FLAVORS OF TUSCANY Semi-Escorted Tour 2025: Art, Culture and Treats.
Price per person from 1.147 €

FLAVORS OF TUSCANY Semi-Escorted Tour 2025: Art, Culture and Treats.

From
1.147 €
Price per person
From
1.147 €
price per person

Description

MONTECATINI TERME - VINCI - MONTECARLO DI LUCCA - SIENA - SAN GIMIGNANO - MONTERIGGIONI - CHIANTI - FIRENZE

Visiting

DAY 1
DAY 1

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL


Arrival in Florence Airport or Pisa Airport and private transfer or shared transfer to a 4* hotel in Montecatini Terme.

Montecatini Terme is a pleasant litte town in the heart of Tuscany close to Florence, Lucca and Pisa but also between Vinci (birthplace of great Leonardo), and Collodi (cradle of the fairytale of the famous puppet “Pinocchio”).

In this area, known as Valdinievole, we wil rediscover enchanted landscapes, villages and castles that tell us of times gone by and real jewels of art.Arrival at the hotel and room accommodation.In Montecatini Terme, charming spa town recently recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the circuit of the Great Spas of Europe, you will have the opportunity to take a walk in the fabulous park (la “pineta”), to visit the Tettuccio (a fascinating spa building and garden where time seems to have stopped at the time of the belle epoque), to get some beauty or relax treatment or to shopping in the streets of the center and enjoy in one of the trendy clubs.

Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.



DAY 2
DAY 2

DAY 2 - VINCI: DISCOVERING LEONARDO'S ORIGINS WITH APERITIF IN THE VINEYARDS


Breakfast at the hotel, free time in the morning and departure to Vinci in the early afternoon.

Have you ever wondered where the great Leonardo da Vinci was born? His hometown is right a few minutes from Montecatini Terme! You will have the opportunity to learn about some history, art, and science, while also seeing the beautiful Tuscany countryside.

Your escort will pick you up directly from your accommodation in Montecatini, and you will arrive in about thirty minutes.

The path dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci starts from the birthplace where, according to a centuries-old tradition, he was born on Saturday, April 15, 1452. The birthplace is surrounded by green hills and from here you can admire the beautiful landscape often present in the works of the artist. Here you will have the opportunity to enter the house where a life-size hologram of the artist tells an exciting tale of his extraordinary life.We continue to Vinci with its characteristic medieval alleys and panoramic views of the green hills.Vinci is a very picturesque town, you will immediately notice that most things in this town revolve around Leonardo da Vinci. Here you can have a visit on your own of the famous Museo Leonardiano inside the Castle of the Conti Guidi where you can admire the oldest collection of machines and models dedicated to the work of Leonardo. The Museum also includes the exhibition "Leonardo and painting", an educational exhibition that presents high-resolution and life-size reproductions of Leonardo’s paintings and some drawings.At the end we will walk together through the small streets of the village and visit the church of S. Croce, where we can admire the ancient baptismal font where Leonardo was baptized.

On the way back we will stop at a farm for a fantastic and suggestive aperitif in the vineyard (available from June 1st to Oct 31st).

This tour will have winter departure at 10,00 am, with light lunch in Vinci included (from Jan 1st to May 30th and from Nov 1st to Dec 30th)

After the exploration, simply sit back, relax, and enjoy your transportation back to Montecatini with your mind full of enchanting memories.

DAY 2
DAY 2

DAY 2 - VINCI: DISCOVERING LEONARDO'S ORIGINS WITH APERITIF IN THE VINEYARDS


Once coming back to Montecatini Terme, you will have free time.

Overnight stay in hotel.

DAY 3
DAY 3

DAY 3 - WINE TASTING AND LUNCH IN A TYPICAL FARM


Breakfast at the hotel.

Late in the morning meeting with the driver in front of your accommodation and starting to a typical farm house for a wine tasting with typical products and light lunch: homemade pasta, cantuccini, vinsanto and grappa.“An unforgettable taste and smell experience with an incredible wine tasting in an authentic Tuscan location.

