Tuscany Escape, Semi-Private Tour

Description

Tuscany is brimming with secluded valleys, magnificent rolling hills and majestic medieval villages boasting bustling restaurants, piazzas and ancient narrow cobble-stoned streets. Its rich landascape is complemented by towns overflowing with Reinassance art and architecture. Proud of its olive oil, there’s acclaimed gastronomy and, perhaps the best-know wine area, Chianti, is stunningly beautiful with gentle hills clocked by olive groves and vineyards and ancient castles and grand palazzi which have been magnificently restored as impressive hotels.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Florence: a living city with an eclectic cultural life that embraces opera, classical music and contemporary art. Also known as the cradle of the Renaissance, is one of Europe’s great art cities.

Pisa: one of Italy’s most visited cities, a vibrant college town, home of the world famous Leaning Tower, a unique masterpiece located in Piazza dei Miracoli, accompanied by the Cathedral and the Baptistery. Learn about its peculiar history and discover Pisa and its marvellous artistic attractions.

Siena: one of the best preserved medieval towns in Italy, honouring the Gothic architecture with its one of a kind main square, Piazza del Campo.

Chianti: a unique landscape, which has always been considered the heart of Tuscany, and which is famous all over the world for its renowned wines.

Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English, Spanish, French, German or Italian-speaking local guides during visits to Florence and Pisa (Day 2, 3)

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 6 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3 Florence

Superior Hotel Category = Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar 4*

Day 4-6 Gaiole in Chianti

Superior Hotel Category = Palazzo Leopoldo or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Pre/ Post-night in Florence

Superior Hotel Category = Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar 4*

MEALS:

  • 6 Breakfasts 

TRANSPORT:

  • Arrival private transfer from Florence Airport (Day 1)
  • Private transportation throughout the tour, except for group tours on Days 2, 3
  • Departure private transfer to Florence Airport (Day 7)

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Walking tour & Accademia gallery (All days, except Mondays) or Walking tour & Uffizi (All days), all on a shared basis (Day 2); Guided Visit of the town with entrance to the Cathedral and to the Leaning Tower, on a shared basis (Runs on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday) (Day 3); Chianti area private tour, wine tasting and light lunch in a local winery (Day 4); Half-day Siena private tour (Day 6)

OTHER:

  • Meet & Greet 

Excluded

  • Visa fees
  • Domestic flights
  • International flights
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Italy. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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