Highlights of Tuscany

Day 1  UK to Pisa
Today, you will fly to Pisa. You'll meet your travelling companions over a drink and dinner this evening.

Day 2  Tuscan Farmhouse Experience
Today we include a visit to the beautiful Fattoria Il Poggio farmhouse, where wine and olive oil is produced. We’ll take a tour of the vineyards and sample four different wines, and head to the mill to learn about their wonderful extra virgin olive oil. Afterwards, we’ll sit down to enjoy a delicious lunch of Tuscan specialities prepared using fresh, local ingredients.

Day 3  Florence
Florence is known as Italy’s ‘art city’. It is home to works by great masters including Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Built beside the River Arno, explore the city’s compact historic centre on your included excursion. Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, climb the steps of the magnificent Duomo and admire glorious architecture among the Renaissance streets and piazzas.      

Day 4  Montecatini Terme
Today is yours to explore at leisure, alternatively you could choose to join an optional excursion to Siena. Siena is one of the most perfectly preserved medieval cities in Europe. The old medieval centre has been declared an UNESCO world heritage site due it’s enchanting narrow streets, lined with palaces and mansions, which lead to the spectacular Piazza del Campo.   

Day 5  Pisa
Pisa is home to one of Italy’s most recognisable sights, the famous Leaning Tower. Residing in the Field of Miracles, this 180ft campanile took 176 years to build and began to lean shortly after construction. Thankfully the structure has recently been secured yet it still retains its famous lean. We include a visit to the Field of Miracles this morning. Discover more of Pisa this afternoon in the company of your fellow travellers - your Holiday Director will always be on hand to suggest interesting places to visit. There’s a real treat in store this evening, we’ve included a night at the Montecatini Opera Festival.  

Day 6  Montecatini Terme
Enjoy a day at leisure in Montecatini Terme. This famous spa town was founded on the healing thermal waters that flow through it, celebrated by the many fountains and Art Nouveau spa buildings throughout. This leisure town is famous for shopping and dining, or you could take a trip by funicular railway to the castle and fortress of Montecatini Alto.

Day 7  Montecatini Terme
Lucca is a traditional historic town surrounded by impressive walls. Explore the town on an optional excursion today. Take a walk along the ancient ramparts and admire the beautiful botanical gardens, the Basilica of San Frediano and fascinating architecture including a tree-topped tower. Alternatively, enjoy a day to relax and explore at your own pace.

Day 8  Pisa to UK   
Today we'll transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.