Tuscany Package One

 Day 1 – Depart USA

Evening departure from the USA. Dinner and Breakfast served on board.

Cross the Atlantic and awake in Italy.

Day 2 – Florence

Transfer to a domestic flight and arrive in Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance”. You will then be transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this fabulous city. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner with wine at the hotel or at the local restaurant.

Day  3- Florence

After breakfast, you will depart on a guided sightseeing tour of Florence. Visit Michelangelo’s Square, the Accademia, to see the original statue of Michelangelo’s David, the Baptistery with its “Gates of Paradise” doors, Signoria Square and Santa Croce Church. Transfer back to the hotel. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. Tonight enjoy dinner with wine at the hotel or at a local restaurant.

Day 4 – Siena / San Gimignano ExcursionAfter breakfast, a drive through the Chianti region that takes you to the medieval towns of Siena and San Gimignano. Siena, with its narrow gothic streets, lined with palaces and patrician mansions. Continue on to San Gimignano,famous for it’s medieval towers. Walk through the Piazza del Duomo and browse in the shops full of locally handmade arts and crafts. You are in the heart of the Tuscany region. Enjoy the breathtaking countryside full of vineyards and olive groves. Transfer back to your hotel. Tonight enjoy dinner on your own.

Day 5 – Pisa / Lucca excursion

After breakfast depart for Pisa. Visit the world famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Cathedral. Baptistery and Piazza dei Miracoli. The next stop is the historic city surrounded by walls, Lucca which dates back to 180 BC. Walk through the narrow streets and enjoy ancient churches and palaces or relax at a quaint little café in the piazza. Tonight enjoy dinner with wine at the hotel or at a local restaurant.

Day 6 – Florence

Full day at leisure to enjoy and explore this magnificent city on your own. Florence is full of fascinating museums, churches and of course some of  the best shopping in the world! Tonight enjoy dinner on your own.

Day 7 – Montecatini Terme

After breakfast, your morning excursion takes you to the resort town of  Montecatini Terme. There you will visit one of the worlds famous “spas” or “Terme” of Montecatini. Listen to the soothing sounds of classical music while you sip the thermal waters known for their natural “healing” elements. These “drinking water cures” have a unique salty taste and are said to be effective in the treatment of various ailments ranging from high cholesterol and digestive problems, to daily stress and tension. Transfer back to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Tonight enjoy dinner with wine at the hotel or at a local restaurant.

Day 8 – Florence

Today , enjoy a full day at your leisure for some last minute shopping and sightseeing. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with wine at the hotel or at a local restaurant.

Day 9 – Florence / USA

Morning departure to the airport for your connecting flight to the USA.