The beauty of Tuscany

1 day – Collection at Sofia airport. Departure to Perugia with a direct charter flight of European Air Charter. Landing at the airport. Transfer to Montecatini Terme. Accommodation. Information meeting with the on-site representative. Overnight stay.

2 day – Breakfast. Free time or possibility for an additional excursion:

• Excursion to Florence, guided walking tour included in the price
• Gallery "Uffizi" with a tour guide in Bulgarian - for an additional fee and with advance booking from Bulgaria and until the available places are exhausted.
  Return to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

3 day – Breakfast. Free time or possibility for an additional excursion:

• Full day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano.
  Return to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

4th day – Breakfast. Free time or the possibility of an additional excursion if desired:

• Full day trip to Pisa and Lucca.
  Return to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

5th day – Breakfast. Check out the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the Perugia-Sofia flight. Duration of transfer - about 3 hours. Landing at Sofia Airport.

Flight schedule (subject to reconfirmation):
Sofia-Perugia – 14:00-16:20
Perugia-Sofia – 13:00-16:30

• Flight ticket Sofia-Perugia-Sofia with European Air Charter airline;
• Airport taxes;
• Checked baggage up to 20 kg and 1 small hand baggage measuring 40x30x20 cm;
• Transfer airport-hotel-airport by bus;
• 4 nights with breakfast at Hotel Settentrionale Esplande 4* or similar in Montecatini Terme;
• Tour of Florence with a tour guide in Bulgarian;
• Medical insurance Travel assistance from Euronins with a coverage of 10,000 euros (Traveller, Option A);
• Tour operator representative in Bulgarian.

Recommended additional services, booked on request:

• Visit to the Uffizi Gallery: BGN 100 per adult/BGN 50 children up to 11 years old. (reservations are made only with advance booking from Bulgaria and until the available seats are exhausted);
• Full-day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano: BGN 150 for an adult and BGN 75 for children up to 11 years old;
• Full-day excursion to Pisa and Lucca: BGN 150 for an adult and BGN 75 for children up to 11 years old.

Mandatory co-payments:

• Fuel and emissions tax - announced 21 days before the flight. Prices are calculated with jet fuel parameters of USD 1,000/ton at an exchange rate of EUR 1 = USD 1;
• Tourist tax - payable at reception on arrival.

Booking conditions:

• Deposit 30% paid to TO within 24 hours after booking
• Additional payment 21 days before departure
• Issuance of travel documents 7 days before the flight

Cancellation terms:

• Up to 24 hours after booking with no cancellation fee
• Up to 30 days before departure, BGN 50 cancellation fee
• Up to 21 days before departure 30% of the value as a cancellation fee
• Under 21 days 100% as cancellation fee

IMPORTANT:

1. Minimum number of tourists: 150 people;
2. Notification period for uncollected minimum – 21 days;
3. Bulgarian citizens must have a valid identity document, valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival in Bulgaria;
4. The tour operator reserves the right to make changes to the program and flight schedule.

Additional excursions

Tour of Florence with a tour guide in Bulgarian
Included in the price
In the morning, we will head to Florence, the "capital of Tuscany", a collection of lush beauty and centuries-old history. The place where the great minds of several civilizations have created. The sights are countless, but this is still a selection of the must-stops on the tour: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore on the Piazza del Duomo, which ranks among the first largest in the world, with the revolutionary eight-walled dome for its time and Giotto's Tower, with the beautiful murals and frescoes and the clock; Senoria Town Square, which measures the pulse of the city with its cafes and gelateriai; and The statue of David, created by Michelangelo in the years between 1501 and 1504.
Price includes – two-way transfer from the hotel, tour guide service in Bulgarian.
The price does not include – personal expenses, entrance fees to museums visited at leisure.

