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6-Day Culture and Wine in Tuscany

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Overview

Tuscany is one of the most famous and beautiful regions of Italy, home to stunning landscapes of rolling vineyards, traditional houses and quaint medieval hilltop villages and towns. Let yourself be charmed by the rich heritage, delicious food and drink that the region is famous for on this Tuscany wine tour.

During this six-day trip, you will visit Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano and Montalcino whilst learning all about the rich heritage, the countryside and the gastronomy of Tuscany. This tour also includes a guided tour of Siena and walking tour of Florence.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Florence City Tour & Dinner at Trattoria Cesarino

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Florence City Tour & Dinner at Trattoria Cesarino

Your Tuscany wine tour begins in Florence! This morning starts with an introductory tour during where you'll learn the facts and secrets of two thousand years of Florentine history, from the city’s Roman origins to a 15th-century palace, from the Ponte Vecchio to the wonders of the architecture of Brunelleschi’s Dome which overlook the Baptistery golden ‘Gates of Paradise’. In the evening, you'll enjoy dinner at Trattoria Cesarino, a historic restaurant serving traditional Tuscan cuisine.

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    Accommodation

    Alfieri93 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Florence on Foot

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    Restaurants

    Trattoria Cesarino

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Florence Airport, Peretola to Alfieri9

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Florence

Day 2

Explore Pisa and Lucca

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Explore Pisa and Lucca

Today, you'll venture out of Florence to the nearby towns of Pisa and Lucca, two must-see places whilst in this region of Italy. You'll head out on a join-in guided excursion visiting these two important historical towns in Tuscany. You will be immersed in the history and traditions of the two cities that are close in proximity, yet very different in personality. You'll have some free time in both places to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere.

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    Accommodation

    Alfieri93 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lucca and Pisa Tour with Buccellato Tasting

    Pisa Baptistery

    Pisa Cathedral

    Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Lucca

    Lucca

    Piazza Anfiteatro

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Florence to Province of Pisa

    Private Driver from Province of Pisa to Florence

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Pisa

    Lucca

Day 3

Florence, Boboli Gardens & Piazzale Michelangelo

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Florence, Boboli Gardens & Piazzale Michelangelo

Today, you have the entire day free to explore the city. You may choose to visit the museums, the Office or the Academy Gallery, or climb up the stairs of the Dome of Brunelleschi. You could also take a walk in Boboli Gardens and admire the Palazzo Pitti and walk all the way up to Piazzale Michelangelo to see the entire city of Florence with the River Arno and its bridges. The day is completely yours to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Alfieri93 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Boboli Gardens

    Gallerie dell'Accademia FlorenceOptional Activity

    Piazzale Michelangelo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

Day 4

Siena City Tour & Dinner at Zest Restaurant

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Siena City Tour & Dinner at Zest Restaurant

This morning you'll leave Florence behind and a private driver will take you to Siena. After checking into your accommodation, you'll meet your guide for a private guided tour of the city. The tour starts at the San Domenico church, where the remains of Saint Catherine, protector of Italy and Europe are kept. Finish the day with a nice dinner at Zest Restaurant & Wine Bar, in the heart of the historic centre of Siena.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Chiusarelli3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Siena Tour

    Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico

    Piazza del Campo

    Siena CathedralOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Zest Restaurant & Wine Bar

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Alfieri9 to Hotel Chiusarelli

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Siena

Day 5

Continue your Tuscany Wine Tour to San Gimignano, Chianti & Montalcino

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Continue your Tuscany Wine Tour to San Gimignano, Chianti & Montalcino

Today, you'll head out of Siena on a guided join-in excursion to see the small beautiful towns of Tuscany and taste the Tuscan wine in local wineries. This Tuscany wine tour will begin in San Gimignano, a medieval hill town southwest of Florence surrounded by 13th-century stone walls and many towers. Next, stop in Montalcino, a beautiful medieval hilltop city with a castle that overlooks it. After lunch in a Chianti winery, enjoy a wine tasting of the local wines made only in this region.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Chiusarelli3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    San Gimignano

    Montalcino

    Val d'Orcia

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    Restaurants

    Chianti Winery

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Siena

    San Gimignano

    Montalcino

    Castellina in Chianti

    Tuscany

Day 6

Departure Day

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Departure Day

After six days of a wonderful Tuscany wine tour, it is time to leave Italy. This morning after a leisurely breakfast, your private transfer will take you to Florence airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Province of Siena to Florence Airport, Peretola

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siena

Included in Price

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 15 activities
  • 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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