Tour Inclusions

7 Nights
11 Meals 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Hotel
Driver
Tour Leader

Tuscan Treats

8 days
Italy
Max 18 Passengers

Overview

A wonderful blend of idyllic countryside and ancient towns, beautiful architecture and delectable food, Tuscany makes for an unforgettable holiday destination. On this leisurely tour we'll seek out world-renowned treasures, explore hidden gems and become culinary connoisseurs as we fall head over heels for this exquisite Italian region.

Tour Starts/Ends
1 Overnight Stop
Day Stop

Tour Highlights

Explore the mysterious medieval town of Volterra
Unlock the secrets of Tuscan cuisine with a cooking class set amongst the romantic Chianti region
Indulge in a delectable cheese and wine tasting at a local farm in Pienza

Tour Itinerary

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Day 1 - Florence
Welcome to the birthplace of the Renaissance and the romantic capital of Tuscany. After meeting the group at our hotel, we’ll get to know each other over a delicious welcome meal. Accommodation: Hotel Roma (or similar)
- Meals
  - Dinner
Day 2 - Florence – Lucca
Our journey will begin with an in-depth walking tour of Florence. A local guide will bring the city alive as we stroll by the likes of the Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica and the Ponte Vecchio. After lunch, we’ll set a course for lovely Lucca – where cobbled streets, red-roofed buildings, fascinating history and fine architecture await us. This evening we’ll be free to explore Lucca at our leisure. Accommodation: Albergo San Martino (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 3 - Lucca – Cinque Terre – Lucca
A rocky coastline dotted with candy-coloured villages – today, we’ll turn our attention to the awe-inspiring Italian Riviera! After winding our way along this sublime stretch of shoreline, we’ll find ourselves in Cinque Terre: a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Having spent some time getting to know the area with our expert Tour Leader, we’ll return to Lucca for an evening spent at our leisure. Accommodation: Albergo San Martino (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 4 - Lucca – Pisa – Volterra
Infamous and impossible to miss, the Leaning Tower of Pisa makes for a staggering first port of call today. There will be plenty of time for photographing this iconic landmark as we explore the Campo dei Miracoli at our own pace. After a leisurely lunch, our attention will turn to the magnificent medieval ramparts of Volterra. We’ll spend some time exploring this mysterious town before concluding the day’s events at our hotel. Accommodation: Hotel La Locanda (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 5 - Volterra – San Gimignano – Siena – Pienza
Today we’ll make tracks to San Gimignano: home to a magnificent piazza, meandering stepped streets and some beautifully preserved architecture. While we’re here, we’ll sample some exquisite creations of a local gelato maker – before we’re treated to an indulgent Tuscan wine tasting. Before the day concludes, we’ll pay a visit to medieval Siena – an open-air museum of Gothic architecture and home to the magnificent Duomo. After taking in the town’s historic sights on an orientation tour, we’ll journey onwards to Pienza – our home for the night. Accommodation: Relais Il Chiostro di Pienza (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 6 - Pienza
Pienza’s timeless charm and enchanting rural backdrop makes for a serene spot to spend this morning exploring at our leisure. Later, we’ll sample some handcrafted cheese and world-class wines at a delightful local farm with sweeping views over the surrounding countryside. This evening is ours to spend as we wish. Accommodation: Relais Il Chiostro di Pienza (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 7 - Pienza – Chianti
After breakfast, it’s all aboard the mini-coach as we press on to the delightful Chianti region. We’ll wind our way through heavenly countryside before joining a regional cookery class. After learning some local recipes from our host, we’ll have the chance to tuck into our creations for lunch. Buon appetito! The afternoon will be ours to enjoy at our leisure before we reconvene for a final dinner together. Accommodation: Fattoria degli Usignoli (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Lunch
  - Dinner
Day 8 - Chianti – Florence
Before returning to enchanting Florence, we’ll stop off at a local oil mill for a guided tour, olive oil tasting and light lunch. All in all, it’s a fitting end to a tour celebrating the natural beauty and culinary traditions of Tuscany.
- Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Lunch

Tour Inclusions

Accommodation

7 nights in hand-picked accommodation

The Crew

Experienced Back-Roads Tour Leader and Driver

Transport

Premium mini-coach transportation

Reviews

3 reviews

Reviews Rating

20th July 2019
Review rating

Enjoyed the trip immensely. Was very impressed with tour guide and driver.
20th July 2019
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We were nervous about doing a tour as it was our first time. We had no need, everything far exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide Stefano was brilliant in every way. He was so organised & went above & beyond to make our experience memorable. Our accommodation was perfect & the places we went simply amazing. We can’t wait to do another Blue-Roads tour on our next holiday.
7th June 2019
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This was my 7th tour with Blue-Roads. I have recommended them to others and always enjoy my experiences with them. This tour I felt should have been 1 or 2 days longer. Due to a very long day 4 we did not have sufficient time to fully appreciate and explore Volterra. A later start that day and the next night spent in San Gimignano before proceeding to Pienza via Siena would’ve been more relaxing and allowed more time to appreciate the places we visited en route. I also thought that spending two nights at the Tuscan country house was too much for those not inclined to spend a day playing tennis or paying to go on a short horseback ride as it was too far from anywhere to do anything else.