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SaturdayMar 15, 2025SundayMar 23, 2025USD 3489.28NotAvailableSold Out
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SaturdayApr 12, 2025SundayApr 20, 2025USD 3489.28Available
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SaturdayJul 5, 2025SundayJul 13, 2025USD 3634.66Available
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SaturdaySep 6, 2025SundaySep 14, 2025USD 3634.66Available
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WednesdayOct 15, 2025ThursdayOct 23, 2025USD 3634.66Available
Tuscany is a 9-day-tour, perfectly paced for you to enjoy the many delights that the region of Tuscany has to offer. Scheduled to depart on a Saturday and return on the following Sunday. Our tour begins in Rome and proceeds throughout the region of Tuscany, there is a visit to Cinque Terre, and the tour ends in the Roman Castles (a summer residence to the Pope). The day trips will have comfortable morning departures from one home-based location in the Chianti region to each of the other cities listed in the itinerary below. During this marvelous tour, you will enjoy ROME, “The eternal city”, FLORENCE, “The birthplace of the Renaissance” as well as many picturesque villages such as SIENA, MONTALCINO, PIENZA, MONTEPULCIANO, SAN GIMIGNANO, LUCCA, PISA, ORVIETO, CINQUE TERRE, and the ROMAN CASTLES.
You will also enjoy hand-selected local restaurants with authentic regional dishes, some of the best wine tastings in the area, experience a fun cooking class, and of course some free time for shopping or enjoying the sights at leisure.
Expect to be surprised by the many villages and enchanting landscapes of this area, that are always charming in their natural simplicity.
Highlights
- 9 Day Tour – Rome, Florence, Montalcino, Siena, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Lucca, Pienza, Orvieto, Cinque Terre and Roman Castles
- Start in Rome (FCO) – End in Rome (FCO)
- 17 Meals to include – 8 buffet breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners, 1 cooking class, 1 winery
Upon arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo Da Vinci Airport, meet our tour director and tour driver. Airport transfers from the airport will leave at 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, or 3:00 pm to your hotel. In the afternoon meet your travel companions before leaving for a comfortable sightseeing bus tour of Rome’s city center. Sights include views of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Square, the Circo Massimo, and Via Veneto. The tour will be followed by a special welcome dinner at one of Rome’s lively restaurants.
Hotel: Belstay Roma Aurelia, or similar (1 night)
After breakfast, drive towards Tuscany, passing through the landscapes of gently rolling, vine-clad hills arriving in Siena. In Siena, take a tour with a local guide through the city center to admire the elaborately carved Gothic Cathedral, Town Hall, and the famous Piazza Del Campo, the site of the spectacular Medieval-style horse race. In the afternoon we’ll enjoy a short ride to our hotel in the Chianti area. Tonight, dinner will be served at a local restaurant/hotel.
Hotel: Villa San Lucchese Hotel, San Leonino or similar (6 nights)
Drive through beautiful southern Tuscany and enjoy some free time in Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano. These villages are known worldwide for their high-quality red wine production, and the famous cheese “Pecorino di Pienza”. Later, enjoy a wine tasting and dinner at a family run vineyard. In the evening, return to our hotel.
Today, go to Florence, the splendid capital of Tuscany and the birthplace of the Renaissance. Follow our local guide to see the marble-clad Cathedral and Baptistery where Ghiberti’s ‘Gates of Paradise’ have been recreated in all their glory. Next, go to the political heart of the city, Signoria Square, which remains an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces to this day. The tour will end by seeing the Santa Croce church where the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo are kept. In the afternoon there will be free time to enjoy Florence at leisure or learn the secrets of traditional Florentine leatherwork. Dinner will be served at one of Florence’s amazing restaurants.
Experience a three-hour cooking class with a professional chef and learn how to make some of Tuscany’s traditional dishes. Lunch will consist of delicious food prepared by us during the cooking class. After lunch, drive to the most picturesque of Italy’s perfectly preserved medieval towns, the hilltop of San Gimignano. Visit the city center with some free time to enjoy the town at your own pace and do some shopping.
In the morning, follow our local guide for a light walking tour of Lucca city center. Admire the 14th-century San Martino Cathedral and Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, built on the site of an ancient Roman arena. Then we make our way to Pisa to view the famous “Leaning Tower”. To top off this wonderful experience, we’ll enjoy lunch at an Osteria or dinner at an Agriturismo (farm to table) with Tuscany’s regional specialties.
Travel to the coastal region of Liguria for a full-day excursion through the colorful villages of Cinque Terre which are built on rugged cliffs overlooking the sea. See the terraced vineyards sustained by dry walling, an example of innovative engineering to respond to difficult terrain. Weather permitting, travel between the villages by boat to admire Cinque Terre’s sweeping coastal views (if rough seas prevail, a minibus will escort you through some of the villages). Tonight, dinner will be served in the hotel.
Leave the region of Tuscany to reach the gorgeous hilltop town of Orvieto. You’ll have time to enjoy this beautiful city at your own pace. In the afternoon, make our way towards our destination, the hilltops of the Castelli Romani (a group of villages where the Pope spends his summers). Here, enjoy a farewell dinner in the hotel’s restaurant to celebrate the success of your vacation .