A farm rooted in the territory since 1963, which, thanks to hard work hard work and passion, has become an international reality”

Return to the hotel by shuttle service.

DAY 3
DAY 3

DAY 3 - WINE TASTING AND LUNCH IN A TYPICAL FARM


Once coming back to Montecatini Terme, you will have free time for dinner.

Overnight stay in hotel.


DAY 4
DAY 4

DAY 4 - AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY IN TUSCANY: SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO, MONTERIGGIONI & CHIANTI


Breakfast at the hotel and departure by private car or minivan to Florence.

Your excited journey begins with a shuttle service from your accommodation in Montecatini Terme to the meeting point in Florence: at 7.15 a.m. you will find your driver waiting for you just outside your hotel of Montecatini Terme. In about an hour by drive you will be taken to Florence, where you will meet the guide and the fully fitted coach, which from 8.45 will lead you to discover Tuscany. Explore the unspoiled beauty of Tuscany! Medieval towns, rolling hills, and fine wines will make your day unforgettable!Through the enchanting hills of Chianti, the first stop is the fantastic medieval village of MONTERIGGIONI, with its walls still perfectly intact. Walking through the cobble streets, you will feel like you are traveling through time in the Middle-Age era. You will have time to enjoy a more modern espresso or cappuccino before heading to your next destination!

DAY 4
DAY 4

DAY 4 - AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY IN TUSCANY: SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO, MONTERIGGIONI & CHIANTI


Your tour will continue to SIENA, famous for its splendid examples of Gothic architecture and its Palio horse race, an annual tradition.

You will have free time for an unforgettable walk at your leisure through the famous Piazza del Campo, where the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia stand and through all the historic centre.

But do not forget to head to Piazza del Duomo and admire the Cathedral, one of the finest achievements of Italian Gothic architecture...

DAY 4
DAY 4

DAY 4 - AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY IN TUSCANY: SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO, MONTERIGGIONI & CHIANTI


Leaving Siena, the next stop will be in SAN GIMIGNANO, famous for its white wine and its towers, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO!

Enjoy some free time for your visit, strolling through the streets and admiring the beautiful landscapes...


DAY 4
DAY 4

DAY 4 - AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY IN TUSCANY: SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO, MONTERIGGIONI & CHIANTI


Finally, you will spend some time in the heart of CHIANTI, with its landscapes. After learning the secrets of the Chianti wine making process from the expert owner of the wine estate, let's have a taste of the high quality wines, local snacks, and fresh olive oils.

On the way back to Florence, some of the most beautiful memories of the history and beauty of Tuscany will remain with you.

On your return you will be dropped off in Florence.

We suggest to return to Montecatini Terme by train. Florence Railway Station is 500 meters far from the arrival point in Florence.


DAY 4
DAY 4

DAY 4 - AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY IN TUSCANY: SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO, MONTERIGGIONI & CHIANTI


Once coming back to Montecatini Terme, you will have free time for dinner.

Overnight stay in hotel.


DAY 5
DAY 5

DAY 5 -FLORENCE FOOD TOUR


Breakfast at the hotel and departure (on your own) by train to Florence.

At 11 a.m. you will have the meeting with a professional guide, in order to discover Florence in an unusual way. You will immerse yourselves in the city's culinary tradition on a walking tour dedicated to discovering the historical flavours and aromas of Florence. Our guide will be waiting for you in Piazza Duomo, from where you will embark on a journey to discover the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and its Monumental Complex. Walking through the streets of the historic centre, you will get a sense of the real Florence, in a fusion of art, history and culture, and culinary traditions rooted since the Middle Ages. The first stage in the discovery of flavours is dedicated to the wine shops, where we will stop to enjoy a platter of cold meats, cheeses, bruschetta and a few glasses of wine typical of the Chianti area, a vast area of the Florentine hills where some of the world's finest wines are produced. Then, walking through the streets of the center, we will reach the medieval village of Dante, where among the tower-houses you will taste the typical Florentine lampredotto, a dish of the poor appreciated throughout the region. After the 'salty' treat, last but not least, you will taste the real Florentine artisanal ice cream: you will choose two flavours to taste and you can experience completely innovative flavors without forgetting about the product's tradition and history.

