7 days itinerary - Seven days in Sunny Tuscany - Package 40

HIGHLIGHTS

• Embark on a delightful 7-day journey
• Explore the rich history and art of Florence with private guided tours and exclusive access to the Accademia and Uffizi Gallery
• Immerse yourself in Tuscan culture with a hands-on cooking class and a traditional Tuscan meal
• Experience the region's renowned wines with a wine tour and tasting in the countryside, followed by a light lunch
• Embark on a journey to Cinque Terre and Pisa to create unforgettable memories.
• Enjoy a private boat tour on Trasimeno Lake with an Italian-style aperitif
• Indulge in relaxation with a thermal bath experience in Chianciano
• Discover the charming towns of Pienza, Volterra, San Gimignano and Montepulciano
  
• Hand-picked 4 or 5-star accommodations with breakfasts included

DAY 1

Arrival at Florence Airport.
One of our representatives will meet you outside the baggage claim area and transfer you to a 4 or 5-star accommodation in Florence for a three night stay in a standard double occupancy room.
The remainder of the day/evening is at your leisure.

DAY 2

Explore Florence, private tour of of this beautiful city with a professionally licensed, English speaking guide.
Visit iconic sites such as The Accademia and see Michelangelo’s famous Statue of David, see Piazza Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, The Duomo, and visit The Uffizi.
Skip the line entrance tickets to Accademia and Uffizi included. 

DAY 3

The five villages of Cinque Terre will enchant you with their breathtaking panoramas, famous all over the world.
A very peculiar system of (low stone walls) shaped and layered over the course of nearly two millennia this landscape made of  steep terraces, gardens, vineyards and olive groves, hanging from sheer cliffs. 
Explore Pisa, where the the world-famous Leaning Tower is located. Of course a stop in Piazza dei Miracoli for the unforgettable photos is a must, but do not forget that this university city is also full of history and culture, thanks to its glorious past as a Maritime Republic. 

DAY 4

Check out of your hotel in Florence.
Visit Volterra, a splendid city known for its Etruscan origins and for the numerous archaeological finds belonging to this era. Discover the walls, built in the 4th century BC and the two access doors to the city, Porta Diana and Porta dell’Arco, as well as the old Acropolis, which houses several buildings and the foundations of two ancient temples.
You will have time to explore San Gimignano, a beautiful example of an Italian medieval town.
Enjoy an amazing cooking class and learn how to make a typical full course Tuscan meal.

DAY 5

Visit Montepulciano, a beautiful medieval town located in the southern part of Tuscany.
Stop at a local wine cellar in the Tuscan countryside, one of the most renowned wine regions in Italy.
You will have the chance to sip the wine varieties during the tasting, and bring the full flavor of the wines to life with a light gourmet Tuscan lunch.
Enjoy a private boat tour with aperitif included on the Trasimeno lake and discover its three island: Maggiore, Minore and Polvese.

DAY 6

Enjoy a relaxing day and visit the famous thermal baths of Chianciano, where you will spend time in the famous thermal waters of this ancient medieval village.
Discover the roots of Val d’Orcia and head to Pienza, famous for the production of cheese. When you will arrive you will be inebriated by the scent, which never leaves the area. Part of the significant historical and artistic heritage of Pienza is concentrated in the suggestive square dedicated to Pope Pius II, UNESCO heritage.
Take some time to breathe the special medieval atmosphere of the magnificent Tuscan village of Montalcino, which has remained almost intact since the 16th century.

DAY 7

Have your breakfast at your hotel, meet your driver.
Private transfer to Florence or FCO Rome Airport.
Departure from Italy. 😔