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Tuscan Treats

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Start and end in Florence
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 18
Age range 18 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore Florence with a local guide
  • Stroll through the colorful Cinque Terre
  • Photograph the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Taste Tuscan wines in San Gimignano
  • Learn to cook traditional dishes in Chianti

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Florence (Italy)
  2. Day 2 Florence – Lucca
  3. Day 3 Lucca – Cinque Terre – Lucca
  4. Day 4 Lucca – Pisa – Volterra
  5. Day 5 Volterra – San Gimignano and Siena – Pienza
  6. Day 6 Pienza
  7. Day 7 Pienza – Rural Tuscany
  8. Day 8 Rural Tuscany – Florence
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

79

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

82%

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Customer Reviews

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    4.6
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    4.8
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  • RD
    · October 27th, 2024
    Visited many beautiful places. I particularly enjoyed Voltera and would have liked to spend one more niggt there. Romulus, our driver was amazing as was Daniele. There were many highlights not mentioned in the brochure such as the Theare of Silence. I particularly enjoyed the oul tasting. It would have been even better had we been able to see the actual harvesting. The cooking class was ok but it felt more like a demonstration and the food was very basic cooking. Il Pallagio, where the demonstration took place, really needs to be changed from the tour as no one in the group enjoyed staying there. My room was damp, smelly with mould on the ceiling. The shower was disgusting.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • S
    · November 3rd, 2019
    2 years on we're still taking about our Tuscan Tour with Flavio as if it were yesterday. So many great memories it's hard to name a highlight. As a traveller with Coeliac Disease though, eating safely is a huge challenge and Flavio took care of my meals in advance at every venue. The food was so much better than I had hoped for and I remained very well on the entire tour. We have toured a number of times in Europe and can say without a doubt this was a best tour and Flavio our best guide
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    Back-Roads Touring commented on this review
    Hi Stephanie, Feedback is always welcome and we are so happy to hear that even two years on, you took the time to write this beautiful post. We are glad Flavio managed your dietary requirements so seamlessly and absolutely - our Tour Leaders really do... Show more
    Trip date: August 2017
  • A
    · November 3rd, 2019
    Tuscan Treats in April was amazing! I celebrated my 50th with an amazing group of travellers, enjoyed seeing and tasting the wonderful treats of Tuscany with my 18 year daughter and can highly recommend Flavio as the guide. He was fabulous, informative and engaging which really helped the group come together as a family....bring on 2020 adventures.
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    Back-Roads Touring commented on this review
    Hi Andrea, what an incredible way to spend your 50th celebrations! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us so thoroughly - and travelling with your daughter, how lovely for your birthday. We look forward to welcoming you back as our... Show more
    Trip date: March 2019
  • K
    · October 30th, 2019
    So lucky to have Flavio as our guide on my first trip to Europe. As I was travelling on my own I was quite nervous but Flavio put us all at ease and I felt as if I was travelling with family. His knowledge and professionalism made the tour an experience to remember.
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    Back-Roads Touring commented on this review
    Hi Karen, for your first trip to Europe, you were in very safe hands with Flavio. His knowledge of Tuscany and Italy in general is unparalleled! Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. ~ Jackie
    Trip date: May 2019
  • S
    · October 16th, 2019
    We loved the tour...it was well organized to ensure we maximized our time. Our guide Flavio was wonderful, he was knowledgeable, engaging and really made the tour special. Our driver Renato was very professional and accommodating not easy with a large group. Overall we were thrilled with our choice and will book another backroads trip in the future hopefully with Flavio and Renato!
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    Back-Roads Touring commented on this review
    Hi Sarah, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your lovely feedback. We greatly appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back again as our guest - hopefully with Flavio and Renato, as you've said! Thank you for your photos... Show more
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    Trip date: September 2019
  • Tuscan Treats reviewer 6
    · October 15th, 2019
    Tuscan Treats was a great tour which provided a variety of experiences/locations, unique accommodations and excellent food. Flavio was an exceptional tour leader whose guidance, patience and humor made the trip very enjoyable and interesting!
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    Back-Roads Touring commented on this review
    Hi Sybil, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your Tuscan Treats tour with Flavio. What wonderful feedback you have for him. Thanks for sharing, Jackie.
    Trip date: October 2018
  • C
    · October 15th, 2019
    The tour was exactly what we wanted. It took us to the places we wanted to see, provided the experiences we were after, in a small group with friendly and expert assistance. However with Flavio as our guide, we were provided with even more than we expected: he taught us the language, suggested further activities and restaurants and ensured that we developed the passion for Italy that he has (as well as the passion for travelling). In our particular case, Flavio even organised medical assistance and took a trip in an ambulance to the hospital where he remained with us for several hours at night to act as our interpreter. For this we will be forever grateful. We cannot recommend Flavio highly enough. He has a great sense of humour and encouraged us to have fun, but he was also professional and caring.
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    Trip date: May 2019
  • M
    · October 14th, 2019
    Flavio was a wonderful guide. He was very inclusive of everyone, funny , knowledgeable and kind. His knowledge of the region was great. He also had a great sense of humour and Italian hand gestures lesson was hilarious. We wouldn’t hesitate on travelling with him again.
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    Trip date: August 2019
  • J
    · October 14th, 2019
    Flavio and our driver Pablo really made the tour. He was very inclusive and took care to ensure slower people were looked after. Always cheerful, ready with a joke or story and filled us in on 'local' practices and italian 'sign' language!! A real foodie which meant we often went to some cafe he knew about and he could organise a menu eg BIG T bone steaks! Responsible for my partner having the nick name 'Scooter'!! We will look to do more tours with Flavio.
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    Trip date: August 2019
  • A
    · October 14th, 2019
    We had a fantastic time on our recent Tuscan Treats tour. Flavio was our tour guide....however, he is so much more than simply a guide. Flavio is so in love with his country, Italy that you can't help but fall in love with Italy also. Flavio uses his deep knowledge of the areas we travelled through, to really make the place come alive with his anecdotes and interesting history facts and informal snippets. He recommended several great restaurants and in Lucca, he suggested we attend the Puccini Festival, which was a highlight of our tour. He also negotiated a slightly cheaper ticket price for us as well. Flavio is always thinking of ways to add fun and humour to the trip. He kept us informed about points of interest and kept us to time while still allowing plenty of time to head off by ourselves and do our own thing. I'd take a tour with Flavio anytime. He is a great guy. Quack, Quack
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    Trip date: September 2019

