Montecatini Terme, Lucca, Borgo a Mozzano, Florence, Pisa, San Gimignano
Discover the rolling hills of Tuscany, home to sprawling vineyards, charming medieval hill towns, and enchanting cities. Savor a 7-night stay in Montecatini Terme, the famous resort and spa town. Visit Pisa, Florence, and San Gimignano on this relaxing sojourn into the Italian countryside. Discover the charming town of Lucca, Italy's best-kept secret. Learn about the heroic deeds of WW II at remains of the Gothic Line and visit the Museum of Liberation. Enjoy free time to explore the cultural treasures of Florence. Partake in a Tuscan cooking class. Sample cheese at the farm where it is made. Enjoy fabulous local wines and the region's famous cuisine. Steeped in history, culture and legend, this is Tuscany as you always imagined it.
On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Itinerary
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Rolling landscapes, savory wines, delicious food and stunning architecture...this can only be Tuscany. Unpack once on this journey among Italy's most charming towns.
Hotel Ercolini and Savi or Grand Hotel Francia and Quirinale or Grand Hotel Vittoria
Dinner
Included
Your tour opens in the famous spa resort town of Montecatini Terme, nestled in the heart of the rolling hills of Tuscany. This evening, get to know your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner where regional foods and Italian wines kick off your adventure.
Visit the Museum of Liberation and see WW II fortifications and bunkers.
Hotel Ercolini and Savi or Grand Hotel Francia and Quirinale or Grand Hotel Vittoria
Breakfast
Included
Enjoy a guided tour of Lucca, Tuscany's best-kept secret. Discover Renaissance walls, Romanesque churches, and medieval streets flanked by towers. Explore on your own before setting off for Borgo a Mozzano. See the Ponte del Diavolo (Devil's Bridge) and the nearby remains of the Gothic Line – the Germans' last defense during WWII. Visit the Museum of Liberation and see authentic fortifications and bunkers. Make your way to a Tuscan winery and learn about the art of winemaking as you taste local varieties. Today breakfast will be included.
Step to the front of the line to see Michelangelo's famous statue of David.
Hotel Ercolini and Savi or Grand Hotel Francia and Quirinale or Grand Hotel Vittoria
Breakfast
Included
A cultural tour in Florence showcases the beautiful "Cradle of the Renaissance." Start with a visit to the Academy Gallery* to see Michelangelo's sculpture of David. Join a local Florentine guide on foot and make your way through the city. At the Piazza del Duomo, see the impressive Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the gilded bronze doors of the Baptistery dedicated to St. John. Take the remainder of your time in Florence to explore this unparalleled city as you choose. Today breakfast will be included.
*The Academy Gallery is closed Mondays, as are other state museums. Additionally, the day and time of the visit to the Academy is subject to change based on availability of reservations. In either case, the itinerary will be rearranged to accommodate it.
Hotel Ercolini and Savi or Grand Hotel Francia and Quirinale or Grand Hotel Vittoria
Breakfast
Included
Today, it's your choice! Learn more about Montecatini's curative waters during a guided walking tour and visit to the historic Tettuccio Spa,** known for the health benefits in its mineral waters -OR- journey to Siena and embark on a walking tour through its narrow Gothic streets, getting to know the local lifestyle in a contrada (neighborhood) whose community is centered around the colorful Palio horse race. Today breakfast will be included.
**The interior of Tettuccio Spa is closed to visits during the months of November and December.
Partake in a cooking class, using local ingredients and culinary techniques that have been passed down for generations.
Hotel Ercolini and Savi or Grand Hotel Francia and Quirinale or Grand Hotel Vittoria
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Explore historic sites in the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa, including the Piazza dei Miracoli, or "Field of Miracles" (UNESCO). Keep your camera handy at the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Visit the Baptistery, the largest in Italy. This evening, travel to the quiet countryside to learn the secrets of traditional Tuscan cuisine. Partake in a cooking class, using local ingredients and culinary techniques that have been passed down for generations. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Stay in the famous spa resort town of Montecatini Terme for seven nights!
Hotel Ercolini and Savi or Grand Hotel Francia and Quirinale or Grand Hotel Vittoria
Breakfast
Included
The day is yours to relax and experience the local flavor. Take this opportunity to shop at the local boutiques and dine at one of the many fine local restaurants. Or, perhaps you will choose an optional excursion to Cinque Terre with its rugged coastline dotted with terraced vineyards; explore its string of fishing villages nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean. Today breakfast will be included.
Spend time at a cheese farm to taste flavorful pecorino cheese.
Hotel Ercolini and Savi or Grand Hotel Francia and Quirinale or Grand Hotel Vittoria
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
At a nearby cheese farm, learn how the famous pecorino cheese is made before sampling it for yourself. Soak in breathtaking views as you travel to the hilltop village of San Gimignano, one of Tuscany's most picturesque places. Explore this enchanting medieval town, from its famous 14 towers to its magnificent vistas overlooking vineyards. Enjoy free time and perhaps indulge in some gelato. Later, attend a Tuscan feast of traditional cuisine and wines set in the countryside. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Breakfast
Included
Your journey comes to a close today. Depart with many fond memories of Tuscany. Today breakfast will be included.
Itinerary featured is for May 2023 - May 2024 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land only, based on March 19, 2024 travel date.
Single supplement from $500.
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