The Tuscany Countryside and the Cinque Terre

Tuscany Landscape
Tuscany Landscape
San Gimignano
San Gimignano
Siena
Siena
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre

General information

DurationDestinationDepartureCatalog
3 days and 2 nights
Italy (Florence, La Spezia, Lucca, Montecatini Terme, Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena, Pienza, Montepulciano)
Italy (Rome)

Description

From Rome to Florence  3 days 

Escorted tour with guaranteed departures.
every Sunday April to October.
min. 2 people maximum 16 People 

Visiting :Rome• Montepulciano • Pienza • Siena • San Gimignano • Pisa • Montecarlo  di Lucca • Lucca • Montecatini Terme • La Spezia• Cinque Terre • Florence

 

 

Category

 
First class (Scheduled Tour)
Half Board 4 Stars
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Program

1st Day SUNDAY ROME • MONTEPULCIANO • PIENZA • SIENA
Departure at approximately 8.00 am from your hotel or agreed meeting point and venture toward a delightful trip through the rolling hills of the Chianti Region. We will reach the hilltop town of Montepulciano a medieval and Renaissance village, famous for one of the oldest wines of Italy “Nobile di Montepulciano”, here we will stop for a wine tasting including typical local appetizers, in a very ancient cellar located in one of the most beautiful palaces of Montepulciano. Proceed to Pienza the Renaissance “ideal town”, built by Pope Pius II, well-known for its “Pecorino” cheese. Then we will proceed to Siena. Here you will enjoy a guided walking tour through the medieval city of Siena including the splendid palaces of the city and eventually reaching Piazza del Campo, well-known for its horse race “Palio”. The day will end with a delicious typical Tuscan cuisine based dinner as to welcome you to Tuscany. Accommodation in Hotel. Dinner and overnight. Meal: D

2nd Day MONDAY SIENA • SAN GIMIGNANO • PISA • MONTECARLO DI LUCCA • LUCCA • MONTECATINI TERME
Breakfast in hotel. Say goodbye to Siena and move by coach to San Gimignano for a short visit, a famous medieval village featured by numerous towers, and then Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli, the Unesco listed site which hosts the famous Leaning Tower. Your experience will continue with a stop to Montecarlo di Lucca, a lovely village located among the hills of Lucca. Here you will stop by a typical Tuscany farm for a wine tour and tasting accompanied by superb specialties of Tuscany: bruschetta, Pappardelle al ragù (pasta) , cantuccini & “Vin Santo”. In the afternoon you will have a free visit to Lucca and eventually you will arrive to your hotel in Montecatini Terme situated in the Valdinievole area. This city is world famous for its thermal waters and many consider it the biggest “spa town” in Italy. Accommodation in Hotel. Dinner and Overnight. Meal: B, Light LUNCH, D

3rd Day TUESDAY MONTECATINI • LA SPEZIA • CINQUE TERRE • FLORENCE
Breakfast in hotel. This morning after your hotel check-out, you load your luggage on the coach and head to La Spezia where you’ll embark for an unforgettable day trip dedicated to the discovery of one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes of the World, The Cinque Terre. During the ride it will be possible to admire this amazing landscapes from the seaside, and then make a stop to selected docks, weather permitting, between: RIOMAGGIORE, also known as the jewel of the Cinque Terre, this village was founded at the end of the XII century. From Riomaggiore you can reach Manarola also on foot, through an unforgettable itinerary along the coast called “Via dell’Amore” MANAROLA, The harbour is formed by a terraced promenade where vineyards grow. CORNIGLIA, In the ancient time this land was more extended southwards, but due to strong slumps caused by the sea it has reduced to a long cliff connected with the village just by 365 steps, as same number as the days of the year. VERNAZZA, This village is formed by “carrugi”, narrow and steep stairways that take you to the centre of city. MONTEROSSO, Because of the reddish colour of the hills at sunset, or perhaps due to the colour of the lord‘s hair (Rufus) that inhabited the castle, the name Monterosso can be translated as Red Mount and it offers a spectacular view from the Convent of the “Capuccini”. Free time during the day, lunch on your own or by the tour guide recommendations. At about 16.00 you collect back your luggage in La Spezia and you will be given train tickets to Florence. Arrive in Florence station. End of services. Meals: B

Price includes

HOTELS: SIENA NH SIENA 4*S or similar
MONTECATINI CROCE DI MALTA 4* or similar
- 2 night accommodation in 4* hotels centrally located - Daily buffet breakfasts - 2 dinners (drinks not included) - 1 wine tasting in Montepulciano - 1 wine tasting in Montecarlo di Lucca - Transportation by air conditioned minivan or minibus - Boat trip along the enchanting Cinque terre coast line - Return train from the Cinque Terre to La Spezia (boat ticket can be substituted by special Cinque Terre train tickets in case of bad weather) - Train tickets in 2nd class from La Spezia to Florence - Tour leader on board

Price does not include

- Porterage - Hotel City Taxes, Tips
ADDED SERVICES: - Extra nights: Possibility to add extra nights at the beginning and/or at the end of the tour; rates are on request or available on our online booking website, Optional suggested tours: For optional suggested tour rates please contact us sales@etetravel.com

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1   Rome - pick up hotel on request
  Florence
  La Spezia
  Lucca
  Montecatini Terme
  Pisa
  San Gimignano
  Siena
  Pienza
  Montepulciano

Accommodations provided in each place

PlaceFirst class
Montepulciano4 Stars