Traditions of Tuscany Tour Itinerary
(Itinerary is subject to change with or without notice. Sequence of daytrips may vary. Final itinerary will be given to travelers prior to the start of the trip.)
Friday Day 1 | Benvenuto - Welcome!
Welcome to Italia! Tonight you will rest in a beautifully restored historic B&B in the historical heart of Florence and relax after a long trip overseas. You can regain your energies tonight and start the trip of a lifetime in one of the world's most beautiful cities!
INCLUDED MEALS: NONE.
Saturday Day 2 | Buongiorno to you!
Enjoy a morning walking tour through the historical streets of Florence, guided by an expert local guide who will show you the main sites, churches, buildings, and shopping areas that Florence is known for. Private drivers will pick you up in the Florence Hotel lobby at 4pm, from where you’ll be taken to the villa. After a drive through the hills of the beautiful countryside, arrive at the Villa to check in and relax. We'll have a historical tour of the property and its botanical gardens to get you acquainted with the breath-taking surroundings. Enjoy views of the Tuscan hills covered by cypresses, vines, and olive trees. Then savor a delicious welcome dinner with traditional Tuscan specialties prepared by the Villa’s Chef, accompanied by your first sip of the vineyard’s own superior Chianti wine, of course!
BREAKFAST, DINNER.
Sunday Day 3 | All'Aria Fresca : In the Fresh Air
The first town you’ll see in Tuscany is.. not part of Tuscany!! As a matter of fact you’ll take your first peak into the Italian lifestyle in a small sleepy village in Umbria: Castiglione del Lago by Lake Trasimeno. Visit the various delis and specialty gourmet shops, enjoy a typical Sunday morning seeing families come out to greet their neighbors and stretch out with their morning “passeggiata” (stroll). Group lunch in historical trattoria. Then to Cortona, the charming Etruscan hilltop town where “Under the Tuscan Sun” was filmed. Its massive 3,000 year-old walls are still standing! Enjoy some free time and have a gelato as you mingle with the locals, explore the intricate alley ways, or sit back at a coffee shop. Feel the romance at our next stop, the town where “Life is beautiful” was filmed, also very famous for its Antique Market and gold jewelry: Arezzo. Enjoy some free time to explore before we meet up for a group dinner in one of Arezzo's most historical and best restaurants.
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER.
Monday Day 4 | Cucína Regíonale : Regional Cuisine
Morning hands-on cooking class by a local Chef at his own restaurant, a small off the beaten path trattoria which he opens up just for our group on his closing day! Chef Antonio will show us some simple Tuscan recipes that we'll enjoy for lunch. Relaxing afternoon on your own by the Villa's pool or a quiet walk in nature (the property offers several panoramic hiking trails). Enjoy a delicious piping-hot pizza for dinner tonight at a nearby pizzeria!
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER.
Tuesday Day 5 | Tradízíoní di Famiglia : Family Traditions
San Gimignano, our first stop, is an absolutely astonishing example of walled Medieval hilltop town, also known for its dry white wine, Vernaccia and its colorful local crafts: hand-painted pottery, alabaster, olive wood items, and many more. Enjoy plenty of free time and lunch on your own. Quick drive by Monteriggioni and the rest of the evening in amazing Siena, where you have free time to explore the town and visit its amazing Cathedral. Group dinner in the surroundings of Siena. Delizioso!
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER.
Wednesday Day 6 | Alla Salute! : To your health!
Today we visit a privately owned Medieval Castle, its ancient underground cellar, and get to know its unique family history. Even though today it is owned by a lovely family, this was the place where the infamous “Congiura dei Pazzi” (Pazzi conspiracy) was planned. During the Renaissance the ruthless Pazzi family plotted to murder Lorenzo and his brother Giuliano of the Medici family in an attempt to overthrow the Medici’s political and economical dominance. Enjoy a group lunch with home grown products and relax on the property afterwards. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the villa to spend at your leisure. A walk, massage, or relax by the pool and gardens. Evening cooking class in the old monastery kitchen and learn to make fresh pasta!
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER.
Thursday Day 7 | Uva & Olíve : Grapes & Olives
Our first stop is one of Tuscany’s most charming towns, Pienza, which offers some of the most beautiful views of the countryside, was built as the ideal Renaissance city, by Pope Pius II who “remodeled” it according to his taste. Lunch in a trattoria and free time. Guided visit to a Pecorino cheese family farm, followed by tasting of the traditional cheese that has been produced here for over 2,000 years. Our next stop is the region’s highest hilltop town: Montepulciano, land of the Vino Nobile (“the noblemen’s wine”). Group walk through town, stopping for a visit at a coppersmith shop that’s been a family tradition for almost two centuries. Cesare is one of the last 7 remaining coppersmiths in Italy. Final stop of the day: Vino Nobile vineyard with guided visit of this amazing family-run estate,
followed by wine tasting and group dinner. Homemade dinner made with farm-fresh ingredients and wines included. Buon Appetito!
