Florence
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Tuscany Self Drive Holiday
7 night holiday
7 night holiday
Embark on a Journey of Discovery in Charming Tuscany, A Truly Iconic Italian Destination
Itinerary
Day 1 Pisa - Montecarlo
Arrive in Pisa, collect your car from the airport and drive the 50 kilometres to your first hotel, Fattoria La Torre located in Montecarlo, a magical medieval town that sits above the Lucca plain. The centre has been able to maintain, over time, the medieval beauty and elegance of its origins: the graceful houses, the orderly streets, everything enchants the visitor, but above all its square, a broad belvedere overlooking the wildest, most mountainous Tuscany.
Overnight in Montecarlo.
Day 2 Lucca - Pisa
Drive to Lucca, the city of the hundred churches and the beautiful medieval city walls. The historic centre can be reached through one of the seven gates of the city walls. During your walking tour you will see, the marketplace ‘Amphitheatre’, that round its origin from the Roman period. Well worth seeing is also the San Michele Square with the Church of San Michele in Foro and Palazzo Pretorio.
In the afternoon drive to Pisa. The Leaning Tower of Pisa has made it famous throughout the world. During your visit, you will admire the Square of Miracles, the unique composition of the Cathedral, the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and Campo Santo. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is a masterpiece of Italian Architecture. Inside the Baptistery you can visit the hexagonal pulpit by Nicola Pisano. Something very special in its own way is the Cemetery in the form of a monumental cloister.
Overnight in Montecarlo.
Day 3-4 Florence
It’s time to delve further into the largest art capital of the world with your next stop: Renowned as the world’s cultural capital, Florence is bursting at the seams with Renaissance architecture, historical artworks and famous sights, but there’s more to this place than the Statue of David, the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio. Look a little closer and you’ll find that the streets are alive with youthful energy; take a while to browse the high-end shops and soak up the Italian atmosphere. After a busy day of exploring the impressive Uffizi or snapping the majestic Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, head to a typical restaurant for a traditional Italian meal.
Overnight in the Florence Area.
Day 5 Montepulciano - Pienza
Today drive to Pienza, a splendid jewel of the early Renaissance. Its name comes from Pope Pius II, who wanted to transform his birthplace Corsignano into an art jewel, after his election to the papacy. Numerous monuments are worthy of admiration, such as the Palazzo Piccolomini and the Cathedral.
On the way stop to Montepulciano, a medieval and Renaissance hill town, known for its wine ‘Vino Nobile of Montepulciano’.
Overnight in Pienza
Day 6-7 Pienza - Montacino
Later today you will head towards Siena for your last hotel stay. On the way visit Montalcino. This medieval village has a fairy-tale atmosphere. Nestled among the hills, olive groves and oak forests of the Val d’Orcia, it is the heart of the production of Brunello, the world-famous wine.
Fifty or so kilometres away from Montalcino lies your final destination: scenic Siena, one of the most renowned Italian medieval cities. Surrounded by Tuscany’s grand green hills, this historic city is crammed with sites: from the famous shell-shaped Piazza del Campo to the Opera del Duomo and National Art Gallery, there’s more than enough to explore. Drive off and explore the smaller towns in the area, such as San Gimignano and Monteriggioni: not only will you drive through breathtaking landscapes, but you’ll get to feast on some of the most mouthwatering gourmet delights as you discover hidden gems in each town. You'll also have the chance to explore local vineyards in the San Gimignano area and with your included wine tasting, you'll sample three different delicious wines from a local winery - bellissimo!
Overnight in Siena
Day 8 Siena - Pisa
Today after breakfast you’ll drive to Pisa for your return flight home.
This offer includes:
- Two nights in a Double Room at Fattoria La Torre in Montecarlo or similar
- Two nights in a Classic Room at Hotel Vecchio Borgo Inalbi in Impruneta or similar
- One night in a Double Room at Hotel Corsignano in Pienza or similar
- Two nights in a Double Room at Hotel Montaperti in Asciano (SI) or similar
- Breakfast included,
- 1 x pizza lunch in a typical restaurant in Florence with ¼ ltr wine and ½ ltr water included
- 1 x wine tasting (3 wines) in a typical Farm in San Gimignano
- Car hire is included for the duration of your stay.
