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Tuscany Escorted Small Group Wine Tour
Spend 10 unforgettable days getting to know Tuscany and all of its beauty. This custom small group tour is designed to expose travelers to Tuscany's must-sees as well as some smaller gems that will be of particular interest to wine lovers.
Package details:
This 9-day, custom-crafted vacation package includes:
- Round Trip USA Airport Italy Economy Class Airfare.
- Private transportation with minibus and Driver (approx. 8 hrs per day as per itinerary)(*)
- English speaking Tour Escort from Day 2 to Day 10 (approx. 8 Hrs per day as per itinerary) (*)
- 1 night accommodation in 5 star Hotel in Saturnia
- 4 nights accommodation in 4 star Hotel in Siena city center
- 3 nights accommodation in 4 star Hotel in Florence city center
- Daily breakfast
- 1 Welcome Dinner in Saturnia
- 1 Farewell Dinner in Florence
- 1 Lunch in Butcher shop in Chianti
- Winery visit with wine tasting in Scansano area
- Winery visit with wine tasting and light lunch in Montepulciano area
- Winery visit with wine tasting in Montalcino Area
- Winery visit with wine tasting and light lunch in San Gimignano area
- Winery visit with wine tasting in Chianti Classico area
- 3 Hours private local guide in Pitigliano
- 3 Hours private local guide in Siena
- 3 Hours private local guide in Florence
- Entrance tickets to Siena Cathedral
- 1 Handson Cooking Class with Dinner in Siena
- Hospitality city tax which varies by city and hotel category
- Porterage service
- Vat Taxes and service Charges.
The itinerary
As you make your way through the Tuscan countryside, you will admire picturesque rolling hills, charming Medieval towns and historic monuments. Begin with a relaxing afternoon in Saturnia to get acquainted with the Tuscan lifestyle. After departing Saturnia, you will visit a variety of Tuscan locales including Pitigliano, Pienza and Siena as well as the Chianti region and beautiful verdant valleys like Val D'Orcia. Along the way you will taste a wide variety of Tuscan wines from the famous Chianti Classico to the Vernaccia di San Gimignano and many more in between. The final days of the tour will be spent in Florence to give you the opportunity to explore everything this iconic Renaissance city has to offer. From breathtaking landscapes dotted with quaint towns to remarkable wine and culinary traditions, falling in love with Tuscany is guaranteed!10 Day Tour of Tuscany, Italy and its Wines and Food!
Day 1 : WELCOME TO ITALY
Board your overnight flight and leave the United States. Your Italian Adventure has begun!
Day 02 : SATURNIA and relax at the Saturnia Thermae
Arrival at Fiumicino Airport. Benvenuti in Italia! Your tour escort will be waiting for you once you exit baggage claim at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport and together you will travel to Saturnia, famous for its sulfurous thermal springs. Saturnia is part of the Maremma area of southern Tuscany, featuring plenty of greenery and coastal plains. Once you arrive in Saturnia and check into your hotel, you will have plenty of free time to enjoy your hotel’s thermal baths and spa treatments; you deserve a bit of relaxation after such a long flight! Your first meal in Tuscany will be a Welcome Dinner with all of your small group’s travel companions to celebrate the beginning of your adventure in Tuscany. (D)
Day 3: SATURNIA, PITIGLIANO, SCANSANO with Morellino di Scansano
After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and travel to the medieval town of Pitigliano, which is perched at the top of a rocky cliff. Sights include Etruscan ruins, monuments from the Medieval and Renaissance periods, and the historic Synagogue. Interestingly enough, Pitigliano is referred to as the “The Little Jerusalem” because of the strong Jewish community that has been present in the town for centuries. Upon arrival you may choose to explore Pitigliano on your own or with your tour escort. Lunch will be on your own to be enjoyed in one of the many rustic trattorias.
Day 5: SIENA
After finishing breakfast at your hotel you will spend the entire day discovering the beauty of the city famous for its Palio horse race: Siena.
Day 6: CHIANTI with Chianti Classico Wine
Today will be dedicated to Tuscany’s foremost wine region: the Chianti area. As you may already know, Chianti wine is so popular not only because of its high-quality, but because of its exceptional versatility, which allows it to accompany a variety of dishes. The Chianti region is strikingly beautiful and also filled with history thanks to the numerous generations of local families that have dedicated their livelihoods to crafting perfect Chianti wine.
Day 7: SAN GIMIGNANO with the Vernaccia Wine
Today after breakfast you will check out of your hotel then make your way to the crown jewel of Tuscany: Florence. However, before arriving in Florence the group will stop in the enchanting town of San Gimignano, which is famous for its remarkably preserved medieval towers. Upon arrival you will have plenty of free time to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site either on your own or with your tour escort. We highly recommend climbing to the top of the town’s defensive walls to admire breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Day 8: FLORENCE
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then start your private guided walking tour of the historical city center of Florence. During the tour you will admire the highlights of Florence’s endless art and architecture.
Day 9: FLORENCE
Your final day in Florence can be spent however you wish as you will have the morning and afternoon to yourself.
Day 10: GOODBYE ITALY
Today you will need to wake up early to check out of your hotel and travel to Florence’s airport to board your flight back home. Arrivederci!
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Not included:
- All Land & Air prices: Additional U.S. & Foreign Departure Taxes and Surcharges Fee(s) assessed by the Airlines
- Hospitality city tax which varies by city and hotel category. To be paid locally to the hotel
- Beverages
- Porterage service
- Other Entrance Fees to Monuments or Museums, Tips, Extras
General conditions:
- The itinerary may be reversed or modified for technical reasons.
- (*) If 8 or less Participants, your English speaking Tour Escort will also be your private Driver from day 2 through 6.
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