Overview
Our package includes stays at amazing centrally-located hotels with stunning views, as well as private guides and wine tastings that will make your trip truly unforgettable. Let us show you the best of Tuscany and Florence in comfort and style.
Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival in Florence: Private Transfer to Hotel in Florence - Welcome Cocktail at Hotel
1
Where we Visit :
Florence,
Meeting Location :
Airport
Upon arrival in Florence, whether by airplane or train, our team will wait to greet you and provide you with a private transfer to your hotel.We have arranged for you to stay at one of Florence's top-rated four-star hotels, located on the Ponte Vecchio Bridge. The area is renowned for its beautiful jewelry shops. It is situated in the heart of Florence, just a 10-minute walk from the Duomo, Boboli Gardens, Santa Croce church (where Michelangelo is buried), and many other delightful streets filled with some of the best shopping opportunities in Italy.
Once you arrive, you will have the remainder of the day to relax and enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of Florence as you prepare for an extraordinary private tour of the city the following day.
You'll spend the night in Florence, and we can't wait for you to experience this magnificent city.
Meals :
Wine Tasting
Day
2
Private Walking Tour of Florence including Accademmia Gallery with VIP tickets
2
Where we Visit :
Florence,
After enjoying an excellent buffet breakfast at the hotel this morning, we'll meet you to start a privately guided tour of historic Florence. Your hotel is in the city's historic center, so everything will be within easy walking distance. However, your guide will bring the history of this incredible city to life and explain in detail its remarkable history, known as the cradle of the Renaissance.During the tour, you'll visit the Medici doors, palaces, and the stunning marble works throughout the city. You'll conclude your time at the Accademia Gallery, where Michelangelo's David is housed. You'll then have the rest of the afternoon to spend at your leisure. You can visit the Uffizi galleries, which contain numerous other works of art, enjoy fantastic shopping, or walk through the Boboli Gardens. We also offer cooking experiences in Florence and many optional tours. However, trying to do only a little is essential as Florence is like an open-air museum, and there's so much to experience just by walking!
The rest of the day will be yours to enjoy in Florence!
Meals :
Breakfast
Day
3
Pisa & Lucca
3
Where we Visit :
Pisa,
Lucca,
This morning, after a rich, Italian-style buffet breakfast at the hotel, your English-speaking driver guide will meet you to begin your journey into northern Tuscany to enjoy the beautiful cities of Pisa and Lucca, which were, at one time, great rivals of Florence.We will head first to Pisa, which is famous for its leaning tower in the square of Miracles. Of course, Pisa is touristy, but it's touristy for a reason: It is beautiful and it is a lot of fun to visit Pisa, even if just for the photos! Here, you can have a chance to climb the leaning tower if you wish. However, let us know in advance, as tickets are subject to availability!
Following time in Pisa, we will continue to Lucca, the walled city where you will enjoy free time for lunch and walk through this incredible medieval town. Lucca is also a fantastic center for shopping, music, and beautiful markets. You will have time for shopping before we continue to our final destination for the day, Castellina in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti region, where you will be based for the next three nights at the beautiful Palazzo Squarcialupi, a terrific hotel in the center of town with a swimming pool, overlooking the vineyards.
The rest of the night and dinner will be at leisure.
Meals :
Breakfast
Day
4
San Gimignano Wine Experience
4
Where we Visit :
San Gimignano,
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel this morning with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the swimming pool, we will depart through the stunning Chianti wine territory. Our destination is San Gimignano, where we will visit a renowned winery that produces some of the top wines in Tuscany. There, you will savor a fantastic Tuscan lunch paired with wine tasting.After our time at the winery, we will head to San Gimignano, one of the most beautiful towns in Tuscany. This town offers spectacular views of the valley. You will have some free time to shop around and climb the towers. San Gimignano is also famous for its gelato, so take advantage of the chance to try some of the best in Italy.
In the evening, we will return to Castellina in Chianti for dinner at leisure and overnight at the hotel.
Meals :
Breakfast, Lunch, Wine Tasting
Day
5
Siena
5
Where we Visit :
Siena,
Montepulciano,
Montalcino
This morning, after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the swimming pool, we will depart for the stunning Siena. Here, you will have a private guided tour and some time at leisure to enjoy and walk around this beautiful city. In the afternoon, we will return to Castellina in Chianti for dinner at leisure and overnight at the hotel.
Meals :
Breakfast, Wine Tasting
Day
6
Return transfer to Florence via Montereggioni
6
Where we Visit :
Monteriggioni,
Florence,
Good morning! After breakfast, it's time to pack your things as we prepare to leave for Florence. However, if you'd like to go somewhere else, just let us know your desired destination. If we have enough time, we'll stop at Monteriggioni, one of Tuscany's most important fortresses. You'll have the opportunity to walk along its walls before we depart.If you're not continuing your journey with us, it's time to say "Arrivederci" (until we meet again), but not goodbye to Florence! However, if you'd like to travel south to Rome and the Amalfi Coast or north to Venice or Milan and the Lakes and Dolomite mountains in Italy's incredible north, just let us know. We'll do our best to help you plan your next adventure in Italy!
Meals :
Breakfast
Map
Inclusions/Exclusions
Tour Highlights and What's Included
- Accommodation in superior four star hotels throughout
- All arrival and departure transfers
- All entrance fees to sites and museums
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Internet at All Hotels
- Tastings of local products
- Transfers in and out of Florence
- Transportation in luxury vehicle
- Visit of Siena and San Gimignano
- Walking Tour of Florence
- Wine Estate Visit
- Private guided tour of Siena
What's Not Included
- Food and beverages not mentioned in the program
- Gratuities of any type
- International Flights
- Personal Expenses or Extras at hotels
- City tax fees at the hotels
Pricing & Availability
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