Tuscan Treasures

September 26th-October 4^th, 2008

 Itinerary:

September 26:	Depart Richmond, VA, on Delta flight 6068 at 2:15pm Arrive in New York (JFK) at 3:39pm
	Depart New York (JFK) on Delta flight 136 at 8:50pm Arrive in Pisa, Italy, at 11:35am (Sept. 27)
	Welcome to Italy!
September 27:	Private transfer from Pisa Airport to Franco’s Friendly Villa for check-in and time to stroll around the beautiful village of Diecimo.  Refresh, relax and take in the sights and scenery. An early welcome dinner will be provided.
September 28:	After an unbelievable breakfast. We will be taken to Lucca. Our guide will meet us and give us a walking tour of this beautiful walled city. Lunch in a local restaurant will be provided. The remainder of day will be free to explore and shop. Transportation in the early evening back to Franco’s Friendly Villa. Dinner is not included.
September 29:	Today we will discover two of Tuscany’s gems. Siena and San Gimignano. Our expert guides will give us a wealth of knowledge as we walk and explore these beautiful cities. Lunch in a local restaurant included. Dinner reservations will be made in a local restaurant but not included.
September 30:	We travel through the Tuscan countryside to Florence. Once we arrive our guide will walk us through this city of artistic wealth and beauty. Tickets to the Accademia Gallery will be provided. See the statue of David and many of Michelangelo’s unfinished works. The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own, shop or lunch at a sidewalk café. On our way back to Franco’s Friendly Villa we will stop for dinner in the Chianti region where dinner will be included.
October 1:	A full day of exploring the terraced villages of Cinque Terre. We visit each village either by footpath or ferry with our expert guide.  Today's lunch will be included in a restaurant with a view. Tonight's dinner is on your own; however, reservations will be made on your behalf.
October 2:	Grapes! Olive oil! Vino! An entire day will be spent visiting the numerous vineyards of the region. We will have lunch and a wine tasting at a local winery.
October 3:	Today is a free day. The rail station is just 2 blocks from the Villa. A great opportunity to venture out on your own. Tonight we will have a farewell dinner at the Villa.
October 4:	Transportation will be provided back to the Pisa Airport. Depart Pisa on Delta flight 137 at 1:20pm Arrive in New York (JFK) at 4:55pm Depart New York (JFK) on Delta flight 6041 at 6:55pm Arrive in Richmond at 8:42pm
	Welcome Home!

Rates are based on double occupancy and a maximum of 12 passengers. Package includes 7 nights’ accommodations, taxes, service, guides and transportation per itinerary, six breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, roundtrip airfare. The rate per person is $4,455.00. An airfare credit of $1,200.00 will be given for land only arrangements. Rates are subject to change due to currency fluctuations until the package is paid in full. A deposit of $250.00 will be required by May 15 to secure your space. Final payment due 90 days prior to departure.

For more information, please contact:
Doug Floyd
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
9025 Forest Hill Avenue, Suite 100
Richmond, VA  23235
(800) 920-9909
d.floyd@carlsontravel.com