SMART TUSCANY

DAY 1 - Arrival

Arrival in Florence Airport or Pisa Airport and private transfer or shared transfer to a 4* hotel in Montecatini Terme

Montecatini Terme is a pleasant litte town in the heart of Tuscany close to Florence, Lucca and Pisa but also between Vinci (birthplace of great Leonardo), and Collodi (cradle of the fairytale of the famous puppet “Pinocchio”).

In this area, known as Valdinievole, we wil rediscover enchanted landscapes, villages and castles that tell us of times gone by and real jewels of art.

Arrival at the hotel and room accommodation. 

In Montecatini Terme, charming spa town recently recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the circuit of the Great Spas of Europe, you will have the opportunity to take a walk in the fabulous park (la “pineta”), to visit the Tettuccio (a fascinating spa building and garden where time seems to have stopped at the time of the belle epoque), to get some beauty or relax treatment or to shopping in the streets of the center and enjoy in one of the trendy clubs.

Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.

DAY 2 - Day off

Breakfast in hotel and free time at disposal. 

You will be able to choose one of the available activities, or simply to relax and enjoy Montecatini Terme.

Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.

DAY 3 - Wine Tasting and light lunch in a typical farm

Breakfast in hotel.

Late in the morning meeting with the driver in front of your accommodation and starting to a typical farm house for a wine tasting with typical products and light lunch: homemade pasta, cantuccini, vinsanto and grappa.

“An unforgettable taste and smell experience with an incredible wine tasting in an authentic Tuscan location. A farm rooted in the territory since 1963, which, thanks to hard work hard work and passion, has become an international reality”

Return in hotel with shuttle service.

Free time at your disposal.

Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.

DAY 4 - Montecatini Alto

Breakfast in hotel and free time at disposal. 

You will be able to visit Montecatini Alto.

Situated on the top of the hill surrounding Montecatini Terme, the medieval part of Montecatini is the original nucleus of the locality.

Montecatini Alto is located on two hills. On one side you will see the Rocca del Castello Vecchio, the Church of San Pietro and the Bell Tower, while on the other side you will see the Clock Tower and the Church of Carmine in Baroque style.

Montecatini Alto is an ancient medieval castle, once surrounded by walls, with eight gates. Today you can admire only one: Porta di Borgo with the Benedictine Monastery of S. Maria a Ripa.

The square, which has stone flooring, Art Nouveau decorations, and is home to the Teatro dei Risorti, is a true treasure of the medieval village. Walking from one hill to another to discover the Tower, the Fortress, and the churches you will find in the center. Taking a walk in Montecatini Alto is a pleasure for the eyes. The main square is full of restaurants, where you can taste a good wine and taste typical Tuscan recipes. The best and delightful way to reach the top [from Easter to October 31st] is to use the funicular. Inaugurated in 1898, it connects the ancient village [station Monte] with the area of the Spa [station Valley]. Two red trains, named Gigio and Gigia, will take you to your destination in just ten minutes. Pulled by a steel cable, it also led Giuseppe Verdi to the summit on his maiden voyage, to enjoy the quiet of the place and have fun with his friends of the past drinking wine in one of the premises of the square.

Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel.

DAY 5 - Day off

Breakfast in hotel and free time at disposal. 

You will be able to choose one of the available activities, or simply to relax and enjoy Montecatini Terme.

Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel

DAY 6 - Florence: walking through Renaissance

Breakfast in hotel and departure (on your own) by train to Florence.

With an expert guide you will enjoy a walk through the most fascinating and interesting places of Florence: Repubblica Square, Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, Ponte Vecchio, Accademia dei Georgofili and Uffizi square, Signoria square and Palazzo Vecchio, and Loggia dei Lanzi. The journey will end in San Giovanni Square, home of the wonderful Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore and Brunelleschi’s Dome as well as the Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower.

Return to Montecatini Terme by train.

Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel

DAY 7 - Day off

Breakfast in hotel and free time at disposal. 

You will be able to choose one of the available activities, or simply to relax and enjoy Montecatini Terme.

Free time for dinner, overnight stay in hotel

DAY 8 - End of the tour

Breakfast in hotel and private or shared transfer to Florence Airport or Pisa Airport.

Bye bye Tuscany

Please note: the order of visits may change depending on the day of departure of the tour.