Italy: Classic Tuscany and the Treasures of Florence

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Explore medieval villages, discover Renaissance architecture, visit ancient marble quarries and savor renowned wine and cuisine as you learn the timeless story of Tuscany and Florence.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the famed quarries of Carrara to learn why this marble is the material of choice for great sculptors and architects
    • Explore the villa of Lorenzo de'Medici at Poggio a Caiano, and visit a winery in the Tuscan countryside to sample Tuscan wines
    • View the great masterpieces in Florence: works by Donatello, Brunelleschi, Ghiberti, Caravaggio, Cellini and Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture, “David

What's this trip about?

    Explore medieval villages, discover Renaissance architecture, visit ancient marble quarries and savor renowned wine and cuisine as you learn the timeless story of Tuscany and Florence.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrive Lucca, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Lucca L,D Albergo Celide Activity note: Hotel check-in from 2:00 p.m. Drive to Lucca is 25 miles, and takes about 30 minutes. The orientation walk in Lucca is less than 1 mile. Lunch: At the hotel restauran...
Day
3 Basilica of San Martino, Tuscan History Lecture Lucca B,L,D Albergo Celide Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles exploring Lucca with extended periods of standing during site visits. Breakfast: At the hotel, the buffet choices include an egg dish, fresh fruit...
Day
4 Carrara Marble, Cucina Povera, Puccini Recital Lucca B,L Albergo Celide Activity note: Coach to Carrara is 28 miles, and takes 30 minutes. Short walk along a dusty dirt path with a slight incline from the coach drop-off area to the observation terrace overlooking...
Day
5 Piazza dei Miracoli, Duomo, Tower of Pisa Lucca B,D Albergo Celide Activity note: Getting on/off a train. Walking up to 4 miles total throughout the day on mostly level urban stone sidewalks and streets; small rise on a grassy knoll to reach the path on our morni...
Day
6 Siena, Winery, Duomo, Museo dell'Opera del Duomo Siena B,L,D NH Siena Hotel Activity note: Coach to Siena is 90 miles and takes 2 hours. Walking up to 2 miles in Siena; some stairs in front of the Duomo; pedestrian only roads with inclines to the main square. ...
Day
7 Life in Italy Today, Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico Siena B,D NH Siena Hotel Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles on hilly terrain over stone paved streets of Siena; negotiating the inclines and descents of the hill town of Siena will require more effort than...
Day
8 Palio Walk & Lecture, San Gimignano, Organic Farm Siena B,D NH Siena Hotel Activity note: The drive from Siena to San Gimignano is 27 miles, and takes 1 hour. Walking up to 1.5 miles in the small town; not strenuous but the town roads are inclined. Break...
Day
9 Pienza, Free Time, Tuscan Hills Siena B,D NH Siena Hotel Activity note: Drive to Pienza is 35 miles, and takes 1 hour. Walking up to 1.5 miles in Pienza, a very small hill town. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: We’ll begin our day with a field trip via...
Day
10 Poggio a Caiano, Galleria dell'Accademia Florence B,L,D Hotel Berchielli Activity note: Drive to Florence is 42 miles, and takes 1.5 hours. Walking up to 1.5 miles. The sculpture gallery is on the ground level at the Accademia; the picture gallery on the upper l...
Day
11 Renaissance Art Lecture, Free Time, Galleria degli Uffizi Florence B,L Hotel Berchielli Activity note: The walk from the restaurant to the Uffizi Gallery is about 400 yards (3 minutes). Breakfast: At the hotel, buffet choices include an egg dish, sliced col...
Day
12 Bargello, Free Afternoon, Farewell Dinner Florence B,D Hotel Berchielli Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles. The Bargello has a flight of stone stairs to reach the upper floor; a small elevator is in service for those who require it. Breakfast: Hotel buffe...
Day
13 Program Concludes, In Transit From Program In Flight B Activity note: Hotel check out by 11:00 a.m. Assistance is offered loading and unloading bags from the van or coach. Wheel your own bag luggage to the check in counter. See your program's travel details rega...

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Last Updated: 6/8/2022

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Meals Included
  • 26 Meals
  • 11 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 9 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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