1. Prepared by Robin Orr
Email: robinorr@cruisebargains.com
8059629898
Italy by Ferrari
"Explore Italy by Ferrari as you embark on a multi­day round trip from Rome to Tuscany! Put your driving
skills to the ultimate test following a guide through the medieval hill towns of Tuscany, then unwind in the
famed thermal pools of Fonteverde."
Trip ~ Sample itinerary ~
Information: Quote #: 360236Orr2 (valid until Tue, 25
Trip Start: Rome, Italy December 2012)
Description:
Depart: Apr 29, 2013
Duration: 4 days (3 nights) Explore Italy by Ferrari as you embark on a multi­day
Trip End: Ladispoli, Italy round trip from Rome to Tuscany! Put your driving
skills to the ultimate test following a guide through the
Group Size: 2 people
medieval hill towns of Tuscany, then unwind in the
famed thermal pools of Fonteverde. Sample the subtle
Italian blend of art, fashion, gastronomy, architecture
and spectacular scenery from behind the wheel of one
of the world’s most exotic automobiles. Relax at the world­class spa hotel located in the midst of the
rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia and experience the best way to explore Italy.
Itinerary Summary
Day Activities Hotel
Day 1: Mon, Apr 29 2013 l Airport (Fuimicino) Transfer Hotel de Russie (5*)
Rome l Lunch (not included) Double Room ­ 3N Rome,
Tuscany & Umbria by Ferrari (B)
l Ferrari Shop & City Tour
1 DBL (2 Adults)
l Evening at leisure
l Self­Guided ­ Optional Dinner ­ Fine Dining Suggestions
Day 2: Tue, Apr 30 2013 l The Mille Miglia Route to Southern Tuscany by Ferrari Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort
Rome ­ Bolsena ­ San Casciano l Lunch at La Pineta Restaurant (5*)
dei Bagni Double room ­ 3N Rome,
l Bolsena ­ San Casciano dei Bagni [Drive via Pienza by Ferrari] ­
Tuscany & Umbria by Ferrari (B)
l Spa treatments at Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort 1 DBL (2 Adults)
l Return Transfer to Cetona for Dinner at Leisure
Day 3: Wed, May 01 2013 l San Casciano dei Bagni ­ Ladispoli [via Siena (Lunch at leisure) & La Posta Vecchia (5*)
San Casciano dei Bagni ­ Roman coastline by Ferrari] ­ Double room ­ 3N Rome,
Ladispoli l Dinner in Cesar Restaurant Tuscany & Unbria by Ferrari (B)
1 DBL (2 Adults)
Day 4: Thu, May 02 2013 l Morning at leisure Depart (Int'l Airport)
Ladispoli l Optional Tours
l Transfer to Rome (City Ctr./Airport)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

2. Customizable Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for
your free, no­obligation vacation plan.
Locations Day­by­Day Itinerary
ITALY Day 1: Mon, Apr 29 2013 ­ Rome
Italy is one of the most visited You will be met at Rome Fiumicino International Airport and
destinations in the world. It's top transferred by private car to the splendid Hotel De Russie, at Piazza
attractions include; Rome (Colosseum, del Popolo in the heart of Rome.
Vatican City, PIazza Navona, Forum,
Pantheon, Fountains of Trevi, Spanish Visit the famous Ferrari Shop today to inspire you for your upcoming
Steps), Florence (Duomo, Old City, journey. After visiting the shop, enjoy the wonders of the "Eternal
Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi), and Venice City". Explore some of its most beautiful sights and most revered
(Grand Canal, Doge's Palace, St. Marks antiquity: the Coliseum & Forum, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi
Square). But there is much more to Fountain and the Pantheon. Rome
discover outside these heavily travelled
spots. Tuscany and Umbria with its wine, This evening spend time at leisure or relax at your hotel.
food and hilltowns (Sienna, San
Gimignano, Orvietto, Spoleto), the Dinner is at leisure this evening. Some suggestions that you may
dazzling Amalfi Coast (Positano, Capri, consider for fine dining are: La Pergola (3 Michelin stars), Il
Sorrento), Siciliy with its old words ways, Pagliaccio (2 Michelin stars), Agata e Romeo (1 Michelin star), Il
the urbane Milan and nearby Lake Convivio­Troianior L’Altro Mastai. (paid locally)
Como, the Italian Riviera... and
more. One important piece of advice, Accommodation: Hotel de Russie (5*)
the soul of Italy is in its small towns, so
The Hotel de Russie is a luxury five­star hotel located in the heart of
be sure to get outside the big cities and
into the country. That is where you will the beautiful city of Rome between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del
Ferrari in Detail
find the magic. Popolo on the Via del Babuino. The hotel is within easy walking
distance of Rome's key attractions, fashion houses and Via Condotti.
