Itinerary
- Day 1
Florence
You'll arrive in Tuscany with your rental car and head straight into Florence for a full day of art and history. Start at the Basilica of Santa Croce, then check out the Palazzo Vecchio to see the replica of Michelangelo's David. After that, spend time at the Uffizi Gallery, which holds some of the most important Renaissance works you'll find anywhere. Later, wander through the narrow streets and grab a coffee at Piazza della Repubblica before driving to your hotel in the Montecatini area for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Basilica of Santa Croce
- Visit Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria
- Visit Uffizi Gallery
- Stroll through Florence's charming streets
- Relax in café at Piazza della Repubblica
Landmarks Basilica of Santa Croce Palazzo Vecchio Piazza della Signoria Uffizi Gallery Piazza della Repubblica 
- Day 2
Pisa and Lucca
After breakfast at your hotel, you have the whole day to explore at your own pace. Drive to Pisa first to see the Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles with its cathedral, baptistery, and cemetery. Then head to Lucca, a medieval town where you can climb the Guinigi Tower and Clock Tower for views over the city and surrounding countryside. Walk through the piazza of the amphitheater and visit the church of San Michele in Foro. The drive between these towns is about 106 km total.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower in Pisa
- Visit Square of Miracles in Pisa
- Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Pisa
- Visit Baptistery in Pisa
- Visit Campo Santo in Pisa
- Climb Guinigi Tower in Lucca
- Climb Clock Tower in Lucca
- Explore Lucca's piazza of the amphitheater
- Visit church of San Michele in Foro in Lucca
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Square of Miracles Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta Baptistery of Pisa Campo Santo Guinigi Tower Clock Tower Piazza dell'Anfiteatro Church of San Michele in Foro 
- Day 3
Livorno to Bastia to Ajaccio
After breakfast, drive to Livorno and take the ferry across to Corsica, arriving in Bastia for a quick tour of the old town. From there, continue to Ajaccio and then head into the interior to explore Corte, the historic capital, where you can see the citadel and valley views. Visit the Museum of Anthropology, walk the heritage trails, see the Eiffel-designed Vechju Bridge, and check out the Route des Sens where local artisans work. You'll cover about 260 km and stay 2 nights in the Ajaccio area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Ferry crossing from Livorno to Bastia with car transportation
Optional Activities
- Short tour of Bastia old town
- Visit Corte, historic capital of Corsica
- View from Corte citadel belvedere
- Explore Venachese region
- Hiking in Restonica, Tavignano, or Verghellu valleys
- Refresh in rivers and natural pools
- Visit Museum of Anthropology of Corsica
- Walk heritage trail in Corte
- Walk heritage trail in Venacais
- Visit Vechju Bridge near Vivario
- Explore Route des Sens with local producers
Landmarks Bastia Old Town Corte Citadel Restonica Valley Tavignano Valley Verghellu Valley Museum of Anthropology of Corsica Vechju Bridge 
- Day 4
Ajaccio and Coastal Excursion
Start with breakfast, then spend the morning in Ajaccio exploring the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Visit the Maison Bonaparte and the Fesch Museum, which has an impressive collection of European paintings, then see the Imperial Chapel. Drive to the Greek village of Cargèse with its two distinctive churches, then continue to Piana, known for its location in the Calanques with pink granite cliffs rising from the sea. You can take an optional boat trip to the Scandala reserve or hike in the Laricio pine forests if interested. Head back to Ajaccio through Vico village, covering about 140 km for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Cours Napoleon and old town Ajaccio
- Visit Maison Bonaparte
- Visit Fesch Museum
- Visit Imperial Chapel
- Explore Cargèse village
- Visit Greek Orthodox church in Cargèse
- Visit Roman Catholic church in Cargèse
- Try local specialties in Cargèse (bastelle, ambruciate)
- Visit Piana village
- Drive through Calanques of Piana
- Stop at Calanques viewpoints
- Boat trip to Scandala reserve from Porto
- Visit Evisa village
- Hike Mare e Monti or Mare e Mare Nord trails
- Visit Saint-François monastery
- Visit Vico village
Landmarks Maison Bonaparte Fesch Museum Imperial Chapel Cargèse Piana Calanques of Piana Gulf of Porto Porto Scandola Reserve Girolata Evisa Saint-François Monastery 
- Day 5
Bonifacio to Santa Teresa to Tempio Pausania
