5-DAY TOUR OF TUSCANY DEPARTING FROM FLORENCE

Tuscany is renowned for its natural beauty, rich history, artistic heritage and impact on world culture. It is thought to have laid the foundations for the Italian Renaissance and the Italian language. Let yourself be carried away on this beautiful weekend of culture and good wine.

tour duration
5 days
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • See the authentic Tuscany in one day
  • Stroll through the streets of Dante
  • Admire the Duomo and Brunelleschi's Dome up close
  • Taste Chianti Classico in two exclusive wine cellars
  • Photograph yourself under the Tower of Miracles in Pisa
  • Discover the tower-houses of San Gimignano
  • Immerse yourself in the Val D'Orcia
  • See postcard-perfect Cinque Terre
  • Drive a Fiat Vespa through the hills

DAY 1: AUTHENTIC TUSCANY IN ONE DAY

Welcome to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. In the morning we will set off by bus to discover the authentic Tuscany visiting Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano. Close your eyes and find yourself immersed in the magical light of Piazza del Campo, open them again to breathe in the atmosphere of San Gimignano, and find yourself admiring the charm of the challenge between the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the force of gravity. We will have lunch with typical Tuscan dishes. The tour will end with a visit to an exclusive winery in the Chianti region. Here you will participate in a wine tasting and have the opportunity to taste and purchase wine and typical products. At the end, you will be driven back to Florence. 

Free dinner and overnight stay on request. 

DAY 2: TUSCANY BETWEEN ART AND WINE

What could be better than waking up in front of the Baptistery of Florence? For your second day, meet in the centre of Florence to visit the places where Florentines spend their free time: Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and others. It will be a complete walking tour, during which you will experience the city just like a true Florentine. Lunch is free but we absolutely recommend these 3 street foods: the lampredotto sandwich, the schiacciata and the coccoli. If you have never tried Florence's renowned street food, you absolutely must. In the afternoon, you will head to the Chianti area for a tour that will allow you to explore the authenticity of the flavours of the Tuscan countryside and discover natural winemaking, to capture the taste notes that a good glass can convey. You know the typical avenue of cypress trees, printed on every postcard in any souvenir shop? Well yes, you will be able to walk along one of these avenues and take memorable photos of authentic Tuscany. Time remains to end the day with a walk in Monteriggioni to breathe in the village air with its typical shops.

Free dinner and overnight stay on request.

DAY 3: AMONG THE CYPRESSES OF THE VAL D'ORCIA

A day in the midst of art, culture and red wine. Would you like to have an unforgettable experience in the most impressive places in Tuscany? Come with us to visit magnificent cities and taste the best wines in a single day. The tour begins with a visit to a characteristic wine cellar in the Val d'Orcia, where you will taste locally produced wines. You will find yourself in Montepulciano, where the majesty of its Renaissance palaces and the refined beauty of its churches are combined with the ancient tradition of its Nobile di Montepulciano wine, symbol of the city and delight for your palate. When you visit Pienza and Montepulciano, two artistic jewels from which you can admire the landscape of the Val d'Orcia, you will experience true Tuscan beauty. Pienza is a perfect combination of harmony and architectural beauty. Return to Florence in the evening, free dinner and overnight stay on request.

DAY 4: EXCURSION TO THE CINQUE TERRE

Have you ever heard of a little corner of paradise called the Cinque Terre? If you look up the Cinque Terre on the map, you will be able to spot them by going a little further north from Tuscany. This unique landscape, suspended on steep cliffs overlooking the sea, is not so easy to reach, which is why we will travel by bus/train. The villages where we will stop will be: La Spezia, Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso, Riomaggiore and/or Portovenere, depending on the route. Not only will you see many different towns in a day trip. Not only will you get all the useful information our guides provide, but you will see a unique place. Free lunch in Monterosso al mare. We will return to Florence in the evening. Free dinner and overnight stay on request.

DAY 5: VESPA PANORAMIC TOUR IN CHIANTI

Enjoy driving a Vespa along the scenic and quiet roads of the Tuscan hills. An alternative way to admire the views of Chianti, enveloped in the scents of the Tuscan countryside and the sound of farms at work. Experience a unique way to see the sights of Chianti and stop for a wine tasting and delicious lunch along the way. You can request to ride the Vespa exclusively or share it with another passenger.

Itinerary

included
Included in the price
  • DAY 1: Round trip by air-conditioned GT coach
  • Expert multilingual guide
  • Lunch with typical Tuscan dishes
  • Guided tour of Siena with a local guide in English only
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of Siena with a licensed guide
  • Tuscan wine tasting in a Chianti winery
  • Self-guided tour of Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
  • Self-guided tour of San Gimignano. DAY 2: Walking tour of Florence with an expert guide
  • Journey by GT coach to Chianti and back to Florence
  • Multilingual expert guide
  • Wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting with snacks
  • Visit of 2 wineries with tour of historic cellars
  • Free time to admire a Chianti village DAY 3: Journey by GT coach or air-conditioned minibus
  • expert multilingual escorts
  • wine tasting with accompanying snacks
  • free time in Montepulciano and Pienza. DAY 4: Travel by coach or train from Florence to Cinque Terre
  • expert multilingual escorts
  • ferry and train tickets for internal transfers. DAY 5: Journey by minivan to the Chianti area from Florence
  • expert multilingual guides
  • rental of original Vespa scooter to share (automatic transmission)
  • helmet
  • fuel and taxes
  • light lunch
  • exclusive winery tour
excluded
Excluded from the price
  • Overnight stay (possible on request and customizable)
  • All transportation not mentioned in "included" section
  • Possible tips
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