DAY 5
DAY 5

DAY 5 -FLORENCE FOOD TOUR


Once coming back to Montecatini Terme, you will have free time for dinner.

Overnight stay in hotel.

DAY 6
DAY 6

DAY 6 DEPARTURE


Breakfast at the hotel and private or shared transfer to Florence Airport or Pisa Airport.

Bye bye Tuscany

Guide languages

English
Français

Meeting point

Florence Int. Airport or Pisa Int. Airport
Day 1: Montecatini Terme
Day 2: Montecatini Terme, Vinci, Montecatini Terme
Day 3: Montecatini Terme, Montecarlo di Lucca, Montecatini Terme
Day 4: Montecatini Terme, Monteriggioni, Siena, San Gimignano, Castellina In Chianti, Montecatini Terme
Day 5: Montecatini Terme, Florence, Montecatini Terme
Day 6: Montecatini Terme
  • 5 nights in Montecatini Terme in 4-star hotels on a bed & breakfast basis. You can choose from a selection of hotels and confirm your preferred option once availability has been checked
  • Roundtrip transfers Florence or Pisa airport/Hotel/Florence or Pisa airport (private or shared - waiting time max 1 hr)
  • Meet & Greet at the arrival
  • Guided shared food tour in Florence in english, included return train tickets to Florence, local guide for the walking tour, taste of Chianti wine and appetizers, taste of Lampredotto
  • Wine tasting and light lunch in a typical farmhouse (Roundtrip transport included from the hotel) – Short guided visit of the farm, Wine tasting with typical products with brief explanation of the wine making process and light lunch composed by: appetizers, homemade pasta, cantuccini, vinsanto and grappa.
  • Shared tour in Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Chianti in english, included shuttle from hotel to the meeting point in Florence in the morning, journey by fully-fitted GT coach, tour escort, visit to a Chianti winery, sampling of wines, extra-virgin olive oil and regional products, professional guide in Siena, free visit of San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, train ticket from Florence to Montecatini Terme.
  • Shared tour in Vinci, included roundtrip shuttle service from hotel, live commentary on board english speaking driver, escorted walking tour of Vinci, tasting of typical products in the vineyards, including typical Tuscan platter with a selection of cold cuts, cheeses, bruschetta, focaccia and other mixed tastings, including a cocktail or a glass of wine or 1 bottle of wine every 4 people (available from May 1st to Oct 31st); during the winter time (from Jan 1st to Apr 30 and from Nov 1st to Dec 30th) a light lunch in the Vinci is included.


PLEASE NOTE

  • The program is indicative and not binding.
  • The order of the excursions may vary depending on the day of your arrival.
  • Your stay will be in a 4-star hotel in Montecatini Terme, chosen from a carefully selected list. Upon booking, the availability of your preferred hotel will be confirmed; if not available, an alternative will be offered
  • Flights to and from Tuscany
  • City tax to be paid directly in hotel € 3,00 per person per night
  • Tips and extras
  • Everything not mentioned in inclusions


SUPPLEMENTS

  • Delay of the arriving flight supplement of € 50,00 in total per each hour or fraction
  • In case of diverted flight or change of day/time of arrival within 24 hours, an additional transfer will be charged.

Possible accommodations

8 accommodations

IMPORTANT TO KNOW

Some days of full immersion in typical Tuscan products, discovering our beautiful land from an unusual point of view: that of taste! You can combine the pleasure of visiting the major art cities of Tuscany with the pleasure of the palate, going from one typical product to another, always considering a charming stay in a 4-stars hotels in Montecatini Terme.

An intense but relaxing tour at the same time.

Have a look at the itinerary, but before you do this, please make sure you are not hungry!


