Tuscany Vacation: Wine Lovers’ Paradise

 
After a stay in downtown Florence you will head for three days of rest and relaxation on the enchanting island of Elba. The next stop is a true mecca of wine lovers: Montepulciano, where you will reside at an estate specializing in winery tours and Tuscan cuisine. Finally, before returning to Florence, you will cap the tour with a stay at a functioning winery in the world-famous Chianti region of Tuscany. Enjoy!   1 2 3 4   11 days
USD 1,959.001
EUR 1,440.00

Recommended
travel period:
April – October


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1st day: Florence

You arrive at the airport in Florence.    
 
Transfer to your hotel
Take a taxi or the public bus to the city.
   
 
Modern amenities, historical ambiance: A Florentine palazzo
Modern amenities, historical ambiance: A Florentine palazzo

Accommodation: A 19th century palazzo
The B&B is located on the top floor of a 19th residence in downtown Florence. The Duomo, the Piazza Della Segnoria, the Galeria de la Academia and most other sites are within easy walking distance. The air-conditioned rooms have been thoroughly renovated and modernized, yet the antique furniture and quaint four-poster beds help preserve the historical ambiance. The bathrooms feature marble furnishings mined in the hills of Liguria. Guests can relax in the parlor or on the rooftop terrace, which commands a striking panoramic view of Old Florence. The helpful staff will gladly provide restaurant recommendations or assist with the planning of local activities.
   
2 nights
Bed & Breakfast
 
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3rd day: Elba

 
Rental car pick-up
Type: Fiat Grande Punto or similar
Pick-up location: Florence Exhibition/Convention Centre

   
Duration of rental:
9 days
 
Via Pisa
Distance 200 km Travel time: 2:30 h
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Ferry to Elba
Ferries leave every hour from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. during high season and about every two hours during low season. The fare is approx. EUR 7 per person and EUR 22 per vehicle.
   
 
Aristrocratic luxury near Portoferraio: A seafront Villa
Aristrocratic luxury near Portoferraio: A seafront Villa



Classical façade: An 18th century residence
Classical façade: An 18th century residence



A park restaurant
A park restaurant

Accommodation: A beachfront villa near Ottone
The 18th century villa sits in a large park overlooking the sea just east of the Bay of Portoferraio. It was designed by a famous Livorno architect for Counti Toscanilli. The original frescos that adorned the main salon and 12 of the 15 rooms have been expertly restored.

Stunning views of the sea can be enjoyed from the upper rooms. The former residence was thoroughly renovated before being converted into a luxury hotel with individually controlled air-conditioned rooms, spacious bathrooms and numerous other modern conveniences. Guests can relax in the swimming pool, exercise in the fitness room or enjoy an excellent meal under age-old palm trees in the park.

Various activities are offered or can be arranged by the hotel:
- Water sports such as skiing, surfing and diving
- Sailing and motorboat rentals, excursions in a glass-panelled submarine
- Hiking, golf, cycling, tennis and horseback riding
   
3 nights
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
 
  Elba  more info »
 

6th day: Montepulciano

 
Ferry to the mainland
Ferries leave every hour from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and can be booked by Umfulana in advance.
   
 
Through Maremma
Distance: 160 km Travel time: 3:00 h
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The best of Tuscany: Wine-tasting bar in Montepulciano
The best of Tuscany: Wine-tasting bar in Montepulciano

Accommodation: A palazzo above Montepulciano
Located in the middle of Tuscany's premier wine-producing region, the 14th century palazzo sits on a hill overlooking the historical centre of Montepulciano. The recently restored property has four exclusive rooms, all decorated with antique furniture. From the rooms and terrace guests can enjoy spectacular views of the valleys and vineyards of Chiana and D-Orcia. The wine bar offers products from the best estates in Tuscany, complemented by local cheeses and other Tuscan delicacies. The hosts gladly organise wine-tastings and tours of local vineyards producing the prestigious Nobile di Montepulciano wine.
   
2 nights
Bed & Breakfast
 
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8th day: Siena

 
Southern Toscany
Distance: 60 km Travel time: 1:00 h
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Picturesque Toscana: A vineyard in Chianti Classico.
Picturesque Toscana: A vineyard in Chianti Classico.



Unforgettable: Dinner in a vineyard
Unforgettable: Dinner in a vineyard

Accommodation: A Tuscan Wine Estate
A cypress alley will lead you to 800 acres of majestic hill country in Dievole, a private Chianti Classico estate near Vagliagli, where you can enjoy Italian nature, art, fashion and La Dolce Vita. Siena is only eight miles south of Dievole and Firenze just forty miles north.

Dievole, once home to Florence's nobility, is now one of the most elegant guesthouses on a working wine estate in Tuscany. Here some of Italy's best and most famous wine is produced. Guests are either accommodated in the sixteenth century Villa, the private guesthouse Casa Dievolino or rooms with a kitchenette in Casa Olivo.
   
3 nights
Bed & Breakfast
 
  Siena  more info »
 

11th day: Florence

 
Through Chianti
Distance: 60 km Travel time: 1:00 h
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Rental car drop-off
Drop-off location: Florence, Airport

   
 
Departure    
 
 

Rental car: AVIS (Italy)

 

Type: Fiat Grande Punto or similar (Group B)

Equipment: Air-conditioning, ABS, radio
   
AVIS
 
 
 

Cost of this tour

 
    The price is per person based on two persons sharing a double room and includes accommodations (meals included as stated above) and rental car.

USD 1,959.001
EUR 1,440.00


Should you want to revise this itinerary, we can change any of the following items: the route, the number of persons travelling, the time schedule, the standard of accommodation and the type of vehicle, according to your wishes.

The tour can begin on any date desired.
Recommended travel period: April – October

Upon booking this tour you will receive:
the names, addresses and telephone numbers
for each accommodation
detailed directions to each accommodation
vouchers

Dr. Jerry CrippenIf you have any questions, would like to request changes or book this tour, please call your personal consultant Dr. Jerry Crippen on +49 (0)2268 9098-21 or submit an enquiry via the Internet:
 


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Recommended
travel period:
April – October
 
 
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