We know you’re probably eager to learn more details about the trip – here they are:
• Roundtrip Airfare (Depart: Ottawa to Rome with a stop in Montreal and Paris. Return: Rome to Paris to Ottawa). Departing May 31, returning June 6.
• 2 Rooms 5 Nights/ Hotel Napoleon
• Travel Insurance and Baggage
• Welcome Dinner in Rome at Luxurious Bistro- Get your trip started with a great dinner!
• 3 Wonderful Tour Experiences:
#1
Take a Tuscany tour from Rome and see the best of the captivating Val d’Orcia region, near Siena. With a local guide at your side, discover countryside where historic hilltowns perch on sun-drenched hills and Tuscan farms dot the landscape. Visit the wine towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, and enjoy free time to explore Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wine tasting and lunch at a farm is included. Visit Val d’Orcia in Tuscany on a day trip from Rome. Relax with a locally produced 3-course lunch on a Tuscan farm Sample regional wines, including the famous Brunello di Montepulciano. Spend time at leisure in Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit a Romanesque abbey and stop for lunch at a farmhouse—rare perks.
#2
Learn how to eat and drink like a Rome local during this three-hour, small-group dinner crawl through trendy Trastevere. Skip the tourist traps and explore hidden gems and locally-loved, in-the-know eateries. Understand the history of Roman cuisine and meet the people behind the city’s famed gastronomy. Taste over 10 different traditional dishes along the way, from pizza and pasta to cheeses, Italian wine, and gelato. A 3-hour small-group food tasting tour through Rome’s Trastevere district. Get a local’s introduction to one of the city’s most vibrant quarters. Enjoy a personalized experience within a group limited to only 10 travelers Sample close to two dozen items, amounting to a full dinner with drinks.
#3
Hop on a vintage Vespa for an evening tour of the Eternal City. First stop: Rome’s most iconic landmark, the Colosseum. After a brief stop for gelato and coffee (included), the tour continues with stops at the Mouth of the Truth, Circus Maximus , Palatine Hill, Saint Peter’s Square, and the Trevi Fountain. An experienced guide does the driving so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the views. Tour Rome in style on a vintage Vespa scooter, 3 hours sightseeing with a professional guide. Gelato and coffee stop included.
