Tuscany & Umbria: Exclusive Small Group Tour Including Florence Back

Tour Code : TUR-00326
Type : Semi-Private
Duration : 7 days
Departs from : Florence

Description

This deluxe small group tour through Tuscany and Umbria offers our guests the possibility to experience two of Italy's most beautiful wine regions as well as Florence. There are many highlights on this tour including a private cooking class with a local Tuscan Chef as well as dinner at a farm in the heart of Chianti wine territory.

This journey through Tuscany and Umbria begins and ends in Rome. Gourmet meals including select wines are included in the package price.

The properties where we stay in each location are some of the finest hotels each destination has to offer.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Siena & San Gimignano

Where we visit : Siena, San Gimignano

This morning you will meet your tour escort and group at the Piazza Barberini in Rome where will begin our journey north through the Umbria region into Tuscany The drive itself is a magnificent path along the roads of Tuscany, where it is possible to enjoy the view of hills covered by vineyards, olives tree, small villages and original bell towers. The first stop is Siena, probably Italy's loveliest medieval city, for a walking tour with a local guide. Siena's heart is Il Campo or Campo's square, where the famous horse race Il Palio takes place two times each summer. The town offer magnificent masterpieces and incredible views. Enjoy a wine tasting with cheese and salami. Continue to Florence and en route stop in San Gimignano. The town is listed as a World Heritage site and fascinates for its medieval look. Its high towers create a unique skyline. Enjoy the village on your own. Arrival in Florence late afternoon.Free time for dinner. Overnight in Florence.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 2 - Florence

Where we visit : Florence

In the morning, enjoy a walking tour of the city with guide with Accademia. Lorenzo de Medici transformed Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance by attracting the best artists, architects and writers of the time such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli to whom he commissioned various works. Visit Piazza dellaSignoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Dome with Giotto's bell tower, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Florence on your own, visiting the Uffizi or taking the opportunity to visit Chianti or Lucca. Overnight in Florence.

Meals : Breakfast

Day 3 - Dinner in Chianti

Where we visit : Chianti

The day is free at leisure. There are many optional tours available: Pisa with its leaning tower, Montepucliano and Montalcino, Cortona, Assisi and Perigia and many other. In the late afternoon, transfer to Chianti area for a unique experience. Enjoy the view of the beautiful hills covered by vineyards and have a fantastic dinner in a farm house, accompanied with Chianti wine. Return late evening at hotel. Overnight in Florence.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Pisa

Where we visit : Pisa

After breakfast, meet your expert driver guide and continue to Pisa. Here, meet you local guide and visit the city. Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower, but the old Maritime Republic offers incredible sights like Miracles’ square, the beautiful Battistero and many other masterpieces. At the end of the excursion, proceed to Cortona, where you will spend the next 2 nights. Dinner will be served in a typical restaurant. Overnight in Cortona.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 - Cortona

Where we visit : Cortona

After breakfast, start your unforgettable cooking experience in Cortona with your local expert. Cortona is a small charming town in the Valdichiana, in southern Tuscany.  The city, enclosed by stone walls dating back to Etruscan and Roman times, sits on the top of a hill about 600 meters above sea level. This dominant position over the valley offers a spectacular view from all over the town of the surrounding valley and even Lake Trasimeno. IN the morning, you will have the possibility to visit the fresh market to learn about the local ingredients, then you will have an exciting cooking class to learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Then, you will eat what you have prepared with your own hands. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Cortona.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 - Assisi & Perugia

Where we visit : Assisi

Breakfast In the morning meet your driver guide and proceed to Assisi, where you will have free time to discover the town. Continue to Perugia. Your lunch will be served in a nice farm house in the countryside. Upon arrival in Perugia, meet your guide for a visit. At the end, continue to Rome. Your dinner will be served at hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Time to Say Arrivaderci!

Where we visit : Rome

In Rome, we conclude our services. A complimentary transfer to airport or railway station in Rome is included in this package. Should you like to have additional options in Italy post-tour, we would be delighted to provide you with some unique suggestions and assist you in anyway that we can.

Meals : Breakfast

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Inclusions/Exclusions

Tour Highlights and What's Included

Bus As Per Itinerary Tour Escort / tour host Welcome Cocktail
3 Nights In Florence
2 nights in Cortona
1 night in Rome
2Dinners, Wine included
1 Dinner in Chianti with wine tasting Cooking class in Cortona + 1 lunch, wine included
1 wine tasting with cheese and salumi in Siena
Walking Tour Of Florence With Accademia, entrance fee included
Visit of Siena And free time in San Gimignano
Visit of Pisa Visit of Perugia and free time in Assisi
Departure transfer from Rome hotel to FCO or railway station
Luggage Handling At Hotel

What's Not Included

Optional excursions during your tour
Travel Insurance
Arrival transfer
Porterage at airport on arrival
City Tax( 4€ per person per night, to be paid locally. The amount may change according to local policy ) Tips
Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program

Sites and Locations Visited on this Tour

Pricing & Availability

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Hotels

Hotel Berchielli

A Florentine jewel the Hotel Berchielli has been welcoming visitors since 1890. Timeless elegance and sophisticated surroundings enriched with stained glass windows, chrome and wrought iron works by local craftsman, fine marbles and stone along with breathtaking views over the river Arno, Ponte Vecchio and SS Apostoli all combined with modern comforts make the Berchielli an ideal place to stay.

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Hotel Pierre Florence

The hotel Pierre is located in a pedestrian only area of Florence, in a prime location that offers visitors sophisticated accommodations, fantastic buffet breakfast and knowledgeable and helpful staff. We have found over the years working with this hotel that they are truly one of the best in Florence for so many reason.

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Hotel San Michele

Hotel San Michele is located inside of one of the oldest buildings of Cortona, the ancient Baldelli Palace, strategically located right in the heart of town. The Baldelli Palace is a 15th-century mansion restored according to its original features and considered by various guides a true example of Cortona's architectural splendour. The Italian Ministry of Art, declared the building hosting H

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Hotel Villa Marsili

This impressive 18th-century residence is now a luxury hotel, which offers you spectacular views of the mountains, hills, and nearby Lake Trasimeno. You are guaranteed an outstanding service. Hotel Villa Marsili features original frescoes from the 14th-century church, which once stood on this site. It is set within the town walls of Cortona and boasts beautiful views across the picturesque town

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