Visit to the Uffizi Gallery
Price for an adult BGN 100
Price per child BGN 50
The Uffizi Palace, in which the gallery is located, was built by Giorgio Vasari on the order of Duke Cosimo I Medici in order to house the administrative offices (uffizi) of the Medici. In our times, the Uffizi Gallery is the most important art gallery in Florence, Italy and Museum of Modern Europe, in which they are displayed unique paintings from different eras, remarkable sculptures from the Medici collection and selected andItalian and European works from the 13th to the 18th century There are some of the masterpieces of Giotto, Paolo Uccello, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, some of the most significant works in the Uffizi are those of Alessandro Borricelli etc.
Price includes – entrance fee and tour guide service in Bulgarian.
The price does not include – personal expenses

Full day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano
Price for an adult BGN 150
Price per child BGN 75
Siena - the "red city", built on three hills in the middle of the Tuscan plateau, city of the 8-century tradition of the Palio - the horse race that turns Siena into a medieval spectacle. The center of Siena is one of the 53 wonders of the Apennines, which are under the protection of UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. You will have the opportunity to walk along Piazza del Campo – the square that resembles an inverted shell, planned and realized by the government of Siena at the end of the 13th century. It takes place in Piazza del Campo the famous Palio on July 2 and August 16, an 800-year-old tradition. Palazzo Publico – Siena's seat of government, turned into a city museum with impressive exhibits. Torre del Manja – the tower that rises to 102 meters and dominates the square. Siena boasts one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Italy. The Duomo impresses with a beautiful Gothic facade from the 13th century, with a magnificent interior with works by Michelangelo, Donatello, Pisano, frescoes by Pinturicchio. The marble floor of the cathedral is composed of 56 panel paintings, the work of 40 artists from Siena in the 14th-16th centuries. A spectacle that will amaze you, as well as the atmosphere of medieval Siena. San Gimignano - a city of white towers, called "medieval Manhattan". Located on a hill in the valley of the river. Elsa, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, the skyline of San Gimignano stands out with the iconic 14 tower houses, but centuries ago (14th century) they numbered 72 and symbolized the wealth and power of noble families. The medieval center has been under the protection of UNESCO since 1990. You will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Tuscan town exploring "Piazza della Cisterna", "Piazza del Duomo", the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Dante Alighieri, Boccaccio stayed in San Gimignano, and Lorenzo the Magnificent Medici stopped by. Over the centuries, San Gimignano became a wealthy center thanks to the production of saffron and the known white wine 'Vernacca'. Free time for a walk, tasting or late lunch.
Price includes – two-way transfer from the hotel, tour guide service in Bulgarian.
The price does not include – personal expenses, entrance fee to Siena Cathedral

Full day trip to Pisa and Lucca
Price for an adult BGN 150
Price per child BGN 75
Visit to one of the most famous Italian cities and one of the four main historical ports of the country. Because of its fabulously beautiful sights, the world-famous poet Gabriele Danunzio called Pisa the "Field of Miracles".
The city combines incredible treasures of art, history and events of international importance. During the tour you will see: Square of Miracles - so called at the beginning of the 20th century, which includes: The Leaning Tower - one of the symbols of Italy. Its construction began in 1173. and almost immediately the belfry leans over, because of the soft ground; The cathedral - famous for its bronze southern door, the mosaic "Christ the Almighty", as well as the pulpit of Giovanni Pisano; the baptistery dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
Visit to the city of Lucca, located in the province of Tuscany, whose Ligurian or Etruscan origin is disputed by historians. The town of Lucca is surprisingly flat in the otherwise hilly region of Tuscany. The town is famous among tourists for its exceptionally well-preserved city walls and building facades, housing antique shops and grocers, which they will have the opportunity to explore during the tour of the town. See also: The Cathedral of San Martino, dating from the 11th century and the Ancient Roman Amphitheater, the Church of San Michele in Foro, as well as the Antico Cafe Simo, where the opera composer Giacomo Puccini, a native of Lucca, spent his afternoons. Transfer to the hotel.
Price includes – transport and a professional tour guide in Bulgarian.
The price does not include – entrance fees to the sites visited, expenses of a personal nature.