Tuscany
Embark on 10 day journey through the heart of Tuscany, where every moment is a feast for the senses. Delight your taste buds with authentic Tuscan cuisine as you immerse yourself in a captivating cooking class amidst the picturesque Tuscan countryside, just outside of Florence. Lace up your hiking boots and venture along the breathtaking coast of Cinque Terre, where vibrant villages cling to the rugged cliffs. Lose yourself in the medieval charm of San Gimignano, with its majestic towers and winding streets. Marvel at the grandeur of the basilica in Siena, a testament to the region's rich history. Indulge in the world-renowned wines of Montepulciano, as you savor the flavors and soak in the beauty of the vineyards. Finally, bask in the warmth of the Tuscan sun at a serene beach club in Castiglione della Pescaia, where relaxation and rejuvenation await you.
Florence
Day 1
Hotel: Relais Santa Croce, By Baglioni Hotels
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Itinerary:
Grab a sandwich at All' Antico Vinaio (a Giada De Laurentiis favorite)
Stroll the streets, explore the city
Dinner: Nugolo (a Stanley Tucci recommendation)
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Day 2
Itinerary:
Tour Pitti Palace and its beautiful Boboli Gardens.
Go to Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset.
Dinner: Enoteca Pinchiorri
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Day 3
Itinerary:
Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour
Take in an Italian Opera Concert in Santa Monaca Church
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Grab Pizza at 3dddì Pizzeria
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Day 4
Itinerary:
Dinner: Ristorante Guelfi e Ghibellini (hotel restaurant)
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San Gimignano, Siena & Cortona
Day 5
Itinerary:
Car Service from Florence to Cortona, stopping at San Gimignano and Siena
Take this self-guided walking tour of San Gimignano
Siena Historic City Walking Tour with Cathedral Option
Hotel: Villa di Piazzano
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Dinner: Antica Casina di Caccia (at the hotel)
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Day 6
Itinerary:
Car Service from Cortona to Castiglione della Pescaia, stopping in Montepulciano
Azienda Agricola Ercolani, Tour and Tasting
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Walk the charming streets of Montepulciano
Castiglione della Pescaia
Day 6 (con't)
Hotel: L'Andana
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Day 7
Itinerary:
e-bike tour to Castiglione della Pescaia village - Bike to the Sea through the vineyards
Dinner: La Villa (at the hotel)
Day 8
Itinerary:
Spend the day at the beach; reserve a lounge chair (through the hotel) at Lo Skipper Beach Club
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Dinner: La Trattoria (at the hotel)
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Day 9
On to the next adventure...