Tuscany & Rome Villa Vacation
Embrace the Tuscan sun and the Eternal City
With either 6 or 8 nights in Italy you will be able to discover all of the beauty that lives within both Tuscany and Rome.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO)
- Manual shift economy size car rental for duration -automatic available for upgrade
- 4 nights in Regello in a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment at Fattoria degli Usignoli (without breakfast)
- 2 nights in Frascati, Rome at Hotel Villa Mercede (without breakfast)
Great Ways to Explore
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A self-drive vacation will allow you to take day-trips Siena, Arezzo, the Statue of David in Florence and beyond!
Enjoy Tuscany, known for its stunning landscapes and delicious wine, then stay in a villa set in Rome’s countryside.
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During your time in Tuscany feel free to take day-trips to the Leaning Tower of Pisa in nearby Pisa!
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The Fattoria degli Usignoli is a 15th century former farm and a classic Tuscan hotel.
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Explore Italy's capital city, Rome, and admire the ancient architecture that it still standing today.
Upon arrival in Italy you will immediately fall in love with the land’s lovely scenery and rich heritage. Your home base for the first leg of your trip will be the 4-star Fattoria degli Usignoli set in the picturesque Tuscan hills. One of the greatest aspects of staying in the heart of Tuscany is that you are surrounded by different cities and landmarks to make day-trips to. With your rental car you can visit the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa or maybe spend the day in Florence admiring the works of art done by legends such as Picasso and da Vinci.
Drive south to where your final nights will be spent- the Hotel Villa Mercede. Located in the hillside of Frascati, just outside of Rome, you will have the option of enjoying the countryside or venturing into the Eternal City for some sightseeing. Visit the famed Colosseum, Roman Forum and Trevi Fountain or, stay closer and see the bustling city of Frascati or the ancient city of Ariccia. Stop by the Frascati Cathedral and Abbazia di San Nilo a Grottaferrata for a bit of history.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO)
- Manual shift economy size car rental for duration -automatic available for upgrade
- 4 nights in Regello in a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment at Fattoria degli Usignoli (without breakfast)
- 2 nights in Frascati, Rome at Hotel Villa Mercede (without breakfast)
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A self-drive vacation will allow you to take day-trips Siena, Arezzo, the Statue of David in Florence and beyond!
Enjoy Tuscany, known for its stunning landscapes and delicious wine, then stay in a villa set in Rome’s countryside.
-
During your time in Tuscany feel free to take day-trips to the Leaning Tower of Pisa in nearby Pisa!
-
The Fattoria degli Usignoli is a 15th century former farm and a classic Tuscan hotel.
-
Explore Italy's capital city, Rome, and admire the ancient architecture that it still standing today.
Upon arrival in Italy you will immediately fall in love with the land’s lovely scenery and rich heritage. Your home base for the first leg of your trip will be the 4-star Fattoria degli Usignoli set in the picturesque Tuscan hills. One of the greatest aspects of staying in the heart of Tuscany is that you are surrounded by different cities and landmarks to make day-trips to. With your rental car you can visit the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa or maybe spend the day in Florence admiring the works of art done by legends such as Picasso and da Vinci.
Drive south to where your final nights will be spent- the Hotel Villa Mercede. Located in the hillside of Frascati, just outside of Rome, you will have the option of enjoying the countryside or venturing into the Eternal City for some sightseeing. Visit the famed Colosseum, Roman Forum and Trevi Fountain or, stay closer and see the bustling city of Frascati or the ancient city of Ariccia. Stop by the Frascati Cathedral and Abbazia di San Nilo a Grottaferrata for a bit of history.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Italy!
Pick up your rental car and take off to the 4-star Fattoria degli Usginoli in Tuscany, about three hours from Rome Airport. You might want to get settled at the hotel for a little while. There is an impressive restaurant on-site where the chef selects the finest ingredients for every dish and has created a very innovative menu for guests to enjoy. Afterwards you could always take the 15-minute drive over to the city of Reggello for a little souvenir shopping!
Check-in - Fattoria Degli Usignoli
Fattoria degli Usignoli is surrounded by large olive groves in a resplendent, heart-warming natural setting. Built by the Vallombrosan friars in about 1400, it enjoys a panoramic position at an altitude of 1,300 feet, in San Donato in Fronzano, in the municipality of Reggello. Immersed in the heart of the Tuscan countryside and decorated in classic Tuscan style, it provides the ideal base for visiting nearby cities of art such as Florence, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra, Arezzo, Cortona and the Chianti area. The restaurant combines traditional recipes with inviting and innovative dishes, served in the property’s rustic former winery. While enjoying the delicacies of typical Tuscan cuisine, guests can enjoy the hotel’s own home-grown red and white wines, as well as the top wines from all over Italy. Fattoria degli Usignoli also features three swimming pools (including one for children), tennis, a riding school, two lounges and a wine bar.
Fattoria degli Usignoli is set on an enviable position between the Arno Valley and the Chianti Hills. It is located 180 miles from the Rome Airport, 20 miles from Florence, 65 miles from Siena, 54 miles from San Gimignano, 39 miles from Arezzo and 64 miles from Cortona.
Day 2. Regello
This 4-star hotel set in the dazzling Tuscan countryside is within a short driving distance of Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Certaldo, Pisa, Lucca and Arezzo.
Day 3. Regello
Head to Florence for the day and uncover the stimulating culture, dynamic atmosphere and all of the history that lives in this Renaissance city. While in Florence, a must-see site is the city’s cathedral, the Duomo, which is a cathedral that took nearly 150 years to complete. You will also want to visit the Uffizi Gallery for some of the world’s most famous artwork and the Basilica di Santa Croce.
Day 4. Regello
Today you might want to journey over to Pisa, which is approximately, two hours west and home to the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. If you are looking to do a little less driving but still want to explore, head south for about an hour and you will reach the city of Arezzo. Enjoy the Medieval towers and Renaissance style sprinkled throughout the streets and the busy Piazza Grande, the city center!
Day 5. Regello - Rome
After so much adventure in Tuscany, you’ll drive south to Rome!
Check-in - Hotel Villa Mercede
Rest and recharge at the Hotel Villa Mercede, a beautiful 3-star hotel in Frascati, located approximately 18 miles from the center of Rome. Thanks to its strategic position, guests may enjoy an oasis of relaxation and entertainment while taking advantage of its proximity to Rome. The Hotel Villa Mercede offers its guests a modern environment of contemporary design. The elegance and the functionality of spaces and furnishings have been conceived for the complete satisfaction of its guests.
Only a quarter mile from the historic center of Frascati, the Hotel Villa Mercede offers enviable panoramic position overlooking the Roman countryside. There are various food shops, craft and jewelry boutiques of the Natural Mall of Frascati just walking distance away, where you can easily find some original souvenirs. In just a short drive you can reach Grottaferrata, Castel Gandolfo, or Ariccia. Point to Rome through the famous consular road, Via Tuscolana. In 30 minutes you will be in front of the Colosseum. Or take the local train to reach the central station of Termini in Rome, the train takes about 35 minutes.
Day 6. Rome
There are several sites to check out in Rome including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Pantheon. You will be about 30 minutes from the city, so you can do some site seeing, enjoy a traditional Italian dinner and come back to your hotel later tonight. Stop by the iconic Trevi Fountain to throw a coin in and make a wish before you leave. When you head back to the hotel you can stop at the Frascati Cathedral and Abbazia di San Nilo a Grottaferrata.
Day 7. Depart Italy
Depart Italy from the airport in Rome.
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