Highlights of Tuscany
Highlights of Tuscany
Highlights of Tuscany
8 Days Starting and ending in Pisa, Province of Pisa, Italy
Visiting: Pisa, Montecatini Terme, Florence
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SEIT
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 35
Physical rating:
Low, Leisurely Touring
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Explore Tuscany's rolling countryside, dotted with olive groves, vineyards and medieval hilltop towns. You'll also visit Pisa, home of the Leaning Tower, and Florence, Italy's 'Art City'.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Uk - Pisa
Location: Pisa, Montecatini Terme
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Tamerici & Principe
Meals Included: Dinner
Today, you will fly to Pisa. You'll meet your travelling companions over a drink and dinner this evening.
Day 2 : Tuscan Farmhouse Experience
Location: Montecatini Terme
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Tamerici & Principe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we include a visit to the beautiful Fattoria Il Poggio farmhouse, where wine and olive oil is produced. We’ll take a tour of the vineyards and sample four different wines, and head to the mill to learn about their wonderful extra virgin olive oil. Afterwards, we’ll sit down to enjoy a delicious lunch of Tuscan specialities prepared using fresh, local ingredients.
Day 3 : Florence
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Tamerici & Principe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Florence is known as Italy’s ‘art city’. It is home to works by great masters including Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Built beside the River Arno, explore the city’s compact historic centre on your included excursion. Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, climb the steps of the magnificent Duomo and admire glorious architecture among the Renaissance streets and piazzas.
Day 4 : Montecatini Terme - At Leisure
Location: Montecatini Terme
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Tamerici & Principe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Lucca is a traditional historic town surrounded by impressive walls. Explore the town on an optional excursion today. Take a walk along the ancient ramparts and admire the beautiful botanical gardens, the Basilica of San Frediano and fascinating architecture including a tree-topped tower. Alternatively, enjoy a day to relax and explore at your own pace.
Day 5 : Pisa
Location: Pisa
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Tamerici & Principe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner
Pisa is home to one of Italy’s most recognisable sights, the famous Leaning Tower. Residing in the Field of Miracles, this 180ft campanile took 176 years to build and began to lean shortly after construction. Thankfully the structure has recently been secured yet it still retains its famous lean. We include a visit to the Field of Miracles this morning. Discover more of Pisa this afternoon in the company of your fellow travellers - your Holiday Director will always be on hand to suggest interesting places to visit. There’s a real treat in store this evening, we’ve included a night at the Montecatini Opera Festival.
Day 6 : Montecatini Terme - At Leisure
Location: Montecatini Terme
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Tamerici & Principe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a day at leisure in Montecatini Terme. This famous spa town was founded on the healing thermal waters that flow through it, celebrated by the many fountains and Art Nouveau spa buildings throughout. This leisure town is famous for shopping and dining, or you could take a trip by funicular railway to the castle and fortress of Montecatini Alto.
Day 7 : Montecatini Terme - At Leisure
Location: Montecatini Terme
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Tamerici & Principe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Siena is one of the most perfectly preserved medieval cities in Europe and you can visit today on an optional excursion. Its enchanting narrow streets lined with palaces and mansions lead to the spectacular Piazza del Campo, which is the setting each year for the colourful and intense Palio horse race. Alternatively, take time to explore your resort, enjoy the bustling town and the local café culture.
Day 8 : Pisa - Uk
Location: Pisa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we'll transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
What's Included
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Return flights from London
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A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
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Complimentary wi-fi on board your coach
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Accommodation
7 nights in a 4-star hotel
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Meals
12 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners including welcome drink & farewell get-together
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Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
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Just You Holiday Director as your host & specialist Local Guide
What's Not Included
Excursions Included
- Florence
- Pisa
- Siena
Accommodation
- Grand Hotel Tamerici & Principe
- In Montecatini Terme enjoy the ideal location of the Grand Hotel Tamerici & Principe, 4 Star De Luxe of established tradition,close to parks, to spas, shops, train station Montecatini Centro and almost adjacent to the convention center.
A Grand Hotel at 360 degrees which is distinguished by its fine architecture with balconies full of flowers, a large garden terrace with swimming pool, large living rooms with elegant decor, rooms equipped with every comfort, several suites with two bathrooms and jacuzzi.
Our restaurant "I Granduchi" offers impeccable service and delicious food, as well as the opportunity to take dietary and vegetarian menu and the excellent taste of our pastry chef. The hotel has a Wellness Centre of 300 square metres, the Myricae SPA, a brand new area dedicated to wellness and relax which consists of various parts: firstly, the THERMARIUM, an area where you can enjoy Bio - Sauna, Turkish bath, emotional showers with chromo therapy, Mini Ozone Swimming pool with Jacuzzi, relaxation area and Tearoom.
Optional Excursions
- San Gimignano & Volterra
- Lucca
Pre-bookable excursions: The above optional excursions can be pre-booked as a package from just £112.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No and your own room is guaranteed!
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Will I eat alone?
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
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Am I guaranteed a room of my own?
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
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What is the typical age range on a Just You holiday?
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
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