Tuscany Florence Tour in 4 Days
Discover the rich history, glorious scenery, delicious produce, and stunning art of Tuscany all in one day with an unforgettable tour of the region.
Florence -
Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Day1 Arrival
Arrival to Florence airport or train station, meet and greet with private transfer to your hotel in Florence.
Day 2 Afternoon Guided Tour of Florence with Uffizi Gallery Visit
Start point: Piazza San Firenze In front of San Firenze Cafè
End point: Uffizi Gallery.
Schedule 14:30 - 17:45 Duration: 3 Hours
The tour begins with the discovery of the historic city center with the visit to the scenic square and the Gothic Church of Santa Croce (exterior). Then, the ancient Church of Santa Felicita (*) surprises you with its portico surmounted by the Vasari Corridor and once inside, gives you the amazing colours of two masterpieces by Pontormo, hosted in the Chapel designed by Brunelleschi.
Crossing the iconic Ponte Vecchio, after having caressed the nose of the famous “piglet” statue, you arrive in the monumental Piazza Signoria, with the imposing Palazzo Vecchio (exterior) and the beautiful Loggia dei Lanzi where the sculptures of great Renaissance artists are collected.
The tour continues with the guided visit of the famous Uffizi Gallery, in small groups of max 14 participants, where it is possible to admire the superb paintings by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many others.
The guided tour ends at the Uffizi Terrace where you can enjoy an amazing and exclusive view of the city’s most important monuments. Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum.
(*) inside visit when the access is allowed, closed on Sunday.
Inclusions
- Assistance at the Meeting Point
- Local Professional Guide
- Museum entrance ticket with advanced booking fee (guaranteed admission and skip the general entry line)
- Earphones for groups of more than 15 pax from the beginning of the Tour
- Uffizi Gallery small group tour – max 14 pax and earphones for groups of more than 6 pax
Day 3 Highlights of Tuscany: Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti, Pisa
Schedule 07:45 - 19:45
Duration: 12 Hours
Start and end point: Piazzale Montelungo - Florence – IT
Highlights
- Discover the Tuscan highlights: Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa
- Enjoy a mouth-watering lunch with wine tasting
- Absorb the beauty of Tuscany
Take in the beauty of Tuscany as you tour the region’s most breath-taking villages and picturesque countryside’s and savour a delicious homemade lunch prepared using the finest fresh local products in a traditional Tuscan farm accompanied with a selection of exquisite wines from the region’s many vineyards.
Head for Siena, one of Italy’s prettiest cities, and admire its small medieval streets, tiled roofs and open courtyards. Follow your guide through Siena’s winding pathways, where you will see the oldest bank in the world, the intricate cathedral and the Piazza del Campo, home to the famous 600 year old Palio horse race.
From Siena drive into the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local farm, including handmade pasta and cured meats, salad and typical local cheese, all served with the best wine from the region. Sample Vernaccia, Chianti and Vin Santo before moving on to one of Tuscany’s famous wine towns, San Gimignano.
Admire the tall, narrow towers of San Gimignano’s town center, often nicknamed the “Manhattan of the Middle Ages” due to its medieval skyline representing a modern city. Explore its cobbled stone streets, charming squares and browse the many local craftsmen’s shops along its charming streets.
Make your way past scattered hilltop hamlets and little churches on your way to the final stop of the tour, Pisa. Discover its “Field of Miracles” where the green grass contrasts with the majestic white of the Duomo, the Baptistery and of course the iconic Leaning Tower.
Be sure to bring your camera to capture both the man-made and natural beauty of Tuscany.
Day 4 Departure
Check out your hotel and private transfer to Florence airport or Train station for departure.
Return airport transfers by private economy car.
Return airport transfers by private economy car.
3 nights 4 days accommodation at 4 star hotel in Florence.
Selected Hotels (or similar 4 star hotel in Florence)
Hotel Ginori Al Duomo
De la Ville Hotel
Grand Hotel Baglioni
Walking and bus tours as per itinerary
Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel
Return airport transfers by private economy car.
Cancelation 48 hours prior to the tour date (Free Cancelation)
Cancelation within 48 hours prior to the tour date (Full Charge / No Refund)
No Show or early release (Full Charge / No Refund)
Time based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)