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2024 inclusions: Small Group Tour - Florence Walks with Accademia / Meet the guide at a meeting point / Drop off at Accademia Gallery Exit Small Group Tour - Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wine tour / Pick up and drop off at your accommodation Small Group Tour - Pici and fresh pasta handmade / Pick up and drop off at your accommodation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2023 inclusions: Small Group Tour - The Best of Siena and San Gimignano Small Group Tour - Florence Walk and Accademia Small Group Tour - Cooking Class with Market visit Private Val D’Orcia Valley - Pick up in Florence / Drop off in Montepulciano Wine tasting and lunch in Val D’Orcia

Accommodation

2024 inclusions: 3 nights in Florence (Hotel Executive or similar) 4 nights in Montepulciano (Agriturismo Sanguineto, Dimora dell’Erbe, Villa Cicolina or similar) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2023 inclusions: 4 nights in Florence (Hotel Executive or similar) 2 nights in Montepulciano (Villa Cicolina or similar)

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Daily Breakfast

Transport

2024 inclusions: Private transfer from Florence to Montepulciano with en route stop in Siena

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Flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Personal Insurance

Others

City Tax to be paid at the hotels Transfer to meet the guide for your guided visits, unless differently specified Return transfer at your hotel after the guided visits, unless differently specified

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival

Welcome to Italy! Upon your arrival, independent transfer to your accommodation.

Overnight in Florence.
Day 2 Florence And The David
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Florence And The David

Join an expert local guide for a fun, informative walk through the city’s past and learn about the rich legacy of the Medici family, who were not only famous bankers but also important patrons of the arts and left the city a wealth of cultural and artistic treasures. The guide will take you to famous spots such as Piazza della Signoria, the Cathedral with Giotto’s bell tower, the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s stunning gold-paneled doorway, and Orsanmichele before crossing the Ponte Vecchio bridge and entering the Oltrarno neighbourhood, an area renowned for its artisanal workshops and quaint atmosphere, making it the perfect place to grab a gelato and relax. During the tour, you’ll also visit the Accademia Gallery, home to one of the most exquisite art collections in town, which includes Michelangelo’s giant statue of David, a symbol of Florence and one of the greatest works of art of all time, along with paintings by major Florentine artists like Giotto, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, ancient plaster casts, and antique musical instruments.

Overnight in Florence.
Day 3 Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Florence

Today is yours to explore and discover! Overnight in Florence.
Day 4 Florence To Montepulciano With Enroute Stop In Siena
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Florence To Montepulciano With Enroute Stop In Siena

Meet your driver at your accommodation and transfer to Montepulciano. Before arriving at the destination, take a stop in Siena for an independent visit. Have a delightful stroll around the town’s major landmarks starting from Piazza del Campo, the spectacular shell-shaped square guarded by the local Town Hall and the Torre del Mangia bell-tower. While walking through the atmospheric medieval streets, you will admire all of Siena’s major landmarks including the impressive Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Baptistery and the complex of Santa Maria della Scala, one of Europe’s oldest hospitals. You will also explore hidden corners of the “contrade”, the town’s neighborhoods that run the Palio. After the visit, continue to Montepulciano.

Overnight in Montepulciano.
Day 5 Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Wine Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Wine Tour

Embark on a captivating journey through the picturesque Tuscan hills, where you’ll be guided to two esteemed Vino Nobile wineries. Here, passionate producers will unveil their intriguing stories, intricate production methods, and the profound philosophies that infuse every bottle. Delve into a vineyard of the renowned Prugnolo Gentile grape variety and savor the exquisite Vino Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and the prestigious Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. Overnight in Montepulciano.
Day 6 Pici And Fresh Pasta Handmade
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pici And Fresh Pasta Handmade

Discover the art of making pici, the famed pasta of Siena Province, in a hands-on cooking class. This rustic delight, thicker than standard spaghetti, is lovingly crafted through the age-old technique of rolling and hand-rubbing the dough, known locally as "appiciare." This peasant recipe is remarkably beginner-friendly, making it accessible to those less experienced in the culinary arts. Overnight in Montepulciano.
Day 7 Montepulciano & Valdorcia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Montepulciano & Valdorcia

Today is yours to explore and discover! Overnight in Montepulciano
Day 8 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

Breakfast and end of our services

8 days tour

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Day 1: Arrival

Florence And The David

Florence

Florence To Montepulciano With Enroute Stop In Siena

Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Wine Tour

Pici And Fresh Pasta Handmade

Montepulciano & Valdorcia

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