Ladispoli The Vatican City, with St Peter's and the Sistine Chapel, is just a ten­
minute walk from the Hotel de Russie while Piazza Navona and the
Ladispoli is a town in the province of
Trevi Fountain are also within easy access. Whether visiting Rome
Rome, Lazio, central Italy. Ladispoli
on business or pleasure, Hotel de Russie's picturesque gardens and
occupies the area existed the ancient
Alsium, the port of the Etruscan city of
spa facilities combined with impeccable service will provide you with
Cerveteri and later a Roman colony cited a complete escape and allow you to experience the very best of
by Cicero. It is located approx. 40 Rome. A special Programme for Children is also available at the
minutes from Rome and is a great base Hotel de Russie. Under new Roman law, hotels charge a small
for Mediterranean views but within easy amount per traveller per day as a “tourist tax”, which needs to be paid
reach of the big city. locally through your hotel in Rome. Amounts may vary, but currently Overview
the cost is 2EUR per person for 2* & 3* hotels and 3EUR for 4* & 5*
Rome hotels. The charges will be added to your bill upon check out and are
Rome, the 'Eternal City', is the capital of non­negotiable.
Italy. The historical center is a UNESCO
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3. World Heritage Site. Make sure to
explore the sites of the Colosseum and Day 2: Tue, Apr 30 2013 ­ Rome ­ Bolsena ­ San
the Roman Forum. A few blocks away, Casciano dei Bagni
Old Rome is the center of the medieval
After breakfast transfer by limousine from your hotel to
and Renaissance periods, with beautiful
Civitavecchia’s Porto Riva di Traiano, the nearest port on the Roman
plazas, cathedrals, the Pantheon, Piazza
coast. Sip a welcome aperitif in the exclusive Sporting Yacht Club
Navona, Fountains of Trevi, Campo de'
followed by a dedicated Ferrari briefing, with the cars scenically
Fiori, Spanish Steps, and plenty of
displayed in front of the yachts. Your private Tour Director will explain
shopping and dining. Just across the
river is the Vatican, the Papal City State
the finer details of the controls of your Ferrari, focusing on how to
and its endless treasure troves of sights, handle the F1 paddle­gear shifting behind the steering wheel. In the
Ferrari in the hills
relics, and museums, as well as the meantime, your luggage will be whisked away by VIP shuttle and you
surrounding Italian neighborhood, will find it later on in your hotel room. After some time to practice
Vaticano. Via Veneto leads north into behind the wheel of your Ferrari and haven taken a guided test drive,
modern Rome to the train station and is depart along the panoramic and enchanting roads of the mythical
lined with glitzy shops and hotels for Mille Miglia towards southern Tuscany, passing Viterbo, Bolsena,
every budget. Acquapendente, and Radicofani. Throughout the journey, the Ferraris
and the Tour Director’s Alfa Romeo will be in touch by walkie­talkie.
San Casciano dei Bagni Today's destination is the Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort in San
San Casciano dei Bagni is a tiny village Casciano dei Bagni.
near Siena with a little over 2,000
inhabitants, including those living on
Enjoy lunch in La Pineta restaurant, famous for the art of cooking and
farms in the outskirts. At an altitude of the delicious taste of the fish cuisine. Take in the splendid views over La Pineta Restaurant,
582 meters, it is situated between the the lake from the restaurant. Tuscany
Paglia and Chiana valleys and
This afternoon depart for Pienza to visit the birthplace of Pope Pius II
surrounded by the Cetona, Amiata and
Radicofani mountains. Its territory
birthplace. Designed with the precise architectural code to be the
borders the regions of Umbria and Lazio. ideal Renaissance town, Pienza’s charm is enhanced by the white
The thermal waters at San Casciano stone cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini with its fine courtyard, Palazzo
gush out from a multitude of springs Borgia, a graceful Piazza and staggering views across the Val
constituting a basin of noteworthy d’Orcia. After having had some time to stroll around town, depart for
capacity. The chemical ­ physical Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort.
characteristics classify it as hyper­
thermal, sulfuric, calcic and magnesic Take advantage of the thermal pool, the bioaquam® circuit (with its
water: at some of these springs natural, various hydromassages) or any other spa treatment offered by the
thermal mud is formed that has highly reputable spa resort of Fonteverde set in the midst of the Ferrari
extraordinary therapeutic properties. rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia (southern Tuscany). The following spa
The muds are obtained through a treatments are included in your package: BioAcquam, Etruscan
natural mixture of mineral water and clay circuit with sauna, hot plate, Turkish bath and access to therapeutic
that is steeped and enriched with mineral spa pools. Other treatments can be arranged and paid for directly at
components in underground cavities that the spa.
surround San Casciano dei Bagni.
