Description
Highlights
- Taste world-class wines: Chianti Classico, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Brunello di Montalcino
- Farm-to-table Tuscan meals in authentic countryside settings
- Discover three UNESCO treasures: Florence, San Gimignano, Pienza
- Experience the art of slow travel through rolling vineyards and medieval hill towns
Itinerary
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• Day 1 | Welcome to Florence – start of your Tuscany itinerary 5 days
Arrive in Florence, the heart of the Renaissance. Spend the afternoon wandering its cobbled streets, artisan workshops, and lively piazzas. For dinner, why not start your journey with a Tuscan feast of handmade pasta, local cheeses, and Chianti wine?
Overnight: Florence
• Day 2 | The Essence of Chianti
Venture into the rolling hills of Chianti Classico. Visit a family-run winery, where rows of vines meet centuries of tradition. Enjoy a cellar tour, a guided tasting, and a long lunch of seasonal Tuscan dishes paired with ruby-red Chianti wines. In the afternoon, explore the medieval villages of Greve or Castellina.
Overnight: Florence or Chianti countryside
• Day 3 | San Gimignano & the White Wines of Tuscany
Step into San Gimignano, famous for its medieval towers and timeless skyline. Stroll through winding streets, taste the crisp Vernaccia white wine in a historic cellar, and perhaps try the town’s award-winning gelato. Don’t miss local saffron, one of San Gimignano’s oldest treasures.
Overnight: Siena area
• Day 4 | Val d’Orcia & Brunello di Montalcino
Travel through the dreamlike landscapes of Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site and highlight of any Tuscany itinerary 5 days, with cypress-lined hills and golden fields. Visit a renowned Brunello winery for a tour and tasting of one of Italy’s most prestigious reds. In Pienza, enjoy a rustic lunch featuring the town’s celebrated pecorino cheese.
Overnight: Siena area
• Day 5 | Arrivederci Toscana – end of your 5 day itinerary
Your journey ends after breakfast, with the option to extend your stay in Siena or return to Florence for one more Renaissance stroll.
What’s included?
- 4 nights accommodation in boutique hotels or countryside agriturismi
- Daily breakfast
- 2 winery visits with tastings (Chianti & Brunello)
- 1 guided tasting of Vernaccia di San Gimignano
- 2 traditional lunches with local specialties (Chianti countryside & Pienza)
- Self-guided walking suggestions in Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, and Pienza
- Travel kit with maps, tips & recommendations
Exclusions
- Arrival/departure transfers (available on request)
- City taxes (to be paid locally)
- Meals not mentioned under inclusions
- Personal expenses (drinks, shopping, tips)
- Travel insurance
Important
- The package is possible all year round except August. However, some hotels/farm stays could be closed during low season (November-April). Please ask for your quote at least 20 days before the requested date.
- Prices vary based on departure season
- Single supplement to be applied
- Special discount during low season period (Nov-Mar)
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