Charming Tuscany Self-Drive
Duration
8 Days
Departure Day
Daily
Group Size
Private Tour
Tour Type
Self-Drive Tour
Trip Grading
Moderate
Breakfast
Daily Breakfast
Other Meals
Wine Tasting & 1 Lunch
Hotel Category
4 & 5 Star Hotels
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SKU: IJFSPC-ALLCY-218
Tags: 8-Days, Italy, Private Journey, Self-Drive Tour
Explore the untouched country sides of Tuscany from the comfort of your own car. Discover, taste and enjoy this extraordinary region. Go back in time and visit the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence.
Travel Itinerary

DAY 1
Arrival and stay in Lucca
Arrival to Lucca area and overnight in hotel.
DAY 2
Visit to Lucca and Pisa
Suggested visit of Lucca and Pisa.
Overnight in Lucca area.
Overnight in Lucca area.

DAY 3
Visit to San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Siena
Suggested visit of San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Siena.
Overnight in Cortona.
Overnight in Cortona.

DAY 4
Visit to Val d’Orcia, Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano
Drive southwest to an itinerary through Val d’Orcia, with suggested visits of Montalcino (home of Brunello wine) with a visit of cellars and wine tasting at a renowned producer, Pienza, and Montepulciano.
Overnight in Cortona area.
Overnight in Cortona area.
DAY 5
Visit to Cortona, Trasimeno Lake and Arezzo
Suggested visit of Cortona, Trasimeno Lake with the villages of Castiglione del Lago and Passignano, Arezzo.
Overnight in hotel in Cortona area.
Overnight in hotel in Cortona area.
DAY 6
Visit to Chianti: Radda, Panzana, Greve and Impruneta
Suggested drive through the Chianti region over the awesome Chiantigiana road, passing by Radda in Chianti, Panzana (with a stop at renowned butcher for lunch), Greve in Chianti and Impruneta.
Overnight in Firenze area hotel.
Overnight in Firenze area hotel.

DAY 7
Visit to Florence
Suggested visit of Florence and Fiesole.
Overnight in hotel.
Overnight in hotel.
DAY 8
Departure from San Gimignano
Ending with breakfast and check-out at hotel.

Hotel Description
Villa Principessa
4/5

- Lucca
- Standard Room
- Day 1 and 2
Borgo San Pietro
5/5

- Cortana
- Standard Room
- Day 3,4 and 5
Villa Pitiana
4/5

- Florence
- Standard Room
- Day 6 and 7
What´s included
- 7 nights in country Hotels as mentioned in the itinerary (or similar) in Standard Rooms
- Daily Breakfast for 2 Persons
- One wine tasting in Montalcino
- One lunch ("Solociccino" menu: 4 kinds of veal, vegetables, dessert, wine and water) at a renowned butcher
- Map and detailed description of the route
Excluded
- Air transport, car rental and related costs
- Transfers from airport to hotel and/or vice-versa
- Beverages, tips, porterage, parking, accommodation tax (tassa soggiorno), entrance fees, and all items of a personal nature
- Tourist tax (payment in the hotel)
- All optional costs and all expenses not expressly mentioned in the itinerary
Additional Information
- All pricing is reflected in EURO unless otherwise specifically denoted and is valid at time of publication but is subject to change.
- All prices are per person sharing a double room. Single and Triple room rates available upon request.
- ‘From’ prices represent land only and low season twin share prices (unless otherwise clearly stated).
- Unless otherwise stated, prices include all government levies and airport taxes as at the date of publication.
- Dates, itineraries and prices are indicative only and subject to change by time booking.
- Private Travel prices are valid for travel during low season and will vary depending on date of travel.
- All Hotel Names stated in the tour itinerary may change to one of a similar Standard without prior notice..
- Some countries charge additional destination tax which are either per Person or per Night. These taxes can vary and must be paid directly at the location or hotel.
- Items listed under Booking Exclusions are NOT included in the price and must be paid directly at the location.
- All Tours are escorted by English-Speaking Guides unless otherwise mentioned.
- All Excursions are based on Join-In Capacity unless “Private Tour” is explicit mentioned. Private Tours are available upon request and with surcharges.
- Self-Drive Tours may not always include a car rental. Please check carefully the included and excluded box. Driver must be in posseion of an valid drivers license and for some countries an international license as well as a valid credit card.
- We will use our reasonable efforts to notify you of changes in prices.
- All our Insider Journeys itineraries as shown on our website and in our brochures will outline the relevant touring schedule and inclusions and will be priced accordingly to reflect this. Prices may vary based on the selected travel season and any individual amendments required.
- Even if the tours are requested as displayed, on occasion Insider Journeys may be required to impose surcharges depending on variables in the destinations outside of its control. Due to hotel availability in some destinations the accommodation stated in the itinerary may change to that of a similar standard. In light of recent worldwide events and due to the ever-changing current situation, there may also need to be more flexibility applied to the touring content and schedule in certain incidences and sometimes at short notice. Please note that we will always endeavour to keep the inclusions as close as possible to those shown and to notify you as best we can should such changes arise, although we appreciate your understanding in that this may not always be possible.
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Charming Tuscany Self-Drive