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Wine Tourism at Tuscany and wines of Chianti

Florence, Pisa and Siena and the wine region of Chianti
Dates: 21-27 july / 19-25 august / 22-28 sept. 2007

The Itinerary

1st day:

Transfer from the airport to Florence. Check-in at the hotel chosen, a deluxe 5 stars historical palace located in the centre. Free time at leisure.

2nd day:

In the morning guided walking tour of the town. Lunch on own. In the afternoon move to Pisa with private van for a walking guided visit of the well known Piazza dei Miracoli, the Leaning Tower, The Cathedral and the Baptistery . Back to the hotel in the late afternoon and time for dinner on own. (many suggestions available).

3rd day:

Departure after breakfast to reach "Verrazzano Castle" through the beautiful countryside of Chiantishire with stops along the way to admire and photograph the landscapes. Once we reach the Castle, guided visit of the ancient cellars with wine tasting followed by lunch with a typical Tuscan menu. The tour continues to "Coltibuono Abbey", founded by the monks approximately one thousand years ago, for a guided visit. Moving on to our next hotel selected in Chianti-Siena, a former castle (historical relais equivalent to a 4 stars sup) refurbished and from which vineyards it is elaborated a wine of quality of DOCG Chianti Classico. Dinner and overnight.

4th day:

After breakfast transfer to Siena where to spend a guided walking tour along its narrow streets. Lunch on own. In the afternoon move to Monteriggioni, one among the better conserved Medieval villages in Italy, where we have approximately one our free visit. After we reach the farmhouse "Borgo Gallinaio", equivalent to a 4 stars, near Monteriggioni in the late afternoon for dinner with wine tasting included. Overnight.

5th day:

After breakfast departure to San Gimignano where we'll have some time to discover the village on own. Our trip continues to the wine house "Villa S.Andrea" for a guided visit of the cellars and wine tasting. Lunch in a characteristic restaurant in a small village called Montefioralle. In the afternoon time at leisure to have some shopping in Greve, a nice small town in the Florentine Chianti. In the afternoon move to the nice hotel chosen to end this program, a nice 4 stars sup with internal Spa. Dinner and overnight.

6th day:

After breakfast departure to the famous outlet "The Mall" where you can find prestigious companies including: Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Ferragamo, Y.S. Laurent, Valentino, Ungaro, Zegna, Bottega Veneta, Sergio Rossi, Loro Piana. In the late morning we reach "Castello del Trebbio" for a guided visit followed by wine tasting and a brunch served in the Castle court. After lunch move to "Vallombrosa Abbey", for a relaxing visit of the quiet place...back to the hotel in the afternoon with time at leisure to spend at the internal Spa. Dinner and overnight.

7th day:

Breakfast and check-out. Airport transfer. End of trip.

Important notes:
- Early booking highly recommended.
- Itinerary rules depending on availability on the dates required.
- All services are subject to confirmation, in case one or more services are not available, a same standard alternative will be suggested.
- Minimum 4 people confirmed.
What is not included:
- Airline / flight tickets. If you wish, we can arrange your flight tickets from Spain to Florence through our partner agency with IATA nº 78229642
- entrance fees to monuments and museums
- tips
- everything not mentioned on "What is included"


Optional activities: visit to oil mill and olive oil tasting, cooking classes.
 
What is included:
  all 6 overnights. Breakfast included.  
  all transfers by de luxe minivan (Chrysler "Grand Vojager " or Mercedes "Viano") with private driver  
  meals with drinks included as per programme  
  Spanish speaking professional guide in Florence, Pisa and Siena  
  Travel Assistance Insurance - SELECT  
  all local taxes and V.A.T.  
Package price per person,
in double occupancy
1.855,00 €
 
Single supplement
(for 6 nights)
360,00 €
    
Limited capacity
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