8-Day Tuscany & Florence Escorted Tour

Montecatini Stay • Chianti Wine Experience • Pisa • Lucca • Florence

Flights Included | Wine Tastings | Cooking Class | Small Group Experience

Experience the heart of Italy with this immersive 8-day Tuscany tour package based in elegant Montecatini. Discover rolling vineyards, medieval towns, Renaissance masterpieces, and authentic culinary traditions — all while enjoying First-Class comfort and expert-guided sightseeing.

Perfect for wine lovers, culture enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a slower-paced Italian experience, this Tuscany holiday offers the ideal balance of guided excursions and leisure time.

DAY 1 – Tuesday

Depart for Italy

Board your overnight flight to Italy and prepare to experience the beauty of Tuscany, world-renowned cuisine, and timeless art.

DAY 2 – Wednesday

Arrive in Florence – Transfer to Montecatini Terme

Welcome to Italy! Upon arrival in Florence, transfer to your hotel in Montecatini Terme, one of Tuscany’s most charming spa towns, known for its elegant architecture, thermal baths, and relaxed atmosphere.

Enjoy free time to stroll along tree-lined avenues, browse boutiques, or unwind at a café.

This evening, meet your professional English-speaking Tour Manager for a welcome orientation meeting, followed by dinner.

Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3 – Thursday

Chianti Wine Tasting & Tuscan Lunch Experience

Travel through the breathtaking countryside to the world-famous Chianti region — the heart of Tuscany’s wine production.

Marvel at rolling green hills dotted with vineyards, olive groves, rustic stone farmhouses, and medieval villages.

At a traditional Tuscan estate, enjoy:

• Guided wine tasting of premium Chianti wines

• Insight into local wine production traditions

• Authentic Tuscan lunch featuring regional specialties

This unforgettable culinary experience perfectly captures the flavors of Italy.

Return to Montecatini in the afternoon.

Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4 – Friday

Lucca, Pisa & Tuscan Cooking Class with Dinner

Today’s journey reveals Tuscany’s medieval treasures.

Visit Lucca

Explore this beautifully preserved medieval town surrounded by massive 17th-century walls. Walk through charming cobblestone streets built upon the original Roman grid and admire the magnificent Church of San Michele in Foro, located on the site of the ancient Roman Forum.

Continue to Pisa

Discover the spectacular Piazza dei Miracoli, home to the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa — one of Italy’s most iconic landmarks.

Tuscan Farm Experience & Cooking Class

End the day at a traditional countryside farm. After a warm welcome and wine tasting, participate in an interactive cooking class where you will prepare authentic Tuscan dishes. Enjoy the fruits of your labor at dinner, paired with regional wines.

Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5 – Saturday

Leisure Day in Montecatini or Optional Siena Excursion

Enjoy a relaxing day in Montecatini. Explore its elegant streets, thermal spas, and stylish cafés.

Optional Full-Day Tour to Siena

Discover this enchanting medieval city built across three hills. Visit the stunning Piazza del Campo, famous for hosting the historic Palio horse race each summer.

Return to Montecatini in the evening.

Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6 – Sunday

Florence Guided City Tour – Cradle of the Renaissance

Travel to Florence, birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

During your guided walking tour, admire:

• Florence Cathedral (Duomo) with Brunelleschi’s Dome

• Giotto’s Campanile

• Palazzo Vecchio

• Loggia dei Lanzi

• Ponte Vecchio

Spend the afternoon at leisure to visit world-famous museums, shop for gold jewelry, or purchase high-quality Italian leather goods.

Return to Montecatini.

Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7 – Monday

Leisure Day or Leonardo da Vinci Experience

Enjoy your final full day at leisure in Montecatini.

Optional Half-Day Tour to Vinci

Visit the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, surrounded by timeless olive groves. Explore the house where he was born in 1452 and visit the Leonardo Museum showcasing his inventions, scientific studies, and engineering brilliance.

This evening, gather for a farewell dinner and celebrate your unforgettable Tuscan journey.

Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8 – Tuesday

Depart Italy

Transfer to Florence Airport for your return flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

Arrivederci Italia!

Tour Package Includes

✔ Roundtrip Flights (New York – Florence – New York)
✔ 6 Nights in Montecatini Terme
✔ 10 Meals (6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners)
✔ Chianti Wine Tasting Experience
✔ Tuscan Cooking Class with Dinner
✔ Guided Tours in Florence, Pisa & Lucca
✔ Professional English-Speaking Tour Manager
✔ Local Licensed Guides
✔ All Entrance Fees per Itinerary
✔ Modern Air-Conditioned Motor Coach
✔ Hotel Taxes & Service Charges
✔ Porterage & Included Service Tips
✔ Wireless Headsets for Comfortable Touring

Why Choose This Tuscany Tour?

• Stay in one charming Tuscan town – no hotel changes

• Authentic wine tasting in Chianti

• Hands-on cooking class with dinner

• Iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa included

• Florence Renaissance walking tour

• Relaxed pace with leisure days

• Excellent value escorted Italy package