Meet in the hotel lobby of the hotel this evening at 7pm for a private
transfer to Cetona, where you will have the opportunity of having an
unforgettable dinner. Our suggestion for dinner would be La Frateria
di Padre Eligio Mondo X (Cetona). La Frateria di Padre Eligio Mondo
X has been created in one of the most beautiful monuments ever built
by man ­ St. Francis’ Convent. Founded by St. Francis in 1212, you Fonteverde Natural Spa
will find an authentic representation of convent life in the Dark Ages. Resort
Accommodation: Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort (5*)
In the ancient spa of San Casciano Dei Bagni lies the Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort (5*). Here on the
borders between Tuscany/Lazio and Umbria this aristocratic residence, built around a seventeenth­
century portico, has been restored to its former splendour. Italian style and the art of hospitality
flourish. An on­site avant­gard spa blends the natural environment and oriental discipline to produce a
luxurious relaxation for the mind and body. Indeed, the mineral­rich, natural warm spring waters that
emerge here have multiple therapeutic benefits.
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4. Day 3: Wed, May 01 2013 ­ San Casciano dei Bagni ­
Ladispoli
After breakfast, check out of the Fonteverde and depart by Ferrari to
Siena, passing the next milestones of the Mille Miglia: San Quirico
d’Orcia and Buonconvento en route. At the wheel of his Alfa Romeo,
your Tour Director will guide you on a picturesque route past ancient
villages, vineyards and rolling farmland. Arrive in Siena, an unspoiled
mediaeval city, world­renowned for its Palio horse race. Once the
seat of power in the Province of Tuscany, evidence of the city’s
Ladispoli
glorious history is seen in the Town Hall (Palazzo Pubblico) and the
staggering gothic Cathedral.
Stroll down to eat lunch at your leisure and watch the world go by in
Siena’s main square Piazza del Campo.
After lunch visit the historical landmarks of Siena and then take some
time to explore the shops and boutiques that line the winding cobbled
streets. Depart by Ferrari for the Roman coast stopping off along the
way at the charming town of Bagno Vignoni or San Quirico d’Orcia.
Arrive in Ladispoli just outside Rome and check­in to the magnificent
Hotel La Posta Vecchia.
Ferrari in Tuscany
*An alternative route today could take you through Orvieto ­ you can
let your Tour Director know which route you would prefer to take
today.*
Enjoy your dinner in the famous Cesar Restaurant. Since chef
Michele Gioia earned The Cesar a 1 star Michelin, the restaurant has
been attracting an increasing number of diners who drive out from
Rome or hop off their cruise ships at Civitavecchia for lunch or
dinner.
Accommodation: La Posta Vecchia (5*)
La Posta Vecchia Hotel
On the waterfront, the clink of cutlery and the murmur of conversation
mingle with the gentle lapping of the Tyrrhenian Sea… Welcome to
La Posta Vecchia, a breathtakingly splendid house that used to belong to Paul Getty. The American
billionaire transformed it into a temple of art, which preserved all of its natural splendour. Bathtubs in
Carrara marble, Venetian chandeliers, Gobelins tapestries… this is the perfect address for those who
like spacious artistic and sophisticated interiors, magnificent gardens, and who want to enjoy a sea
view without staying too far from the excitement of Rome. Weather permitting, dining on the outdoor
patio of the Cesar Restaurant, which serves the very best Mediterranean cuisine, offers a moment of
pure pleasure.
Day 4: Thu, May 02 2013 ­ Ladispoli
After breakfast you can take it easy in the splendid property of La Posta Vecchia. A dip in the sea from
the private beach, a stroll around the park, a swim in the indoor pool or a visit to the archaeological
museum will perfectly round up your stay. You feel not guests of a hotel, but of a private noble
residence!
A private tour of the Tarquinia area, famous for its Etruscan tombs, or a transfer to the centre of Rome
for shopping or sightseeing can be arranged on request.
