The Best of Tuscany

Day 1 Florence

Welcome to Florence! Check in to your accommodation and spend the day in complete freedom to explore the city, the markets and the monuments of the city. Stop by our office to grab some free city map, book the museums and ask our team some recommandations on cheap places to eat.

Meet your tour leader and the other travellers in the afternoon and get ready for an original and fun way to experience the city at night. The guide will take everyone on an orientation walk of the city center passing by the famous attractions such as the Duomo Cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio, and will teach you firsthand why this city is known as the Athens of the Middle Ages. The tour will end on one of the most popular streets of Florence, known for its clubs and nightlife, and everyone will stop at a bar favored by locals for its aperitivo. Nothing gets more Italian than a traditional aperitivo: lots of laughs and stories shared between friends over delicious cocktails and an all-you-can-eat-buffet!

RECOMMENDED BY OUR TEAM: We recommend you to arrive on day 1 in the morning to have a full day to visit the city. Check in time starts usually at 2:00pm but if you arrive earlier feel free to leave your bags in our office or in your hostel/hotel. The first day we leave the travellers free to arrive to Florence whenever it is best for them and completely free to visit the museums and monuments in full relax.

Day 2 Full free day in Florence

Grab some hearty Italian breakfast as today it's dedicated to the exploration of Florence in complete freedom to put into practice the valuable tips from your guide!

Discover the unknown and most picturesque sides of the city: stop first at San Lorenzo market where you can't miss the chance to taste lots of varieties of local cheeses, fruits, vegetable, and breads, eat some gelato from a historical gelateria pointed on your city guide of Florence, and wander through the Renaissance masterpieces dislocated in the city. Piazzale Michelangelo and the Duomo complex are definitely unmissable!

Are you already familiar with che city center and want to get away to the countryside? Make sure you contact us to join a fun Vespa ride through the Tuscan hills. Definitely a must-do!

NB If you wish to climb the Duomo and the bell tower, make sure to get your tickets organised in advance, our team is happy to help.

Day 3 Pisa and Cinque Terre

Bright and early meet us again at the Santa Maria Novella Train Station as there is a full busy day ahead of us. Cinque Terre are not quite around the corner but the effort is worth the wait.

We will travel by train as there is no better way to mingle with the locals and learn their life style. The first stop will be Pisa. Everyone will have some downtime to explore the Square of Miracles, which is home to the beautiful Pisa Cathedral, Baptistery, Campo Santo and the famous Leaning Tower. Take a beat, relax, or take a bunch of pictures posing with the Leaning Tower before heading to the next destination. We will explore the best of the Cinque Terre or Five Lands: Riomaggiore, Manarola and Vernazza. These coastal villages are famous for their natural beauty, picturesque walking trails, panoramic views and warm beaches. Before the day ends, everyone will have a chance to relax on the beaches of Vernazza or explore the town at their leisure. Back to Florence at 8:00pm - Free evening

Note: day 3 and 4 could be inverted.

Day 4 Check out + Day tour to Tuscany, San Gimignano & Chianti region

Check out your accommodation in the morning but feel free to store your bags in our office.

Meet the group in the morning and jump on the bus towards the Tuscan countryside located 1h outside of Florence and famous for its wine, olive oil, amazing scenery and beautiful Medieval villages. 

Taste different types of Tuscan wine by stopping at 2 local wineries located in the stunningly beautiful Chianti Region, including the famous Chianti Classico and Brunello of Montalcino. There will also be extra virgin olive oils, a delicious truffle oil, and 30year old balsamic vinegar for everyone to try. Learn to recognize the different flavors and textures from a passionate, local wine producer. The winemaker will also take everyone on a tour of the vineyards and cellars, and learn the art and dedication behind wine and oil production. 

Highlight of the trip is the visit of the historic city of San Gimignano, also known as the Manhattan of Tuscany for its many towers. Spend time wandering through the narrow streets at your own leisure shopping in the local stores and check out the tower filled skyline.This town is home to an award-winning gelateria, so be sure to stop there for a treat! 

Back to Florence and the sad goodbye at 5:00pm approx.