Italy: Classic Tuscany and the Treasures of Florence
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Highlights
- Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
- I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
- Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game
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Hotel check-in from 2:00 p.m. Transfer from Pisa airport to hotel is 25 miles (30-minute ride). The orientation walk in Lucca is less than 1 mile.
After checking in at the hotel and getting your room, take some time to freshen up and relax before our Orientation...
Walking up to 5 miles throughout the day with extended periods of standing during site visits; mostly level urban stone sidewalks and streets, cobblestones, and gradual steps without handrails to reach the top of the Lucca walls.
We'll begin by meeting our local...
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Meet the local expert for a Walk of Discovery to learn about...
Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s Transportation Information regarding transfers.
Transfer to airport. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are tran...
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