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Shop Around Tuscany
October 2010
Tuscany, home to olive groves, wineries and Italy’s top designer outlets, is the setting for the the most relaxing Shop Around Tour. Our Tuscany tour is based in the charming town of Montecatini Terme, one of Europe’s famed spa capitals. Montecatini was founded and developed around its most precious resource, its mineral-rich thermal waters, which have drawn travelers from around the globe since 1733.
Saturday, Day 1
Depart on our flights from New York's JFK Airport.
Sunday, Day 2
Upon arrival at the Pisa airport, we transfer to our hotel in Montecatini, the Grand Tamerici and Principe. (Click here to visit the hotel's website. All guests of Shop Around Tours will have Superior category rooms.) The balance of the day is at your leisure. This evening, we gather for our welcome dinner. (D)
Monday, Day 3
The shopping begins! Today we visit the new Barberino Designer Outlet, in the hills outside Florence. With 90 stores ranging from luxury goods to moderate brands, as well as home products, cosmetics and lingerie, there's something for everyone at Barberino. You'll find a large Max Mara outlet - the only one in Tuscany - as well as Missoni, Les Copains, Pollini, Furla, Bruno Magli, Prada, Mariella Burani, Frette, Bric's, United Colors of Benetton and many more. (Click here for a list of all the brands available at Barberino.) (B)
Tuesday, Day 4
Another shop till we drop day! We begin at the Dolce & Gabbana outlet, followed by The Mall, featuring Gucci, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Tods/Hogan, Yves Saint Laurent, La Perla, Valentino, Emanuel Ungaro, Salvatore Ferragamo, Marni, Bottega Veneta, Loro Piana, Sergio Rossi, Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, Emilio Pucci, Yohji Yamamoto, Diesel, Miss Sixty, Ermenegildo Zegna and Agnona. (B)
Wednesday, Day 5
We begin our day at the Prada outlet, where you'll find a wide array of merchandise from Prada, Miu Miu and Jil Sander. We take a break from shopping at Castello di Verrazzano, in the heart of the Chianti region, where we'll enjoy a sumptuous lunch featuring local Tuscan specialties and free-flowing wine. This afternoon, we'll tour a leather factory that manufactures products for many famous designers. (B, L)
Thursday, Day 6
Today we are off to explore Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Our local guide will take us on a walking tour in the morning, where we’ll see the Duomo, capped by Brunelleschi’s famous dome and the Ponte Vecchio bridge, known for its jewelry stores. Your afternoon will be free to explore Florence’s shops, museums and restaurants. (B)
Friday, Day 7
Our final day is at your leisure. You can enjoy a spa treatment, browse the charming boutiques of Montecatini or explore another Tuscan town on your own. Tonight, we gather for our farewell dinner. (B, D)
Saturday, Day 8
Transfer to the airport for our flights back to New York. (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
October 2009: Rates to be announced in December 2009
Inclusive of round-trip economy class air from New York and based on double occupancy.
Single supplement: TBA
Land only: TBA
Included:
Superior First Class hotel accommodations including all taxes
Breakfast daily
Two dinners with wine, mineral water and coffee
One lunch with wine tastings
Porterage of one bag per person at hotel
Complete program as indicated on the itinerary
Round trip economy class airfare from New York to Italy and Italy to New York is included in land/air package.
Rates do not include airline taxes, fuel surcharges and additional airline fees.
Air-inclusive rates are guaranteed until 100 days prior to departure. Less than 100 days from departure, air/land rates are subject to availability.
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