A Private transfer will take you to the destination of your choice in Rome or to Rome Fiumicino
InternationalAirport for your return flight.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Travel Tips Accommodation
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5. ITALY Hotel de Russie (5*)
VISA/PASSPORT The Hotel de Russie is a luxury five­star hotel located in the heart of
Italy is a party to the Schengen
Agreement. As such, U.S. and
the beautiful city of Rome between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del
Canadian citizens may enter for up to 90 Popolo on the Via del Babuino. The hotel is within easy walking
days for tourist or business purposes distance of Rome's key attractions, fashion houses and Via Condotti.
without a visa. The passport should be The Vatican City, with St Peter's and the Sistine Chapel, is just a ten­
valid for at least three months beyond
the period of stay.
minute walk from the Hotel de Russie while Piazza Navona and the
Citizens of other countries may require a Trevi Fountain are also within easy access. Whether visiting Rome
visa. Please ask your Sales Advisor. on business or pleasure, Hotel de Russie's picturesque gardens and
Exterior
These requirements change often and spa facilities combined with impeccable service will provide you with
therefore it is best that you check with a complete escape and allow you to experience the very best of
the Embassy of Italy for the most up to Rome. A special Programme for Children is also available at the
date visa information. Hotel de Russie. Under new Roman law, hotels charge a small
amount per traveller per day as a “tourist tax”, which needs to be paid
HEALTH
locally through your hotel in Rome. Amounts may vary, but currently
Health insurance is recommended.
Medical facilities are good quality. We the cost is 2EUR per person for 2* & 3* hotels and 3EUR for 4* & 5*
recommend that you see a health­care hotels. The charges will be added to your bill upon check out and are
provider who specializes in Travel non­negotiable.
Medicine. The doctor or health­care
provider will determine what vaccinations Room: Double Room ­ 3N Rome, Tuscany & Umbria by Ferrari
and medication you will need, depending
on factors such as your health and Classic Single have a four­poster French Bed (single bed). The size Bedroom
immunization history, areas of the
is about 23 sq m. Executive Single have a Queen Bed. The size is
country you will be visiting, and planned
activities. For more information on travel about 30 sq m. Studio Room can be Twin or King Bed. All Studio
requirements, visit the Centers for Rooms offer a City View and some a view of Piazza del Popolo. They
Disease Control (CDC) website: are composed of a bedroom with a sitting area. The size is about 45
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/italy.aspx
sq m. Junior Suite can be Twin or King Bed. Some Junior Suites offer
a Garden view. They are composed of a bedroom with a huge sitting
COUNTRY INFO area. The size is about 55 sq m.
Capital: Rome.
Government: Kingdom of Italy declared Restaurant Amenities
in 1861. Republic since 1946.
Language: Italian is the official language.
English, French and German are spoken Hotel de Russie (5*) Restaurants Indoor Pool
in the biggest cities. Restaurant Le Jardin de Russie (Traditional Italian cuisine),
Religion: 87.8% Roman Catholic with Stravinskij Bar (Cocktails, Light dishes & Afternoon Tea) and 24­hour
Muslim and Protestant minorities.
Time: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last room service.
Sunday in March to last Sunday in
October).
Electricity: 230 volts AC, 50Hz. Recreation Amenities
Telephone: Country code +39 (followed
by 6 for Rome, 2 for Milan, 11 for Turin,
81 for Naples, 41 for Venice and 55 for
Hotel de Russie (5*) Activities
Florence). Sports/Relaxation facilities and services: De Russie Wellness Zone
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements featuring: Marine hydropool, sauna and Turkish steam room, 5
exist with most international mobile treatment rooms offering sophisticated massage and beauty
phone companies. Coverage is good.
Internet: There are also Internet cafes in
treatments, Fully­equipped cardiovascular gymnasium, Exclusively Fitness center
all main towns. tailored personal fitness and wellbeing programmes
Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort (5*)
In the ancient spa of San Casciano Dei Bagni lies the Fonteverde
Natural Spa Resort (5*). Here on the borders between Tuscany/Lazio
and Umbria this aristocratic residence, built around a seventeenth­
century portico, has been restored to its former splendour. Italian
style and the art of hospitality flourish. An on­site avant­gard spa
blends the natural environment and oriental discipline to produce a
luxurious relaxation for the mind and body. Indeed, the mineral­rich,
natural warm spring waters that emerge here have multiple
Fonteverde Natural Spa
therapeutic benefits.
