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Montecatini Terme • Florence • Chianti • Lucca • Siena • Pisa • Cinque Terre (Optional)
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Tuscany, where rolling hills, medieval towns, and world-class art come alive. This Stay & Explore tour combines central accommodations in Montecatini Terme with optional day trips to Tuscany’s most iconic destinations, from Renaissance Florence to the vineyards of Chianti and the charming streets of Lucca.
Board your flight to Florence and begin your Tuscan adventure.
Arrive in Florence and transfer to your hotel in Montecatini Terme, a classic Tuscan spa town. Enjoy leisure time to relax or stroll through the charming streets. Meet your Tour Manager at 6 PM for an orientation and welcome dinner.
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Dinner
Travel into the heart of the Chianti wine region, renowned for its rolling vineyards, olive groves, and picturesque villages. Visit the quaint town of Greve in Chianti and enjoy a guided wine tasting paired with a traditional Tuscan lunch. Return to Montecatini in the afternoon.
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy a day at leisure in Montecatini or choose one of the optional excursions:
Cinque Terre Tour – Explore five colorful cliffside villages on the Ligurian coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel by train or boat between the towns, walking the scenic pathways and enjoying the Mediterranean vistas. (Mar 21 – Oct 15 only, weather permitting)
Half-Day Leonardo da Vinci Tour – Discover the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, including his works and inventions in Tuscany. (Oct 16 – Nov 15)
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast
Drive through rolling hills to Lucca, a medieval city surrounded by 17th-century walls. Explore the Roman grid streets, Piazza San Michele, and charming squares. Then, visit a traditional Tuscan farm for wine tasting and a hands-on cooking class. Prepare regional specialties and enjoy a delicious dinner paired with local wines.
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Admire the magnificent Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery’s “Gates of Paradise” by Ghiberti. Explore Signoria Square, Loggia dei Lanzi, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Ponte Vecchio. Spend the afternoon at leisure for museum visits, shopping for leather goods and gold, before returning to Montecatini.
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast
Relax in Montecatini or join a full-day tour to Siena, a hilltop medieval city famous for Piazza del Campo, the site of the Palio horse race. Walk through historic streets, admire the Gothic cathedral, and soak in the Tuscan atmosphere before returning to Montecatini.
Optional: Full-Day Siena Excursion
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy your final day in Montecatini or take a half-day trip to Pisa. Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa Cathedral, and the Baptistery. Indulge in local flavors, including Cecina, a savory chickpea flatbread. Return to Montecatini for a farewell dinner with your Tour Manager.
Optional: Half-Day Pisa Tour
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to Florence airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Roundtrip flights: New York – Florence – New York
7 Nights Montecatini Terme
11 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
Modern air-conditioned motor coach sightseeing
Services of English-speaking Tour Manager and local guides
Entrance fees included for scheduled sites
Hotel porterage, taxes, and gratuities included
Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
Stay centrally in Montecatini Terme for easy access to Florence, Lucca, Siena, and Pisa
Explore Chianti wine country with tastings and authentic Tuscan lunch
Optional excursions to Cinque Terre, Siena, and Pisa for a fully customizable experience
Hands-on Tuscan cooking class and wine pairing for a true cultural immersion
Leisure days allow you to explore at your own pace or join guided tours
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