• Say hello to your new home: a private apartment in an authentic Tuscan farmhouse.
• Start your cultural journey in Tuscan history.
• Step into the old soul of Tuscany with a visit to the Casentino Valley.
• Experience the folklore of an ancient Tuscan village.
• Enjoy the magic of Maremma, the real countryside of Tuscany.
• Go hiking on the fascinating Pratomagno Mountain.

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BOUTIQUE TOUR IN HALF BOARD

Saturday: Pick up in Florence train station Station

Pick up - accommodation

This Tour of Tuscany will officially start when you are picked up from the Central Station of Florence or from your Hotel. From there, we will take you to your Tuscan home away from home, a quaint room in a Tuscan farmhouse.

Sunday: The Casentino Valley

Casentino Valley - Poppi Castle - Saint Francis' Monastery

If you’re looking to discover a piece of Tuscany that you will forever carry in your heart, you will not be disappointed with the Casentino Valley. We’ll give you an insider view of this Tuscan gem as we follow the path of the ancient castles and villages that were developed by the Old Roman Empire. We will uncover the spiritual part of Tuscany that is all too often disregarded on contemporary tours of the region. A Tuscany that is rich in surprise and breathtaking moments awaits.

You will have lunch in Poppi, an unforgettable medieval village that far too many visitors to Tuscany completely overlook. This city is home to spellbinding stories and fascinating mysteries that are waiting for you to uncover. We will end our journey with a trip to the ancient monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi before coming back to the farmhouse.

MONDAY: Soak up Tuscany with wine

Montalcino - Montepulciano

Today, we will visit Montalcino, which is renowned for Brunello di Montalcino, a red wine that is widely regarded as one of the top three red wines in the world. You’ll have an opportunity to learn more about this wine with a visit to one of the region’s most prestigious winery and cellars.

Later, we will visit Montepulciano, a famous medieval village that is replete with Tuscan history and an area of the region that is renowned for its cultural summer festival and fairs.

Our tours of Tuscany will continue with a visit to the city walls, where you’ll have an opportunity to watch skilled tradesmen and women at work using traditional manufacturing techniques to shape copper in their old artisan shops. We’ll also stop by some of the characteristic enoteche (wine shops).

Dinner at the farmhouse

Tuesday: Florence or Arezzo or Siena

Florence - Arezzo - Siena

On the third day of our tour, you can choose between relaxing at the farm or we can organize an extra day tour in Florence or Arezzo or Siena upon request. If you are interested on visiting museums, churches or any particular place in any city, it is advisable to inform us in advance as they require reservations in advance. Please, enquire to get a quote.

Wednesday: The Chianti Region

Chianti region - Greve in Chianti

This is a day that the wine aficionados among the group will enjoy because it is entirely dedicated to wine. We will visit a number of castles, wineries and cellars to learn the intimate story of Chianti’s famous wine. You will also get a chance to learn about and sample the region’s fine extra virgin olive oil.

Once we have sampled the delicious offerings of Chianti, we will progress to Greve, home to the most famous butcher and deli shop in Tuscany and the ideal place for you to buy the best produce of the area.

Dinner at the farmhouse.

Thursday: La Maremma Toscana

La Maremma - Cantina Antinori - Castiglione della Pescaia

Today, we will venture into the heart of the Tuscan countryside to enjoy some of its
extraordinary landscapes.
We will visit one of the most prestigious winery designed by Renzo Piano, the most
famous architect in the world. Here you can have a chance to learn more about the
connection between the Etruscan population and history of wine in a modern engineering jewel winery. After a visit of the cellar, we will then progress to one of the nicest beaches in Tuscany, which is located near Castiglione della Pescaia, a wonderful medieval castle that is famous for its delightful views, delicious restaurants and vibrant nightlife. From there, you can experience a day at the beach where you will be able to walk among the locals, enjoy an Italian aperitivo before coming back to the accommodation