BREAKFAST, DINNER.
Friday Day 8 | L'Arte della Víta Italíana : The Art of Italian Living
Morning drive through the soft-shaped, serene hills of Chianti, for quite an extraordinary
experience at one of Tuscany's oldest wineries, located in an 11th-Century castle. We'll be
accompanied by a professional sommelier for a journey into the finest of Chianti Classico paired with an abundant Tuscan luncheon - a perfect ensemble! A quick stop for a little
shopping and a gelato in the little town of Greve in Chianti is a must before we head to a
relaxing afternoon at the villa. Save some time to pack before your last dinner and
evening at the villa.
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER.
Saturday Day 9 | I Tesori del Rinascimento: Renaissance Treasures
Transfer to Florence. On the way back to the hotel in Florence, where you will spend the last 2 nights of the tour, the group stops at the Piazzale Michelangelo, a terrace overlooking the absolute best view of Florence, where you’ll have the opportunity to take some truly memorable pictures and perhaps purchase some wonderful art from local artists. A local guide will meet you in the lobby at 3:30pm for a private tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David up close and personal! (Entrance fees and reservation included).
BREAKFAST.
Sunday Day 10 | La Culla delle Arti : The Cradle of the Arts
You can shop around Florence or.. take a day trip to Rome or Venice! Enjoy a day of total freedom in one of the world's most beautiful cities or easily take daytrips to other areas by train, as Florence is centrally located. Tonight will be
your last night of the tour.
BREAKFAST.
Monday Day 11 | Arrivederci Toscana!
Hopefully you can stay longer in this gorgeous country and explore other regions. Nada's Italy wishes to have you back and experience more parts of this colorful culture! Until next time, beautiful ITALIA says Ciao!
BREAKFAST.
Earliest day trip starts at: 9:30am. Latest day trip starts at: 10:00am.
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What's included in the Tuscany Traditions Tour:
7 Nights lodging in a luxury Tuscan Villa in Chianti Hills area + 3 Nights in family owned B&B in historical center of Florence for a trip totaling 11 Days/10 Nights (Depart from US on Thursday and return on Monday for a total of 12 days, including travel time).
Pick-up & drop-off from a Renaissance Hotel in the historical district of Florence.
Small group travel! Maximum of only 12 travelers per group!
Privately escorted day-trips with full-time Nada's Italy tour leader throughout trip (in most cases, it's Nada herself!).
Towns visited include: Florence (Walking Tour of the Historical Highlights of Florence and tour of the Galleria dell'Accademia *David* by a licensed bilingual guide) Siena (walking tour with local guide), San Gimignano, Arezzo, Cortona, Pienza, Montepulciano, Monteriggioni, Greve in Chianti (itinerary & destinations may vary depending on time of year).
Meals: All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners (Included meals are shown at
bottom of the description for each day).
Beverages: bottled water and 2 glasses of wine per person (choice of red or white) with lunch and dinner.
Florence & Tuscany Guide Book + Italian Travel Phrase book + Maps for places visited during tour.
2 Cooking Classes by local Chefs (includes souvenir apron).
Unique Experiences: Visits to a local Artisan Coppersmith in Montepulciano, Pecorino Cheese Tasting in Pienza, 3 Winery Tours (Chianti Classico, Chianti Rufina & Vino Nobile di Montepulciano).
Private transportation for day trips throughout the stay at the villa in comfortable air-conditioned van with professional driver (does not include: transfer from and to airport, airfare, or any other personal travel expenses).
PLUS: 1 Bottle of Villa's Wine + 1 Bottle of Villa's Extra Virgin Olive Oil + Italy Cooking Apron.
Customer loyalty Reward: receive a $300 credit towards any future trips you take with Nada's Italy!
No bag limit! (Most tours have a 1-bag limit per person).
Local VAT taxes and government fees, gas, highway tolls, city access licenses and permits, parking fees, staff tips, (does not include new accommodation tax imposed by local municipalities - to be paid in cash by guest directly to hotel).
TO REGISTER: please download the Trip Registration Form by clicking on the link on the previous page. Form must be completed and returned with a 50% deposit to be officially registered for this trip. Payments are accepted in form of personal check, credit card, money order. For more information, please contact us: info@nadasitaly.com.
What's Not Included in Tour Package
Trip price does not include airfare and anything that is not specified to be included. Price does not include any personal-related expenses, or travel-related expenses outside of the scheduled itineraries. The food & wine that is included is what is presented during meals, all other items ordered by traveler including wine and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are not included in tour price. Trip price does not include optional tips to restaurants nor to tour personnel such as drivers, maids, etc. These gratuities are given at sole discretion of each individual traveler and are not required for participation in tour.
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