What are we doing each day?
Day 1 Fly to Pisa On arrival we meet our tour manager and travel to the delightful walled city of Lucca to glimpse its charming piazzas, elegant lanes, and exquisite churches. We continue to the small town of Castel del Piano, where we check in to our hotel, the Grand Hotel Impero, for our six-night stay. A welcome glass of prosecco or spritz accompanied by local delicacies precedes a delicious Tuscan buffet dinner at our hotel, where we can enjoy getting to know our fellow travellers. Meals included: Dinner Day 2 Montepulciano, Bindella Wine Estate and Olive Oil Tastings We travel to the Renaissance hill town of Montepulciano, soaking up the ‘can’t–miss’ landscapes of southern Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia en route. There is free time to admire Montepulciano’s handsome piazzas, palaces and churches before travelling to the nearby authentic Bindella Wine estate. Here we learn more about the agronomic wine growing techniques on a fascinating tour before sampling delicious wines of the Montepulciano region along with a light Tuscan platter lunch. As we journey back to our hotel, we pause to sample some exquisite olive oil in a picturesque and authentic setting. This evening, we enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3 Castel del Piano, cheese tasting & Pienza This morning, we enjoy free time to stroll into the centre of Castel del Piano about 10 minutes’ away on foot. Afterwards, we drive to an authentic artisan cheese farm for a tour and tasting of some of their delicious local cheeses. Afterwards, we visit the pink-walled Renaissance town of Pienza, where we have free time to wander, relax over a glass of wine or enjoy a leisurely afternoon lunch at a restaurant of your choice. This evening, we enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner Day 4 Orvieto Today, we venture into neighbouring Umbria to experience the history-steeped hill town of Orvieto. Perched on a volcanic rock, this striking place once controlled the trade route between Rome and Florence, and boasts a majestic Gothic Duomo, fresco-painted churches, medieval palaces and subterranean Etruscan-era caves and tunnels. The unmissable sight here is the golden Duomo façade, which shimmers in the sun and boasts 14th century reliefs of biblical scenes. After absorbing this and other sights, we enjoy lunch at a wonderfully authentic restaurant burrowed into the volcanic rock. While the tasty Tuscan dishes are terrific, a unique highlight is the opportunity to descend directly from the restaurant into the ancient Etruscan catacombs below – unforgettable! This evening, we enjoy a light dinner in the hotel restaurant. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Siena & Azienda Trottolo Wine-Tasting Nowhere exemplifies a classic Tuscan town better than Siena and this morning we immerse ourselves in this UNESCO-protected gem. During a half-day walking tour introducing its treasures and storied past, we visit its ethereally beautiful, oval-shaped Piazza del Campo, (the backdrop for the twice-yearly Palio horse race), the Gothic–Romanesque Duomo and other sights. Following our guided tour, we have spare time to meander through the cobbled streets and have lunch at a restaurant of your choice. Our last stop is the traditional Tuscan, family-run Azienda Agricola Trottolo winery, nestled near the celebrated Montalcino wine region, where a tasting of excellent local reds awaits us. This evening, we enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner Day 6 Grossetto & Castiglione della Pescaia After breakfast, we head towards Tuscany’s Tyrrhenian coast for a day of sightseeing. Winding through undulating landscapes dotted with cypresses, we visit Grosseto, the capital of the Maremma region, and a pretty place to explore. You may want to enjoy your free time here to visit the city’s medieval-style square, relax over a frothy cappuccino or browse the independent shops. Our tour continues to the castle-topped seaside town of Castiglione della Pescaia where there is further free time to relax and stroll along the picturesque seafront before savouring a succulent local seafood lunch. After returning to Castel del Piano this afternoon, relax and enjoy time to stroll into the town before a light dinner at our hotel. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 7 Departure On our transfer to Pisa airport, we stop in the village of Massa Marittima, a little jewel in southern Tuscany, for a farewell lunch of classic Tuscan fare – a special finale before we catch our flight back to the UK. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
The order of visits & attractions may change
PRICE INCLUDES Return flights London (specific airport will be advised once schedules are available) Fully escorted holiday Meals as stated above and Handpicked Highlights listed
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