Friday: The Pratomagno mountain

Pratomagno mountain - Loro Ciuffenna- Gropina

Today you will have a chance to experience the exclusive beauty and mystery of the Pratomagno, one of the most fascinating mountains in Tuscany. It was here that the Australian explorer and WWI hero Herbert John Louis Hinkler crashed in his attempt to fly from England to Australia. The tour commences with a visit to the quaint village of Loro Ciuffenna and an opportunity to witness the breathtaking beauty of Gropina’s Roman church. We will then visit several of the tiny medieval villages that are dotted
across the mountainous landscape where we will have the opportunity to taste the local produce. If the weather conditions are good, the driver might decide to take you to the summit of Pratomagno, where you will enjoy a breathtaking view before coming back to the farmhouse for the last dinner of the tour.

Saturday: Drop off  in Florence Station

Breakfast - Drop off

The tours of Tuscany ends with a delicious breakfast before we part ways at Florence station

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PRICES, DEPOSITS, AND PAYMENTS:

The price is AUD 4500,00 per person. Half Board. Fully escorted tour

Departures-Guarantee with a minimum of 2 guests
Every Saturdays
Starts/Ends in Florence
Max 8 people

A surcharge of 700 AUD  per person will be apply if you request a "private tour".

Private room in cosy farmhouse . Single supplement: AUD 400,00
Once we have checked the regular documentation, 25% deposit of the overall tour cost, is required. No booking will be reserved until the prescribed deposit is received.
Balance of the payment will be due 30 days before starting of the tour.
Deposits and balance of payments are accepted by bank transfer or credit card via Paypal.
A payment of a deposit indicates an acceptance of all the conditions.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES:

All tours are based on a Saturday to Saturday stay with us tour.

Pick up in Florence train station - Click here for more information: www.trenitalia.com
• Check IN: 3.00 pm
• Check OUT: 10.00 am

Contact us if you need advice to reach the pickup point

TOUR GROUPS:

Our tour groups have been designed for a group of no more than 8 people per week to ensure that client needs and enjoyment is always our top priority.
Tours and tariffs are subject to change.

INCLUDED IN TOUR COST:

1. Private Room in a 4 star B&B accommodation in HB.
2. All continental breakfasts, 2 lunches and all dinners in local traditional restaurant at the accommodation. Drinks not included.
3. Transfer from the local station to the accommodation and back.
4. Daily transfer with a luxury minivan from the accommodation to the different locations of the tour and back. (9 hours day tour service)
5. Bi-Lingual Hosts  for the duration of your tour
6.  5 day tours to itinerary locations
7.  On arrival at each location: remain as a group with tour leaders, alternatively explore independently and re-group at a pre-arranged time and location
8. Wine tasting at selected  vineyards/ establishments

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR COST

All items not detailed in inclusions

Personal spending

All transfers other than to the local train station

1. Airfares
2. Airport taxes
3. Travel insurance.
4. Entry fees to museums/galleries and other places wherever entry fees apply
5. All lunches and meals not specifically listed above.
6. All personal expenditure.
7. Tourist Hotel tax.
8. Licenced Tour Guide

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

Activities beyond the specified tours listed on this website are subject to additional costs.
HISTORICAL TOUR GUIDE. If you are interested to learn more about art and history of
any cities we can engage a professional local tour guide who can explain you deeply the
history and the culture of this area. The price is $135,00 AUD per person (min 2 people).
Max 3 hours service. If you want included the tour guide, please, let us know at least two
weeks before the starting of the tour.
DINNER OUT WITH THE LOCAL: After each day tour, you can choose between having
dinner at the farmhouse (included on the package) or going out to a family-run trattoria
near the accommodation for a different traditional Tuscany food experience with the
local guide. You can organize the dinner out directly to your local guide during the tour.
The price for this extra service (pick up and drop off) is $85,00 AUD per person
(minimum 2 pax). The price doesn’t include the dinner out.

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