Highlights
- walk around the historic center of Florence
- enjoy 6 guided walks through the Tuscan Hills
- visit the medieval towers of San Gimignano
- try a wine-pairing lunch at a local producer of Vernaccia
- visit the beautiful hilltop town of Volterra
- have lunch and a visit of an organic farm that produces essential oils and medicinal herbs
- relax at a natural thermal spa
- treat your taste-buds with a wine-tasting in Bolgheri
- stay 7 nights in charming accommodations
Trip price includes
- 1 night Florence, 3 each in San Gimignano and Sassetta
- 6 dinners & 2 lunches
- wine tasting at a family-run winery
- all other visits and transfers as per the itinerary
Not included
- 5 lunches and 1 dinner
- drinks other than water at meals
- activities not listed in the itinerary
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Florence
Independent arrival in Florence. It’s the Birthplace of the Renaissance, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It’s also the home of Wild Sage, so we’d be happy to help you arrange a few extra days here! Overnight Florence.
Days 2-4: San Gimignano Area
Explore the highlights of Florence this morning before heading south into the countryside. Spend the next 3 nights exploring “classic” Tuscany, including the famous town of San Gimignano, whose 14 Medieval towers still remain from an original 72. We also visit the nearby hilltop town of Volterra, which was an important Etruscan city 2,500 years ago. Then travel to fabulous Siena, which rivaled Florence for centuries in power, wealth, and the arts. Each day has a beautiful walk to accompany the cityscapes, though you could also do this tour as “light active” and add more cultural experiences instead of the walks. 3 nights near San Gimignano.
Day 5-7: Tuscan Coast
Transfer west today for 3 days along the Tuscan Coast. We explore more charming hilltop towns and also savor the powerful wines of the famous Bolgheri region, with views down over the glittering Mediterranean below. We’ve done a lot of research in these past years to find special experiences for a new itinerary that’s full of off-the-beaten-track surprises and unexpected visits. 3 nights near Sassetta.
Day 8: Departures from the Grosseto train station
We offer one group transfer to the Grosseto train station this morning so you can hop a train back to Florence or down to Rome (or wherever your travel plans take you).
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If you like Tuscany you might also like our Classic Tuscany Walking tour plus these “combo” tours with Umbria and with Rome and the Cinque Terre!
Prices indicated are usually for a minimum of 6 people (some tours may be different, see each tour page for specifics) and are for our basic itinerary based on double occupancy. A "single supplement" covers hotel prices only, we apply no extra fees. Departures with fewer people or with upgraded hotels will have a higher price. We can organize private departures for any number of people but prices vary depending on number of participants. Please contact us for details!
Payment & Cancellation Policy
Payment: A non-refundable deposit per person is requested when you sign up to reserve your place on the tour. Full payment is requested 90 days (sometimes 100 days) prior to departure.
Cancellation fees: Up to 90 (or 100) days before departure your full deposit will be retained or -- depending on the tour -- you can transfer it to another trip with us within a year of the date of cancellation.
After that the following fees apply:
89 - 60 days before departure: 33% of the trip price per person
59 - 31 days before departure: 50% of the trip price per person
30 - 15 days before departure: 75% of the trip price per person
15 - 0 days before departure: 100% of the trip price per person
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