A Tuscan Getaway - Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce

October 17 - 25, 2027

from $3,799 Air & Land 9 Days, 8 Nights Including Hotels, Meals, Day Trips, and Airfare From New York

A Tuscan Getaway - Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce 10/17/2027-10/25/2027

About This Trip

Tuscany is the perfect destination to escape everyday life and immerse yourself in Italian culture, art, and cuisine. Your extended stay home here is Montecatini Terme, a charming Roman spa town with a long and fascinating history. Tuscany is widely regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and has been home to some of the most influential people in the history of art and science. In Florence, you explore the ancient architecture, beautiful art, and fascinating culture that make this city unique. See the iconic Duomo, learn about the Medici family, and visit the Ponte Vecchio. Explore the fascinating history of three Tuscan gems - Lucca, Siena, and San Gimignano! From Roman ruins to medieval towers and Renaissance churches, you'll be amazed by these three towns' rich culture and heritage. Visit Lucca to explore its ancient walls, Siena to stroll its picturesque streets, and San Gimignano to admire its iconic towers. Experience the centuries-old history of the Chianti Classico wine region, visit a local vineyard, and sample locally-made wine. Chianti Classico has been recognized as a distinct wine region since the 13th century and is renowned for producing some of the finest red wines in the world. Join Quest Voyager to visit Tuscany for many reasons. Many come searching for fine art, others to explore the wonderful countryside with charming medieval hill towns and sweeping hillsides full of vineyards. Join us as we explore the endless opportunities that Tuscany has to offer.

Destination Highlights

Extended stay for 7 nights in one location • Explore medieval town of Montecatini Terme • Enjoy scenic drives through gentle rolling hills of Tuscany • Admire Renaissance art and architecture of Florence • Marvel at legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa • Visit Piazza dei Miracoli, a World Heritage Site, including Pisa Baptistery of St. John & Duomo • Visit medieval towns of Lucca, Siena & San Gimignano • Experience magic and spectacular scenery of Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Discover Chianti Classico wine region • Enjoy wine tasting • Tour eternal city of Rome • Discover amazing Vatican City, including Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel and much more.

For more details and reservations contact

Katie D'Agostino at Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce
Email: k.dagostino@centralctchambers.org
Phone: (860) 584-4718

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What's Included - Main Program

AIR TRANSPORTATION	Air transportation from New York
FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS	First Class hotel accommodations for 7 nights
MEALS	10 included meals consisting of 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners
TOUR PROGRAM	Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: Full day tour of Florence, Full day tour of Pisa and Lucca, including the Leaning Tower, Duomo and the Baptistery, Full day tour of Siena, Full day tour of San Gimignano and the Chianti region including wine tasting.
JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY	Our program encompasses cultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy and social systems, and interaction with locals such as a visit to the artisans’ leather workshops in Florence, wine tasting in the Chianti region, and an authentic local dinner at a countryside estate
TOUR DIRECTOR	Assistance of a professional tour director for the entire length of the tour upon arrival in Italy
FIRST CLASS MOTORCOACHES	Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motor coach
BAGGAGE AND TRANSFERS	Baggage handling for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport

What's NOT Included - Main Program

GRATUITY	Tips & Gratuity to local guide, tour director and drivers
EXTRA EXPENSES	Laundry, excess baggage fees, insurance, passport/visa fees, vaccinations, phone calls, laundry, items of personal nature & touring, services or meals, drinks other than indicated in the brochure.

Pricing

Package
Double Occupancy	$3,799 Per Person
Single Supplement	$899 Per Single Supplement

After the date of 3/21/27, The price increases by $200 per person ($3,999)

Add On's
Cinque Terre Optional Tour	$199 Per Person

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart the USA

Fly to Italy for an unforgettable adventure and Tuscan experience! Enjoy meals and drinks served onboard the plane during your flight from the US.

Day 2: Arrive in Italy - Montecatini Terme

Welcome to Italy, a land of art, culture, history, food, fashion, and the beautiful rolling hills of Tuscany. After clearing customs, you will be met by our professional tour director and transferred to your hotel in Montecatini Terme, your home, for the next seven nights. Montecatini Terme is a fantastic Italian city renowned for its healing waters, spas, and beautiful scenery. During your stay, immerse yourself in its rich history and culture and experience the healing powers of the natural springs. Montecatini Terme is the perfect gateway for your Tuscan Adventure. Tonight, a welcome dinner will be served at the hotel.

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 3: Montecatini Terme - Siena Tour

After breakfast, transfer to Siena for your full-day tour. Set in the most beautiful Tuscan countryside of rolling hills, lush vines, and gray-green olive trees. Siena offers much to see, from fine palaces that line the narrow-cobbled streets to the superb Duomo. The iconic Duomo is the most impressive Gothic cathedral in Italy. The exterior is built with white and green stripes, while the interior is home to some of the most remarkable works of Italian Renaissance art. Later you see the Piazza del Campo, the hub of Sienna and one of the most famous public squares in the world. Its unique shell-like shape sets it apart from other squares and is the site of the twice-a-year Palio di Siena, a horse race that has been held here since the Middle Ages. After the tour, take time to explore the sights of Siena independently and possibly visit the charming shops of the Via dei Banchi di Sopra. Today, along the way, you will visit the American Military Cemetery and Memorial. See the burial area where 4,392 headstones are curved in symmetrical rows upon the hillside. They represent 39% of the U.S. Fifth Army burials originally made between Rome and the Alps. Most died in the fighting after Rome's capture in June 1944. Among them are casualties of the heavy fighting in the Apennines Mountains shortly before the war's end.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4: Montecatini Terme - Florence Tour

