Italy | Tuscany
Trip Length: 7 days/6 nights
Price: $3,298 ($680 single supplement)
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Italy | Tuscany Itinerary
(Host City: Florence, Italy (FLR))Day 1: Florence
Day 2: Siena
Day 3: Siena
Day 4: Siena
Day 5: San Gimignano
Day 6: Artimino
Day 7: Florence (departure)
Quotes From the Field:
"One of my favorite lunches in Tuscany is in a tiny village where the tables are set in a narrow square, just for us. Mamma Licia brings our hard cheeses, cold meats, breads, salads and vino rosso, or course. The best are the tomatoes - they taste just like they were meant to. When I look around - at the happy face of soon-to-be friends, at the perfect little square - the world comes to a standstill."
Ron van Dijk - European Expert
Tuscany Bike Tours
Food, wine, history and scenery that simply can’t be beat
Welcome to your classic Tuscan adventure – to six full days of mouth-watering food, graceful rolling vineyards, weathered hillside villas and vibrant cities brimming with art, history and old-world charm.
- Spend a day touring Florence’s cobblestone streets, countless shops and Renaissance landmarks, including the Duomo, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace and more
- Pedal the vineyard-clad hills of Chianti Classico, soaking up a quintessential golden-green Tuscan landscape dotted with sheep, castelli, cypress trees and olive orchards
- Visit the marbled Duomo in Siena on a guided walk and savor a homemade lunch served by Mamma Licia in the village of Chiusure
- Bike to Monteriggioni, a village surrounded by 14 medieval towers, and explore the quaint streets, art galleries and gelaterie in San Gimignano
- Dine as the Medici family once did on crostini ai funghi porcini (a Tuscan specialty: toast with mushrooms), ossobuco alla Toscana and homemade torta, washed down with a glass of bold Chianti or crisp Vernaccia di San Gimignano
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Distinctive Accommodations:
7 days/6 nightsNight 1: Grand Hotel Minerva
The Grand Hotel Minerva is a deluxe hotel situated on the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, in the heart of historic Florence, and only a short walk from the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and The Ufizzi Gallery, as well as Florence's many other sights and attractions
Nights 2-4: Hotel Villa Scacciapensieri
A heaven of greenery and peacefulness, the Hotel Villa Scacciapensieri is located in the city, yet it’s surrounded by its own garden and a luxurious park of oak trees. Its peaceful and traditional setting is ideal for relaxing the mind and body.
Night 5: Hotel la Cisterna
Located in San Gimignano, a town of fairy tales with medieval towers, the Hotel la Cisterna is an atmospheric four-story hotel housed in a stone-walled 14th-century palace. Youʼll be surrounded by splendid views and the beautiful Tuscan countryside.
Night 6: Hotel Paggeria Medicea
Rustic style meets maximum comfort at the Hotel Paggeria Medicea. Situated on a peaceful location, this hotel offers stupendous views of the surrounding hills while offering the highest level of hospitality.
A few more reasons why you've gotta go…
1. The vineyards: the Tuscan region is universally acclaimed for its classic wines and natural beauty.
2. The shopping: The picturesque open air markets are the perfect place to find leather goods, paper goods, stunning jewelry and marvelous art.
3. The gastronomical delights: The finest extra-virgin olive oil comes from Tuscany. It's one of the main ingredients of the region's cuisine as well as beans, herbs, ham and salami.
4. The medieval towers of San Gimignano: San Gimignano is home to 14 medieval towers that testify to a fascinating past with many must-see places and attractions.
Further Readings..
Jonathan's Adventure Blog on Tuscany> Jonathan's stories and photos from his trip to Tuscany
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