Treasures of Tuscany - Small-Group
Treasures of Tuscany - Small-Group
Treasures of Tuscany - Small-Group
7 Days Starting in Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy and ending in 53045 Montepulciano, Province of Siena, Italy
Visiting: Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Montepulciano
Tour operator:
Tour code:
768
Group Type:
Independent
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Low, All Ages / Not applicable
Age range:
8-99
Tour operated in:
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Interests:
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Tour Overview
Bursting with quaint medieval villages, undulating fields of neatly planted vineyards and olive groves, traditional cuisine, and not to mention large, elegant, and antiquated art cities, Tuscany is the perfect place to visit for those looking for a taste of la dolce vita! Adore the streets of Renaissance Florence, plunge deep into the calm countryside, and experience picture-perfect Siena, and Montepulciano and more
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Florence
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Hotel Executive, Florence, or similar
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to Florence! Upon arrival at the airport or train station make your way to your hotel in Florence. An optional private transfer is available. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the artistic city on your own.
Day 2 : Florence Highlights With Accademia Gallery
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Hotel Executive, Florence, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start your exploration of Florence from the unknown and most picturesque sides of the city. Visit the market of San Lorenzo, where it’s possible to see the food arriving from the Tuscan countryside. In the afternoon, meet your guide at the hotel and get ready to explore the heart of the town. We’ll visit Piazza della Signoria, walk by the Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo with Giotto's bell tower (exterior), and Ponte Vecchio. Our walkthrough of Florence will end with a visit to the Accademia to admire, among the many masterpieces, the jewel of Michelangelo, the statue of David.
Day 3 : Siena & San Gimignano With Dinner In A Winery
Location: Siena, San Gimignano
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Hotel Executive, Florence, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy the morning exploring Florence on your own.
In the early afternoon, enjoy a visit to two of Tuscany's most beautiful towns and sample local flavors with a typical Tuscan dinner and wine tasting. Leaving Florence in the afternoon, enjoy the drive to Siena, the first stop on the tour. Enjoy a guided tour of its UNESCO-listed historic center, which includes the unique shell-shaped square where the legendary Palio race takes place twice a year.
Next, reach San Gimignano, the stunning medieval town with an impressive skyline crowned by 14 towers that have survived through the centuries. Get some time to explore its atmospheric cobbled lanes, then take the road to the hills of Chianti and admire the beautiful colors of Tuscany at sunset. Dinner will take place at a charming wine estate, where you’ll visit the cellars and dine on traditional Tuscan dishes paired with their fine wines.
Day 4 : Florence Cooking Class
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Hotel Executive, Florence, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today meet your local chef who’ll guide you in this experience and head to the city’s lively central food market, where you’ll pick the ingredients to prepare your meal. Take a quick stroll to the kitchen facilities in the heart of Florence and sample some local delicacies before you start cooking. Next, put your apron on and learn how to cook bruschetta, homemade pasta with a tasty sauce, and a traditional Tuscan dessert under the watchful eye of the chef, who will share stories about Tuscan food and culture along the way. Then, it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your culinary efforts accompanied by some great Chianti wine. At the end of the experience, you’ll receive a certificate and a recipe booklet to replicate the dishes at home.
Day 5 : Florence To Montepulciano
Location: Florence, Montepulciano
Accommodation Name: the Villa Cicolina, Montepulciano, or similar (farmhouse)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Pick up from your hotel and your driver will take you on a scenic drive through the heart of Tuscany to visit beautiful villages where history, art, and a great wine tradition. The itinerary includes stops at Montalcino, a walled medieval town famous for the production of the renowned Brunello, and Montepulciano, the Renaissance jewel home to one of Italy’s most ancient wines, the Vino Nobile, and Pienza, a lovely town in the heart of Val d’Orcia known as the ideal city because it is one of the first examples of humanistic ideal urban planning. Included in the tour is a visit to a local winery to sample some of the region’s best wines and a delicious lunch to taste Tuscan specialties. Overnight in Montepulciano.
Day 6 : Montepulciano
Location: Montepulciano
Accommodation Name: the Villa Cicolina, Montepulciano, or similar (farmhouse)
Meals Included: No Meals
After a long week in Tuscany, your Estate is the perfect spot to relax and recover energy. You can read your favorite book in the gorgeous garden, walk along the shady roads around your villa, enjoy horse riding or visit the town of Cortona, just 10 minutes away. Among the many activities available, we suggest having a cooking class with the resident chef. You can enjoy a class in a beautiful kitchen located in an evocative setting, where thanks to an experienced chef you will learn all the secrets of traditional recipes. Overnight in Montepulciano.
Day 7 : Departure
Location: Montepulciano
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, make your way to the airport or train station for your onward journey. Optional private transfers are available.
What's Included
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• 4 nights in Florence based on 4-star accommodation
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• 2 nights in Montepulciano based on 4-star accommodation
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• Small-Group Walking Tour of Florence with Accademia Gallery
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• Small-Group Siena and San Gimignano Excursion with dinner in a winery
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• Small-Group Florence cooking class with a market visit
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• Private driver-guided tour of Val D’Orcia with pick up in Florence and drop off in Montepulciano including wine tasting and lunch
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• 2 nights in Montepulciano in a Tuscan Estate (farmhouse)
What's Not Included
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• International or domestic airfare
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• Gratuities to guides and drivers
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• Travel insurance
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• Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
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• Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
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• Local city tax for overnight stays
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• Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included
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• Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
Check out our Q&As
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Are flights included in this 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 all entrance fees included in the price?
Entrance fees per the itinerary are included
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport Transfers are not included (optional)
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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