Dates & Availability

8 days
Tuscan Treats
From Florence to Florence

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Marie-France

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    What is the maximum number of passengers allowed on the tour?

    Group size
    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten March 2025

      Our tours accommodate a maximum of 18 passengers.

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    Alexa

    Asked on February 1st, 2025

    Can I get a single supplement for my booking?

    Single supplement
    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, there is a single supplement option available for those traveling alone.

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    Luciano

    Asked on January 16th, 2025

    What is the best way to reach the meeting point for the tour?

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    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten January 2025

      The best way to reach the meeting point is to follow the instructions provided in your confirmation email.

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    Francine

    Asked on January 16th, 2025

    Can I adjust my booking dates if needed?

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    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten January 2025

      Changes to booking dates may be possible depending on availability; please contact us for specifics.

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    Suzanna

    Asked on August 8th, 2024

    Are there any meals included in the tour package?

    Meals
    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten August 2024

      Meals may or may not be included; please check the itinerary for details on included meals.

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    Hans

    Asked on May 17th, 2024

    What should I do if I have special dietary requirements?

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    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten May 2024

      Please notify us in advance so we can accommodate your dietary needs during the tour.

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    Andre

    Asked on May 3rd, 2024

    Can I reach out with further questions about my booking?

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    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten May 2024

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.

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    Amanda

    Asked on April 8th, 2024

    Can I reserve a tour or does it have to be paid at booking. I am trying to coordinate the timing of this with another tour we have booked

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    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten April 2024

      We currently have 2 spaces left in a twin-room on the Tuscan Treats 21st of September departure. If you would like to hold this one, we can hold it for 48hrs after which, we will require a deposit.

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      Amanda

      TravelerWritten April 2024

      Yes please if you could do that for 48 hours it would very much be appreciated. Our travel agent is back from holiday tomorrow so I should be able to confirm after We have spoken.

    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten April 2024

      Just to clarify, as you have sent this enquiry on Tourradar, this would make Tourradar your default agent if I am to reserve this booking for you. This is because Tourradar is a booking agency.

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    Matthew

    Asked on March 2nd, 2024

    Please tell me what hotel this tour departs from in Florence on June 15, 2024. Also, approximately what time does the tour arrive back into Florence on 22 June, 2024, and to which hotel?

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    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten March 2024

      This tour starts at Hotel Roma in Florence. It will finish at the same hotel at 3pm on the last day.

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      Matthew

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      Please let me know where and when we are to join the tour, and if you need further information from us.

    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten May 2024

      This trip will start at 6pm on the 15th of June at Hotel Roma.

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    Gillian

    Asked on January 5th, 2024

    What time does the tour begin and end?

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    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten January 2024

      The tour starts in the evening at the designated hotel and concludes in the afternoon on the last day.

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