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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

Reviews: Trip Advisor

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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)

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Day 2

Itinerary:

Tour of Florence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tour Pitti Palace and its beautiful Boboli Gardens.  

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Go to Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dinner: Enoteca Pinchiorri

Reviews: TripAdvisor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 3

Itinerary: 

Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour

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Take in an Italian Opera Concert in Santa Monaca Church

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Grab Pizza at 3dddì Pizzeria

Reviews: TripAdvisor

 

 

 

 

 

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Day 4

Itinerary:

Day Trip to Cinque Terre

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Dinner: Ristorante Guelfi e Ghibellini (hotel restaurant)

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset.
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3dddì Pizzeria
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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

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Siena Historic City Walking Tour with Cathedral Option

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel: Villa di Piazzano

Reviews: Trip Advisor

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Dinner: Antica Casina di Caccia (at the hotel)

Reviews: TripAdvisor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 6

Itinerary:

Car Service from Cortona to Castiglione della Pescaia, stopping in Montepulciano

Azienda Agricola Ercolani, Tour and Tasting

Reviews: TripAdvisor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walk the charming streets of Montepulciano

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Castiglione della Pescaia

Day 6 (con't)

Hotel: L'Andana

Reviews: Trip Advisor

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Day 7

Itinerary:

e-bike tour to Castiglione della Pescaia village - Bike to the Sea through the vineyards

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Dinner: La Villa (at the hotel)

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Day 8

Itinerary:

Spend the day at the beach; reserve a lounge chair (through the hotel) at Lo Skipper Beach Club

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Dinner: La Trattoria (at the hotel)

Reviews: TripAdvisor

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Day 9

On to the next adventure...

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