Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Florence or Pisa to Montecatini Terme
Florence or Pisa to Montecatini Terme- Start point
- Aeroporto di Firenze Amerigo Vespucci (FLR), Via del Termine, 11, Firenze, Florence 50127, Italy (Florence Airport or Pisa Aiport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (4**** Hotel in Montecatini Terme: Ercolini & Savi, Boston, Da Vinci, Adua & Regina di Saba, Manzoni, Grand Hotel Panoramic, Torretta, Ariston)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through La Pineta park
- Visit Tettuccio with its Belle Époque atmosphere
- Indulge in wellness or beauty treatment
- Shopping in town center
- Evening nightlife
- Day 2
Montecatini Terme to Pisa
Montecatini Terme to Pisa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (4**** Hotel in Montecatini Terme: Ercolini & Savi, Boston, Da Vinci, Adua & Regina di Saba, Manzoni, Grand Hotel Panoramic, Torretta, Ariston)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli
- Cathedral interior visit with guide commentary
- Photo time inside the Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa (subject to availability, ticketed separately)
- Independent exploration of Pisa monuments during free time
Landmarks Piazza dei Miracoli Cathedral of Pisa Leaning Tower of Pisa Baptistery of Pisa Camposanto Monumentale - Day 3
Montecatini Terme - Wine Tasting and Cook & Taste
Montecatini Terme - Wine Tasting and Cook & Taste- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch in traditional farmhouse including appetizers, homemade pasta, cantuccini, vinsanto, and grappa), Dinner (Cook & Taste Experience in Montecatini Alto including Tuscan appetizer with red wine, Pasta alla Carbonara with sparkling wine, and Tiramisu with Vinsanto; water and coffee included)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (4**** Hotel in Montecatini Terme: Ercolini & Savi, Boston, Da Vinci, Adua & Regina di Saba, Manzoni, Grand Hotel Panoramic, Torretta, Ariston)
Included Activities
- Guided visit of traditional farmhouse with wine and olive oil production explanation
- Wine tasting with light lunch including appetizers, homemade pasta, cantuccini, vinsanto, and grappa
- Cook & Taste Experience in Montecatini Alto with welcome drink, chef introduction, cooking class (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes), and dinner including Tuscan appetizer, Pasta alla Carbonara with sparkling wine, and Tiramisu with Vinsanto
Landmarks Montecatini Alto - Day 4
Montecatini Terme to Cinque Terre
Montecatini Terme to Cinque Terre- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (4**** Hotel in Montecatini Terme: Ercolini & Savi, Boston, Da Vinci, Adua & Regina di Saba, Manzoni, Grand Hotel Panoramic, Torretta, Ariston)
Included Activities
- Small-group escorted Cinque Terre tour with multilingual tour escort
- Exploration of Riomaggiore village
- Exploration of Manarola village
- Train travel between Cinque Terre villages
- Free time in Monterosso al Mare to swim or rest
- Exploration of Vernazzo village
- Cinque Terre National Park entrance
Optional Activities
- Lunch at leisure in Monterosso al Mare
Landmarks Riomaggiore Manarola Monterosso al Mare Vernazza - Day 5
Montecatini Terme to Vinci
Montecatini Terme to Vinci- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Aperitif in vineyard with typical Tuscan platter including selection of cold cuts, cheeses, bruschetta, focaccia, mixed tastings with cocktail, glass of wine or 1 bottle wine per 4 people)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (4**** Hotel in Montecatini Terme: Ercolini & Savi, Boston, Da Vinci, Adua & Regina di Saba, Manzoni, Grand Hotel Panoramic, Torretta, Ariston)
Included Activities
- Visit to Leonardo's birthplace with life-size hologram
- Escorted walking tour of medieval town of Vinci
- Visit to Museo Leonardiano inside Castle of the Conti Guidi with world's oldest collection of Leonardo's machines and models and 'Leonardo and Painting' exhibition
- Visit to Church of Santa Croce where Leonardo was baptized
- Aperitif in vineyard with tasting of local wines and Tuscan flavors including typical Tuscan platter with selection of cold cuts, cheeses, bruschetta, focaccia and mixed tastings with cocktail, glass of wine or 1 bottle wine per 4 people
Optional Activities
- Stroll through village streets during free time
Landmarks Vinci Castle of the Conti Guidi Church of Santa Croce - Day 6
Montecatini Terme
Montecatini Terme- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (4**** Hotel in Montecatini Terme: Ercolini & Savi, Boston, Da Vinci, Adua & Regina di Saba, Manzoni, Grand Hotel Panoramic, Torretta, Ariston)
Optional Activities
- Wellness treatment
- Stroll through town
- Quiet rest time
- Day 7
Montecatini Terme to Siena - Monteriggioni - San Gimignano
Montecatini Terme to Siena - Monteriggioni - San Gimignano- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Chianti wine tasting in countryside with guided tasting of exquisite wines, fragrant olive oils, and artisanal vinegars, paired with generous platter of traditional Tuscan cold cuts, cheeses, and bruschette)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (4**** Hotel in Montecatini Terme: Ercolini & Savi, Boston, Da Vinci, Adua & Regina di Saba, Manzoni, Grand Hotel Panoramic, Torretta, Ariston)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Siena with free time
- Guided wine, olive oil, and vinegar tasting at countryside estate with traditional Tuscan cold cuts, cheeses, and bruschetta platter
- Exploration of Monteriggioni walled village with walk along ancient ramparts
- Exploration of San Gimignano with artisan shops and panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Optional guided walking tour of Siena (available to join during free time)
Landmarks Siena Cathedral Piazza del Campo Monteriggioni Castle San Gimignano - Day 8
Montecatini Terme to Florence or Pisa Airport
Montecatini Terme to Florence or Pisa Airport- End point
- Aeroporto di Firenze Amerigo Vespucci (FLR), Via del Termine, 11, Firenze, Florence 50127, Italy (Florence Airport or Pisa Aiport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
