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Spotlight on Tuscany

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CAD 3,449

Duration

9 days

Countries

Italy

Activity

active

Group size

Max 44

Rating

4.6 · 285 reviewsvia Collette

The adventure

Discover the rolling hills of Tuscany, home to sprawling vineyards, charming medieval hill towns, and enchanting cities. Savour a 7-night stay in Montecatini Terme, the famous resort and spa town. Visit Pisa, Florence, and San Gimignano, nestled in the Italian countryside. Discover the charming town of Lucca, Italy’s best-kept secret. Enjoy free time in Montecatini or see the Gothic Line of WWII and visit the Museum of Liberation. Explore the cultural treasures of Florence. Partake in a Tuscan cooking class. Sample cheese at the farm where it is made. Enjoy local wines and the region’s famous cuisine. Steeped in history, culture and legend, this is Tuscany as you always imagined it.

Montecatini Terme

Lucca

Family-Owned Winery Experience

Florence

Pisa

Cooking Class

Cheese Farm

Day by day

Picturesque landscape of Lake Garda with a distant island under a summer sky.

Your journey through

Italy

Showing Days 1-7

9-day itinerary

Day 1Overnight FlightRolling landscapes, savoury wines, authentic food and stunning architecture – find all of this and more in Tuscany. Unpack once on this journey among Italy's most charming towns.

Capture of cityscape from airplane with FlySafair wing visible.

Overnight Flight

Rolling landscapes, savoury wines, authentic food and stunning architecture – find all of this and more in Tuscany. Unpack once on this journey among Italy's most charming towns.

Day 2Montecatini Terme, ItalyYour tour opens in the famous spa resort town of Montecatini Terme, nestled in the heart of the rolling hills of Tuscany. As travellers’ arrival times will vary, we have not included any sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the town independently. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers during an orientation briefing followed by a welcome drink.

Your tour opens in the famous spa resort town of Montecatini Terme, nestled in the heart of the rolling hills of Tuscany. As travellers’ arrival times will vary, we have not included any sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the town independently. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers during an orientation briefing followed by a welcome drink.

Day 3LuccaEnjoy a guided tour of Lucca, Tuscany’s best-kept secret. Discover Renaissance walls, Romanesque churches, and medieval streets flanked by towers. Explore the lively city centre on your own and discover the piazza built on top of a Roman amphitheatre. This afternoon, make your way to a Tuscan winery and learn about the art of winemaking as you taste local varieties paired with regional foods.

Lucca

Enjoy a guided tour of Lucca, Tuscany’s best-kept secret. Discover Renaissance walls, Romanesque churches, and medieval streets flanked by towers. Explore the lively city centre on your own and discover the piazza built on top of a Roman amphitheatre. This afternoon, make your way to a Tuscan winery and learn about the art of winemaking as you taste local varieties paired with regional foods.

Day 4FlorenceWelcome to Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Join a local Florentine guide and embark on an extensive walking tour exploring the city's vast historical centre. At the Piazza del Duomo, marvel at the ornate façade of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the gilded bronze doors of the Baptistery. Take in views of the Piazza della Signoria, the centre of Medici power, and Santa Croce Square before enjoying the remainder of your time in Florence to explore this unparalleled open-air museum at your leisure.*

Florence

Welcome to Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Join a local Florentine guide and embark on an extensive walking tour exploring the city's vast historical centre. At the Piazza del Duomo, marvel at the ornate façade of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the gilded bronze doors of the Baptistery. Take in views of the Piazza della Signoria, the centre of Medici power, and Santa Croce Square before enjoying the remainder of your time in Florence to explore this unparalleled open-air museum at your leisure.*

Day 5Montecatini TermeToday, learn more about Montecatini’s history during a half-day guided walking tour and visit to the historic Tettuccio Spa,** known for the health benefits in its mineral drinking waters. This afternoon, it’s your choice! Choose to relax in Montecatini, spending the afternoon at leisure -OR- set off for Borgo a Mozzano, where you will see its unique Devil’s Bridge and the nearby remains of the Gothic Line – the Germans’ last defence during WWII. Visit the Museum of Liberation and see authentic fortifications and bunkers.

Narrow cobblestone street amidst lush green trees leading to stone arch against sunset sky in old town of Chianciano Terme

Montecatini Terme

Today, learn more about Montecatini’s history during a half-day guided walking tour and visit to the historic Tettuccio Spa,** known for the health benefits in its mineral drinking waters. This afternoon, it’s your choice! Choose to relax in Montecatini, spending the afternoon at leisure -OR- set off for Borgo a Mozzano, where you will see its unique Devil’s Bridge and the nearby remains of the Gothic Line – the Germans’ last defence during WWII. Visit the Museum of Liberation and see authentic fortifications and bunkers.

Day 6PisaJourney to the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa for a visit of its famous Piazza dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles). The moniker was coined to describe the magnificence and wonder of the architectural masterpieces within the square, which is uniquely paved in grass. Keep your camera handy to capture the gravity-defying inclination of the iconic Leaning Tower. This evening, travel to the quiet countryside to learn the secrets of traditional Tuscan cuisine. Partake in a cooking class, using local ingredients and culinary techniques that have been passed down for generations. Enjoy your freshly-prepared meal for dinner.

Pisa

Journey to the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa for a visit of its famous Piazza dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles). The moniker was coined to describe the magnificence and wonder of the architectural masterpieces within the square, which is uniquely paved in grass. Keep your camera handy to capture the gravity-defying inclination of the iconic Leaning Tower. This evening, travel to the quiet countryside to learn the secrets of traditional Tuscan cuisine. Partake in a cooking class, using local ingredients and culinary techniques that have been passed down for generations. Enjoy your freshly-prepared meal for dinner.

Day 7San GimignanoTake in the rural atmosphere of a family-owned farm among the goats, cows, and organic gardens and sample their local products. Soak in breathtaking views as you travel to the hilltop village of San Gimignano, one of Tuscany’s most picturesque places. Explore this enchanting medieval town, from its famous 14 towers to its magnificent vistas overlooking vineyards. Enjoy free time and perhaps indulge in some gelato, before returning to Montecatini for an evening at leisure.

San Gimignano

Take in the rural atmosphere of a family-owned farm among the goats, cows, and organic gardens and sample their local products. Soak in breathtaking views as you travel to the hilltop village of San Gimignano, one of Tuscany’s most picturesque places. Explore this enchanting medieval town, from its famous 14 towers to its magnificent vistas overlooking vineyards. Enjoy free time and perhaps indulge in some gelato, before returning to Montecatini for an evening at leisure.