Tuscany Explorer - duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

Day 1: Florence - City Tour

Arrive in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance period and check into your hotel. Proceed for an afternoon city tour, offering panoramic views of the unparalleled beauty of Florence, taking in Fiesole, a delightful town of Etruscan origin and the Arno Valley. Continue to the old city centre for a visit to the Franciscan Church of Santa Croce with the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and Rossini amongst others. A short walk through the historic streets Florence takes you to the famous Piazza Signoria, where you can admire the imposing Palazzo Vecchio (exterior) and the beautiful Loggia del Lanzi. Continue with a guided tour of the famous Galleria degli Uffizi. The evening is free. Overnight.

Day 2: Florence – Full Day Pisa Tour

After breakfast, proceed for a splendid excursion through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty. Upon arrival in Pisa, enjoy a guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with the celebrated Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and other important monuments. Visit the interior of the Cathedral, an unrivalled masterpiece of Romanesque art constructed between the 11th and 12th centuries. Enjoy some free time to be on your own or take a pleasant walk with the tour escort and reach Piazza dei Cavalieri, to admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world. Return to Florence. Overnight.

Day 3: Florence- Chianti region of Tuscany

Breakfast. Morning free. In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion to one of the most spectacular Chianti regions of Tuscany. Only wines from this region can properly be called Chianti. This region is known all over the world for its wine and its countryside of unrivalled charm, where woods alternate with vineyards and olive groves, in a landscape dotted with Romanesque churches, farmhouses, villas and castles of rare beauty. This tour includes a visit to a site of particular historic and artistic interest in an ancient hamlet and to one of the most famous wine-growing estates, complete with a snack and tasting of its prestigious wines. Return to Florence. Overnight.

Day 4: Florence- Siena and San Gimignano

After breakfast, proceed for a beautiful excursion through the delightful hills of the Chianti countryside, with never-changing scenery of vineyards and olive trees. Upon arrival in Siena, enjoy a guided tour of the old city centre: Cathedral, Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana. The guided tour ends in the Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful in the world, where you will find the Palazzo del Comune (exterior). Free time for lunch (not included).

Depart for San Gimignano, a tiny city that has remained intact through the centuries; situated on a hilltop. It is famous for its numerous towers, frescoes and other art treasures. During the return journey to Florence, admire the old medieval village of Monteriggioni. Overnight.

Day 5: Florence

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Florence airport/railway station for your flight back home/next destination.