Resort
Room: Double room ­ 3N Rome, Tuscany & Umbria by Ferrari
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6. Amid precious hot springs, this delightful resort comprises 66 rooms,
7 junior suites and 7 suites, including 2 brand new with terraces
overlooking the superb Tuscan countryside. Richly decorated
premises with terraces overlooking fields and verdant hills. A blend of
Renaissance aura and present­day comfort in a hotel where luxury
engenders relaxation. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a Tuscan
villa in former times, with quality furnishings and detailed decoration.
Restaurant Amenities
Fonteverde Natural Spa
Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort (5*) Restaurants Resort Guest Room
Open air buffet lunch at "La Corte" restaurant Delight your senses
with the flavours and tastes of traditional Tuscan recipes and Spa
cuisine(advanced bookings only euro 35,00 supplement per day ­ On
site rate: euro 45,00 per day) Lunch break in the new Bioaquam
Café, by the the spa pool An inviting lounge which offers tasty and
healthy express lunches like salads, carpaccio, "farro" soup and
more... Dine around... Fonteverde's Gourmet Restaurant "Ferdinando
I" Taste the excellence of Tuscan cuisine: Natural ingredients offering
refined products of indisputable quality with particular attention to
detail combine to give delicious gourmet and Spa Cuisine recipes,
and again... a series of typical local restaurants offering traditional Fonteverde Natural Spa
Tuscan cuisine with regional ingredients like olive oil, Porcini Resort Dining
mushrooms, Pienza cheese, Brunello wine and Chianina meat.
Recreation Amenities
Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort (5*) Activities
Guests staying at Fonteverde can truly immerse themselves in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, with
its charming medieval villages, vineyards and olive groves. The impressive archaeological sites of
Sovana and Chiusi are just a short drive from the hotel, and guided tours are available if pre­booked.
Outdoor activities include mountain biking, walking tours, horse riding and golf at one of the nearby
courses. Food and wine connoisseurs will find plenty of restaurants in the local vicinity to whet their
appetites. The hotel can organise entertaining wine and food tastings. The resort is ideal as starting
point for sightseeing to the charming medieval villages of the nearby area, for visits to the prestigious
wineries of Brunello di Montalcino and for shopping at famous Italian stylists outlets.
La Posta Vecchia (5*)
On the waterfront, the clink of cutlery and the murmur of conversation
mingle with the gentle lapping of the Tyrrhenian Sea… Welcome to
La Posta Vecchia, a breathtakingly splendid house that used to
belong to Paul Getty. The American billionaire transformed it into a
temple of art, which preserved all of its natural splendour. Bathtubs in
Carrara marble, Venetian chandeliers, Gobelins tapestries… this is
the perfect address for those who like spacious artistic and
sophisticated interiors, magnificent gardens, and who want to enjoy a
La Posta Vecchia Hotel
sea view without staying too far from the excitement of Rome.
Weather permitting, dining on the outdoor patio of the Cesar
Restaurant, which serves the very best Mediterranean cuisine, offers
a moment of pure pleasure.
Room: Double room ­ 3N Rome, Tuscany & Unbria by Ferrari
Zeri, each of the seven suites and 12 guest rooms have their own
distinct style. All the rooms are double occupancy and afford dazzling
views of either the Tyrrenean Sea or the surrounding gardens. They
are decorated in the classic style, enriched with splendid antiques.
The rooms offer the luxury of a previous era, while providing all
modern­day conveniences. Getty Suite: This Suite is completely La Posta Vecchia Hotel
unchanged since Jean Paul Getty's day. It is over 500 sq ft, with a Room
huge seventeenth century armoire and a wonderful Carrara marble
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7. bathroom Medici Suite: This suite features an impressively carved
18th century bed, a spacious living­room and a marvellous bathtub
out of pink marble.
Restaurant Amenities
La Posta Vecchia (5*) Restaurants
The Cesar Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with ingredients
from La Posta Vecchia's own organic vegetable garden. The
restaurant offers romantic outdoor seating with beautiful views of the La Posta Vecchia Hotel
sea.
Recreation Amenities
La Posta Vecchia (5*) Activities
Golf, Indoor pool, Aesthetique room, Fango, Mud bath, mountain biking, horseback, fishing, sailing,
diving, canoeing, museum in house, guided sightseeing in Rome and the surroundings.
Contact Information The Fine Print
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Robin Orr activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) ­ Vacation insurance
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Trip Terms & Conditions
l Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is
due 90 days prior to departure.
l Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus
a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non­refundable paid fees (e.g. non­refundable airfare,
cruise or hotel deposits). 60­89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30­59 days will be
subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program
price.
l Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
l Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff
increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
l Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the
itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may
be forced to offer substitutes.
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l Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to
provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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