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tuscany

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In the public eye recently Tuscany offers attractions of every kind: its immense variety takes in snow-capped mountains, lush countryside, gentle hills, islands, coastline, spas, art cities, excellent food and local crafts. The long coastline offers wide sandy beaches Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Lido di Camaiore, Marina di Pietrasanta, as well as the green island of Elba, the secluded and superb Punta Ala, and Porto Santo Stefano

PLACES
 Grosseto Castiglione della Pescaia

Three are the elements named by this antique medieval locality situated on a rocky coast: the ocean, the Maremma and the Etruscans. The ocean is almost always navigable. The Maremma with its vast pine forest confining with the beaches. To remember is the magnificent pine forest of the Tombolo rich of large pine trees. The Etruscans with the numerous testimonies of a great civilization. Sports and entertainment: renting of sailboats or motorboats with, or without a sailor, renting of windsurfs and yachts, water skiing and sub fishing. And also excursions on foot, on horse, on bicycles, in car for many kilometers, along the asphalt roads or paths through the pine forest. Beaches: of fine and golden sand. Getting there: SS1 Aurelia, SS 322 of Collacchia Railway station: Grosseto at 23 km Airport: Pisa 125 km

 Livorno Portoferraio and surroundings

Situated on a promontory on the northern coast east of the island, Portoferraio, principle center of the port of Elba, is circled by imposing fortifications of the '500s, with its quay port, offers a comfortable landing for boats of any size, also, Portoferraio propones a cultural itinerary of notable interest: the Palazzina dei Mulini and the Villa di San Martino, residences of Napoleon, the Church of the Misericordia, the Church of the Sacramento, the Mura Medicee, the archeological ruins of the Villa Romana delle Grotte, the Romanica Church of Santo Stefano and the Fortress of San Martino. Sport and entertainment: Portoferraio is the center of the schools of sailing, water jets and water skiing, and sportive structures of all kinds, also restaurants, pizzerias, discos, piano bars and other meeting places. Beaches: of sand with reefs. How to get there: ferryboat, connection more than once a day from Piombino to Portoferraio; hydrofoil, connection more than once a day from Piombino to Portoferraio.

 Lucca Viareggio

Viareggio can surely be considered the seaside establishment mostly renowned of Versilia. Already by the first of the '900s there were numerous seaside establishments and hotels, making the small city famous even abroad. Sport and entertainment: for sports, infinite are the choices; sailing, windsurf, horse back riding, skating, mini golf and bocce. Viareggio is the Rimini of Versilia: night clubs, discos, restaurants, bars, cafè, pizzerias, ice cream shops.Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Torre del Lago and the house of Puccini are interesting excursions. The Opera Festival is held during the summer and the colourful Carnival parade attracts visitors in winter. The Carnival of Viareggio is a manifestation of strong attraction (February and March). While during the summer the Premio Letterario (literary award) takes place and at Torre del Lago, at 6 kilometers, the 'Pucciniana' lyric season begins. Beaches: ample seashore of fine sand. Getting there: Viareggio train station; by car with the motorway A 12, tollhouse Viareggio-Camaiore.International Airport: Pisa San Giusto Km. 20; Railway Station: Viareggio; Highway: A-11 Km 2, Exit "Viareggio". Nearest major cities: Pisa at Km 20, Lucca at Km 20, Florence Km 90.

 Massa Carrara Marina di Massa

Important seaside establishment along the 'appuano' coast, characterized by a beautiful beach that confines with a pine forest: these are the characteristics that permit the client to pass quickly from the sea to the city and to the mountain alternating to the swims the walks in woods. Sports and entertainment: at Marina di Massa there is an ample choice of sports, which are; soccer, tennis, basketball, volleyball, bocce, horse back riding. Sports on the beach; surf, sailing, beach volley. In the city one can find; bars, restaurants, pizzerias, pubs and discos. Evocative is the appointment at the end of the summer vacation (in the month of August) when Marina di Massa hosts the goodbye Party to the Tourists, that ends with a stupendous performance of fireworks. Beaches: long and ample sandy shores. Getting There: Highway A/12, exit Massa, 3 Km Railway station: Massa, 4 Km Airport: Pisa, 60 Km

 Pisa Tirrenia

In the center of Tuscany, alongside of a coast of 10 kilometers, completely surrounded by nature and finds itself at only a small distance from two important cities: Pisa and Livorno. The climate is typically mediterranean and renders every season pleasant and appropriate, offering days rich in color during spring; Hot and luminous in summer; and relaxing during autumn. Sports and entertainment: beach volley, sailing, windsurf, sub fishing, tennis, soccer, golf, and horse back riding, and sports complexes surrounded by greenery. Shops of every type, restaurants, bars, pizzerias, parks with games for children and even a small zoo. Permitting vacations always in activity. We recommend excursions in the natural park of S. Rossore and at the cities of art like Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, Florence and the small centers where there are numerous masterpieces to go see. Beaches: ample seashore of fine sand. Getting there: highway A/12, exit Pisa Sud, 14 Km Railway station: Livorno, 11 Km Airport: Pisa, 15 Km

 

Principal Places:
                       

Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, Cortona…

Program of the Tour:
           
  • 1st day: Arrival in Florence, the queen of Italian Renaissance. Transfer to hotel. After checking into your room you will attend a welcome cock-tail. Dinner and overnight in Monastery-Villa.