On today’s tour, you will discover Florence, a magical and magnificent city known for its art, history, and culture. See the iconic Duomo and its “cupola,” the Baptistery (from outside) with the Gates of Paradise, and Piazza della Signoria. On our walking tour, you will explore streets and piazzas lined with Renaissance-style buildings, marble sculptures, and leather and jewelry stores. Later participate in a visit to an artisan leather outlet to observe centuries-old techniques in action. Then enjoy free time to shop, savor the famous Tuscan cuisine in local restaurants, or visit the numerous museums and art galleries.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5: Montecatini Terme - San Gimignano & Chianti Region Tour

Today, enjoy a tour of San Gimignano, the Manhattan of Italy, due to the towers that line the ramparts that look like medieval skyscrapers. As we drive through the picturesque Chianti region, see its rolling hills, vineyards, and medieval villages. This afternoon, you will stop at a local winery for a wine-tasting experience! Enjoy samplings of delicious Chianti wines and learn about the unique flavors of the Chianti varieties. This afternoon you will return to Montecatini Terme after an unbelievable Tuscan experience and possibly a few great wines in your backpack!

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6: Montecatini Terme - Optional Cinque Terre Tour

Today, enjoy a late breakfast, shop in Montecatini Terme, or join your fellow travelers on an optional full-day excursion to Cinque Terre. Discover Italy's renowned Cinque Terre region (Five Lands). Take in stunning coastal views while visiting three of the five villages nestled on the cliffs. Start in Manarola, the smallest village, and continue to Vernazza before ending your tour in Monterosso, the largest village. Enjoy some time having coffee in Manarola and grabbing lunch in Monterosso. After your tour, transfer back to Montecatini Terme. Depending on local conditions, the towns visited may change.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7: Montecatini Terme - Lucca & Pisa Tour

Today, enjoy a tour to experience the stunning Tuscan towns of Lucca and Pisa. You will start by exploring the romantic city of Lucca with a specialized guide to experience its spectacular 16th and 17th-century ramparts that encircle the narrow streets of medieval buildings. From here, head to Pisa and marvel at the Leaning Tower, 14 feet off center at the top due to settling after its construction in 1173. While there, you will take a guided tour of the Campo Dei Miracoli, or Field of Miracles, to see the Baptistery and Duomo (entrance included), all fine examples of the Pisan-Romanesque architectural style. End the day enjoy music and a delicious dinner at a Tuscan farmhouse and meet the family members to learn about their farming on the guided tour of the estate.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Montecatini Terme

Spend the day at leisure exploring Montecatini Terme on your own, enjoy a spa treatment, or relax or journey to Montecatini Alto. This town, perched on the hill above Montecatini Terme, boasts spectacular views of the valley below. Montecatini Alto dates to medieval times, long before Montecatini Terme existed. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Montecatini Terme to the USA

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to the USA.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Extension Rome - Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce

October 25 - 27, 2027

What's Included - Extension

FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS	2 nights first class hotels
MEALS	2 included meals consisting of 2 breakfasts
TOUR PROGRAM	Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: City tour of Ancient Rome. Optional tours available
TOUR DIRECTOR	Assistance of a professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour
FIRST CLASS MOTORCOACHES	Touring by private first class air conditioned motorcoach
BAGGAGE AND TRANSFERS	Baggage handling for one piece of checked luggage in/out of each hotel

What's NOT Included - Extension

GRATUITY	Tips & Gratuity to local guide, tour director and drivers
EXTRA EXPENSES	Laundry, excess baggage fees, insurance, passport/visa fees, vaccinations, phone calls, laundry, items of personal nature & touring, services or meals, drinks other than indicated in the brochure.

Pricing

Package
Extension: Double Occupancy	$899 Per Person
Extension: Single Supplement	$299 Per Single Supplement

Add On's
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Optional Tour	$159 Per Person

Itinerary

Day 9: Montecatini Terme - Rome

Say goodbye to Montecatini Terme and hop on our first-class motor coach to Rome! Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel and relax. Later explore the city and experience the vibrant nightlife and terrific restaurants the city has to offer.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 10: Rome - City Tour - Optional Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Tour

This morning you will have an informative half-day guided tour of Ancient Rome with a visit to the Coliseum (entrance not included), Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, and the Pantheon. Afterward, the day is yours to explore Rome. You might want to consider an optional guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. This tour will allow you to see the incredible works of art from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, ncluding masterpieces from Raphael, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo. In the Sistine Chapel, you can see the world-famous frescoes painted by Michelangelo, including The Creation of Adam, The Last Judgment, and The Sibyls and Prophets. The day is yours to decide.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 11: Rome to the USA

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to the USA, with memories of
the eternal city of Rome and the Tuscan landscape.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Activity Level: 3

Moderate tour: Travelers should be steady, confident walkers and in reasonably good physical condition. This tour may include longer walking tours of up to 1 to 2 hours, standing for 20 minutes or more at a time, walking on slopes, city streets, village cobblestones, stairs, and uneven terrain.

Hotel (when listed) and Itinerary are subject to change. Quest Voyager reserves the right to make corrections or adjustments to the travel program, as necessary.

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