Tuscany for the Holidays
Enjoy the holidays in the festive center of Lucca, alive with open-air markets and holiday lights
Explore Florence, with a private art history guide, for an insider look at the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Get your apron dirty with hands-on cooking class focused on holiday dishes and regional specialties
Climb the leaning tower of Pisa
Tour a countryside vineyard and taste wine in the scenic hills of Tuscany
Journey through the heart of Italy while experiencing the magic of the season. Discover Renaissance treasures in Florence, explore medieval Tuscan towns, savor Italian feasts, sip vino, and experience open-air Christmas markets and streets aglow with the holiday spirit.
Meet your group and guide at a central location in Florence and head to Lucca. Settle in and explore this walled medieval town on your own. That evening enjoy a group dinner in a local restaurant featuring regional specialties.
Explore the magical city of Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Venture through the city to uncover churches, piazzas, artisanal shops, coffee shops, and markets, for an authentic and discovery-rich city experience. The day will include a private tour with a knowledgeable art history guide and skip-the-line-access to view one of Florence’s most famous sites – Michelangelo’s David.
Get your camera ready, as you’ll be venturing to one of Italy’s most famous landmarks – the Leaning Tower of Pisa! After you’ve snapped some pics and climbed the tower, head to the famed Carrara marble mountains, where Michelangelo procured stone for his sculptures centuries ago (or visit one the picturesque seaside towns of the Cinque Terre, which take on a peaceful, magical feel in December without the crowds of summer).
Immerse yourself in Lucca with free time in the morning to walk the city's walls, shop the local Christmas markets, ride the carousel, or sip cappuccino and people-watch. In the afternoon, enjoy a holiday-inspired hands-on cooking class and farewell feast to toast your journey. For travelers joining us over New Year's, ring in 2016 with a multi-course Tuscan dinner and celebration through midnight full of food, friends, wine and (for the more daring) dancing!
En route back to Florence, stop in Montecarlo for a farewell lunch and wine tasting before bidding your travel companions arrivederci!
Pick-up and drop-off in central location in Florence
Four nights stay in Alla Corte degli Angeli Hotel (or similar) with daily breakfast
Four meals (lunch or dinner) featuring regional specialties and local wines
Private guided art history tour of Florence including skip-the-line access to David at the Accademia
Visit to Pisa with admissions to climb the leaning tower
Hands-on cooking class or special new year's dinner and celebration
24/7 local guide and driver
Journey through the heart of Italy while experiencing the magic of the season. Discover Renaissance treasures in Florence, explore medieval Tuscan towns, savor Italian feasts, sip vino, and experience open-air Christmas markets and streets aglow with the holiday spirit.Venture through the heart of the Italian countryside while enjoying private tastings at hidden wineries, rustic-style feasts and exploring local farms, majestic hill towns, artistic treasures and more.Taste your way through the Italian countryside on a one-of-a-kind adventure perfect for beer lovers! Enjoy private, special access brewery tours and tastings, rustic feasts of regional specialties, and off-the-beaten path adventures to uncover hidden gems throughout Umbria.
Enjoy the holidays in the festive center of Lucca, alive with open-air markets and holiday lights
Explore Florence, with a private art history guide, for an insider look at the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Get your apron dirty with hands-on cooking class focused on holiday dishes and regional specialties
Climb the leaning tower of Pisa
Tour a countryside vineyard and taste wine in the scenic hills of Tuscany
Meet your group and guide at a central location in Florence and head to Lucca. Settle in and explore this walled medieval town on your own. That evening enjoy a group dinner in a local restaurant featuring regional specialties.
Explore the magical city of Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Venture through the city to uncover churches, piazzas, artisanal shops, coffee shops, and markets, for an authentic and discovery-rich city experience. The day will include a private tour with a knowledgeable art history guide and skip-the-line-access to view one of Florence’s most famous sites – Michelangelo’s David.
Get your camera ready, as you’ll be venturing to one of Italy’s most famous landmarks – the Leaning Tower of Pisa! After you’ve snapped some pics and climbed the tower, head to the famed Carrara marble mountains, where Michelangelo procured stone for his sculptures centuries ago (or visit one the picturesque seaside towns of the Cinque Terre, which take on a peaceful, magical feel in December without the crowds of summer).
Immerse yourself in Lucca with free time in the morning to walk the city's walls, shop the local Christmas markets, ride the carousel, or sip cappuccino and people-watch. In the afternoon, enjoy a holiday-inspired hands-on cooking class and farewell feast to toast your journey. For travelers joining us over New Year's, ring in 2016 with a multi-course Tuscan dinner and celebration through midnight full of food, friends, wine and (for the more daring) dancing!
En route back to Florence, stop in Montecarlo for a farewell lunch and wine tasting before bidding your travel companions arrivederci!
Pick-up and drop-off in central location in Florence
Four nights stay in Alla Corte degli Angeli Hotel (or similar) with daily breakfast
Four meals (lunch or dinner) featuring regional specialties and local wines
Private guided art history tour of Florence including skip-the-line access to David at the Accademia
Visit to Pisa with admissions to climb the leaning tower
Hands-on cooking class or special new year's dinner and celebration
24/7 local guide and driver