The Tuscany tour package includes visits to Chianti, Florence, and Lucca. These Tuscan gems are must visits for any trip through Tuscany. Plus there is an included cooking class where you’ll learn to prepare authentic Tuscan food.
Spend the remainder of your time exploring Montecatini and its surroundings on your own.
Moreover, there are optional excursions that may be of interest. These are scheduled during what is otherwise free time at additional cost.
- Visit the spectacular Cinque Terre, one of the most beautiful areas of the Liguria region. Here five small villages, nestled in the cliffs overlooking the sea and the surrounding hillsides.
- Visit Tuscany’s medieval hill town, Siena. Siena is the site of the famous Palio horse race. Tour Campo Square and St. Dominic’s Church. Both are considered the most beautiful in all of Italy.
- Visit Vinci, the birth place of Leonardo Da Vinci.
- Visit Pisa to see the Leaning Tower.
All this and more waits for you on your escorted Italy trip to Tuscany. For more about the classic Tuscany tour package see the daily itinerary below.
Highlights
Tuscany Tour Package Sightseeing Highlights
- 7 nights Hotel Francia e Quirinale, Montecatini
- Italian city hotel taxes
- 11 meals: 7 buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners with wine
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Tuscany Tour Special Features
- Florence Excursion
- Chianti & Greve Excursion & Wine Tasting
- Lucca Excursion and Walking Tour
- Cooking Class with Dinner & Wine Tasting at Tuscan Vineyard
- Wine & mineral water with all lunches & dinners
Accommodations
Tuscany Accommodations
Montecaitni is ancient Roman Spa town. Today it is resort town known for its thermal spas, authentic Tuscan food, and made in Italy shopping.
Exact hotel based on departure date.
Tuesday Departures
Grand Hotel Plaza & Locanda Maggiore
Grand Hotel Vittoria
Saturday Departures
Grand Hotel Francia e Quirinale
Grand Hotel Plaza & Locanda Maggiore
Optional Tours
Tuscany Optional Tours
Optional tours are not included in the tour price. Optional tours are subject to change. Price is available when booking the tour.
Note you may choose between Cinque Terre and Vinci. It is not possible to do both.
Day 4 Full Day Cinque Terre – $125
A short ride from Tuscany’s hill towns to the Ligurian coast is the spectacular Cinque Terre. Here five small villages of Rio Maggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza & Monte Rosso are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour will include a visit to at least two of these spectacular villages, nestled in the cliffs overlooking the sea and the surrounding hillsides. * Exact tour itinerary and villages visited to be advised locally. Operation of the tour is subject of weather condition and group size.
Day 4 Leonardo Da Vinci Tour – $79
Join us on this half day tour and discover the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, often depicted in Leonardo’s maps and in his famous drawings. Surrounded by centuries-old olive trees, in a landscape almost untouched by time, you will view the house where Leonardo was born in 1452. From there we will transfer to the town of Vinci, to visit the Museum that documents the work of Leonardo the inventor, the technologist and the engineer. End the tour with a Tuscan “merenda” savoring the typical wines and snacks of the area before returning to Montecatini.
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Day 6 or Day 7 Siena – $99
Today will start with a visit to the enchanting medieval city of Siena that sits elegantly over three hills. The heart of the city is the stunning Piazza del Campo, the huge central plaza where the Roman Forum used to be, now the site of the famous Horserace of Palio. The race takes place twice each year in celebration of the holy apparition and assumption of the Virgin Mary, patron saint of the city.
Day 8 – Pisa $89
Embark on a morning tour of Pisa. Explore the city’s iconic landmarks while indulging in local flavors. Your adventure begins with a guided tour of Pisa’s most famous sites, the majestic Cathedral, the stunning Baptistery, and a view of the Leaning Tower, which create a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Your guide will share intriguing stories and insights into the city’s rich heritage, from its medieval past to its vibrant present. Enjoy a taste of the local specialty, the Cecina. This savory flatbread, made from chickpea flour, olive oil, and a touch of rosemary, is a beloved dish in Tuscany.
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Tuscany Tour Package Itinerary
The Classic Tuscany Tour departs on Fridays and Saturdays. Depending on your departure day, the tour begins in Montecatini on Saturday or Sunday.
DAY 1 – Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2 – Arrive in Florence, Transfer to Montecatini
Arrive in Florence and transfer to your hotel in Montecatini. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3 Chianti and Greve Tour & Wine Tasting Lunch
Today enjoy a relaxing drive to visit the heart of the Tuscan countryside in the Chianti region, where Italy’s most famous red wine is produced. View the spectacular setting of green hills, cypress trees, olive groves and endless rows of grape vines.
In Chianti area you’ll stop for a tasting of the region’s wine & local specialties for lunch.
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4 Full Day Montecatini or Optional Cinque Terre or Vinci Excursion
Today you have a full day at leisure to enjoy Montecatini. You may want to schedule access to one of its thermal spas and relax. You may also join an optional excursion to Cinque Terre or Vinci.
Optional: Excursion to Cinque Terre or Vinci
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5 Lucca Excursion & Cooking Class with Dinner
Magnificent panoramas await you today. Drive through the rolling countryside dotted with olive trees to Lucca, a jewel of medieval architecture, with its massive 17th century walls framing the city. Walk along the winding streets of the original Roman grid revealing layers of history at every turn. Arrive at the Church of San Michele adorned by its beautiful piazza, occupying the site of the ancient Roman Forum.
Afterward, visit a local Tuscan Farm in the countryside for an all hands on cooking class followed by dinner with local specialties and Tuscany’s world-famous wines.
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6 – Florence Excursion
Today you will travel to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour through the heart of Florence. View the magnificent Duomo, with its Brunelleschi-designed dome. Then see the renowned Ghiberti’s “Gates of Paradise,” whose south door quatrefoils feature scenes from the life of John the Baptist. And enjoy Giotto’s Bell Tower.
After Duomo area you’ll proceed to the open-air art museum of Signoria Square. There you’ll have time to admire the statues of the Loggia dei Lanzi, Palazzo Vecchio, former residence of the Medici family. Then continue on the Ponte Vecchio, the “Old Bridge”, where goldsmiths practice their trade for centuries.
After the walking tour you have time to enjoy lunch. Then spend time on your own in the early afternoon to maybe visit a museum, or shop. Florence has been known for centuries for its 18k gold and high quality leather goods.
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7 – Full Day in Montecatini or Optional tour to Siena
Full Day at leisure to explore Montecatini and its surroundings on your own.
Optional: Full Day Excursion to Siena
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8 – Full Day in Montecatini or Optional Pisa Tour
On your last day at leisure explore the streets lined with many shops and stylish cafes or participate in the optional morning tour of Pisa.
In Pisa explore the city’s iconic landmarks while indulging in local flavors. Your adventure begins with a guided tour of Pisa’s most famous sites, the majestic Cathedral, the stunning Baptistery and a view of the Leaning Tower, which create a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles.
Your guide will share intriguing stories and insights into the city’s rich heritage, from its medieval past to its vibrant present. Enjoy a taste of the local specialty: the Cecina. This savory flatbread, made from chickpea flour, olive oil, and a touch of rosemary, is a beloved dish in Tuscany.
Return to Montecatini and bid farewell to your Tour Manager at dinner
Optional: Visit Pisa to see Leaning Tower
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 – Transfer to Florence, Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport in nearby Florence for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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