ROMAN & TUSCAN EXPERIENCE
Ship: Silver Whisper
Voyage Number: 4912 (Pre-cruise)
Sailing departure: 09 June 2019
Program departure: 05 June 2019
Nights: 4 Nights
Gateway airport start: Rome
Embarkation port end: Rome
Highlights:
? Two nights' accommodation at Hotel Rome Cavalieri
? Two nights' accommodation at Hotel Castel Del Nero
? Welcome cocktail and dinner in the 3*** Michelin Restaurant La Pergola
? Exclusive experience through the Roman Castle
? Visit of Pope's summer residence
? Exclusive after hours visit of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
? Cooking class with lunch and visit of San Gimignano
? Visit to Castello of Verrazzano with wine tasting and lunch
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Arrive in Rome and meet your private deluxe vehicle transport to your hotel. Recuperate from your journey before preparing for dinner at the exclusive Villa Miani. The Villa is nestled in a large secluded and verdant part of the city, away from the city yet in the middle of it. Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail on the open-air terrace with sweeping views of Rome, Pincio, and the Janiculum Hills before retreating to dine in the great hall.
Day 2 - Set out on a wonderful narrated tour of the Vatican and its surroundings, starting with a stop at the Castel Gandolfo for an exclusive visit to the Pope's summer residence! Walk the beautifully manicured grounds of the 55 hectare estate, enjoy its gardens, and take in the ambiance of a site continuously used since 1626. There will be a very special visit to the Pope's private apartment at the Apostolic Palace, before the tour continues to Pagnanelli for a sophisticated lunch with unprecedented views of Lake Albano. Take the afternoon off for self-led exploring, to later experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel for an exclusive quiet evening after-hours tour. No crowds. No waiting in line. No distraction. This unique opportunity is an opportunity few will ever experience because of the limited availability, and will provide a unique insight into one of the most important historical and religious destinations on the planet. Dinner and reminiscences about the days experiences will be enjoyed at your hotel.
Day 3 - Relish in a day themed around culinary delights as you check out of your hotel and head out towards Tuscany. This morning will introduce you to Tuscan cuisine, prepared by you! A cooking class at a local farm will connect you to the textures, tastes, and smells so iconic of this region. Once you have finished preparing your meal it will be expertly paired with wine for your consumption. After lunch the journey will continue towards San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage site where you will walk into the Italian past. Once there it is highly suggested you try the world famous local gelato at Dondoli: a famous parlor frequented by celebrities and others in the know. Overnight in San Gimignano at Hotel Castel Del Nero.
Day 4 - Discover the birthplace of 15th century navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano at Greve in Cianci, today a winery and historical site. Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens and historic aging cellars, followed by a lunch of local gastronomic specialties expertly paired with wine made in-house. The afternoon will be spent in "the City of Wine;" Greve in Chianti. Walk the streets of this lovely medieval town at your own leisure and soak in the beauty of its surrounding olive grove and vineyard covered hills. Spend the evening enjoying your five-star accommodations at Hotel Castel del Nero, with cocktail and dinner surrounded by a stately and tranquil ambiance unique to this place.
Day 5 - After breakfast, check out to the hotel & drive to Civitavecchia to embark the Silver Whisper for your continued journey!
Program Inclusions:
2 night's accommodation at the Waldorf Astoria Rome Cavalieri
2 nights at the hotel Castello del Nero
All meals and beverages
Private Tour to Pope's Summer Estate in Castel Gandolfo including visit of the Villa Barberini Gardens and Pope's Apartments
Private Visit afterhours of the Vatican Museums with Buffet Apericena in its courtyard
Cooking Class and Lunch in the Farm
Visit of Castello di Verrazzano with Wine Tasting and Lunch
All transfers
English speaking guide