Tuscany & Florence Escorted Tour – Montecatini Stay (8 Days / 6 Nights)

Chianti Wine • Pisa & Lucca • Florence Renaissance • Cooking Class Experience

Experience the authentic heart of Italy with this immersive Tuscany escorted tour based in elegant Montecatini Terme. Discover rolling vineyards, medieval towns, Renaissance art, world-famous wines, and unforgettable culinary traditions — all while enjoying the comfort of a single hotel stay.

Perfect for couples, culture lovers, and food & wine enthusiasts seeking a premium yet relaxed Italian experience.

✈️ DAY 1 – Depart for Italy

Begin your unforgettable Tuscany journey with your overnight flight to Florence.

🌿 DAY 2 – Arrive in Florence | Transfer to Montecatini

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

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

Overnight: Montecatini Terme
Meals: Dinner

🍷 DAY 3 – Chianti Wine Tasting & Tuscan Lunch

Travel through the breathtaking landscapes of the legendary Chianti region — home to Italy’s most celebrated red wines.

Admire gentle green hills dotted with vineyards, olive groves, and rustic stone farmhouses. At a traditional Tuscan estate:

• Guided wine tasting of renowned Chianti wines

• Lunch featuring authentic regional specialties

• Insight into Tuscan winemaking traditions

Return to Montecatini in the afternoon.

Overnight: Montecatini Terme
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

🏰 DAY 4 – Lucca & Pisa | Wine Tasting & Cooking Class with Dinner

Enjoy scenic countryside views en route to Lucca, a medieval treasure enclosed by impressive 17th-century Renaissance walls. Stroll along its charming streets and visit:

• Church of San Michele in Foro

• Historic Roman grid streets

• Picturesque piazzas and artisan shops

Continue to Pisa to explore the spectacular Piazza dei Miracoli and see the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa.

End your day at a traditional Tuscan farm:

• Warm countryside welcome

• Wine tasting session

• Hands-on Italian cooking class

• Farewell-style dinner featuring your own creations

Overnight: Montecatini Terme
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

🌄 DAY 5 – Leisure Day or Optional Siena

Relax in Montecatini or join the optional excursion to the enchanting medieval city of Siena.

Explore the stunning Piazza del Campo — famous for hosting the historic Palio horse race held twice each summer.

Return to Montecatini for the evening.

Optional: Full Day Siena Tour
Overnight: Montecatini Terme
Meals: Breakfast

🎨 DAY 6 – Florence Renaissance City Tour

Return to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, for a guided walking tour including:

• Florence Cathedral with Brunelleschi’s Dome

• Florence Baptistery and the “Gates of Paradise”

• Giotto’s Bell Tower

• Piazza della Signoria

• Palazzo Vecchio

• Ponte Vecchio

Enjoy free time in the afternoon to visit museums, shop for Florentine leather, or savor authentic gelato before returning to Montecatini.

Overnight: Montecatini Terme
Meals: Breakfast

🧠 DAY 7 – Leisure Day or Leonardo da Vinci Experience

Spend your final day at leisure or join the optional morning excursion to discover the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci in the village of Vinci.

Visit:

• Leonardo’s birthplace (1452)

• The Leonardo Museum showcasing his inventions, engineering designs, and artistic genius

Return to Montecatini and enjoy a farewell dinner with your Tour Manager.

Optional: Half Day Leonardo da Vinci Tour
Overnight: Montecatini Terme
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

✈️ DAY 8 – Depart Italy

Transfer to Florence Airport for your return flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

✅ Tuscany Escorted Package Includes

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