Itinerary
- Day 1
Florence to Montecatini Terme
You'll arrive in Florence and drive yourself to your hotel in Montecatini Terme. Take the evening to settle in, get your bearings, and relax after your travels. There's no scheduled activities, so use the time to unpack and explore your immediate surroundings if you feel up to it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Florence Montecatini Terme - Day 2
Florence
You'll meet your tour guide and take the train to Florence, heading straight into one of Italy's greatest art centers. The old town shows off Renaissance buildings everywhere you look. Start at Santa Maria Novella, the Gothic church, then make your way to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore to see that famous dome up close. You'll find Michelangelo's David at Piazza della Signoria, and from there head to Ponte Vecchio for views down the Arno River below.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- View Michelangelo's David at Piazza della Signoria
- Explore Ponte Vecchio with views of Arno River
- Visit Church of Santa Maria Novella
Optional Activities
- Uffizi Gallery visit (€160 per person, must be booked at time of booking)
Landmarks Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Church of Santa Maria Novella Piazza della Signoria Ponte Vecchio - Day 3
Pisa
Train takes you to Pisa where you'll spend time at Campo dei Miracoli, the 'Square of Miracles'. The Leaning Tower is there, along with the Cathedral and the Camposanto cemetery filled with decorative monuments, sculptures, and frescoes covering the walls. It's one of those Tuscan stops you really shouldn't skip when you're in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Campo dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles)
- View Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit Cathedral in Campo dei Miracoli
- Visit Camposanto cemetery
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Cathedral of Pisa Camposanto - Day 4
Montecatini Terme
Today you have options depending on what appeals to you. Spend the day relaxing in Montecatini Terme's thermal baths if you want to unwind, or head to Florence for a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery to see works by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Either way, you'll have time to enjoy the day at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Relax in thermal baths at Grotta Giusti
- Relax in thermal baths at Excelsior complex
- Guided visit to Uffizi Gallery in Florence with train journey to/from Florence and exhibition tour
Landmarks Grotta Giusti Excelsior complex Uffizi Gallery - Day 5
Siena
Drive to Siena and walk through this beautiful medieval city. You'll see Gothic architecture throughout the historic old town and check out the cathedral, which has a nice mosaic interior. After that, head to Piazza del Campo to sit and take in the views of the distinctive black and white striped bell tower. It's a great spot to grab lunch and watch the piazza come to life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Siena historic old town
- Visit to San Domenico church
- Visit to Siena cathedral
- Time at Piazza del Campo
Landmarks San Domenico Siena Cathedral Piazza del Campo - Day 6
Lucca
You arrive in Lucca by train and explore this walled town on foot. The city wall here is the largest one completely preserved in Europe, so you can walk along it and get a real sense of how the place was laid out centuries ago. Inside the walls, you'll see the Cathedral of San Martino and the Church of San Michele in Forno, plus an old amphitheater that's now a marketplace. The rest of the day is yours to wander the narrow streets without a set schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk Lucca city walls
- Visit Cathedral of San Martino
- Visit Church of San Michele in Forno
- View former amphitheater marketplace
Landmarks Lucca City Walls Cathedral of San Martino Church of San Michele in Forno - Day 7
Volterra
Start your day at the Basilica of San Piero a Grado where frescoes tell the story of St. Peter's life across the centuries. From there you'll travel through small-town Tuscany and typical countryside to San Gimignano, known for its towers. Fourteen medieval towers from the 1300s still stand in the town, and you'll have time to walk through and see them. Later, you'll do a wine tasting at a vineyard outside town, then finish with an Italian dinner that has views back toward San Gimignano.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Italian delicacies at vineyard with homemade specialties and views of San Gimignano)
Included Activities
- Visit Basilica of San Piero a Grado
- Visit San Gimignano
- Wine tasting at vineyard
- Dinner at vineyard with views of San Gimignano
Landmarks Basilica of San Piero a Grado Volterra San Gimignano - Day 8
Montecatini Terme to Frankfurt
Take public transport to the airport for your return flight to Frankfurt. Make sure to leave plenty of time for check-in and security, and remember that traffic can vary depending on the time of day you're traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Peretola Airport Frankfurt International Airport