  • 2nd day: After breakfast under the guidance of one of our art historians you will visit Florence: Palazzo della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral and the church Santa Maria Novella have inspired aritists at all times. In the afternoon the art historian will lead you to the Boboli gardens. These gardens were originally laid out by the Medici family as a laboratory for scientific botanic research: Here for the first time was grown the potato and other exotic fruits from the New World. The garden is also famous for its fountains and statutes that give him a bucolic character. Dinner and overnight in Monastery-Villa

  • 3rd day: After breakfast you will travel to the small town of Pescia, known to be the center of Italy’s flower industry and the Bonsai Museum. Next the trip will take you to the beautiful Villa Garzoni, situated on a hill over the Village of Collodi. Villa Garzoni is surrounded by an enchanting garden, built on terraces and decorated with fountains, statues. It also has an open-air theater and a labyrinth. Dinner and overnight in Monastery-Villa

  • 4th day: After breakfast you will visit Lucca, a city surrounded by 4 Km of magnificent, intact city walls. This wall guaranteed the freedom and independence of the city, so that its inhabitants could be open to new ideas. Therefore, for example, it was allowed to spread the ideas of Martin Luther’s Reform. You can also visit the native house of the world famous composer Giacomo Puccini. In the afternoon the trip continues to Pisa. Here you can visit the „Campo dei Miracoli" with the leaning tower, the Baptistery and the Cathedral. Return to Florence. Dinner and overnight in Monastery-Villa

  • 5th day: After breakfast we will leave for the medieval town of Siena. Siena is famous the „Piazza del Campo", the main square where twice a year the „Palio" takes place. On the way to Siena we will stop at a private Villa that will be made exceptionally accessible for you. In the afternoon you will go to San Gimignano. This is a medieval town known as the „Manhatten of the Middle Ages", not only because is was a blooming city of banks but also because of its many towers. Return to Florence. Dinner and overnight in Monastery-Villa

  • 6th day: After breakfast the day is dedicated to discover the beautiful villas in the vicinity of Florence. Immerged in Olive trees lies Villa Gamberata with its artful garden. The four waterpools are framed by beautiful flowers. In the city of Castello you will visit to neighboring villas with impressive terraced gardens: Villa Medicea di Castello and Villa Medicea la Petraia. On the way to Florence you will also stop at Villa Poggio a Caiano. Return to Florence. Dinner and overnight in Monastery-Villa

  • 7th day: After breakfast you will drive to Villa Artimino. This Villa we will have made accessible specially for you. The Villa was the noble residence of a huge estate, known for its wine and olive-oil, which are produced still today. A wine and oil tasting will be arranged for you. In the afternoon you will continue to the city of Cortona. This former Etruscan town is today the center of the whole region. From the walls and the Medici fortress you will enjoy one of the most splendid views in all Italy. Therefore this area is also known from the movie „Under the Tuscan Sun". The visit of Villa Oasi will be one of the highlights of the tour. The villa dates back to an Abby founded by S. Clara. It is surrounded idyllically by Olive- and Cyprus trees. The garden reflects the love with which the flowers are tendered. The rosegarden should not be missed. From the terrace one can see both the Lago Trasimeno and the tuscan hills. Return to Florence. Dinner and overnight in Monastery-Villa

Price of the Tour:
                        

Price per Person in Double Room for the whole tour (min. 25 participants) from Euro 925,00
Single Room supplement for the whole tour from Euro 97,00

Incuded in the Price:
          
  • Accommodation in Florence in a beautiful monastery-villa comparable to a ***Star hotel

  • 07 Half-board without drinks (Breakfast-Dinner-overnight)

  • Welcome-Cocktail

  • English-speaking guide for: 01 half-day in Florence – 01 half-day in Villa Garzoni - 01 half-day in Lucca - 01 half-day in Pisa - 01 half-day in Siena - 01 half-day in San Gimignano – 01 whole day for Cortona and Villa

  • Entrance fees: Giardini di Boboli – Villa Garzoni – Cathedral in Siena – Villa Medicea La Petraia – Villa Poggio a Caiano

  • English speaking tour escort

  • DeLuxe Bus at disposal for the whole tour

  • Wine tasting in a typical „Cantina"

  • Visit of a Terracotta factory

Not Included in the Price:
          
  • Tips and gratuities

  • Drinks

  • Everything not included under „The price includes"