Leave everyday life behind and escape to Tuscany! Known for its beautiful landscape, its rich artistic legacy and vast influence on high culture, Tuscany is widely regarded as the true birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, and has been home to some of the most influential people in the history of art and science. Visitors to Tuscany come for many reasons. Many come in search of fine art, others to explore the extraordinary countryside with charming medieval hill towns and sweeping hillsides full of vineyards. Join us as we explore the endless opportunities that Tuscany has to offer.
March 20-27, 2019
From $2,599 Air & land
8 days, 6 nights including hotels, meals, day trips, and bus from San Diego/airfare from LAX
Destination Highlights
- Explore medieval town of Montecatini
- Enjoy scenic drives through gentle rolling hills of Tuscany
- Admire Renaissance art and architecture of Florence
- Marvel at legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit Piazza dei Miracoli, a World Heritage Site, including Pisa Baptistery of St. John & Duomo
- Visit medieval towns of Lucca, Siena & San Gimignano
- Experience magic and spectacular scenery of Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Discover Chianti Classico wine region
- Enjoy wine tasting
- Tour eternal city of Rome
- Discover amazing Vatican City, including Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Tour Features
- Round Trip Coach Transportation - Coach transportation from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Round Trip Air Transportation - Air transportation from Los Angeles
- First-Class Accommodations - Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
- Superb Cuisine - 9 included meals consisting of 6 buffet breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Sightseeing Tour Program- Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: full day guided tour of Florence, full day excursion to Pisa and Lucca, including the Leaning Tour, Duomo and the Baptistery, full day tour of Siena, Full day excursion to San Gimignano and Chianti region including wine tasting. Optional tours available.
- Cultural Discovery Series - Our program encompasses cultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy and social systems, and interaction with locals such as a visit to the artisans' workshops in the Oltrarno district in Florence, wine tasting in the Chianti region, and an authentic local dinner at a countryside estate
- Professional Tour Director - Assistance of a professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour upon arrival in Italy
- Deluxe Motorcoaches - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
- Baggage Handling and Transfers - Baggage handling for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport