Explore the best of Tuscany and Cinque Terre on this 7 night/8 day tour. You will spend time in Cortona, Montepulciano, Montalcino, and Siena. The tour also features 3 nights in the colorful city of Florence before heading to the Cinque Terre coast on the Italian Riviera. The tour includes sightseeing, a boat ride, leisure time, and a wine tasting.
Tour Includes
Welcome briefing (in Rome, one day before departure or upon arrival)
2 nights in Cortona, 3 nights in Florence & 2 nights in Santa Margherita
This morning you will meet with the driver and depart to Cortona. The drive itself is a magnificent path along the roads of Tuscany, where it is possible to enjoy the view of hills covered by vineyards, olive trees, small villages and original bell towers. En route, you will stop in Montepulciano and Montalcino. These medieval villages are famous for their wines and beautiful landscapes. You will arrive in Cortona in the late afternoon. Check in at hotel and overnight in Cortona.
Day
2
Cortona - Walking Tour
B D
Location:
Cortona, Italy
Description:
Today, enjoy a walking tour of Cortona, probably Italy's loveliest small medieval village. The city, enclosed by stone walls, dates back to Etruscan and Roman times. Cortona's location over the valley offers a spectacular view from all over the town and the surrounding valley and even Lake Trasimeno. In the afternoon, continue to Avignonesi, a gorgeous farmhouse and winery where it’s possible to walk along the vineyard and discover how it produces one of the best wines in the world. In the evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner at your villa.
Overnight in Cortona.
Day
3
Cortona - Siena & San Gimignano - Florence
B
Location:
San Gimignano, Italy
Florence, Italy
Description:
In the morning, transfer to Florence by private car. En route, you will stop in Siena for a visit with your driver guide. Our tour then continues to San Gimignano, a splendid example of a medieval town declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. San Gimignano, famous for its wine, Vernaccia, will leave everyone astonished by its beauty. Arrive in Florence in late afternoon.
Overnight in Florence.
Day
4
Florence - Walking Tour
B D
Location:
Florence, Italy
Description:
In the afternoon, meet your guide for a walking tour of Florence. Lorenzo de Medici transformed Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance by attracting the best artists, architects and writers of the time such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli to whom he commissioned various works. Visit Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Dome with Giotto's bell tower, Ponte Vecchio, and Santa Croce. Tonight, enjoy a gourmet dinner at Borgo S. Iacopo restaurant.
Overnight in Florence.
Day
5
Florence - Day of Leisure
B
Location:
Florence, Italy
Description:
Free day to discover Tuscany or just relax. Overnight in Florence.
Day
6
Florence - Cinque Terre - Santa Margherita Ligure
B D
Location:
Cinque Terre National Park, Italy
Santa Margherita, Italy
Description:
Departure from Florence in the early morning. En route, you will stop and visit Cinque Terre by boat with a local guide. At the end of the day, arrive in Monterosso and meet your driver. Continue to Santa Margherita and overnight in town.
Day
7
Santa Margherita Ligure - Day of Leisure
B
Location:
Santa Margherita, Italy
Portofino, Italy
Description:
Enjoy a free day to discover Portofino and the Riviera.
Overnight in Santa Margherita.
Day
8
Santa Margherita Ligure - Rome - Departure
B
Location:
Santa Margherita, Italy
Rome, Italy
Description:
Make your way to your departure point after breakfast. End of services.
Superior
Cortona
Villa di Piazzano
Rating :
4 Star
Situated in the tranquil countryside, the Villa di Piazzano is a family-run hotel in a historical residence featuring stunning views and gardens, a pool, delicious local cuisine, and is situated in a great location in the countryside yet within easy access to Cortona and other medieval towns.
The five-star Hotel Savoy offers luxury and style in the heart of Florence. Located on the Piazza Repubblica, close to Florence's renowned landmark the Duomo, the hotel is just a short walk from the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio. Just steps away from the main Florence fashion houses, the Hotel Savoy is the ideal base from which to visit the key attractions of this beautiful and historic city
J.K. Place is a luxury hotel in the heart of Florence near the city's main attractions and sights. It offers guests elegant, stylish accommodation, a restaurant, and wonderful views of the city.
Situated in central Florence, the scenic St. Regis Florence has been the preferred stop of seasoned travelers since the 18th Century. Steps away from iconic landmarks, it offers an unrivaled immersion into the cradle of the Renaissance.
Situated in a beautiful location between Rapallo and Portofino, the Grand Hotel Miramare is a great base to explore the coast as well as the nearby towns of Golfo Paradiso and Cinque Terre.
Tuscany is a "must see" region in Italy and Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region is a "must see" city in Tuscany. Once the hub of the Renaissance, Florence is still a city marked by outstanding cultural and artistic splendor. In the modern day this translates into some of the best shopping anywhere for fine products from leather to gold. A perennial favorite of tourists and home to such historical figures as Machiavelli and the Medici clan, all of the finest aspects of Renaissance culture, from literature and art to theater and music still flourish here. Besides tourism, food and wine production are also prominent industries in this city, which is the main city of the Tuscany wine-producing region. The Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Museum house two of the world’s great art collections and seeing the David by Michealangelo, at the Accademia is a moment never to be forgotten. The Duomo in Florence is as breathtaking as it is massive. This amazing structure can be seen from many vantage points near the city center and it looms in its majesty above the city’s interesting architecture and unique streets. Major attractions: Uffizi museum, Accademia museum with the David, Piazza della Signoria, Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore, Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella churches and squares. Other museums of notice are Palazzo Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti with the Silver museum, the Boboli Gardens and the Palatine Gallery, the Brancacci Chapel, the Museum San Marco. Major theaters and events: Teatro Comunale, Teatro della Pergola, Toscana Opera Festival, Teatro Verdi.
Siena
Town
Santa Margherita
Other
Cortona
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