DAY 1 - Arrival
Arrival in Florence Airport or Pisa Airport and private transfer or shared transfer to a 4* hotel in Montecatini Terme
Montecatini Terme is a pleasant litte town in the heart of Tuscany close to Florence, Lucca and Pisa but also between Vinci (birthplace of great Leonardo), and Collodi (cradle of the fairytale of the famous puppet “Pinocchio”).
In this area, known as Valdinievole, we wil rediscover enchanted landscapes, villages and castles that tell us of times gone by and real jewels of art.
Arrival at the hotel and room accommodation.
In Montecatini Terme, charming spa town recently recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the circuit of the Great Spas of Europe, you will have the opportunity to take a walk in the fabulous park (la “pineta”), to visit the Tettuccio (a fascinating spa building and garden where time seems to have stopped at the time of the belle epoque), to get some beauty or relax treatment or to shopping in the streets of the center and enjoy in one of the trendy clubs.
Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 2 – Half Day Tour of Pisa
Breakfast in hotel.
A delightful excursion to the splendid city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauties. Once arrived in Pisa our guide will lead you to the famous Miracles Square explaining the wonders of this area. You will admire The Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and other beautiful monuments before entering inside the Cathedral (interior). At the end of the guided visit you’ll have free time for taking pictures and shopping before coming back to Montecatini.
Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 3 - An unforgettable day in Tuscany: Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni & Chianti
Breakfast at the hotel and departure by private car to Florence.
Your excited journey begins with a shuttle service from your accommodation in Montecatini Terme to the meeting point in Florence: at 7.15 a.m. you will find your driver waiting for you just outside your hotel of Montecatini Terme. In about an hour by drive you will be taken to Florence, where you will meet the guide and the fully fitted coach, which from 8.45 will lead you to discover Tuscany. Explore the unspoiled beauty of Tuscany! Medieval towns, rolling hills, and fine wines will make your day unforgettable!
Through the enchanting hills of Chianti, the first stop is the fantastic medieval village of MONTERIGGIONI, with its walls still perfectly intact. Walking through the cobble streets, you will feel like you are traveling through time in the Middle-Age era. You will have time to enjoy a more modern espresso or cappuccino before heading to your next destination!
Your tour will continue to SIENA, famous for its splendid examples of Gothic architecture and its Palio horse race, an annual tradition. You will have free time for an unforgettable walk at your leisure through the famous Piazza del Campo, where the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia stand and through all the historic centre. But do not forget to head to Piazza del Duomo and admire the Cathedral, one of the finest achievements of Italian Gothic architecture.
Leaving Siena, the next stop will be in SAN GIMIGNANO, famous for its white wine and its towers, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO! Enjoy some free time for your visit, strolling through the streets and admiring the beautiful landscapes
Finally, you will spend some time in the heart of CHIANTI, with its landscapes. After learning the secrets of the Chianti wine making process from the expert owner of the wine estate, let's have a taste of the high quality wines, local snacks, and fresh olive oils.
On the way back to Florence, some of the most beautiful memories of the history and beauty of Tuscany will remain with you.
On your return you will be dropped off in Florence. The return to Montecatini Terme will be by train. Florence Railway Station is 500 meters far from the arrival point in Florence.
Free time for dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 4 - Florence: walking through Renaissance
Breakfast in hotel and departure (on your own) by train to Florence.
With an expert guide you will enjoy a walk through the most fascinating and interesting places of Florence: Repubblica Square, Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, Ponte Vecchio, Accademia dei Georgofili and Uffizi square, Signoria square and Palazzo Vecchio, and Loggia dei Lanzi. The journey will end in San Giovanni Square, home of the wonderful Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore and Brunelleschi’s Dome as well as the Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower.
Return to Montecatini Terme by train. Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 5 - Cinque Terre
Breakfast in hotel and excursion Cinque Terre.
A whole, intense, unforgettable day dedicated to discover one of the most enchanting landscapes in the world. Small villages, suspended between sea and land, hanging from sheer cliffs surrounded by hills and vineyards. The visit begins with MANAROLA where you can admire the houses leaning one against the other and stroll along the narrow cobble alleyways and sheltered paths; later a local train will take us to VERNAZZA one of the most colorful and photographed fishing villages of the area, where you will have free time to sit and relax on this tiny harbor, breathing in the atmosphere of this unique timeless area. Next head for the MONTEROSSO train station! You will be awed by this ancient fishing village considered “the pearl of the Cinque Terre”, where you will be overcome by enchanting beaches and luxuriant vegetation that surrounds the little village. Here you will have free time to plunge into the crystal sea before taking the boat to our last destination, RIOMAGGIORE, where you can have free time to explore the delightful seaside town surrounding a small natural port. In addition to comfortable clothes, we recommend to have with you a swimwear and a hat to protect you from the sun…!!! The itinerary may be changed due to force majeure.
Return in hotel, free time for dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 6 - Day off
Breakfast in hotel and free time at disposal.
You will be able to choose one of the available activities, or simply to relax and enjoy Montecatini Terme.
Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 7 - Wine Tasting and light lunch in a typical farm
Breakfast in hotel.
Late in the morning meeting with the driver in front of your accommodation and starting to a typical farm house for a wine tasting with typical products and light lunch: homemade pasta, cantuccini, vinsanto and grappa.
“An unforgettable taste and smell experience with an incredible wine tasting in an authentic Tuscan location. A farm rooted in the territory since 1963, which, thanks to hard work hard work and passion, has become an international reality”
Return in hotel with shuttle service.
Free time at your disposal.
Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 8 - End of the tour
Breakfast in hotel and private or shared transfer to Florence Airport or Pisa Airport.
Bye bye Tuscany
Please note: the order of visits may change depending on the day of departure of the tour.