Hotel: Castel Vecchio, Benito al Bosco, or similar (1 night)
Arrivederci Roma! Our airport transfers arrive to Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo Da Vinci Int. Airport (FCO) at 7:00 am and 9:30 am.
What's included
Experiences
- Rome: Comfortable sightseeing minibus tour of Rome city center including the views of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, St. Peter Square, the Circo Massimo and Via Veneto *(WLG)
- Siena: Follow our local guide to through the city center, admire the Gothic Cathedral, Town Hall, Piazza Del Campo (site of the spectacular Medieval style horse race) *(WLG)
- Florence: Walking tour through Florence’s Cathedral, Bell Tower, ‘Gates of Paradise’, visit Signoria Square, and the Church of Santa Croce *(WLG) and View from Piazzale Michelangelo
- Lucca: Walking tour through the city center surrounded by the monumental walls *(WLG)
- *(WLG) = With local guide and wireless headsets
- Cooking class of typical tuscan menu, followed by lunch
- Wine tasting of 5 local fine wines
Optional Experiences
- Cinque Terre: boat cruise tickets
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Tuscany tourBy Randiefrom ItalyOctober 7, 2025We really enjoyed the Tuscany tour. Our guide, Ilaria, and driver, Simone, looked after us all brilliantly. Accommodations were fabulous, the bus was very comfortable and we had many wonderful meals included. I would highly recommend this tour.
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AmazingBy Tara Williamsfrom ItalySeptember 10, 2025Took my mom on the Tuscany tour for her first time to Italy & it was beyond amazing! Absolutely loved the hotels & great locations! Obviously the food was excellent. Great Tours of Italy is definitely the way to go to see as much as possible of Italy. Even the time on the bus was so nice to see all the beautiful countryside.
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Second tourBy Diane Schullenfrom ItalyOctober 15, 2024We were on our 2nd tour with Great Tours of Italy and I can't say enough about the professionalism, knowledge and integrity we experienced with them. Every single day was exceptional and we came away knowing so much more about each destination we visited. They truly are the best in the business. Shout out to our tour bus driver and tour guide for the absolutely wonderful experience while touring beautiful Italy. Thank you Great Tours of Italy.
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Learn, eat, sleep and repetBy Carry & Laurafrom ItalyJune 21, 2024My Sister and I went on the Great Tuscany and Cinque Terre with Great Tours of Italy and it was the best decision for us! Great Tours of Italy is wonderful with everything to feel safe and secure and the knowledge of the tour guide and bus driver to all the staff. People will say why take a tour with a group of people when you could just go alone? Now, from our experience, I can say there is absolutely no way we could ever have seen everything we saw, learned everything we learned or managed such an experience-rich trip like the one we had. . Have a great time on your tour you won’t be disappointed.
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Tuscany tourBy Joyce M.from ItalyJune 4, 2024My niece and I recently had the pleasure of exploring Italy in June 2024 on the Great Tours of Italy tour. The tour surpassed all expectations. From the moment we arrived,our tour guide was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly warm and engaging, bringing each historic site and local tale to life. The accommodations were top-notch,offering comfort after each day’s adventures. Our bus driver was a gem, navigating the roads with ease and always with a smile. Italian cuisine truly needs no introduction, but this trip was a culinary dream come true. Each meal was an exploration of regional flavors,with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. The side excursions were equally delightful,from vineyard to quaint village visits, each offering a unique taste of local culture. This trip to Italy was unforgettable,thanks to the meticulous planning and execution of every detail. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone looking to explore Italy. Joyce
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Great TuscanyBy Phill G.from ItalyApril 5, 2023Our guide Enrico and coach drive Simone were very accommodating. They went out of there way to meet the needs of my wife's disabilities
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Amazing tourBy Sharon R.from ItalyOctober 18, 2022My husband and I cannot say enough about Great Tours of Italy. Their tour guides are amazing. The hotels are amazing. Their knowledge is outstanding. We definitely will book another trip with them, and hopefully many more after that!! if you think that you can book your own vacation and have the experience that Great Tours of italy can offer you, I strongly suggest you look again. Every single thing they did was five stars and above …an experience that will live on forever in our hearts.
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Tuscan sunBy Thomas R. J.from ItalyJune 11, 2019Took my mom on the Great Tuscany tour for her first time to Italy & it was beyond amazing! Absolutely loved the hotels & great locations! Obviously the food was excellent. Great Tours of Italy is definitely the way to go to see as much as possible of Italy. Even the time on the bus was so nice to see all the beautiful countryside.
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Fantastic tour!By Mike Manarafrom ItalySeptember 5, 2018Fantastic tour! Attended the Great Tuscany tour inButh then again, early September. Very professionally run with excellent time management. Had high expectations and this tour exceeded them. All hotels were phenomenal. Bus driver and tour guide (Ilaria) were 5 star. Only wish group inners had wider selections.
