Culture

Tuscany and Cinque Terre

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Duration:

4 Days

Description

A full emotion journey, which will let you to get to know one of the main destinations of Italy: Tuscany region.  

Its landscapes, its artistic heritage and its iconic cities, of which the most significant is Florence, make it a unique region in the world, rich in gastronomy, as well as picturesque villages, artistic masterpieces created by the greatest masters who left an important artistic heritage. 

This tour is enriched by an excursion to discover the wonderful «Cinque Terre», in Liguria region. 


Tour programme

Day 1:

PISA-MONTECATINI

Arrival and meeting with your english –italian speaking tour leader in Pisa. Lunch at your leisure and guided tour of the city in the afternoon: the Miracles square (Piazza dei Miracoli) is listed by UNESCO, here you can admire the famous leaning tower and the Baptistery.  Following departure to Montecatini. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel. 

Day 2:

CINQUE TERRE

Hotel breakfast and departure to a full day excursion to Cinque Terre, in Liguria region. The third Unesco site we are visiting during this tour is revealing a natural beauty. We will board for a navigation experience, so that we will enjoy the view from the sea and with a stopover in Monterosso and Vernazza. Lunch at your leisure and return heading to Montecatini, by train first reaching La Spezia and then by bus to Montecatini. Dinner and overnight.  

Day 3:

FLORENCE

Hotel breakfast and departure to Florence, renowned all over the world for its history and culture, also listed by UNESCO heritage site. Guided tour of the historical center: the Duomo Square is dominated by the magnificent Brunelleschi dome and you will be enchanted by the «Piazza della Signoria» square, formerly the center of the political life, and its prominent Palazzo Vecchio.  Ponte Vecchio (old bridge) is the main symbol of the city itself and you will enjoy a walk here.  Lunch at your leisure and following visit to the Uffici Museum, dated back to 1560; among the greatest masterpieces exhibited here is «The Birth of Venus» by Botticelli. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. 

Day 4:

SIENA

Hotel breakfast and check out.  Departure to Siena where, upon our arrival, we will visit the city centre with an english-italian speaking guide. One of the must -see cities in Italy, also listed by UNESCO heritage, is also known for its famous Palio horse race in the very city centre, one of the most awaited moments for locals.  Lunch and departure. 

Included

  • Ground transportation as per itinerary  
  • Escorted tour manager for the whole programme 
  • Guides as mentioned in the programme 
  • Boat and train tickets in Cinque terre  
  • Accommodation in selected 4* hotels in double rooms with private facilities, HB basis with buffet breakfast  

Not included

  • Flights and related taxes 
  • City tax (to be paid on site)  
  • Lunches, drinks at dinners  
  • Entrance fees, tips, extras 
  • Anything else not mentioned as included. 

Notes

Possible tour extension, flights and transfers on request

Tuscany and Cinque Terre