Rome, Siena, Sanremo and French Riviera
Day 1
Arrive at Roma Fiumicino Airport meet our Tour leader and transfer to Exedra Hotel placed in a magnificent piazza with the ancient Roman ruins of the Diocletian Baths and the Basilica degli Angeli designed by Michelangelo sets the stage for the stately white marble palazzo from the 19th century that appears in all of its splendor. The breathtaking beauty of this superb five-star luxury hotel in the heart of Rome with a marvelous rooftop terrace with pool in a neoclassical elegance. Enjoy the classical tour of the Eternal city. Cradle of the Roman Empire explore with your private tour the rich treasures and famous landmarks: piazza Venezia,piazza Navona,Roman Forum,Circus Maximus,the Colosseum,Trevi Fountain. In the afternoon take your time to simply wander and discover characteristic corners all around the most important monuments.
Day 2/3
Continue the private tour in the ancient Roman Capital with the impressive St. Peter's Basilica,the Vatican Museums - with all masterpieces as the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo and other treasures. Lunch in Trastevere - heart of the traditional and lively roman culture - in a typical osteria. Afternoon dedicated to fashion trend shopping in a luxury cornice of Via Condotti close to the Spanish steps and Via Veneto reminding la "Dolce Vita". During the 3 days you will also discover ancient pagan and Christian monuments,the splendors of Baroque and Renaissance palaces and churches,the morning fruit and flower market of Campo dei Fiori,the Trevi Fountain, the Jewish Quarter,Villa Borghese,and the ruins along the Appian Way.
Day 4
Leave Rome for Siena along the way make an excursion to Tivoli for a tour of Hadrian's Villa and the spectacular water gardens of Villa d'Este. Arrive in Siena at Borgo San Felice immerse in the nature and history of Chianti hills. A prestigious hotel hosted in a medieval palazzo with characteristic loggias and arches.
Day 5
Morning discover by foot the medieval city of Siena. Visit Piazza del Campo,famous worldwide for its Palio horse races,and Siena's Duomo an extraordinary example of Gothic Italian architecture and discover the Museum which keeps the magnificent works by Italian masters such as Duccio and Giotto all a few steps from the shopping pedestrian area.
Day 7
Day private tour to Florence: visit the Church of Santa Croce,the Gothic Church containing tombs of famous artists such as Michelangelo,Macchiavelli and Galileo. View the whole city from Piazzale Michelangelo and its splendid church of San Miniato,continue the tour through Galleria degli Uffizi,Duomo Santa Maria dei Fiori and Ponte Vecchio.
Day 8
Leave the Tuscan country heading to Sanremo ,famous sea resort of the Riviera of Flowers. Midday tour in Pisa for a visit to the famous Leaning Tower and explore the Fields of Miracles with the Baptistery and Cathedral of Piazza Duomo. Arrive in Riviera and check in to Royal Hotel inaugurated in 1872 ever since it has been the home of the most famous European royalty,aristocracy and artists. Dinner to Casino for an exciting night for the gambling lovers
Day 9
Day visit through the small city known for its beautiful green and floral sceneries and for its seashores. Local landmarks such as Russian Orthodox Church built in 1910 by the Russian gentry. The picturesque "Promenade Imperatrice" dotted with palm trees ,the Casino built in 1905 style Liberty,the ancient part of town called "Pigna" which date back to the Crusades with a medieval atmosphere.
Day 11
Special tour on private luxury yacht: itinerary to define according guest wishes.
Day 12
After breakfast - according to the flight departure time - you might have more time at disposal for further excursions. Transfer by private bus from the hotel to the airport.
