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The best of Tuscany at the end of summer
Aug. 28 - Sept 6 2023
Program
Day 1 - Monday, Aug 28th
Arrival in Florence international airport and transfer to venue in Viareggio, a newly renovated, early twentieth century town house with five en suites that's just a five-minute walk from the beach and right around the corner from the market and the city's best cafés and restaurants. Viareggio is a seaside resort in northern Tuscany boasting a two-mile-long esplanade lined with decorative Art Nouveau and Art Deco buildings, historic cafés and fancy boutiques. When all the guests have arrived, go on a walking tour and enjoy a gelato at one of the many excellent gelaterie in town. Welcome aperitifs and dinner.
Day 2 – Tuesday, Aug 29th
After breakfast take part in a fun, hands-on cooking class preparing lunch. Free time in the afternoon to explore Viareggio: walk the esplanade to admire the architecture, people watch at one of the outdoor cafés, and/or go window shopping; go for a swim in the sea and sunbathe; walk down the pier for a great view of the sea and majestic mountain stretch rising in the background; or rent bikes and ride through Viareggio's shady parks or on one of the town's many bike trails. These are just some of the many activities you can enjoy in this seaside resort.
Day 3 - Wednesday, Aug 30th
After breakfast visit Pisa to see what is perhaps one of Italy's most famous symbols, the Leaning Tower. Spend the morning exploring the majestic piazza made up of equally stunning white marble buildings that stand out against the square's green lawns. After lunch be surprised to discover how many other noteworthy sights there are to see in this charming and lively university town. Return to Viareggio. Free time to go for a stroll, shop, ride a bike or go for a dip in the sea before dinner.
Day 4 - Thursday, Aug 31st
After breakfast visit the amazing, late baroque gardens of Villa Reale in Marlia with a stately, French-inspired rectangular pool, a Pan grotto, a nymphaeum, an English-style park and a most original, trimmed boxwood theater with terracotta statues depicting performers. Have lunch in a local trattoria and enjoy a wine tasting in a winery. Return to Viareggio for dinner.
Day 5 – Friday, Sept 1st
After breakfast, visit the Cinqueterre, a Unesco World Heritage site, five ingenuously constructed fishing villages set amid a dramatic coastal scenery. Spend the day train hopping from town to town before returning to Viareggio in time for dinner.
Day 6 - Saturday, Sept 2nd
After breakfast visit the endearing city of Lucca, hidden behind imposing Renaissance walls. Its cobbled streets, handsome piazzas and shady promenades make it a perfect destination to explore and with a ratio of 1 shop per every 3 inhabitants it's a great place for shopping. In the morning go for a walk to see the town's main sites. After lunch you can decide to go on an additional walk to explore the town further, or enjoy free time to either go shopping, ride bikes around the tree-lined city walls, or catch a museum. Return to Viareggio. Free time before dinner. Return to Viareggio for dinner.
Day 7 Sunday- , Sept 3rd
After breakfast enjoy a second hands-on cooking class preparing a full-course meal to have at lunch. Pietrasanta, a charming little town that attracts artists from around the world will be our afternoon outing. Beautiful palazzi, churches and lively cafés overlook the vast, open central square that is frequently the site of whimsical sculpture exhibits. Have dinner back in Viareggio.
Day 8 - Monday, Sept 4th
After breakfast transfer to Florence. On reaching the city drive up to the Terrazza Michelangelo to get the best view of the city. Go to hotel and check into rooms. Go on a walk to discover this city that needs no introductions, an architectural masterpiece awaits you at every turn. Stop for lunch at one of the many excellent establishments found in town. Continue to explore the city further.
Day 9 - Tuesday , Sept 5th
After breakfast at hotel visit the Palazzo Vecchio, the symbol of Florence which houses such art treasures as the Salone del Cinquecento, the studiolo di Francesco I and masterpieces by Michelangelo and Donatello among others. Have lunch in one of Florence's fine restaurants. Free time in the afternoon.
Day 10 - Wednesday, Sept 6th
After breakfast departure from Florence international airport. Check out time at most hotels is by 11 am. We recommend you book a flight that leaves before 1pm. breakfast departure from Florence international airport. Check out time at most hotels is by 11 am. We recommend you book a flight that leaves before 1pm.
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FUN. REAL. ENLIGHTENING.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- ACCOMMODATION
- ALL TRANSPORTATION MENTIONED IN ITINERARY
- ENTRANCE FEES TO ALL ACTIVITIES MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY;
- WALKING TOURS THROUGH ALL THE TOWNS;
- TWO HANDS-ON COOKING LESSONS.
- ALL BREAKFASTS, DINNERS IN VILLA AND LUNCHES MENTIONED IN ITINERARY.
- WALKING TOURS THROUGH ALL THE TOWNS;
All rooms are double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and wifi.
*All activities are subject to change on the basis of which options are deemed to be the most suitable in terms of current culinary standards, the weather conditions on a given day, and other relevant criteria.
Amenities
DOUBLE ROOMS ALL WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM
FREE WIFI
Tour available for maximum 10 people
All payments must be made by bank transfer or credit cards. Please contact us to receive a booking form with our bank details, along with our terms & cancellation policy.
