Rom (Civitavecchia)

Discover some of the most captivating villages in Tuscany and in the UNESCO World Heritage site Val D’Orcia, followed by an enlightening exploration of the landmarks that are synonymous with Florence.

HINWEIS: This program includes walking over varied ground types including cobbled streets. As such, this program is not recommended for guests with walking difficulty or who require use of a wheelchair, walker or cane.

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After disembarking the ship in Civitavecchia and meeting the guide, you will depart for Orvieto, one of the most striking and enjoyable hill towns in central Italy. Orvieto sits majestically high above the valley floor atop a huge block of tufo volcanic stone, overlooking the cypress-dotted Umbrian plains. In some ways, it hasn’t changed enormously since becoming a papal stronghold after Clement VII took refuge there when Rome was sacked in 1527.

Orvieto exudes history, especially in the wonderfully preserved, pedestrian-only heart of town. There you will visit the Piazza Duomo and the Orvieto Cathedral, an example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture so impressive that it has become a symbol of the town. More than 100 architects, sculptors, painters, and mosaicists helped built the cathedral, which took almost four centuries to complete.

Free time follows, during which you might walk through the backstreets and browse the shops, especially for handicrafts such as Etruscan-style pottery.

Continuing on, you will transfer to the Fonteverde, an elegant hotel in San Casciano dei Bagni, an ancient village in lush Val d’Orcia, a valley known for its mineral-rich thermal waters. The atmosphere at the hotel – which is built on a mineral spring – is reminiscent of a Tuscan palace. The natural beauty, rolling hills and vineyards of the surrounding Val d’Orcia park couldn’t be more magnificent.

After checking in, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure, with dinner served at the Restaurant Ferdinando I.

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Following breakfast, you will travel into Val D’Orcia, a valley so aesthetically beautiful that UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site for exemplifying a Renaissance agricultural landscape. Its vineyards, olive groves, castles and medieval villages are all in perfect harmony there.

You will pause to explore Bagno Vignoni, a village near the ancient Via Francigena pilgrimage route. The waters in the village have been used since Roman times for thermal purposes. Even today, water said to have healing properties flows into the enormous 16th-century pool in the village’s Piazza delle Sorgenti.

Continuing on, you will drive to San Quirico d'Orcia, another beautiful and charming medieval town in the valley. The historical center of the village is particularly picturesque. The guide will point out and describe the most outstanding attractions, which will likely include churches and chapels. You will have time to grab some lunch on your own.

Afterwards, you will drive through the wine region that produces Brunello di Montaclino, one of Italy’s most renowned red wines. You will have the opportunity to sample this flagship wine in the cellars of Castiglion del Bosco, a winery whose vineyards primarily grow Sangiovese grapes for Brunello di Montaclino.

In time, you will return to the Fonteverde hotel, where the remainder of the day will be at your leisure.

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Following breakfast and check out from the hotel, you will drive to Florence for an enlightening guided walk through the historical city center. Highlights include seeing the Santa Maria del Fiore – better known as the Duomo – and the Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence since the Middle Ages.

The massive Palazzo Vecchio with its high fortress-like walls dominates the piazza. There you can see a copy of Michelangelo’s ‘David’. You will also have time to meander about Santa Croce Square and snap photos of the Ponte Vecchio, the 14th-century bridge that spans the River Arno. During free time, you might stop for lunch and browse the shops.

In the mid-afternoon, you will drive toward Livorno, where you will join the ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. All program details and the timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

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08:00 Uhr Disembark in Civitavecchia and drive to Orvieto

10:00 Uhr Walking tour of Orvieto

12:00 Uhr Free time in Orvieto

13:30 Uhr Drive to San Casciano dei Bagni

14:30 Uhr Check in at the Fonteverde hotel

Afternoon at leisure

20:00 Uhr Dinner at the hotel restaurant

Overnight at the Fonteverde hotel

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Frühstück im Hotel

09:00 Uhr Drive to Bagno Vignoni

10:00 Uhr Visit Bagno Vignoni city center

11:30 Uhr Depart for San Quirico d’Orcia village

12:00 Uhr Walking tour of San Quirico d’Orcia and time for lunch on own

13:45 Uhr Depart for Castiglion Del Bosco Winery

14:30 Uhr Wine tasting in the cellar

16:00 Uhr Depart for the hotel

17:30 Uhr Arrive at the hotel

Rest des Tages zur freien Verfügung; selbst organisiertes Dinner

Overnight at the Fonteverde hotel

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Frühstück im Hotel

08:00 Uhr Check out and drive to Florence

10:30 Uhr Guided walking tour of Florence

12:30 Uhr Free time for lunch and shopping

15:00 Uhr Depart for Livorno

17:00 Uhr Arrive at the pier to board the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

November — 59° Fahrenheit (15° Celsius)

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, bathing suit for the thermal pools at the hotel, weather-appropriate clothing, and sunglasses.

Landeswährung

Euro.

Stromspannung

220 Volt Bring a universal travel adaptor for your electric devices.

Documents

A valid passport is necessary.

Hotel

Fonteverde

Località Terme, 1, 53040 San Casciano dei bagni SI

Telefon: +39 0578 57241

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Wertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. Sollten Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, findet die Übernachtung in dem Hotel statt, das im Programm aufgeführt ist.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•2 nights at Fonteverde hotel (Classic Room) including breakfast

• Ausflüge und Eintrittsgelder für die Reiseroute

•Dinner at the hotel on Day 1

•Wine tasting and cellar tour at Castiglion del Bosco winery or similar venue

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Meals or services not mentioned above

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

• Sonstige Ausgaben im Hotel, einschließlich Minibar und Zimmerservice

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel, and natural paths. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.