Tuscany, a land of art, culture, history and excellent cuisine…visit Florence and learn about its glorious past, relax in Chianti, one of the most beautiful areas of Italy; discover timeless pearls like San Gimignano, Siena, Arezzo…..and much, much more! Let yourself fall in love with Tuscany!
Arrival at Florence Airport and transfer to your hotel in the Chianti area. Check in at the hotel. Lunch at leisure and balance of the day at leisure to relax or discover the wonderful surroundings . Welcome dinner in hotel based on typical Tuscan dishes and overnight in Chianti.
In the morning departure to San Gimignano, also called " the medieval Manhattan " . Visit of a local farm with light lunch based on typical products of the area. In the afternoon meet with your private English speaking guide in front of San Domenico Church and start of the Siena guided city tour ( 3 hours) – visit of the Cathedral, Piazza del Campo & Palazzo Pubblico, the historical centre. Return in the hotel in the early evening. Dinner on own and overnight in Chianti.
In the morning departure towards the Chianti Fiorentino area, where you will visit Greve in Chianti, a colorful medieval village which is the region capital. Wine tasting in a local winery and lunch in Panzano in Chianti. In the afternoon visit of Radda in Chianti with its typical and quaint street. Visit of the cellar and wine tasting in a family run wine estate. Return in hotel in the early evening. Dinner on own and overnight in Chianti.
In the morning departure towards Arezzo, an importan Tuscan art city with several medieval and Renaissance traces. Meeting with your local guide for a visit of the town. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon visit of Cortona, protected by imposing city walls, on your own. Return in hotel. Dinner on own and overnight in Chianti.
In the morning departure to Val d’Orcia, a charming valley of Southern Tuscany. Visit of a cheese factory with cheese tasting to folllow. Afterwards, visit of the perfectly- preserved Pienza on own and lunch at leisure. In the afternoon visit of a wine estate cellars near Montalcino, with and wine tasting to follow: try the famous Brunello, the Montalcino area wine! Later on, stop in Montalcino and visit of the village at leisure. Return to the hotel, dinner on own and overnight in Chianti.
In the morning departure towards Castellina in Chianti and meeting with a professional chef who will teach you the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Visit of the local outdoor market. Hands-on cooking class: demonstrate your ability and learn the secrets of culinary art! Lunch to follow based on your efforts. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner at leisure and overnight in hotel in Chianti.
"Breakfast. In the morning private transfer from Chianti to your Florence hotel. Check in the reserved room and lunch on own. In the afternoon enjoy a private walking tour of the city with engl. speaking guide. Dinner on own and overnight"
Today you will have plenty of time at disposal to visit Florence on your own. We suggest you to visit the Uffizi Gallery or the Boboli Gardens which are definitely worth a visit. Enjoy a walk down Florence shopping streets, indulge in a typical Tuscan lunch, have fun discovering the beauties of Oltrarno, the most authentic part of Florence. Farewell typical dinner in a local trattoria. Overnight in Florence.
Buffet breakfast in Hotel. Check out and transfer to Florence airport.
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