Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- 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
Radda in Chianti - Castellina in Chianti - San Gimignano
Radda in Chianti - Castellina in Chianti - San Gimignano- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel La Cisterna)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Castello di Volpaia wine estate
- Wine tasting at Castello di Volpaia
- Explore Castellina in Chianti and Via delle Volte
Optional Activities
- Alfresco lunch at a café or restaurant in Castellina in Chianti
- Visit Chianti Wine & Food tasting rooms to sample local extra virgin olive oils and regional flavours
Landmarks Castello di Volpaia Radda in Chianti Castellina in Chianti Via delle Volte 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 PisaOptional Activities
- Luggage storage at airport
- Travel by Pisa Mover rail shuttle into central Pisa
Landmarks Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport
