Tar Heel Travel
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Experience the true essence of enchanting Florence during a quieter time of year on this delightful, seven–night journey. Simply unpack once at your deluxe hotel and savor la dolce vita! Stroll through the city’s romantic piazzas and intimate streets, a veritable outdoor museum of Renaissance glories, and appreciate Michelangelo’s David and the Uffizi’s incomparable art. Admire the striking Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, topped by Brunelleschi’s magnificent dome, and cross the Arno River by way of the famed Ponte Vecchio.
At one of the city’s oldest cafés, delve into the social rituals behind Italy’s passion for coffee. You’ll also set off into rural Tuscany to take in the medieval splendor of hill towns San Gimignano, Colle di Val d’Elsa and Siena. Sip Italy’s renowned Chianti wine in the breathtaking countryside, and watch and learn as a local chef whips up an authentic Tuscan lunch. On this small–group experience, enjoy enrichment from expert guides and lecturers as well as a generous meal plan with wine at dinner.
Day 2 - Florence, Italy
Day 3 - Florence
Day 4 - San Gimignano | Chianti
Day 5 - Florence
Day 6 - Florence
Day 7 - Colle di Val d’Elsa | Siena
Day 8 - Florence
Day 9 - Depart for home city
Base Price: From $5,045*, per person, based on double occupancy
- Airfare additional
Discounts available:
- Save $250 per person with Special Savings*, through July 1, 2025
- Save $500 person with Full Payment Discount*, through Nov. 13, 2025
- *Must pay in full at the time of booking to receive discount
Inclusions:
- 7 nights in Florence, Italy at the Sina Villa Medici.
- 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
- See cobranded web page for details and brochure.
- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.
- Please contact us if you have questions about this trip or group travel. We're happy to help in any way we can.
- Phone: 877.962.3980 (If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and email.)
- Email: travel@unc.edu
- All inquiries and room requests are answered in the order in which they are received.
- If you are ready to request a reservation, please submit your reservation request form.
- If you wish us to hold a room for 2 business days, please send us the passenger's names, address, phone number and email. This information must be provided in order to hold a room.