FLY & DRIVE: Toscana

Arrival at Pisa airport. Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Florence. Later, a walking tour of the city; you may choose the "must-see" visit to the highlights such as the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, the Church of San Lorenzo, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Palazzo Pitti, or opt to explore the most popular Florentine area called “Oltrarno.” Dinner on your own and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Independent transfer by car to Pisa to explore this elegant city and visit Piazza dei Miracoli to see the Baptistery and the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Pisa Cathedral to learn its history, then spend the afternoon in nearby Lucca, one of Tuscany’s lesser-known gems. Enjoy a walking tour, seeing Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, the Lucca Cathedral, and more, finishing with a slice of 'buccellato,' Lucca's signature cake. In the evening, return to your hotel in Florence. Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Independent transfer by car to Radda in Chianti, a beautiful medieval village enclosed by imposing walls. After a short walk in Gaiole in Chianti, a small village surrounded by woods and hills, there will be a stop at one of the most beautiful castles belonging to the Ricasoli family, including a tour of the winery and a tasting of the famous Chianti wine, along with other local products. Shopping opportunities available. In the evening, arrive and check in at your hotel in the Siena area. Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Independent transfer by car to Siena, one of the most beautiful medieval cities. Visit Piazza del Campo, the heart of the city, the Public Palace, the Chapel, and the Marble Sacristy at the foot of the Mangia Tower in Piazza del Campo. Tour the Duomo, Siena's main Catholic church, and the baptistery, with sculptures by various artists created between 1417 and 1430. Transfer to Monteriggioni, a village built as a guardian of the Republic of Siena. Walk through the medieval town center to admire the beautiful architecture, referenced by Dante Alighieri in the Inferno of the Divine Comedy. Then, transfer to San Gimignano, a small fortified village whose architecture and beautiful medieval towers are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Cisterna, and enjoy shopping along Via San Giovanni, with local shops and products. In the evening, return to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Independent transfer by car to Val d’Orcia, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrival at San Quirico d’Orcia, followed by a visit to Pienza. Pienza is a rare example of beauty, harmony, and perfect architecture. Its numerous small streets have romantic names like Via del Bacio and Via dell’Amore (Kiss Street, Love Street) with breathtaking views of the valleys below. The squares and historical buildings reveal the secrets of the powerful Rosselli family and the influence of the papacy. Transfer to Montepulciano, a town perched on a narrow ridge of limestone and surrounded by mighty city walls. The grandeur of its Renaissance buildings and the elegance and beauty of its churches are intertwined with the ancient winemaking tradition of “Nobile di Montepulciano,” symbolizing the art of winemaking in the area. In the afternoon, return to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Independent transfer by car to Cortona, an ancient hilltop town and famous setting of Frances Mayes' books "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "Bella Tuscany." Besides its mythological roots as the home of Ulysses after his return from Ithaca, this fascinating town is rich in history, from its Etruscan origins to the Battle of Lake Trasimeno, where Hannibal ambushed the Roman army during the Second Punic War, and its importance as a medieval commune. Transfer to Arezzo, a city with many monuments, churches, and museums that allow visitors to step back in time. The Church of San Francesco is perhaps Arezzo’s most famous site, featuring Piero della Francesca’s early Renaissance fresco cycle depicting the Legend of the True Cross. In the evening, arrive and check in at the hotel in Florence. Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Independent transfer by car to Pisa airport. End of services.