I want a single room, not shared. Is this available?

We do offer an optional single room for this tour. When are you looking to travel? I'd be happy to check availability of the single room for you.

Do you have anything else that we could add to the A taste of Tuscany tour?

We have a tour Rome, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast (RAS). Which is offered from 13-20SEP departure. Starts in Rome and finishes in Sorrento on 20SEP. Highlights include exploring Naples, experiencing Sorrento, and relaxing in Ravello with sea views.

Is this tour amenable to a person in a powered wheelchair?

We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. This tour may not be suitable for someone with reduced mobility. Our trips are typically quite active and involve a lot of walking, including navigating steps and exploring off-the-beaten-path trails.

What type of activities are included in the itinerary?

The itinerary includes various culinary experiences and sightseeing activities throughout Tuscany.

What should I do if I arrive in Pisa before the tour starts?

It's advisable to book a pre-tour night at the hotel where the group will be staying.

What accommodations are included in the tour?

The tour includes stays at well-rated hotels such as Hotel Bologna in Pisa.

Can I customize my tour experience?

Customizations can be requested, but availability may vary depending on the specific requests.

Is there transportation included for airport transfers?

Transfers can be arranged, and additional costs may apply for private transfers.

Is there travel insurance included in the tour?

Travel insurance is not included, but it is recommended to arrange your own prior to traveling.

Are there additional costs for a single room?

A single room supplement may apply if no share is available.

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A Taste of Tuscany - Hilltop Towns and Vineyards

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Start and end in Pisa

4.7 (11 reviews)

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The hilltop towns were all incredibly beautiful! The pace was perfect with a mix of guided tours, classes and demonstrations.
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Platinum Operator: Explore!
Food & Wine: Savor the world's flavors and finest wines
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Pisa
Pisa
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Bologna)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Campo del Miracoli and Leaning Tower
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Additional pre-tour night in Pisa
Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Campo del Miracoli
Day 2
Livorno - Montalcino - Buonconvento
Livorno - Montalcino - Buonconvento
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Street food lunch from torteria stands in Livorno, washed down with regional wine or espresso)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Albergo Roma)
Included Activities
- Central Market (Vettovaglie) tour in Livorno
- Street food lunch from torteria stands in Livorno
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting of Brunello di Montalcino in Montalcino
- Dinner at local restaurants in Buonconvento
Landmarks
Central Market (Vettovaglie)
Montalcino
Val d'Orcia
Day 3
Buonconvento - Pienza - Siena
Buonconvento - Pienza - Siena
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Sienese and Tuscan dishes using produce from Pieve a Salti farm, accompanied by wines from the area such as Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano, and Chianti)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Italia)
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Pieve a Salti farm
- Lunch at Pieve a Salti farm featuring local organic produce and regional wines
- Cheese tasting at Armellini family cheese shop in Pienza
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Pienza
Landmarks
Pieve a Salti
Pienza
Day 4
Siena
Siena
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Italia)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Siena
- Visit to local pasticerria with tasting of traditional Sienese cakes
- Pasta-making demonstration at Pasta Fresca Siena
Optional Activities
- Climbing Torre del Mangia
- Visiting Siena during Palio horse race (held twice yearly)
Landmarks
Piazza del Campo
Torre del Mangia
Siena Duomo
Pasta Fresca Siena
Day 5
Siena - Chianti - San Gimignano
Siena - Chianti - San Gimignano
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel La Cisterna)
Included Activities
- Guided tour and tasting at Castello di Volpaia wine estate
Optional Activities
- Visit to Pruneti olive oil mill and tasting rooms in Greve in Chianti
- Lunch at restaurants in Greve in Chianti
Landmarks
Castello di Volpaia
Greve in Chianti
Piazza Matteotti
San Gimignano
Day 6
San Gimignano - Volterra
San Gimignano - Volterra
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic home-cooked produce featuring blend of classical Tuscan and Sardinian recipes at Fattoria Lischeto)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel La Cisterna)
Included Activities
- Guided farm tour at Fattoria Lischeto
- Lunch at Fattoria Lischeto featuring home-cooked Tuscan and Sardinian recipes
Optional Activities
- Visiting 1st-century Roman theatre in Volterra
- Exploring Etruscan acropolis in Volterra
- Viewing alabaster workshops in Volterra
- Exploring city walls in Volterra
Landmarks
Fattoria Lischeto
Volterra
Day 7
San Gimignano
San Gimignano
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Fattoria San Donato featuring dishes prepared during hands-on cooking class)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel La Cisterna)
Included Activities
- Gelato visit at Dondoli gelateria
- Hands-on cooking class at Fattoria San Donato
- Farewell dinner at Fattoria San Donato
Optional Activities
- Climbing Torre Grossa
- Visiting Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Experience at Rocca di Montestaffoli
Landmarks
Torre Grossa
Rocca di Montestaffoli
Dondoli Gelateria
Fattoria San Donato
Day 8
San Gimignano to Pisa
San Gimignano to Pisa
Optional Activities
- Luggage storage at airport
- Travel by Pisa Mover rail shuttle into central Pisa
Landmarks
Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport

Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Campo del Miracoli

Landmarks
Central Market (Vettovaglie)
Montalcino
Val d'Orcia

Landmarks
Pieve a Salti
Pienza

Landmarks
Piazza del Campo
Torre del Mangia
Siena Duomo
Pasta Fresca Siena

Landmarks
Castello di Volpaia
Greve in Chianti
Piazza Matteotti
San Gimignano

Landmarks
Fattoria Lischeto
Volterra

Landmarks
Torre Grossa
Rocca di Montestaffoli
Dondoli Gelateria
Fattoria San Donato

Landmarks
Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport

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Hotel Bologna
Hotel 3*
day 1
Albergo Roma
Hotel 3*
day 2
Hotel Italia
Hotel 3*
Days 3, 4
Hotel La Cisterna
Hotel 3*
Days 5, 6, 7

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4.7

Overall rating based on 11 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.7
Tour Operator
4.5

John5.0•October 2025
Very well organized and planned. Our guide, AJ, was excellent! He pretty much made the trip successful.
Traveled in September 2025
Reply from: Explore!
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you found the trip well organised and that your Tour Leader helped make it such a great experience for you. We will be sure to share your kind words with him and look forward to welcoming you on to another trip with Explore in the future.
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Maria5.0•September 2024
The hilltop towns were all incredibly beautiful! Our guide Esther was very organized, fun and made our trip as...
The hilltop towns were all incredibly beautiful! Our guide Esther was very organized, fun and made our trip as comfortable as possible. The pace was perfect with a mix of guided tours, classes and demonstrations with enough free time to pursue our own interests. The location of Pieve a Salti was incredible as were the highlights of the Ricasoli Wine Estate and Brolio castle and the Fattoria San Donato for the pasta making class. The only caution is that the hotel rooms are comfortable but are in very old buildings that have been renovated.Show more
Traveled in September 2024
Reply from: Explore!
Thank you for sharing your lovely review of your recent trip! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the stunning hilltop towns and found Esther to be an organised and fun guide. It’s great to know that the pace of the itinerary, along with the mix of guided tours and free time, met your expectations. Its brilliant to hear you enjoyed so many aspects of your itinerary with us and we really hope to have you back with us again soon.
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Liz5.0•May 2024
Wonderful guide Ester, nothing was too much trouble for her. Excellent food and wine visits couldn't have asked for...
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Traveled in May 2024
Reply from: Explore!
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. It brings immense joy to hear about your experience and we're thrilled that Esther left such a positive impression. We'll make sure to pass on your kind words. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on another Explore adventure soon. Best regards, Explore!
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Janet5.0•May 2023
Our silver wedding anniversary lunch at local farm and a present from the Rep Esther Baardemans
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Heather4.5•June 2023
Montalcino - would have loved more time here to explore Pienza - beautiful Pasta making class on the last day was...
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Clive4.0•September 2023
Agritourismo visit. The manager was excellent and very informative Pasta making class and dinner was also very good,...
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Terry4.7•September 2023
Visiting the historic towns and sites.
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Susan4.8•September 2023
My highlights were: Siena - what a fantastic city! The cake shop and coffee in Siena; the wine tasting at Risoli; the...
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Phillip4.8•September 2023
Visit to farm Pieve a Salti. Excellent talk from farm director which I found very inspirational.
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Joyce4.8•September 2023
The lunch at Pieve a Salti was superb. Wine gour and tasting at rRicasoli Castle also excellent and pasta...
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Michele
Asked on January 3rd, 2026
I want a single room, not shared. Is this available?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2026
  We do offer an optional single room for this tour. When are you looking to travel? I'd be happy to check availability of the single room for you.
T
Tony
Asked on June 20th, 2025
Do you have anything else that we could add to the A taste of Tuscany tour?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written June 2025
  We have a tour Rome, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast (RAS). Which is offered from 13-20SEP departure. Starts in Rome and finishes in Sorrento on 20SEP. Highlights include exploring Naples, experiencing Sorrento, and relaxing in Ravello with sea views.
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Frances
Asked on April 30th, 2025
Is this tour amenable to a person in a powered wheelchair?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2025
  We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. This tour may not be suitable for someone with reduced mobility. Our trips are typically quite active and involve a lot of walking, including navigating steps and exploring off-the-beaten-path trails.
E
Edo
Asked on October 18th, 2024
What type of activities are included in the itinerary?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written October 2024
  The itinerary includes various culinary experiences and sightseeing activities throughout Tuscany.
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Bernhard
Asked on October 14th, 2024
What should I do if I arrive in Pisa before the tour starts?
Travel Support
- Explore!Operator•Written October 2024
  It's advisable to book a pre-tour night at the hotel where the group will be staying.
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Norbert
Asked on July 10th, 2024
What accommodations are included in the tour?
Accommodation
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2024
  The tour includes stays at well-rated hotels such as Hotel Bologna in Pisa.
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Carrie
Asked on June 29th, 2024
Can I customize my tour experience?
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- Explore!Operator•Written June 2024
  Customizations can be requested, but availability may vary depending on the specific requests.
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Rania
Asked on June 13th, 2024
Is there transportation included for airport transfers?
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- Explore!Operator•Written June 2024
  Transfers can be arranged, and additional costs may apply for private transfers.
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Benjamin
Asked on May 21st, 2024
Is there travel insurance included in the tour?
Travel Support
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2024
  Travel insurance is not included, but it is recommended to arrange your own prior to traveling.
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Eric
Asked on May 4th, 2024
Are there additional costs for a single room?
Single supplement
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2024
  A single room supplement may apply if no share is available.

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