Treasures of Tuscany
10 Days / 8 Nights |
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Immerse yourself in the heart of Tuscany. Stay in a charming inn close to Siena for
six nights and explore the magnificent hilltowns and the beautiful landscapes that
have made this one of the most desirable places in the world. Then two nights in
magnificent Florence to be overwhelmed by stunning works of art and hidden
piazzas. Meet wine producers and cheese makers, artists and historians and slowly
savour this most classic part of Italy. |
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Itinerary:
Day 01: Depart Toronto or other gateway
Day 02: Arrive in Florence, Monteriggioni
Day 03: Siena, San Gimignano
Day 04: Pisa, Lucca
Day 05: Cooking Class, Chianti
Day 06: Pienza, Montalcino
Day 07: Arezzo, Cortona
Day 08: Florence
Day 09: Florence
Day 10: Depart Florence |
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| Exclusive Trip Features |
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• Six nights at our Tuscan country inn surrounded by vineyards
• Two nights in the historic centre of Florence, steps from the Piazza della Signoria
• Learn the traditions of the colourful ‘contrade’ who dispute Siena’s famed Palio horse race
• Count the towers in the ‘medieval Manhattan’-San Gimignano
• Walk the ramparts surrounding Lucca
• Taste Vernaccia, Chianti and Brunello with the wine makers
• Prepare a full Tuscan meal in a country farmhouse
• Explore ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ in Cortona
• Stroll the galleries, squares and shops of Renaissance Florence |
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Departures
Departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 14 guests.
Private Departures
available from 2 guests |
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Group Departures
26 April-5 May 2007
24 May-2 June 2007
28 June-7 July *Special Palio event
20-29 September 2007
18-27 October 2007 |
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Trip Cost
$4097.00 (per person)
Based on double occupany
Plus departure taxes
Supplement for July Departures
$532.00
Plus optional Palio program
Single Supplement
$375.00 |
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Includes
Roundtrip airfare from Toronto
(other gateways available), transportation
throughout by private
coach, 8 nights accommodation,
breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 7 dinners;
cooking class with lunch, 3
wine tastings, 1 cheese tasting, all
entrance fees, hosted in Italy. |
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