Itinerary
- Day 1
Florence
You'll arrive in Florence and connect with your group at the hotel. This evening, you're all getting together for a welcome dinner to meet your fellow travelers and start the trip off right.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome meal)
- Day 2
Florence to Lucca
A guided walking tour takes you through Florence's main sights like the Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, and Ponte Vecchio. After grabbing lunch, you'll head to Lucca where the rest of your afternoon and evening is free to wander the cobbled streets and take in the red-roofed buildings and architecture at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence with local guide
- Visit Duomo
- Visit Piazza della Repubblica
- Visit Ponte Vecchio
Landmarks/POIs Duomo of Florence Piazza della Repubblica Ponte Vecchio - Day 3
Lucca to Cinque Terre and return
Today follows the dramatic coastline of the Italian Riviera with its colorful villages coming into view. Your Tour Leader will guide you through Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there, it's back to Lucca by evening, leaving time for you to relax or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cinque Terre UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Guided exploration of Cinque Terre with Tour Leader
Landmarks/POIs Cinque Terre - Day 4
Lucca to Pisa to Volterra
You'll see the Leaning Tower of Pisa and have time to walk around the Campo dei Miracoli at your own pace. After lunch, the group heads to Volterra, a medieval town with winding streets that feel a bit mysterious. Dinner brings everyone together in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Explore Campo dei Miracoli
- Explore medieval town of Volterra
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Campo dei Miracoli Volterra - Day 5
Volterra to San Gimignano to Siena to Pienza
San Gimignano's piazza and well-preserved architecture are yours to explore, and you can try gelato from a local maker. There's also a Tuscan wine tasting on the schedule. Later, you'll get a guided walk through Siena's Gothic architecture and its magnificent Duomo, then continue to Pienza for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore San Gimignano
- Gelato tasting with local maker
- Tuscan wine tasting
- Guided walking tour of Siena
- Visit Duomo of Siena
Landmarks/POIs San Gimignano Siena Duomo of Siena Pienza - Day 6
Pienza
Your morning is free to check out Pienza's charming streets and the rural countryside surrounding it. Later on, you'll visit a local farm to taste handcrafted cheese while looking out over the rolling landscape. The evening is completely yours to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Pienza
- Cheese tasting at local farm
Landmarks/POIs Pienza - Day 7
Pienza to Chianti
You'll travel through the scenic Chianti countryside and join a regional cooking class where you learn local recipes directly from your host. After preparing the food, you sit down and eat what you've cooked for lunch. The afternoon is open for you to rest, and dinner together wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Dishes prepared during regional cookery class), Dinner (Final dinner together)
Included Activities
- Regional cookery class
- Lunch featuring dishes prepared during cooking class
Landmarks/POIs Chianti - Day 8
Chianti to Florence
A local oil mill offers a guided tour and olive oil tasting before you head back to Florence, bringing your Tuscan journey to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of local oil mill
- Olive oil tasting
