DAY 1 - Arrival in Florence
Arrival with your own car to a charming 3*** or 4**** hotel in Florence
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Arrival at the hotel and room accommodation.
Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 2 - Florence Food Walking Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Short walk to the meeting point, where you will meet your guide, starting for an incredible journey in the real Florentine culinary tradition!
Starting from Piazza Duomo, we will walk through the streets of the historic center visiting the places of greatest interest: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, and many more.
Thanks to this tour, you will have experience the Florence that the Florentines know and love, because the essence of a city is not only made by the historical and cultural part, but also by its traditions, its cuisine and the everyday life.
We will pass through the historic center and stop in the middle-age streets of Dante time, and you will taste the famous Lampredotto, a dish loved by the Florentines, which is based on the stomach of cow and it is a real must to try Florence cuisine while you are here.
You will hear the legends about the typical dishes that the workers ate during the construction of the famous dome of Brunelleschi, closely connected to the history of Florence.
Piazza del Duomo becomes a starting point to pass to more particular and less known paths, visiting the wine shops where you can enjoy a glass of excellent wine with Finocchiona and Crostini. All this while listening to the story of the history of Tuscan gastronomic events.
And then you cannot miss a stop with the guide in one of the historic Florentine ice cream shops, to taste the real homemade ice cream.
Free time at your disposal for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 3 - From Florence to Siena: Tour of vineyards and winery with wine tasting
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
About 40 minutes drive to reach the countryside of San Gimignano, where you will have a delicious tour of the vineyards and cellar, with final lunch and wine tasting.
An experienced local guide will lead you around the estate to witness agricultural practices and cellars. The guide will explain the history of the company and complex workings of the production line. Will be intrigued by the sights of the landscape that surround this estate that includes the barrel room, wine cellar, and also the various tasting rooms both inside and in the garden. In particular you will appreciate the Vernaccia Vineyard of San Gimignano, one of the most famous wines that originated in the area, and you do not want to miss the Sangiovese vineyard! After the estate visit, you will stop in one of the Winery rooms for taste excellent wines and oils. You will have a wine lesson and tasting of 9 wines, Extra virgin olive oil, Truffle olive oil, Spicy Pepper Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Tuscan cheeses and salami, bruschetta, truffle lasagna or tuscan ribollita, roast meat with roast potatoes and vegetables, cantuccini biscuits with dessert wine
This tour of the vineyard enjoy a unique experience in wine culture.
After this experience, you can drive to Siena in about 30 minutes, maybe choosing a stop in San Gimignano and Monteriggioni along the way.
Arrival at the new hotel in Siena and room accommodation
Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 4 - Siena / Montepulciano: Cinta Senese Tour, discovering an authentic Tuscan farmhouse
Breakfast at hotel and departure for Montepulciano, about 1 hour drive.
At your arrival at the farmhouse, at noon, you will have the opportunity to live a real experience in a genuine Tuscan reality: the Cinta Senese tour allows you to enjoy a unique experience visiting a genuine Tuscan farm: The visit begins with a spectacular view of Montepulciano among the age-old cypresses, following a walking path between olive trees and precious vineyards, where you will learn the history of olive groves and grapes cultivation. Along the way you will also find benches to rest, enjoying the beautiful landscape of Valdichiana. Afterwards, you will observe the pig farm, with the Cinta Senese pigs. You wiil be informed about this local breeds and their habitat. If you wish, you will also have the possibility to have contact with animals, move into the grazing area, in the food area, see the baths in the mud of the swines and the collection area of excrement.
On the way back, you will pass by the plum trees, the garden and the low vineyard, proceeding towards the visit of the cellar.
You will also meet the tractor and see the tools before arriving at the tasting point, where you will have your light lunch at the end of the tour.
On the way back to Siena, you can admire the famous Tuscan rolling hills.
Rest of day at your disposal to overlook the city.
Free time for dinner and overnight stay in hotel
DAY 5 - From Siena to Pisa: Wine Tasting in Bolgheri
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Driving in the hearth of Tuscany, going to the coastline through panoramic quite roads, you will have the opportunity to make a stop in Volterra, the ancient Velathri, a city that seamlessly merges the Etruscan and Roman ruins with medieval and Renaissance architecture, and the inevitable modern structures and furnishings. Volterra is also very famous for the alabaster artisanal productions. Take a stroll through the historic center's streets, explore the Etruscan museum, or simply admire the thousand-year-old Etruscan arch and the Roman theater during your free time.
It's time to continue the trip, finally arriving on the Tuscan coast. Follow the well-known Cypress Road towards Bolgheri.
The staff of one of the most important Wine Estate is waiting for you to share a real journey to learn about the history of this Estate and understand how wines Bolgheri DOC are born. It starts in the vineyards, continues in the cellar and vats, ends with a tasting of 3 DOC wines Bolgheri, representative of the estate and the territory.
You will live the wine on this journey:
- The vineyards, illustrating local history, philosophy and the Bolgheri territory.
- The winery with an introduction to the main winemaking methods.
- The tasting of 3 DOC Bolgheri wines: Bolgheri Bianco DOC / Bolgheri Rosso DOC / Bolgheri Superiore DOC
The tasting is accompanied by bruschetta with EVO Oil of local production.
After this visit, it's time to drive direction Pisa. You will be able to see the Leaning Tower in about 1 hour!
Arrival at the new hotel, room accommodation.
Free time for dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 6 - Pisa, the Leaning Tower and surroundings
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time at your own disposal to visit the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and overlooking the city.
You can also take a tour of the beaches of the Tyrrhenian Sea or visit Lucca, one of the most fascinating cities in Tuscany.
Free time for dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 7 - End of the tour
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
Bye bye Tuscany
PLEASE NOTE:
- The tour is self-drive, with your own car.
- The stay will be in 3-stars or 4-stars hotel in Florence, Siena and Pisa
- The name of the hotels will be communicated within 1 week after your reservation.
