Itinerary
- Day 1
Montecatini Terme
You'll arrive in Florence and then travel to Montecatini Terme, where the group meets at the hotel this evening. There's a welcome dinner together to kick things off and get to know your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Montecatini Terme to Pisa
After a casual walk through town, you'll head to the train station and travel to Pisa. Once there, you can explore the Square of Miracles and see the leaning tower, cathedral, baptistery, and Campo Santo up close. You'll wander through the old town and get a feel for the student atmosphere, then catch a train back to Montecatini in the afternoon where you have the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to the Square of Miracles in Pisa
- Guided tour of Pisa Cathedral, Baptistery and Campo Santo
- Exploration of Pisa old town
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Baptistery of Pisa Campo Santo - Day 3
Montecatini Terme to Florence
After breakfast, you'll board a train heading toward Florence. Once there, spend time at the cathedral with its bell tower and baptistery, where you can see the intricate marble work up close. Walk through the pedestrian zone past cafés and shops, then check out the town hall. Cross the Ponte Vecchio with its jewelers lining the bridge, and you'll have free time to wander more or grab an aperitivo before the train ride back to Montecatini Terme.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Florence
- Visit Florence Cathedral with bell tower and baptistery
- Stroll through pedestrian zone with cafés and shops
- View the town hall
- Cross Ponte Vecchio
- Return train to Montecatini Terme
Optional Activities
- Aperitivo at a local venue
Landmarks/POIs Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore) Giotto's Campanile Florence Baptistery Palazzo della Signoria Ponte Vecchio - Day 4
Montecatini Terme to Siena
You'll travel south by bus into the Tuscan countryside to reach Siena. The dramatic Campo, a shell-shaped square ringed by walls, is the heart of the city where you can also see the Palazzo Pubblico and the striking black and white striped cathedral. After lunch, there's time to sample some of Siena's local sweets before the bus returns you to Montecatini.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Siena Campo (town square)
- Guided tour of Siena Cathedral
- Exploration of Siena old town
Optional Activities
- Visit to traditional Café Nannini to sample local sweet specialties
Landmarks/POIs Campo (Piazza del Campo) Palazzo Pubblico Siena Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) - Day 5
Montecatini Terme to Florence
A train ride takes you to Florence and straight to the Uffizi Gallery, where you'll skip the regular lines with advance tickets. You'll see works by Botticelli, da Vinci, and others with guidance from an expert. In the afternoon, choose between seeing the city from Piazzale Michelangelo, visiting the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, wandering the Boboli Gardens, or just exploring the pedestrian streets before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Uffizi Gallery with skip-the-line access
- All entrance fees to selected attractions
Optional Activities
- Bus ride to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Visit to Basilica of San Miniato al Monte
- Visit to Boboli Gardens
- Exploration of Florence pedestrian zone
Landmarks/POIs Uffizi Gallery Piazzale Michelangelo Basilica of San Miniato al Monte Boboli Gardens - Day 6
Montecatini Terme to Lucca
The train takes you to Lucca, birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini. You'll enter the old town through the well-preserved ring walls and walk through Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, which the Romans once planned as an amphitheater. Stop by the church of San Frediano and the cathedral. In the afternoon, you can rent a bike and cycle along the city walls or explore on your own before heading back to Montecatini Terme.
Included Activities
- Train to Lucca
- Enter old town through historic ring walls
- Visit Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
- Visit church of San Frediano
- Visit Lucca Cathedral
- Return train to Montecatini Terme
Optional Activities
- Bicycle rental to cycle along city walls
Landmarks/POIs Piazza dell'Anfiteatro San Frediano Lucca Cathedral (Cathedral of Saint Martin) Lucca City Walls - Day 7
Montecatini Terme to San Gimignano
A bus takes you through rolling Tuscan hills to San Gimignano, where medieval towers rise from the hillside as symbols of wealthy families' power. You'll take in views of the countryside from the town center and see the fresco cycle in the Collegiata Santa Maria Assunta showing biblical scenes. The day ends at a local farm with a traditional meal of antipasti and regional wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Tuscan meal with finest quality antipasti and local wines at a fattoria (farm))
Included Activities
- Exploration of San Gimignano old town and towers
- Visit to Collegiata Santa Maria Assunta and fresco cycle
- Visit to fattoria with antipasti and wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs San Gimignano Towers Collegiata Santa Maria Assunta - Day 8
Departure
It's your last day in Tuscany. You'll make the journey home today with time to think back on everything you've experienced during the week.
