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DAY 1: WELCOME TO FLORENCE
Welcome to Florence! After your arrival at the airport or train station, meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel located near the historical center of the city. In the afternoon, meet your tour guide at your hotel for a welcome briefing. Start your discovery of Florence with an orientation tour in the heart of the city.
Accommodation at the Hotel Executive, Florence, or similar
DAY 2: MAGNIFICENT FLORENCE
Start your exploration of Florence from the unknown and most picturesque sides of the city. Visit the market of San Lorenzo where it’s possible to see the food arriving from the Tuscan countryside. In the afternoon, meet your guide in the hotel and get ready to explore the heart of the town. We’ll visit Piazza Della Signoria, walk by the Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo with Giotto's bell tower (exterior), and the Ponte Vecchio.
Our walkthrough of Florence will end with a skip-the-line entrance to the world-famous Accademia Gallery, best known as the home of Michelangelo's 'David' Renaissance sculpture. After the tour, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotel Executive, Florence, or similar
DAY 3: SIENA & SAN GIMIGNANO WITH DINNER
Today visit two of the most beautiful towns in Tuscany, Siena and San Gimignano. Starting from Florence, you will arrive in Siena passing along the beautiful hills of Chianti. Once in town, you will enjoy a guided walking tour to discover Piazza del Campo, the stage of the famous Palio horse race, as well as exploring quieter backstreets. Your journey continues to San Gimignano celebrated for its medieval skyscrapers, high walls, and narrow streets.
After some free time in San Gimignano, gaze in awe at a marvelous sunset on the Tuscan hills and then enjoy a typical Tuscan dinner in the cellar of a fascinating noble Villa in the Chianti countryside. During your dinner you will also enjoy a wine tasting, pairing different wines with the various courses of your Tuscan meal. A Tuscan dessert is then served with local sweet wine. Transferring back to Florence, you will stop at Piazzale Michelangelo belvedere, for a breathtaking view of Florence, admiring all the lights of the city. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Executive, Florence, or similar
DAY 4: A RELAXING DAY IN THE TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE WITH COOKING CLASS
Today, participate in a hands-on experience of learning the secrets of Italian cooking from an experienced Chef in an intimate and friendly atmosphere immersed in the beauty of the Tuscan countryside. In the morning, take a little stroll in the city center and visit Florence Farmers' Market and discover all its beautiful colors and authenticity, getting to know the butchers, bakers, and farmers from which Florentines buy their ingredients.
Later, reach a fascinating villa in the Chianti countryside where you will have the opportunity to learn about Tuscan food and prepare your dishes under the attentive guidance of an expert Chef. The experience includes lunch with wine tasting of 3 wines and a visit to a boutique winery in Chianti. Return to Florence late afternoon and overnight. Meals: B, L
Accommodation at the Hotel Executive, Florence, or similar
DAY 5: MONTEPULCIANO & PIENZA
Today depart for Pienza, a tiny village in southern Tuscany in the beautiful valley called Val d'Orcia. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to have a walk in the city center. Aftward, transfer the quintessential Tuscan medieval village of Montepulciano and upon arrival enjoy a guided visit of the city. Montepulciano, just eleven kilometers away from Pienza is nestled between the Val D’Orcia and Val di Chiana. The town is also famous worldwide for its Vino Nobile, one of Tuscany's most renowned red wines.
You will have the chance to taste delicious Tuscan treats during your lunch that will be served in a local Trattoria, paired with a wine tasting. In the end, continue to the Cortona or Montepulciano area where you will arrive late afternoon. Meals: B, L
Accommodation at the Cortona Resort & SPA, Cortona or the Tenuta Svetoni, Montepulciano
DAY 6: RELAXING DAY IN THE COUNTRYSIDE WITH FARMER DINNER
After a long week in Tuscany, your Estate is the perfect spot to relax and recover energy. You can read your favorite book in the gorgeous garden, walk along the shady roads around your villa, enjoy horse riding or visit the tiny Tuscan towns in the area.
Among the many activities available, we suggest having a cooking class with the resident chef. The cuisine of Tuscany stands out for its simplicity and sobriety which combines well with the refinement and attention for high-quality local products. You can enjoy a class in a beautiful kitchen located in an evocative setting, where Thanks to an experienced chef you will learn all the secrets of the traditional recipes. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner paired with Tuscan wines. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Cortona Resort & SPA, Cortona or the Tenuta Svetoni, Montepulciano
DAY 7: TUSCANY DEPARTURE
Enjoy one final breakfast at the hotel before your week in Tuscany comes to an end. An optional private departure transfer to Florence or Rome is available on request. Meals: B