ITALY Classic Tuscany - Pre-reservation 2026
If you ever dreamed about an idyllic vacation in Tuscany, staying in a lovingly restored luxury villa, wandering through vibrant towns and quaint villages, seeking out art treasures in tumble-down churches, shopping for antiques or fine wines along streets that have remained unchanged for centuries and sipping Campari in village squares, while watching the old way of life unfold before your eyes, this tour is for you. Defined by unspoiled, picture-postcard undulating hills of zigzagging cypress trees and the endless search for the perfect olive oil, Tuscany preserves the traditional way of life. Dotted with fabulously beautiful cities: the Renaissance Florence with its magnificent art and architecture, rivaled by Gothic Siena and Etruscan Cortona, Tuscany combines history and art with nature and gourmet and wine experiences. The Classic Tuscany Tour offers an intimate, in-depth look into Tuscan history, art, cuisine and viticulture. Accompanied by an experienced Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides, we'll marvel at the Renaissance Florence, then explore the Tuscan countryside. In Florence, we'll appreciate the genius of the Renaissance, see the sublimely realistic David by Michelangelo, the treasures of the Ufizzi Gallery, the architectural masterpieces of Brunelleschi and Giotto: Duomo and the Bell Tower. Then, we'll stay at a true Tuscan villa amid the surreal beauty of Chianti Classico, the region which embraces the essence of Tuscan culture, charm and history, from Etruscan bronzes to Lamborghini tractors, and we'll explore vineyards and quaint medieval hilltop towns, castles and fortified villages, forgotten abbeys and incredibly beautiful cathedrals. HIGHLIGHTS: The Renaissance splendor of Florence ● Michelangelo's sublimely realistic David ● The Uffizi Gallery ● Exploring the Chianti Classico wine region ● Staying in a true Tuscan villa ● Medieval skyscrapers of San Gimignano ● Siena's fan-shaped Piazza del Campo and the stunning Gothic Cathedral ● The cypress trees and the golden hills of the Tuscan countryside ● Tuscan cooking class ● The classic Etruscan town of Cortona ● Montepulciano and Pienza ● Legendary landscapes with vineyards, olive groves, cypress trees, and hill towns ● Superb cuisine of Tuscany, wine and olive oil tours Itinerary specifics subject to change.
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