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8 Days |
Incentive
Tour in Latium and Tuscany
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ROME, AREZZO,
FLORENCE, PISA, GUBBIO |
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ROME: Upon arrival at
Rome Airport, delegates will be transferred to the baggage collection. Transfer
to hotel. Arrival at the hotel for check-in. Zefiroworld
staff will be located in the foyer of the hotel to assist delegates with tour
and local area information. Delegates to meet at the
hotel for a "welcome to Rome Cocktail Party". Casual
attire acceptable (not too casual). Remainder of the
evening at own leisure. For the first timers in Rome, may we suggest following
the Cocktail Party, an evening stroll along the Tiber River to Trastevere, where
you will find a wide variety of restaurants and trattoria. A recommended walking
map will be provided as well as
2nd
DAY ROME: Complementary
full buffet breakfast will be served at the hotel. Following
breakfast, delegates will board their designated coaches for today’s tour of
the Ancient City of Rome . The tour will include such famous landmarks as the Coliseum
, Foro Romano, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain and the Vatican City. At
approximately noon, there will be a lunch break around the Trevi Fountain area.
During this 90-minute break, delegates will be able to wander this pleasant
retail area and take in lunch from one of a number of the small cafes and
restaurants that abound in the area. Today’s lunch arrangements are at
delegates discretion. At the conclusion of lunch,
delegates will take a short walk from the Trevi Fountain area to the waiting
coaches for the continuation of the tour to the Vatican City. Delegates
return to the hotel. Remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure. Optional
Happy Hour at the hotel. Delegates may wish to use
their free time exploring some of the many city cafes and sampling the authentic
Italian cuisine. Remember that the given list of
restaurants and eating establishments may be handy tonight. For
those delegates looking for a recommendation for this evening, another enjoyable
walk would be to the " Piazza del Popolo", an architect’s delight. Travel trip : The ladies will be happy to know that the shops in
Rome are open until 7.30 pm.
3rd DAY
ROME- CASTELLI ROMANI: Complimentary full
buffet breakfast will be served at the hotel. Following
breakfast, the delegates will board their designated coaches for today’s
Winery Tour of Cantina Cerquetta, famous for it’s Frascati wines. Cantina
Cerquetta has arranged an exclusive wine tasting for the delegation. The
Frascati region is internationally renowned for its dry white wines. The
Frascati DOC appellation wine is made from the Trebbiano Grape Variety. At the
conclusion of the winery tour, delegates will return to the hotel, with the rest
of the afternoon at leisure. Optional Happy Hour at the
hotel. Delegates to board their designated coaches for
the transfer to the beautiful Villa
Umbertina for our Gala Dinner. This
magnificent villa, nestled high in the hills of Rome overlooks this stunning
City, just the perfect location with an ambience of stylish dining complemented
with great company. Villa was the stately home of a prominent Roman family. Tonight’s dress: elegant.
Tonight’s
program consists of a wine sampling from a variety of regions followed by a
splendid dinner. The view of Rome from this venue is spectacular. Delegates to
board their coaches for the return trip to the hotel.
4th DAY
AREZZO-FLORENCE: Complimentary full buffet breakfast
will be served at the hotel. Following breakfast,
delegates will board their designated coaches for the journey to Florence and a
stop over at The Trip
to Florence by coach takes just 2.5 hours, however for members’ comfort and
enjoyment, a break in the journey to visit the wonderful old town of Arezzo has
been arranged. Arezzo, a walled city, is one of Italy’s
best-kept historical centers and the home of many of the country’s silversmith
craftsmen and should be of great interest to the ladies. Today’s
lunch arrangements are at delegates’ discretion and you may wish to consider
one of Arezzo’s of many traditional cafes and trattorias. In
the evening , Delegates arrive at Florence, situated on the bank of the
Arno River, where an express chek-in service has been pre-arranged for the
convenience of the delegates. With the rest of the day
designated as free time, may we suggest a walk along the Arno River to the Ponte
Vecchio for an afternoon of strolling and browsing. Optional
Happy Hour at the hotel. Tonight’s
dining arrangements are at delegates’ discretion and you may wish to consider
one of the recommended restaurants.
