Tuscany Escape: 7 days Through Art, Wine & Hills, Self-Drive
Description
Experience the magic of Tuscany on this 7-day self-drive tour, exploring rolling hills, medieval villages, and charming towns steeped in history. Wander through Renaissance Florence, admire Pisa’s iconic Leaning Tower, and soak in Siena’s Gothic splendor. Discover the world-famous Chianti wine region with its scenic vineyards, olive groves, and hilltop villages, and wander the cobbled streets of San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its towers and gelato. Enjoy a journey that blends culture, gastronomy, and breathtaking landscapes at your own pace.
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
ACCOMMODATION:
- 6 nights’ 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 = Hotel Le Pozze di Lecchi or similar 4*
CAR HIRE OPTIONS
Car Group B = Lancia Ypsilon or similar (manual transmission)
MEALS:
- 6 Breakfasts
CAR HIRE:
- 7-day car hire (manual transmission)
- Pick-up and drop-off from Florence International Airport
- Unlimited mileage
- All insurances: SCDW, PAI, TP
- Tax
- Domestic one-way fee (except to/from Sardinia or Sicily)
- Airport and railway surcharge
- Road Tax (VRF)
- Additional driver
- Grace period 29 minutes
ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: wine tasting and light lunch in a local winery of the Chianti area (Day 4)
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.
EXCLUSIONS AND REQUIREMENTS CAR HIRE
- Fuel & Refuelling charge (Fuel fees approx. €20 + IVA 22%)
- Admin fee (€50 + tax) in case of car damage, traffic fine, etc.
- No Show fee
- Delivery and Collection
- Insurance “young” for all clients between 23 and 25 year
- Windscreen protection (WDW) - Road Side Safety Net (RSN)
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.