italy Tours Florence & Tuscany

Itinerary:

Day 1 Fly to Florence        
Arrive to Florence and transfer to your hotel, your home for the next 3 nights.  

Day 2 Florence  
Florence is one of Europe’s most beguiling cities. Begin the day with a guided walking tour and cross the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge over the River Arno. Visit the Uffizi art gallery this afternoon and admire masterpieces by Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Rembrandt among other priceless works of art.    

Day 3 Lucca & Pisa  
Travel to Lucca and wander the narrow streets to discover tiny piazzas hiding throughout the city. Continue to Pisa and admire the bizarre leaning tower. You may choose to go inside (entrance payable locally) or simply wonder at the building from afar. Enjoy a wine tasting this afternoon at a traditional Tuscany vineyard.  

Day 4 Florence to rural Tuscany          
This morning is at leisure to explore this amazing city in your own time. Later, transfer to your hotel in the heart of rural Tuscany.    

Day 5 San Gimignano & Volterra
Explore the undulating hillsides, pretty valleys and isolated farmhouses that have made Tuscany famous. Visit Volterra, an imposing town with immense stone ramparts, perched dramatically on a hill. Spend time wandering the maze of cobbled streets before heading to one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, San Gimignano.
 
Day 6 Siena  
Centred on the unusual main square named the Campo, Siena is a fine example of Italian gothic architecture. Ancient towers, grand townhouses and large piazzas fill the old town and are a wonderful sight. Enjoy a guided city tour and time to discover Siena yourself before travelling back to your hotel this evening.  

Day 7 Siena  
Today is free to spend as you please. Perhaps take a stroll around the village or a leisurely coffee in the main square.  

Day 8  Florence        
Transfer to Florence airport for your flight home.

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