Discover the rolling hills of Tuscany, home to sprawling vineyards, charming medieval hill towns, and enchanting cities. Savor a 7-night stay in Montecatini Terme, the famous resort and spa town. Visit Pisa, Florence, and San Gimignano, nestled in the Italian countryside. Discover the charming town of Lucca, Italy’s best-kept secret. Learn about the heroic deeds of WWII at remains of the Gothic Line and visit the Museum of Liberation. Enjoy free time to explore the cultural treasures of Florence. Partake in a Tuscan cooking class. Sample cheese at the farm where it is made. Enjoy fabulous local wines and the region’s famous cuisine. Steeped in history, culture and legend, this is Tuscany as you always imagined it.
Your Tour Includes
- 1 Handpicked Accommodations
- 11 Meals
- 2 Choice on Tour Options
Must-See Inclusions:
- Stay in the famous spa resort town of Montecatini Terme for 7 nights.
- Journey to Florence for a tour of the “Cradle of the Renaissance.”
- Stop in the medieval city of Lucca, encircled by 16th-century walls.
Cultural Experiences:
- See the Gothic Line, one of the Germans’ last lines of defense during WWII.
- Retrace the steps of ancient pilgrims as they crossed the Devil’s Bridge in the Serchio Valley.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Sample delectable wines during a wine tasting at a local farm.
- Spend time at a cheese farm to taste flavorful pecorino cheese.
- Learn about Tuscan cuisine during a cooking class.
Highlights
- Montecatini Terme
- Lucca
- Gothic Line
- Winery Tour
- Florence
- Choice on Tour: Montecatini Walking Tour or Siena
- Pisa
- Cooking Class
- Cheese Farm
- San Gimignano
- 9 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours
- 2 panoramic city tours of London and Paris
- Excursion to Leeds Castle and the Cliffs of Dover
- High-speed rail journey between London and Paris aboard the Eurostar
- Learn about life in a château at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
- Discover the secrets to French etiquette at a private workshop
- Visit the regal Palace of Versailles
- All excursions with local English-speaking guides
Stop by the front desk or call Donna at 610-323-5009 x110 for more information.