After breakfast, head to Bonifacio and explore the medieval upper town sitting on a dramatic cliff with panoramic views over the water. Walk through the Santa Anna district to see the medieval architecture up close. Travel inland to Sartène and visit the Place de la Liberation and the Museum of Corsican Prehistory. Continue to Propriano and the prehistoric site of Filitosa before taking the ferry from Bonifacio across to Sardinia. You'll arrive in Santa Teresa di Gallura and drive to your hotel in the Tempio Pausania area. The drive is approximately 148 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Ferry crossing from Bonifacio to Santa Teresa di Gallura with car transportation
Optional Activities
- Tourist train to Bonifacio upper town
- Guided tour of Bonifacio upper town (approximately one hour)
- Visit Lion of Roccapina
- Explore Sartène town
- Visit Place de la Liberation in Sartène
- Explore Santa Anna district in Sartène
- Visit Museum of Corsican Prehistory in Sartène
- Visit Propriano town and marina
- Visit prehistoric site of Filitosa
Landmarks Bonifacio Upper Town Bonifacio Marina District Santa Anna District Lion of Roccapina Sartène Place de la Liberation Sainte Marie Church Museum of Corsican Prehistory Propriano Filitosa - Day 6
Alghero - Capo Caccia - Porto Conte
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll drive to Alghero to walk through the historic center and check out the old city walls, Spanish towers, and churches scattered around the area. From the port there, you'll take a boat trip out to the Caves of Nettuno, which is the main highlight for most people. After that, you head to Capo Caccia and the Bay of Porto Conte where you get some really nice panoramic views of the coastline. On the way back, stop at Nuraghe Palmavera to see this historic site before returning to your hotel. Keep in mind the full drive is around 250 km, so you're looking at a fairly full day with a lot of driving time mixed in with the sightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Explore Alghero historic center with old city walls and Spanish towers
- Visit Church of San Francesco
- Visit Cathedral
- Walk the Bousquet path
- Boat trip to Caves of Nettuno from Alghero port
- Visit Capo Caccia promontory
- Panoramic view of Baia di Porto Conte
- Explore Nuraghe Palmavera
Landmarks Alghero Historic Center Church of San Francesco Alghero Cathedral Caves of Nettuno Capo Caccia Baia di Porto Conte Nuraghe Palmavera 
- Day 7
Stintino, Asinara Island, and Palmavera
After breakfast, head northwest toward Stintino, which is about 50 minutes from Alghero and known for its turquoise water and nice beaches including La Pelosa. Visit the Tuna Museum to learn about the village's fishing history. Take the ferry to Asinara, a protected national park island famous for its albino donkeys, with pristine bays and beaches, plus a sea turtle rescue center and farm producing donkey milk products. After the ferry back to Stintino, stop at the Nuraghe Palmavera complex before returning to Alghero. The drive is about 305 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit La Pelosa beach
- Visit Ezzi Mannu beach
- Visit delle Saline beach
- Explore rocky bays of Cala Grande and Cala Coscia di Donna
- Visit old watchtowers
- Visit Tuna Museum (Museo della Tonnara di Stintino)
- Ferry to Asinara island
- See albino donkeys on Asinara
- Visit sea turtle rescue center on Asinara
- Visit Asinara farm with donkey milk cosmetics
- Explore Asinara's bays and beaches
- Visit Nuraghe Palmavera complex
Landmarks Stintino La Pelosa Beach Ezzi Mannu Beach Delle Saline Beach Cala Grande Cala Coscia di Donna Tuna Museum Asinara Island Nuraghe Palmavera - Day 8
Costa Smeralda and Ferry to Livorno
After breakfast, head northeast toward Costa Smeralda. First, stop at Nuraghe La Prisgiona in Arzachena, one of thousands of Bronze Age round towers found throughout the Mediterranean. Drive through the mountain village of San Pantaleo with its striking granite rock formations, then continue to Baia Sardinia and Porto Cervo to explore the upscale resort area with its shops, restaurants, and marina. Drive to Olbia port and board your overnight ferry to Livorno. You'll spend the night in a cabin on the ship. The drive is about 70 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Overnight ferry from Olbia to Livorno with car transportation and cabin accommodation
Optional Activities
- Visit Nuraghe La Prisgiona in Arzachena
- Stop in mountain village of San Pantaleo
- Visit Baia Sardinia
- Explore Porto Cervo
- Browse fashion boutiques in Porto Cervo
- Dine at exclusive restaurants in Porto Cervo
- Explore Porto Cervo marina
Landmarks Nuraghe La Prisgiona San Pantaleo Baia Sardinia Porto Cervo Costa Smeralda 
- Day 9
Livorno
You'll arrive at the port of Livorno where your road trip wraps up. If you chose the rental car option, you'll need to return your vehicle to the rental location. From there, you can either arrange your individual departure or look into extending your stay if that interests you.
Optional Activities
- Individual departure arrangements
- Tour extension options
Landmarks Port of Livorno