Why you should choose this tour:

  • Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 people.
  • You can choose your favorite hotel from eight available properties.
  • Upon your arrival, one of our assistants will provide you with assistance and information about the tour.
  • In just five days, you will immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, discovering their artistic and cultural wonders, while savoring the exquisite dishes of Tuscan tradition.
  • Exceptional Value for Money: the package includes private transfers, expert-led experiences, and exclusive tastings ensuring a premium product at a competitive price.


ACCOMMODATION

  • The stay will be in a 4-star hotels in Montecatini Terme.
  • You can choose your favorite hotel from the list above.
  • Upon booking, the availability of the chosen hotel will be confirmed, otherwise the alternative will be given.

Does not include:

* Tips.

* Personal expenses.

* No other services not specified in the previous section.

* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.



Very important:

* This document, obtained by the User through Compositor Panavisión Tours, does not constitute a confirmation of reservation or a firm reservation of any of the travel services described therein. Such confirmation will only be obtained when Panavisión Tours receives the total price of the reservation through the retail agency selected by the User among those associated with Compositor Panavisión.


* The booking of tourist services and product purchases contained in this document will be governed by the specific contractual conditions with which they have been offered and by the General Conditions applicable to travel services and products sold by Panavisión Tours that are published on this website, a copy of which is attached to this document.


* The confirmation of the reservation obtained by the User through the Composer Panavisión Tours www.panavision-tours.com or www.panavision-tours.es is also subject to availability at the time the User makes his payment for places in the means of transport, accommodation , or any type of service selected within the tariff selected or used for the offer.


* The final price obtained in the document generated through Compositor Panavisión Tours www.panavision-tours.com or www.panavision-tours.es may be subject to change at the time of requesting and confirming the reservation as a result of the companies' dynamic pricing policy aerial.


* Likewise, the final price is always conditioned to currency fluctuation, fuel price, taxes and tourist surcharges for airports, accommodation, airline tickets, maintenance services, visas and in general all those that apply to the services included in the travel, which may justify a price change, even after the reservation is confirmed under the terms and limits set by law.


* Confirmed the reservation, cancellation fees will be applied to those services that have previously been indicated in the reservation process, which are "Non-Refundable".


* This trip may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility. Check with your agency about its suitability based on your personal needs.


* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.


* Group reservations are considered to be those reservations or blocks made by the agency of 5 rooms or more under the same or several locators with the same creation date, or made on different dates and the dates of stay of the reservations coincide on several of the days or at all. Therefore, in these situations, the wholesaler reserves the right not to accept said reservations, having to confirm the price and availability of said places expressly by it and after the quotation of places and prices through the department of groups.


* In the case of making the reservation, the rates do not allow modifications. You must cancel and make a new reservation. Cancellation expenses according to rate conditions.



INCLUSION INSURANCE IN COMBINED TRAVEL RESERVATIONS


With regard to our inclusion insurance, said insurance exclusively includes those people who have their residence and origin of the trip in Spain or Portugal.


CHAPTER I (Obligations of information and content of the combined travel contract), Article 153 (Pre-contractual information), point 1, section H:


"1. Before the traveler is bound by any package travel contract or corresponding offer, the organizer, and also the retailer, when the package is sold through the latter, will provide the traveler with the form with the standard information regarding to the package trip that appears in annex II, A or B, as well as the following information that is applicable to the package trip:

"h) Information on the subscription of an optional insurance that covers the expenses originated in the event that the traveler decides to terminate the contract or the expenses of assistance, including those of repatriation, in case of accident, illness or death."



Said section refers to the obligation to inform the client of the possibility of contracting insurance, not to the obligation to include insurance on the trip, that is, the client has the power (option) to contract insurance with the agency or not. . The agency has the obligation to inform that it is recommended that the client take out insurance that includes, at least, issues such as repatriation,... which is basically inclusion insurance.


Once the agency informs the client about the recommendation to contract insurance for the trip, it is the client who can contract insurance with the agency, or contract it directly with whoever they want.