5th DAY FLORENCE- St
GIMIGNANO-PISA- FLORENCE: Complimentary full buffet
breakfast will be served at the hotel. Delegates will
board their designated coaches for today’s tour of the medieval city of San
Gimignano and the Leaning Tower of Pisa . San Gimignano is a UNESCO
protected town of great historical significance. Today’s
lunch arrangements are at delegates’ discretion and you should take the
opportunity to have lunch at one of the town’s cafes or restaurants. Following
our visit to San Gimignano, delegates will re-board their designated coaches for
the 1-hour journey to the city of Pisa and a visit to its world-known tower.
After many years of structural repair work and foundation underpinning, the
Tower is once again open for the enjoyment of visitors. TRAVEL
TIPS: While in Pisa , delegates may take the opportunity to purchase affordable
souvenirs as a reminder of your trip to this magnificent country. Delegates to
board their designated coaches for the return journey to Florence. Delegates
arrive back at the hotel. Optional Happy Hour at the
hotel. Tuscan Dinner. Tonight
will provide an opportunity to enjoy a meal of real Tuscan food and should prove
to be great fun.
6th DAY
SIENA AND CASTELLO DI GABBIANA IN CHIANTI: Complimentary
full buffet breakfast will be served at the hotel. Delegates
will board their designated coaches for today’s tour of Siena , the
true heart of Tuscany. Arrive Siena. This city is
famous for its death defying horse races carried out in the town square. It is
also renewed for its wine and food. TRAVEL TIPS: Also a
wonderful shopping destination. Delegates may wish to take
the opportunity whilst in Siena to enjoy a morning tea from one of many of the
little cafes and trattorias spread throughout Siena. Delegates
to re-board their designated coaches for part 2 of today’s tour, taking in Castello
di Gabbiano , situated on 173-acres of vineyards and olive groves, a
typical Tuscan vista of beauty. This facility is the origin for one of Italy’s
finest Chiantis, ‘Castel de Gabbiano. Arrival at Castel
di Gabbiano. At the conclusion of our visit to Castel di Gabbiano, delegates
will re-board their designated coaches for the short journey to the Il Caratello
Restaurant, where a sumptuous complimentary lunch awaits the delegation. Following
lunch, delegates to board their designated coaches for the journey back to the
hotel. Arrival back at the hotel. Optional
Happy Hour at the hotel Bar. This evening has been
designated as a free evening for delegates to further explore this wonderful
city and dine at a restaurant of their choice.
7th
DAY: FLORENCE: Complimentary full buffet breakfast will be served at the
hotel. Following breakfast , today’s planned tour of the
city includes a visit to the Statue of David and a walking tour to points of
interest around Florence. At the conclusion of the tour,
delegates will find themselves in the city center, where you will be free to
explore further at your own leisure. Optional Happy
Hour at the hotel bar. Delegates will be transferred
by coach to the spectacular Villa Firenze for our traditional Gala
Dinner Party. Tonight the delegates will experience an
unforgettable evening , starting with the opportunity to sample some of the many
wines from the region and then moving on to a banquet of regional cuisine and
entertainment a venue that is rich in history and tradition. Tonight gentleman
are expected to wear jacked and tie and ladies glamorous.
8th DAY:
FLORENCE- GUBBIO-ROME: Complimentary full buffet
breakfast will be served at the hotel. Delegates to board their designated
coaches for the return journey to Rome Airport. On the return
journey to Rome Airport, a stopover at the ancient city of Gubbio has
been scheduled. Arrival in Gubbio. Delegates will enjoy
the opportunity to have a leisurely stroll, afternoon tea and a final look at
the wonders of this history rich country. Delegates to
re-board their coaches for the final leg of the journey to Rome Airport.
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