- Return flights are included from London Gatwick to Pisa
- One small cabin bag (Max size 45 x 36 x 20 cm) allowance per person
* Hold luggage between 15kg and 20kg can be added at a supplement
Every corner of Florence hides a surprise, every view looks like a postcard. This Tuscan capitol is one of the most beautiful cities of art ...
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Every corner of Florence hides a surprise, every view looks like a postcard. This Tuscan capitol is one of the most beautiful cities of art in Italy, here were born important artists such as Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and Botticelli. Its historic centre is a jewel that houses a high and unique concentration of monuments, museums, palaces, and statues and for this reason has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1982.
Pisa is a city and comune in Tuscany, central Italy, straddling the Arno just before it empties into the Ligurian Sea. It is the capital cit...
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Pisa is a city and comune in Tuscany, central Italy, straddling the Arno just before it empties into the Ligurian Sea. It is the capital city of the Province of Pisa. Although Pisa is known worldwide for its leaning tower, the city contains more than twenty other historic churches, several medieval palaces, and bridges across the Arno. Much of the city's architecture was financed from its history as one of the Italian maritime republics.
Pienza is a town and comune in the province of Siena, Tuscany, in the historical region of Val d'Orcia. Situated between the towns of Montep...
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Pienza is a town and comune in the province of Siena, Tuscany, in the historical region of Val d'Orcia. Situated between the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, it is considered the "touchstone of Renaissance urbanism". In 1996, UNESCO declared the town a World Heritage Site, and in 2004 the entire valley, the Val d'Orcia, was included on the list of UNESCO's World Cultural Landscapes.
Surrounded by peaceful countryside, La Torre wine resort includes an area of 13 hectares, dotted with vineyards, olive groves and the old establishment of the farm. It offers an outdoor pool with sun terrace and a jacuzzi. Restaurant Enoteca La Torre offers superbly prepared traditional Tuscan food in a cosy atmosphere.
Rooms are decorated in a unique contemporary and elegant style with wood-beamed ceilings and flat-screen TVs. Many have views over the surrounding vineyards and olive groves. All the rooms offer comforts like safe, minibar, hairdryer, desk, free wi-fi connection, self-adjustable air- conditioning and heating control, bathroom with bath and shower, direct telephone, tv sat and a desk. Wine tasting sessions, guided tours of the wine cellar, horse riding, yoga lessons, romantic/relaxing massages in the room, drawing lesson, business dinners as well as cooking courses can be booked locally.
This farmhouse is set among vineyards and olive trees just 1.3kms away from the historical centre of Florence, outside the ciry of Impruneta. It offers 2 outdoor pools, an outdoor jacuzzi and views of the Tuscan hills. The old Borgo Inalbi is composed of a group of ancient country houses which have been renovated with full respect for age-old Tuscan architectural traditions, maintaining the visible ceiling beams and baked tile floors, while the furnishings elegantly mirror the traditional style. It provides typical Tuscan-style apartments with a fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV and a private patio or balcony with countryside views.
Trattoria Dal Contadino restaurant will serve you genuine and simple dishes of tuscan cooking tradition. You’ll find here a cozy and familiar atmosphere. You can also buy other farmhouse products, such as Chianti Wine and olive oil.
Hotel Corsignano is located in the beautiful and unspoilt Tuscan region in the heart of Pienza, offering breathtaking views of the Orcia Valley. This family-run hotel offers a terrace with two hot tubs, a bar and a restaurant serving simple Tuscan dishes.
The hotel feature rooms and suites, designed and furnished with different styles, so that the guests perceive their unique and tailor-made stay. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and an LCD TV.
Set at the top of a hill in the countryside, Hotel Montaperti is only 10 km from Siena. The hotel offers an indoor heated swimming pool with massaging water jets, a gym, a garden and two solarium terraces, perfect for relaxing after a long day of sightseeing. There is also a wellness centre with a sauna, steam bath and sensory shower available at an extra charge. The hotel’s restaurant 1260 serves Tuscan wines and regional traditional dishes made using only the finest seasonal ingredients. All rooms have a modern style and feature air-conditioning, flat screen TV, safe, hairdryer, minibar and free WiFi. Apartments also have a kitchenette. Siena's historic centre is only 7.5 miles away, while the Chianti wine district is a 20-minute drive.