Florence & Pisa holidays

Available from: Siena, Lucca and Florence. Tuscan country side rolling away underneath you, around you, everywhere ... in the absolute silence…..and after all these emotions .... a good Tuscan breakfast. A glass (or two!) of wine and the traditional cured meats of our land . Includes: Insurance, breakfast with cured meats and wine, Pick up/drop off supplement according to hotel distance from place of flight

Available from: Florence and Siena. Gentle hills covered in vine and olive groves, century-old woods and charming Medieval villages these are just a few of the things you will experience being guided around one of the most beautiful parts of our region. Explore the tiny village of Monteriggioni - a wonderful example of Medieval architecture, built around 1200 and still almost perfectly intact. Enjoy lunch in a typical trattoria, experience the beauty of the most renowned of the Medieval towns in Tuscany - San Gimignano and relax in front of a good glass of wine in the visit to one of the celebrated wineries for which this area is world wide famous. Includes: Private guide and visit to both villages, 3 course lunch, wine tasting, visit to a cellar and vineyards.

The morning will be dedicated to visiting Pisa. After and hour and a half drive through the green countryside of Tuscany we arrive in the city of Pisa, which was one of the famous four marine republics. Here you can admire Piazza del Cavalieri, and one of the most famous architechtural complexes in the world, the Piazza dei Miracoli, where the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistry are situated. Free time in Pisa for lunch (not included). After lunch, you will travel by coach to Lucca, one of the most fascinating towns in Tuscany. You will have free time (approximately 1 hour 30 miuntes) to explore this beautiful town surrounded by its ancient walls. Why nit take a walk along the walls of the city or visit Piazza Grande where the Duke's Palace is situated. Other places of interest are the Cathedral of San Martino and the birthplace of Giacomo Puccini. Departure from Lucca at 1700 for the return journey to Florence (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes). This excursion is subject to a minimum number of 10 passengers.

Available from: Viareggio, Lucca, Pisa and Florence. Night at the opera at Puccini open-air lake in the private garden of the nearby Villa Caproni di Talidedo. Included: Ticket in the 4th sector.

Available from: Florence, Siena and Lucca. Badia a Passignano and Greve in Chianti are the keys to open the world of Gallo Nero, the most prestigious of Chianti wines. Enjoy a tour of the wineries and cellars through Tuscany, including a typical lunch and wine tastings. A whole day dedicated to the ruby-red treasure of Tuscany to its magnificent countryside and age-old traditions. You’ll be guided in this unique experience by an expert guide and wine connoisseur to Greve and to the celebrated Antinori vineyards to the Montefioralle castle and to the Casaloste cellars to appreciate even better, with a second try, the beautiful reds. Included: Private transport, full day guided tour, visit of 2 cellars, 2 wine tastings visit to vineyards and lunch.

Available from: Florence, Siena and Lucca. Can you imagine a more enjoyable learning session than a wine tasting to get to know and appreciate the beautiful Tuscan Reds (or Whites, if you like)? Join us in one of the best Enoteche in Florence for an introduction to the main Tuscan red wines and vines and to learn how to match them with food. Every sessions is accompanied by a traditional canapé of chicken liver and olive paté crostini, bruschetta, veal Carpaccio, and mixed local cheeses.

Exploring Florence guided by an art historian born and bred here, through the surprising artistic itineraries, you will see how the Renaissance art was linked with the gastronomic culture and the pleasures of conviviality and good food. Experience an unusual visit to Palazzo Pitti, the Uffizi Gallery, the Cathedral or try a different approach to the ‘Cenacoli' - food and religion in the magnificent Renaissance frescoes: the symbolism and everyday life in the tables laid for the Last Supper. Then enjoy a full lunch in the guide’s home. Her husband, an excellent cook and wine connoisseur will delight you with some other Tuscan treasures! Includes: 2hr art tour (visit to one of the above mentioned historical buildings) and a 4 course (starter,1st and 2nd course,dessert) lunch, wine and coffee included.