of the main DMC active in the en- tire Italy. Official partner of the Vatican Mu- seums, Gray Line Worldwide, Julià INCOMING FIT Bookings Rosanna [email protected] Tours, Ferrovie dello Stato and Hard DEPARTMENT Manager & Mandina Rock Cafè, our company works every Customer Care day for the best experience of each Reservations [email protected] guests.

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Our Services includes: Ticketing: trains, boats, museums, attractions; Customized itineraries for groups & GROUPS Groups Giusy [email protected] individuals; Italy city sightseeing; Private luxury cars; Gourmet tours, sports packa- Manager ges; Hotels, villas an so on. DEPARTMENT Giovannetti Reservations [email protected] Working policy: In order to avoid problems with your fit reservations, we would like to remind you our policy regarding bookings and cancellations: Complaints have to be received by mail or fax within 60 days from date of the last service provided by Carrani, so we could re- ACCOUNTING Accounting Paolo [email protected] ply in the most accurate way. Please take note that, every time you send us an e-mail/ fax requesting our services, we will always reply in writting. If you request a particular DEPARTMENT Manager Salvati htl that it is not available, we will confirm a similar option (to the requested one). In case of cancellation, we will send an e-mail/fax as confirmation of the cancellation. If you do not receive this confirmation it would means that for us the booking is still ope- rative. So if our provider charges us no show penalites, we will charge you the same penalties. We inform all clients that rates do not includes the city tax in Florence, COMMUNICATION Web & Martin [email protected] Rome, Venice. This tax will be paid directly form clients at the reception hotel desk at AND MEDIA New Technologies Tartara the arrival or at the check out according to the local city board procedure. We remind you that tax will change according to hotel category. Please kindly inform travellers DEPARTMENT before departure. All services must be paid before the pax arrival (at least 7 days before, maximum 15 days, depending on the service).

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