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A taste of Tuscany & Rome

Italy in 8 Days, 6 Nights in Destination

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Valentine
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Spend an idyllic week in Tuscany, exploring both the Belle Epoque spa town of Montecatini Terme and the iconic center of the Renaissance, Florence on this self-guided journey.

Trip Style

Semi escorted

Travel in one group, at times with a guide, at times independently. Semi escorted: Italia.

Group size

Large

Travel group size from 30 people.

Physical rating

Active

Suitable for active travellers, this trip includes challenging walks and activities.

Free time

Medium

A good mix of free time and included activities, for those who value the chance to explore independently.

Trip Highlights

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    Florencia
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    Región de Chianti
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    Roma

Included

  1. All flights

  2. Accommodation

  3. Some transfers

  4. Activities

  5. Some meals

Availability

  1. Departures available until Diciembre 2027

  2. Available Group tours

  3. Solo travelers from + $700

  4. Add up to 3 nights to your stay

  5. WHAT'S THIS?

Categories available

  1. superior included

  2. WHAT'S THIS?

From

$2,469

$1,599

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Itinerary

Land in Florence before being whisked away to the picturesque town of Montecatini Terme, a spa town famous for its healing waters and beautiful architecture. Get to know the surrounding Tuscan countryside, then return to Florence to spend a few days touring Italy’s Renaissance capital.

1º Día: US - Night on board

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It's time to discover the treasures of Tuscany! Pack your bags and head to your departure airport, ready for a flight to Florence.* Night on board.

*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

2º Día: Florence - Montecatini Terme

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Land at the Florence airport and take an included transfer to your four-star hotel in Montecatini Terme (about 40 km away). This charming spa town and UNESCO Heritage Site in the heart of Tuscany makes a great base to explore the whole region, being close to Florence, Lucca, Pisa, and Vinci (the birthplace of Leonardo!).

Arrive at the hotel for check-in and spend the rest of the day exploring Montecatini Terme at your own pace. Admire elegant Belle Epoque architecture, feeling the legacy of Europe’s aristocracy who frequented this town’s healing springs for centuries. Enjoy dinner at one of Montecatini Terme’s delicious restaurants, then return to the hotel for your overnight stay.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hilton Garden Inn Florenc... or similar
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1888 Reviews

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3º Día: Montecatini Terme

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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day to relax after your journey or begin exploring all that Tuscany has to offer! Enjoy Montecatini Terme’s beauty or head out on an optional excursion to see Pisa* and its famed Leaning Tower. End the day with an independent dinner in town and return to your hotel in Montecatini Terme for your overnight stay.

*Pisa walking tour & Leaning Tower: Head to nearby Pisa to explore the Piazza dei Miracoli and its famous Leaning Tower! Your guide will explain the sights and take you through the interiors of the Cathedral and Tower, with time for photos and stories about these gorgeous Romanesque monuments.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Michelangelo Montec... or similar
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743 Reviews

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Activities

included
Tour guiado por Florencia con degustación del tradicional panino de lampredott

Active

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4º Día: Montecatini Terme

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Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your driver in the morning and depart for the countryside, heading for a typical Tuscan farmhouse. Spend the day enjoying this authentic setting, where you’ll begin with a tasting of local wines before enjoying a hearty pasta lunch along with fresh local produce and grappa to finish off. Return to the hotel via private vehicle and spend the rest of the day as you please in town. Overnight stay in Montecatini Terme.  

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Michelangelo Montec... or similar
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743 Reviews

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Activities

included
Visita a la fábrica de pasta más pequeña

Light

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included
Visita a Pisa

Active

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included
Visita a Lucca

Moderate

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5º Día: Montecatini Terme - Florence

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Breakfast at the hotel. Head straight for the Montecatini Terme station to catch your train to Florence! Arrive at the Santa Maria Novella Station and then transfer independently to your Florence hotel. You have the rest of the day to rest and begin discovering Florence at your own pace. Try shopping for leather goods or enjoying dinner with the famous Florentine Duomo in sight! Overnight stay in Florence.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Michelangelo Montec... or similar
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743 Reviews

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Activities

Optional
Excursión de día completo a Cinque Terre

Active

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6º Día: Florence

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Breakfast at the hotel. Take the short walk to a nearby meeting point in central Florence, where you’ll meet your guide. Enjoy a guided walk through the most fascinating and interesting places in Florence, learning more about the city’s Renaissance history. See Repubblica Square, Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, Ponte Vecchio, Accademia dei Georgofili and Uffizi square, Signoria square and Palazzo Vecchio, plus Loggia dei Lanzi. Your journey will end in San Giovanni Square, home of the wonderful Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore and Brunelleschi’s Dome as well as the Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Enjoy a free afternoon to continue exploring and find a delicious dinner independently. Overnight stay in Florence.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia or similar
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47 Reviews

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Activities

included
Chianti Wine Tasting in the Tuscan countryside

Light

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Visit to Siena city

Moderate

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7º Día: Florence

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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your last full day in Italy as you like, exploring Florence or reflecting on all you’ve seen and experienced. If you aren’t sure how to make the most of your day, join our optional excursion* through the neighboring towns of Monteriggioni, Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti. When the day is over, return to your Florence hotel to pack and prepare for your overnight stay.

