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Toscana Leisurely with a Detour to Bologna

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Start and end in Bologna
  • Skyline of Bologna with famous towers and rooftops.
  • Charming village of Montecatini on a lush hillside.
  • Hilltop view of Montepulciano with historic buildings and greenery.
  • Aerial view of Pisa with the famous Leaning Tower and cathedral.
  • Siena skyline with historic buildings and cathedral.
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  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Vienna to Bologna

    Vienna to Bologna
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Bolognese cuisine at local trattoria (spaghetti Bolognese))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Basilica of San Petronio with Capella Bolognini
    • Explore Bologna city center and historic sites
    • Walk Via the longest arcades to Piazza Maggiore
    • Visit Fountain of Neptune
    Landmarks
    Basilica of San Petronio
    Piazza Maggiore
    Fountain of Neptune
    Pinacoteca Nazionale
  3. Day 2

    Montecatini Terme to Florence

    Montecatini Terme to Florence
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Florence city center
    • Visit Baptistery of San Giovanni (exterior)
    • Visit Cathedral with Brunelleschi's dome
    • View Giotto's bell tower
    • Visit Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio (exterior)
    • View Loggia dei Lanzi
    • Visit Ponte Vecchio
    • Visit Santa Croce basilica
    • Uffizi Gallery visit with reservation and special guided tour
    Landmarks
    Baptistery of San Giovanni
    Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
    Giotto's Campanile
    Piazza della Signoria
    Palazzo Vecchio
    Loggia dei Lanzi
    Ponte Vecchio
    Santa Croce
    Uffizi Gallery
  4. Day 3

    San Gimignano and Volterra

    San Gimignano and Volterra
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit San Gimignano medieval town
    • Visit Santa Maria Assunta basilica
    • Visit Capella di Santa Fina
    • Explore Volterra
    • Visit Archaeological Museum in Volterra
    Landmarks
    San Gimignano
    Santa Maria Assunta
    Capella di Santa Fina
    Volterra
    Piazza dei Priori
    Communal Palace
    Archaeological Museum
  5. Day 4

    Pisa

    Pisa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pisa Cathedral
    • Visit Baptistery
    • View Leaning Tower (Campanile)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb the Leaning Tower
    • Visit Museum delle Sinopie for fresco cycle
    Landmarks
    Pisa Cathedral
    Baptistery of Pisa
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Piazza dei Miracoli
    Palazzo dei Cavalieri
    Museum delle Sinopie
  6. Day 5

    Siena

    Siena
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Siena old town
    • Visit Siena Cathedral (exterior tour)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cathedral Museum with Maestà
    Landmarks
    Piazza del Campo
    Siena Cathedral
    Cathedral Museum
  7. Day 6

    Montepulciano and Val d'Orcia

    Montepulciano and Val d'Orcia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Montepulciano town
    • Wine tasting of Vino Nobile in wine cellar
    • Visit Madonna di San Biagio pilgrimage church
    Landmarks
    Montepulciano
    Madonna di San Biagio
    Val d'Orcia
  8. Day 7

    Montecatini Terme to Vienna

    Montecatini Terme to Vienna

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