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4-Day Taste of Tuscany

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Overview

Discover the magical atmosphere of Italy on this Tuscan countryside itinerary. Tuscany is a region awash with flavours, scents and magical views. Dive into the best that Tuscany offers on this four-day wine tasting trip!

Beginning in Florence, you'll make your own way into the heart of Tuscany with a hire car. You'll spend the next four days staying in quaint, family-run wine estates overlooking the breathtaking Tuscan hills. Your days will be filled with unique wine tastings, delicious lunches and meanderings of medieval hilltop towns.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Start Your Tuscan Countryside Itinerary

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Start Your Tuscan Countryside Itinerary

Your 4 days in Tuscany will begin in Florence where you'll pick up your rental car and drive to the Tuscany village where you'll be staying. Before leaving Florence, you may wish to take some time to visit the city in the afternoon. When you arrive at your estate, you'll enjoy a tour of the cellar and a tasting of their products. You'll then have some free time before dining at the estate's restaurant on locally-sourced and homemade products.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Tenuta il Burchio3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Wine & Oil Tasting at Tenuta La Novella in Chianti

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    Restaurants

    Hotel Tenuta il Burchio

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    Transportations

    Walking from Firenze S.M.N. to Europcar Florence Via Borgognissanti

    Self-Driving from Europcar Florence Via Borgognissanti to Tenuta La Novella

    Self-Driving from Tenuta La Novella to Hotel Tenuta il Burchio

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Tuscany

Day 2

Taste the Tuscan Wine

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Taste the Tuscan Wine

In the morning, you'll leave the little village behind and head to Foresteria Villa Cerna to explore the beautiful vineyards, a tour of the wine cellar and taste their wines during a light lunch. You'll then hop back in your car and drive to San Gimignano, a medieval hill town encircled by 13th-century walls full of medieval houses and stunning 12th-century. You'll finish the day with a tour of Fattoria Il Piano Di Carlesi Paolo E Paola, which overlooks the Hills of San Gimignano.

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    Accommodation

    Agriturismo La Palazzetta

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Winery Tour of Foresteria Villa Cerna with Lunch

    San Gimignano

    Fattoria Il Piano Di Carlesi Paolo E Paola

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Hotel Tenuta il Burchio to Foresteria Villa Cerna

    Self-Driving from Hotel Tenuta il Burchio to San Gimignano

    Self-Driving from San Gimignano to Fattoria Il Piano

    Self-Driving from Fattoria Il Piano to Castelnuovo dell’Abate

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Tuscany

    San Gimignano

    Montauto

Day 3

Wine Tours & Medieval Towns

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Wine Tours & Medieval Towns

This morning, you'll go on a guided tour of the cellar of La Palazzetta with the owners. After the tour, you'll be offered a tasting of wine and other products of their farm. You'll then make your way to Montalcino, a beautiful medieval hilltop city mentioned in history as early as 814. In 1100, more than four kilometres of outer city walls were built along with 13 towers to guard the town. You'll enjoy a wine tasting here at Enoteca Grotta del Brunello before visiting the Abbey of Sant'Antimo.

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    Accommodation

    Agriturismo La Palazzetta

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cellar Visit and Wine Tasting at La Palazzetta - Brunello di Montalcino

    Montalcino

    Wine Tasting at Enoteca Grotta del Brunello

    Abbey of Sant'Antimo

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Agriturismo La Palazzetta to Montalcino

    Self-Driving from Montalcino to Castelnuovo dell’Abate

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tuscany

    Montalcino

Day 4

Drive Back to Florence and End Your 4 Days in Tuscany

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Drive Back to Florence and End Your 4 Days in Tuscany

Today, you'll finish your Tuscany itinerary, say goodbye to the countryside and return to Florence. After turning in the car, you'll go to the train station or airport in Florence.

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Castelnuovo dell’Abate to Florence

    Walking from Borgo Ognissanti to Firenze S.M.N.

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tuscany

Included in Price

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • Ground transportation

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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