Tuscany’s Heritage & Vineyards

Welcome to Florence! Upon landing, your private driver will take you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to unwind and adjust after your journey.

After breakfast, meet your private guide for a walking exploration of Florence’s most renowned landmarks.
Your tour begins in Piazza del Duomo, including a visit to the Baptistery dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
From there, continue through the heart of the historic center, passing iconic spots like Piazza della Repubblica and the Strozzi Palace on your way to the city’s main square, Piazza della Signoria. Stroll along the elegant Via Tornabuoni, celebrated for its luxury boutiques.
A special highlight of the day is your visit to the Galleria dell’Accademia to admire Michelangelo’s world-famous statue of David.
After the tour, return to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Today, set out to discover two Tuscan treasures. Your private driver collects you from the hotel and takes you first to San Gimignano. Here, enjoy free time to wander among the 14 medieval towers that give the town its nickname “the town of towers.” Explore charming churches such as the Collegiata and Sant’Agostino, and stroll through its four main squares:
Cisterna, Duomo, Pecori, and Erbe.

Next, continue to Siena, one of Italy’s most captivating medieval cities. With your local guide, visit key landmarks including the Duomo, adorned with masterpieces by Nicola Pisano, Ghirlandaio, Ghiberti, Donatello, and Jacopo della Quercia. See the striking Piazza del Campo, famed for hosting thrilling horse races.

Afterward, return to your hotel in Florence.

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide for an unforgettable full-day journey through the Cinque Terre, exploring its most charming villages.

Your adventure begins with a train ride from La Spezia to Monterosso, the largest of the five villages and the only one boasting a sandy beach. The town has two distinct areas: the medieval quarter, with narrow alleys known as caruggi, colorful “tower houses,” the parish church, and plenty of shops and restaurants; and the newer Fegina district, located near the train station and beach.

Next, take a short train ride to Vernazza, widely considered the most picturesque of the Cinque Terre thanks to its amphitheater-shaped harbor. Once a Roman settlement, Vernazza held significant strategic importance during the era of the Maritime Republics of Genoa and was well known for its skilled carpenters. Here, enjoy some free time for a light lunch.

Continue your journey by boat to the final stop—Manarola, the oldest village in the Cinque Terre, surrounded by terraced vineyards. Visit notable landmarks, including the Church of San Lorenzo, dating back to 1338, before returning by train to La Spezia.

Upon arrival, the evening is yours to spend at leisure:

• Note: Ferry services between villages operate from April 20 to November 1, weather permitting. If conditions are unsuitable, travel will be entirely by train.

After breakfast at your hotel, set out on a delightful excursion beyond Florence. Meet your driver in the lobby for your transfer to Pisa.

Your visit begins at the renowned Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the iconic Leaning Tower—arguably the most famous leaning structure in the world, despite the existence of dozens of others.

From Pisa, continue to the charming town of Lucca, a hidden Italian treasure surrounded by remarkably preserved Renaissance walls. Here, enjoy a guided tour showcasing the city’s main landmarks and unique character.

Following the tour, return to your hotel in Florence, where the remainder of the evening is free for you to relax or explore at your own pace.

Spend this day enjoying Florence at your own pace, or choose from a selection of optional tours to nearby historic and scenic destinations about an hour’s drive away.

Your Tuscan journey comes to an end. After breakfast and hotel check-out, your driver transfers you to Florence Airport for your departure flight.