FLORENCE, Italy - Private Transfers with Sightseeing Tours & Transfers Main | Italy Tours & Transfers JDB Private Transfers With Sightseeing do not have to be booked in conjunction with a hotel booking. Most vehicles used are Mercedes E-class, V-class & 16 seat minibuses. However, JDB Ground retains the right to substitute a different vehicle type if necessary. Tour itineraries are subject to change due to site closings, inclement weather, strikes or other unforeseen circumstances. JDB Ground reserves the right to substitute a venue or site during a tour in the event the scheduled site is not available. In rare instances it may be necessary to reschedule the starting time of the transfer; in such situations, clients will be notified in advance. Entrance fees to museums and exhibits are not included in the rate unless indicated, nor are gratuities for drivers and guides. Custom transfers with sightseeing, tailored to the special interest of the client, can be arranged to virtually any place in Italy by emailing your request to italyground@jdbhotels.com or calling JDB at 800.346.5358. IMPORTANT: Please read our Payment and Cancellation Policy. Florence to Rome With Sightseeing 8-9 Hours Depart at 9:00 a.m. for a leisurely drive to Rome and take advantage of stops along the way for sightseeing, wine tastings or guided tours. Choose from three optional routings. Number of Persons: 1 - 2* (Car) 3 - 6* (Minivan) 7 - 12* (Minibus) € 684 € 793 € 898** * Clients travelling with more than one suitcase each may require a larger vehicle. ** Plus any applicable Bus Permit fees Option A: Chianti Countryside Tour the quaint towns of the Chianti area for sightseeing on your own; visit a local vineyard for wine tasting; stop for lunch in a local trattoria. Lunch and wine tasting are to be paid directly. Please indicate if you would like to be free for lunch or would like us to pre-reserve a special Wine Tasting Lunch at the Antinori vineyards at a cost of € 100 per person, to be paid directly. Included are a guided tour with the sommelier of the cantina; a tasting of three of their famous wines; a gourmet lunch served by Antinori's top chef; and a tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Option B: Siena and San Gimignano Stop in Siena, often called Tuscany's most beautiful hill town, and San Gimignano, known as the "Manhattan" of Tuscany because of its 15 medieval towers. Explore these charming towns on your own, or add a private walking tour of Siena (additional cost) with an expert guide. Lunch on your own. Optional Three Hour Tour of Siena with expert guide: Number of Persons: 1 - 2 3 - 6 7 - 12 € 216 € 234 € 270 Option C: Southern Tuscany See the heart of Tuscany during stops in Montepulciano and Pienza, with time for lunch on your own. Or, add an expert guide (additional cost) for an in-depth 3 hour tour to include a visit to an olive oil mill with tasting. Optional Three Hour Tour of Montepulciano, Pienza and an olive oil mill: Number of Persons: 1 - 2 3 - 6 7 - 12 € 214 € 234 € 269 Florence - Venice (Piazzale Roma*) With a Stop in Verona 8 - 10 hours Why take the train to Venice when you can be accompanied by private car and driver that will take you through romantic Verona on the way? The first stop (optional) is a Veronese winery for a taste of the regional Valpollicella wines. Then proceed to Verona in time for lunch (additional cost) in the famous restaurant, 12 Apostoli**, where the owner will take you downstairs for an Aperitivo in his wine cellar to see the restaurant's recently discovered Roman ruins. After lunch you have the choice of exploring Verona on your own, or meeting an expert guide for a tour of Verona's most famous monuments such as Piazza Erbe, Juliette's Balcony and the Arena before heading for your final destination, Venice. * A private boat transfer from Piazzale Roma to your hotel can be arranged. ** In the event 12 Apostoli is not available, a suitable substitute will be reserved. Number of Persons: 1 - 2* (Car) 3 - 6* (Minivan) € 825 € 891 * Clients traveling with more than one suitcase each may require a larger vehicle. Price includes private vehicle transportation from Florence to Venice (Piazzale Roma). Lunch and wine tasting are additional. Please indicate at the time of booking if you want a reservation at 12 Apostoli (or if not available, at a suitable substitute) or prefer lunch on your own. Departure time is flexible, but the recommended departure is between 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Optional Two Hour Tour of Verona: Number of Persons: 1 - 2 3 - 6 7 - 12 € 180 € 197 € 213 Depending on the departure time, the private guided tour of Verona may be scheduled prior to lunch.