Italy-a Family Tour Package 6 Nights and 7 Days

Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo's "David" and Brunelleschi's Duomo Venice, the city of canals and Milan, Italy's fashion capital.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Portofino
The glamorous jewel of the Italian Riviera. enjoy your first family meal together this evening in Portofino's lively harbor, a great place for people-watching among the luxurious yachts.

Day 2

Private Motor Yacht in the Cinque Terre

    • The Cinque Terre is one of Italy's most precious treasures. Its five lands, or villages; Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore are linked by a rugged, 12 mile coastal path that winds past steeply terraced olive groves and vineyards, white-sand beaches, colourful higgledy-piggledy houses and the most spectacular rocky seascapes imaginable.  
    • The best way to explore the villages and the coast of the Italian Riviera is on-board a skippered motor-yacht.  
    • Spend the day sailing on the sparkling Mediterranean with your expert guide, taking in the beauty of the Cinque Terre.  

    Italian Riviera in Europe
    Cinque Terre in Europe

    Day 3

    Hiking in the Portofino National Park

    • The promontory of Portofino National Park is one of great natural beauty and a paradise for walkers. Ancient walking paths lead through olive groves and vineyards up to chestnut forests.  
    • Join your guide for an invigorating hike to the San Fruttuoso Abbey, only accessible by foot or by the sea. The abbey dates back more than 700 years and includes a defense tower to protect it from pirates.

    Portofino National Park in Europe

    Day 4

    Off-road Experience in the Marble Mountains, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa's Chocolate Valley.

    The mountains between Portofino and Tuscany offer the most highly demanded of the famous white Italian marble, loved by the great sculptors such as Michelangelo and Bernini.  
    Today we have a high octane 4x4 off-road experience into the vast marble quarries.  
    Your expert driver will bring you up the along steep, winding, roads. See trucks maneuvering in the quarries at death-defying angles, and gaze in awe at dazzling landscapes.  
    After climbing nearly 4000 feet you are rewarded with an amazing view, on a good day to the island of Corsica.

    Day 5

    Siena Sightseeing, Evening Pizza Party at your villa
    • Meals: Breakfast Depart for Siena for a guided tour of the great city. Siena was built on three hills and is enclosed by a set of walls and gates.  
    • See the Piazza del Campo, one of the finest main squares in Italy, and the Palazzo Pubblico which has served as Siena's Town Hall since the 1300s.  
    • Visit Siena's Duomo, considered to be one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in Italy with unforgettable frescoes in the Piccolomini Library.  
    • A highlight of your day in Siena will be private access into one of the Contrada Museums, dedicated to one of the quarters of the city that participates in the bi-annual Palio horse race.  
    • Here you can gain an insight into the centuries of pomp, pride, and pageantry behind today's spectacle.

    Contrada Museums in Europe
    Siena in Europe
    Siena's Duomo in Europe

    Day 6

    Balloon Flight and Activity Day

      • This morning, enjoy a special experience, floating above the rolling Tuscan countryside during a private hot air balloon flight (subject to weather conditions).  
      • The peace and serenity of exploring Tuscany in this way is one not to be missed.  
      • Return to the hotel for breakfast.  

      Day 7

      Pienza and Wineries of the Val Orcia
      • Today visit the pretty town of Pienza. The center of Pienza was redesigned by Pope Pius II, who wanted to build a model Renaissance Square in his native village.  
      • Nearby Montepulciano is an archetypal Tuscan hilltop town, set 605 meters above sea level and offering superb views over the surrounding countryside.
      • Inside the ancient city walls and fortifications you will find winding streets and a wealth of Renaissance-style palazzi and churches.  
      • During your excursion today you will have the opportunity to enjoy a tasting of some of the wonderful Brunello and Montalcino wines of this region  

      Montepulciano in Europe
      Pienza in Europe

      Day 8

      Tuscany to Rome: The Colosseum from a Gladiator's Perspective

      • Travel through the countryside of Tuscany and Umbria today to the capital city of Italy, Rome.
      • In the afternoon descend into the belly of the most famous and most visited ancient monument in the world, the Colosseum! Stories of the gladiatorial games will become more vivid as you visit where gladiators once held their final preparations before battling with wild beasts.  
      • These spaces are preserved in the condition they were in at the end of the fifth century AD, at which time they were covered over and only very recently opened up.  
      • Your guide will bring to life the atmosphere of Rome's pulsating heart, crowded with people from across the Roman Empire.
      • Your guide will also explain the other nearby Emperor's forums; Traiana, Augusto, and Cesare.  

      Roman Empire in Europe

      Day 9

      Underground Rome

      • Take a journey back in time during your half day (4 hours) excursion accompanied by your expert guide and driver. Explore the unique church of St. Clemente as you descend down three levels and through two thousand years of history!  
      • The medieval church was built over the remains of a 4th-century basilica which, in turn, covers buildings from the time of the emperor Nero and a sanctuary dedicated to the oriental divinity, Mithras.  
      • Overnight: Gran Melia

      St. Clemente in Europe

      Day 10

      Depart Rome

      • Privately transfer to Rome Airport today and fly towards your hometown.  

      Inclusion

      • Accommodation on Double / Twin Sharing Basis as Per Package Selected. Daily Breakfast.

      • All Sightseeing as per Itinerary.  

      • All Transportation and Sightseeing by A/C Vehicle  

      • All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).  

      • Transport in an A/C Microvan with the service of an English-speaking chauffeur Guide.

      • Meeting and Assistance at the airport.

      • Visa.

      Exclusion

      • Any personal expenses or optional tours.

      • Any extra meals ordered. 

      • Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Porterage, and Phone calls. 

      • Any Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated) excluded from the package. 

      • Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary or stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather or ill health, or roadblocks and any factors beyond the control. 

      • Any services not mentioned in the inclusion list.

      Terms

      • Booking rates are subject to change without prior notice.

      • All transfers and sightseeing shall be provided by an exclusive vehicle unless otherwise specified.

      • Tour-programme is subject to change depending upon circumstances.  

      • Nufly Tours reserve the right to modify the itinerary at any point of time, due to many reasons including but not limited to force majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, flights, cancellation (or) re-routing of flights, closure (or) entry restrictions at a place of a visit, etc. In the occurrence of any unfortunate events, we will do our best to make suitable alternate arrangements. (Note: We would not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.)

      • The cost of deviation and extension of your ticket validity is not included in the package.

      • Please refer to our cancellation policies for the refund details.

      • For all disputes of whatsoever, nature relating to the tours marketed/coordinated by NUFLY Tours. The courts in the state of Tamil Nadu shall alone have jurisdiction, and the Laws of the Republic of India shall apply.

      Cancellation

      • 25 % of the package cost will be charged if cancelled before 20 days of the departure date.

      • 50 % of the package cost if cancelled before 15 days of the departure date.

      • 75 % of the package cost if cancelled before 8 days of the departure date.

      • No Refund to avail if cancelled before 7 days of the departure date.

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