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 2,209.001
EUR 1,595.00

Recommended
travel period:
April – October


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1st day: Florence

Michelangelo's David: One-of-a-kind view
Michelangelo's David: One-of-a-kind view



Warm, inviting interior: Hotel on the Piazza della Signoria
Warm, inviting interior: Hotel on the Piazza della Signoria



  Accommodation: A palace on Piazza della Signoria
This stately palace on the most prominent square in Florence stands directly behind Michelangelo's David with a view of the famous sculpture. With its antique furniture, wood-panelled ceilings and heavy draperies, the interior of this five-star level hotel embodies the spirit of the Renaissance.



individually decorated rooms are named after famous citizens of Florence: Leonardo, Galileo, Michelangelo, Dante, Machiavelli, just to name a few. Julia and Alessandro, the friendly hosts, personally attend to the comfort of every guest.



  2 nights
Bed & Breakfast
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3rd day: Rental car pick-up

 



  Type: Fiat Grande Punto or similar (Group B)

Air-conditioning, radio/tape

Pick-up location: Florence Exhibition/Convention Centre
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duration of rental:
9 days
 

3rd day: Elba

 
Aristrocratic luxury near Portoferraio: A seafront Villa
Aristrocratic luxury near Portoferraio: A seafront Villa






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


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6th day: Montepulciano

 
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 elegant 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

 
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
The cypress alley will lead you to 800 acres of majestic hill country in Dievole, the 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


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11th day: Rental car drop-off

 
  Fiat Grande Punto or similar
Drop-off location: Florence, Airport
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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 2,209.001
EUR 1,595.00


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

Jessica ParkinIf you have any questions, would like to request changes or book this tour, please call your personal consultant Jessica Parkin on +49 (0) 2268 / 90 98-23 or submit an enquiry via the Internet:



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