2012 Spring Tour - Australia v Italy in Florence

Tour Dates	23-25 November, 2012
Match Date	Saturday 24 November, 2012
Venue	Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence
Tour Duration	3 Days/2 Nights

The Qantas Wallabies' third clash in their November Test Tour is against Italy and has now been confirmed at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in the Tuscan city of Florence.

We are now working with our supplier in Italy and our packages will be on sale shortly.

Australia has a perfect track record against the Azzurri, winning all 14 previous matches with 2005 seeing the highest score by Australia in a 69-21 win.

Be there in person to witness our boys keep the winning streak alive in one of the world's most visited cities.

Our Packages

Our packages for the Italy v Australia clash in Florence includes two nights accommodation at a range of hotels with a reserved seat for the match.

Twin share prices for this event start from just $369 per person twin/double share. Extra nights and single prices are available through the booking process.

City Council Accommodation Tax

In 2011, a city council accommodation tax was introduced in some European cities, which is payable by all visitors. The tax amount varies depending on the destination and hotel standard.

Currently, the tax will be applicable in Florence at the below rates:

• €2.00 per person per day in 1, 2 and 3 Star Hotels
• €3.00 per person per day in 4 and 5 Star Hotels

Children under 2 are exempt and those staying in Youth Hostels are exempt.

These payments must be made directly to the individual hotels and cannot be pre-paid, and therefore are NOT included in the package price.

Match Tickets

Our match tickets are reserved and guaranteed supplied from the Australian Rugby Union.

A seating map indicating the category location of the tickets will be available soon.

About Florence

Florence sits nestled amongst the gorgeous landscapes of the Tuscany region - famous for its wine, rich artistic legacy and as being the true home of the Italian Renaissance movement. It was in the regional capital of Florence that Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Dante, Botticelli, Machiavelli, Puccini and a host of other brilliant 14th to 16th century Tuscan Renaissance masters carved out artistic history.

It is not just art that Tuscany is famous for as the region includes six World Heritage listed architectural sites, stunning countryside vistas and legendary wine varieties including Chianti and Sangiovese. Over 10 million tourists per year choose to visit Florence.

The undoubted highlight is the Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral featuring the Giotto Campanile (bell tower), the Baptistery with its bronze doors known as the "Gate to Paradise" and the famous cupola by Brunelleschi. The Accademia Gallery houses the famous statue of David by Michelangelo, and the Uffizi Gallery boasts superb paintings by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael.

Getting there

Package prices do not include flights to Florence. As the price of flights fluctuate based on availability, we encourage you to book early. If you would like to include flights as part of your package, enquire with our team at the time of booking.

We recommend taking public transport to Stadio Artemio Franchi for the match.
 

All Packages include Two (2) Nights Accommodation Breakfast Daily Reserved Ticket - Australia v Italy Cap, Ticket Wallet and Ticket Lanyard	Package rates are based on room configurations Single room is for one person Twin rooms include two separate beds Double rooms are for couples and have one bed Triple and Quad rooms suit three and four people respectively
Accommodation at	Room options
Mariano Hotel Package Sold Out Central and comfortable, among the most popular 3 star hotels of Rome, the Mariano hotel provides a friendly atmosphere for a pleasant stay in a hotel in the centre of Rome.	Single Room (1 Bed for 1 Person): AUD445 per person Twin Room (2 Beds for 2 People): AUD369 per person Double Room (1 Bed for 2 People): AUD369 per person	This Package Has Now Sold Out
Grand Hotel Palatino Package Sold Out The Grand Hotel Palatino is located in the heart of ancient Rome, only a short walk from the Colosseum and from the “Fori Imperiali” (Imperial Forums). It is also very near to the most fashionable Roman shopping area, and not far from the Termini railway station and the underground station.	Single Room (1 Bed for 1 Person): AUD710 per person Twin Room (2 Beds for 2 People): AUD530 per person Double Room (1 Bed for 2 People): AUD530 per person	This Package Has Now Sold Out