*Tuscan villages full-day tour: Drive to the hilltop gem of Monteriggioni, a medieval village with its walls still intact. Continue on to Siena, a small town famous for its Gothic architecture and annual Palio horse race. Visit the Piazza del Campo and the Piazza del Duomo! Next, stop at UNESCO World Heritage Site San Gimignano for some independent sightseeing in its narrow streets. End your day in picture-perfect Chianti. Stop at a historic estate for a wine tasting along with snacks and olive oil samplers.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia or similar
tripadvisor rating

47 Reviews

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Activities

included
Classic Rome tour

Moderate

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Aperitivo in Campo de' Fiori

Light

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Optional
Tour of Ancient Rome: Colesseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Active

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8º Día: Florence - US

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Breakfast at the hotel*. Sadly, it's time to say farewell to the idyllic landscapes and vibrant culture of Tuscany. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip**.

*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

**Depending on the return flight schedule, you may arrive in the US the next day.

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Accommodation: 6 Nights

Included activities

Included

Tour guiado por Florencia con degustación del tradicional panino de lampredott

Included activity for day 3 in Florencia

Explora el centro histórico de Florencia en un tour guiado de 2 horas. Después, disfruta de la degustación del tradicional panino al lampredotto, acompañado de una botella de agua.

Duration: 02:30h

Pick up time: 08:00

Physical rating:

Active

El centro histórico de Florencia tiene calles estrechas y empedradas; se recomiendan zapatos cómodos. En meses cálidos, las visitas a pie pueden ser cansadas al mediodía. La degustación de Panino al Lampredotto es de pie.

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Visita a la fábrica de pasta más pequeña

Included activity for day 4

Visita una de las fábricas de pasta más pequeñas de Europa y descubre el arte de la pasta tradicional, elaborada a mano con técnicas ancestrales.

Duration: 01:00h

Pick up time: 16:00

Physical rating:

Light

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Visita a Pisa

Included activity for day 4

Viaje a Pisa para un almuerzo tradicional, seguido de tiempo libre para explorar la ciudad y sus emblemáticos monumentos.

Duration: 03:00h

Pick up time: 11:45

Physical rating:

Active

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Included

Visita a Lucca

Included activity for day 4

Visita a Lucca

Duration: 02:00h

Pick up time: 08:00

Physical rating:

Moderate

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Available Activities

Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
Optional

Excursión de día completo a Cinque Terre

Suggested activity for day 5

Explora a tu ritmo los emblemáticos pueblos costeros de la región con el pase de tren incluido, y disfruta de un paseo en barco con vistas espectaculares desde el mar.

Duration: 10:00h

Pick up time: 08:00

Physical rating:

Active

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Optional

Tour of Ancient Rome: Colesseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Suggested activity for day 7 in Roma

Tour of Ancient Rome: Colesseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Duration: 03:00h

Pick up time: 13:00

Physical rating:

Active

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The price includes

  • Departures from main US airports.
  • International flights: US - Florence - US.
  • Domestic High-speed train in standard class: Montecatini Terme - Florence
  • 6 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels.
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  • 6 breakfasts and 1 light lunch with wine tasting.
  • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
    See itinerary
  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
  • Wine Tasting & Light Lunch in a typical Tuscan Farmhouse.
  • Florence Walking Tour.
  • Guide/s during the excursions.
  • Wine Tasting & Light Lunch in a typical Tuscan Farmhouse.

Not included

Tax*, drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

*Accommodation tax in Italy must be paid directly to the hotel € 3,00 per person per night in Montecatini and € 7,00 per person per night in Florence.

Transfers from hotel in Montecatini to Montecatini station are not included.

Please note: this itinerary is an independent tour, not a group tour. It includes accommodation, some activities and some transfers, but you will not be accompanied by a guide throughout the entire trip, nor will you be traveling in a group.

  • Requisitos de entrada

    Pasaporte en vigor.

  • Visado

    No se requiere visado para entrar al país.

  • Moneda

    Euro.

  • Idioma

    Italiano.

  • Electricidad

    220 V. No requiere adaptador.

  • Otra información útil

    Los requisitos de entrada pueden cambiar y es responsabilidad de los viajeros comprobar la información más reciente antes de su viaje.

Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 888-488-0592 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.

While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

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