FLORENCE: THE HEARTH OF TUSCANY & CINQUE TERRE Semi-Escorted Tour 2025
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FLORENCE: THE HEARTH OF TUSCANY & CINQUE TERRE Semi-Escorted Tour 2025

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Created: Friday, December 27, 2024
Ref ID: 15150121
price per person From
1.411 €
Based on 2 adults
Created: Friday, December 27, 2024
Itinerary
Tours

DAY 1 - Arrival

Private or shared transfer from Florence Airport to a 3* hotel in Florence City Centre

How to explain the magnificence of Florence? Talking about its history? Talking about its immortal artists? Choose the best way yourself and start dreaming...

Arrival at the hotel and room accommodation.

Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.


DAY 2 - Day Off

Breakfast at hotel and free time at disposal. 

You will be able to starting explore Florence the Magnificient, and maybe visit Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery: you have the opportunity to see the world famous masterpieces of Florentine artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli

Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.


DAY 3 - Cinque Terre Tour

Breakfast at hotel and brief walk to the meeting point (Piazzale Montelungo), where at 7:00 am you will meet your tour escort for the shared tour of Cinque Terre.

A whole, intense, unforgettable day dedicated to discover one of the most enchanting landscapes in the world. Little villages, suspended between sea and land, hanging from sheer cliffs surrounded by hills and vineyards. The visit begins with MANAROLA where you can admire the houses leaning one against the other and stroll along the narrow cobble alleyways and sheltered paths; later a local train will take us to VERNAZZA one of the most colorful and photographed fishing villages of the area, where you will have free time to sit on the tiny harbor and relax, breathing in the atmosphere of this unique area out of time. Next head to MONTEROSSO train: you will be awed by this ancient fishing village considered “ the pearl of the Cinque Terre”, where you will be overcome by enchanting beaches and luxuriant vegetation that surrounds the little village. Here you will have free time to plunge into the crystal sea before taking the boat to our last destination RIOMAGGIORE where you can have free time to explore the delicious seaside town surrounding a small natural port.

It's time to get back to Florence, so: take your seat on the coach and spend your time thinking about your incredible day!

In addition to comfortable clothes, we recommend to have with you a swimwear and a hat to protect you against the sun…!!!

The itinerary could be modified by act of force majeure.

Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.


DAY 4 - Florence: walking through Renaissance

Breakfast at hotel and short walk to your meeting point, located in Via Cavour, 18 black number, where you will meet your guide.

The city of the Renaissance is literally dotted with ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS and WORKS OF ART, joining our tour you can admire with your own eyes the sites and monuments that have made Florence one of the most visited destinations in the world.

The first stage of this enlightening guided promenade will be REPUBBLICA SQUARE, one of the most elegant squares in Florence, where the most refined cafés of the city are located. Follow your guide through the most characteristic streets and alleys until you reach the LOGGIA DEL MERCATO NUOVO, where you will discover how to win good luck caressing the nose of the famous PORCELLINO (wild boar) BRONZE STATUE.

At a stone throw there is the suggestive PONTE VECCHIO, a true icon of the city, famous for hosting the most exclusive jewelry stores of Florence and for its unique structure, and also for being the only bridge of the city spared from the bombings during the Second World War.

Follow your guide to the ACCADEMIA DEI GEORGOFILI and the UFFIZI SQUARE, and discover the beating heart of Florence, SIGNORIA SQUARE, a real open-air museum dominated by the imposing PALAZZO VECCHIO and the magnificent LOGGIA DEI LANZI, which houses wonderful original statues including the PERSEUS by Cellini and the RAT OF THE SABINE WOMEN by Giambologna.

The journey to discover the wonders of Florence will culminate in SAN GIOVANNI SQUARE, home of the wonderful DUOMO and BRUNELLESCHI'S DOME as well as the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower.

Rest of day at your disposal.

Free time for dinner and overnight stay in hotel.


DAY 5Pisa and Lucca Tour

Breakfast at hotel and short walk to the meeting point of Piazzale Montelungo, where the assistant and the coach for this shared tour are waiting for you at 9:00 am

An adorable excursion to discover the magnificent Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa famous for the majestic Leaning Tower and Lucca with its Renaissance walls, the medieval streets and the enchanting Romanesque churches.

First stop in Pisa where you will meet our local guide who will show you Piazza dei Miracoli with the Leaning Tower (external), the Baptistery (external) and other wonderful monuments before entering the Cathedral (internal if accessible). You will surely be enchanted by so much beauty!. The second stop of our excursion will be Lucca, where the guide will bring you on a fascinating walk in the historic city center where you can admire Piazza Anfiteatro, the Guinigi Tower, the Duomo of San Martino. The visit will end in a pastry shop where we will taste the Buccellato, a typical cake of Lucca.

Way back to Florence, where you will have free time for dinner and overnight stay in hotel.


DAY 6 - Day Off

Breakfast at hotel and free time at your disposal. 

Take the time to continue your discovery of Florence, explore the city to the fullest, and browse the best small shops in the city.

Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.


DAY 7 - Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Chianti tour with wine tasting

Breakfast at hotel and short walk in order to join your assistant for this shared tour. Meeting point is in Piazzale Montelungo, at 8:45 am.

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!

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.

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

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.

Free time for dinner and overnight stay in hotel.


DAY 8 - End of the tour

Breakfast in hotel and private or shared transfer to Florence Airport.


Bye bye Tuscany


PLEASE NOTE: the order of visits may change depending on the day of departure of the tour.


Remarks:

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.



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Meeting point
Florence International Airport
Included
  • 7 nights on bed & breakfast board in 3* hotel in Florence City Centre;
  • Roundtrip transfer from Florence International Airports to your hotel;
  • Shared one day tour to 5 Terre, included: journey by fully-fitted GT coach, expert multilingual tour escort, boat and/or train tickets , free time to take a swim in the sea, free visit of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza;
  • Guided shared walking tour of Florence in English or Spanish (1h30 min.), including local guide;
  • Shared one day tour to Pisa & Lucca, included: journey by fully-fitted GT coach, expert multilingual escort, admission fee to Pisa Cathedral (if accessible), professional guide in Pisa and Lucca, Buccellato cake tasting.
  • Shared one day tour to Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Chianti, included: journey by fully-fitted GT coach, expert multilingual escort, wine tasting with local snacks, and fresh olive oils in a Chianti farm.


PLEASE NOTE

  • The program is indicative and not binding;
  • The order of the excursions may vary depending on the day of your arrival;
  • The stay will be in a 3* hotel in Florence City Centre;
  • The name of the hotel will be communicated within 1 week after your reservation.
Excluded
  • Flights to and from Tuscany
  • City tax to be paid directly to hotel: € 6,00 per person per night (rate subject to update)
  • Tips and extras
  • Everything not mentioned in inclusions
Accommodation

The stay will be in a charming 3* hotel in Florence City Centre

The name of the hotel will be communicated within 1 week after your reservation.

 

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