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Semi
Guided Tour 8 days/7 nights
A
prestigious adventure including, castles, wine tasting, walking and truffle
picking.
Florence/Siena/Chianti
Regions/San Giovanni D’Asso/Pisa/Florence
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Florence/Sienne |
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representative will meet and welcome you at the Florence airport.
Transfer to and overnight in the region of Siena |
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Siena/Chianti
Region/ Siena |
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| Today
we visit three wineries in the famous Chianti region : We start with
a visit at the Dievole winery near Vagliagli followed by a guided
wine tasting experience. Then off to the enchanting Verrazzano Castle.
We will enjoy a guided tour of the wine cellars, the castle followed
by a nice light lunch and wine tasting. En route to visit Brancaia
winery near Castellina in Chianti with a guided visit of the vineyards
and cellar and wine tasting. We return to the hotel . Overnight. (B,L) |
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Siena/San
Giovanni d’Asso/Sienna |
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unique experience. A truffle hunting lesson ,with a professional truffle
digger, in the woods of the lush countryside of Tuscany. The truffle,
despite it’s being known since Medieval times , it is only since
the 19th century that we have come to appreciate this savage mushroom
with a pronounced aroma and flavor. This picking lesson is followed
by an exquisite lunch, featuring truffles, guided visit and tasting
at a local wine producer. Return to the hotel. Overnight. (B,L) |
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Siena |
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advantage of this day at lesiure to discover the medieval cobble stone
streets of Siena. Rendez-vous at night for a special dinner in a fabulous
reknown castle. (B,D) |
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Siena/Florence |
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| Today,
en route to Florence, a cultural and artistic city known as the «
cradle of the Renaissance ». Day at leisure. (B) |
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Florence |
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morning a guided tour of Florence visiting Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral
of Santa Maria del Fiore with its bell-tower (Campanile) by Giotto
in 1334, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy museum, Pitti Palace
and the Palatine gallery containing masterpieces of Botticelli, Raphael,
Titan, Rubens, Murillo and Velasquez. The tour ends with a panoramique
visit of the Boboli Gardens and a light lunch will be in a typical
restaurant. Overnight . (B,L) |
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Florence/Pisa/Florence |
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you travel throught the enchanting and picturesque Tuscan countryside
and make our way to Pisa. The visit includes : Piazza dei Miracoli,
Piazza dei Cavalieri, the famous leaning tower, the Cathedral and
the Baptistery. Return to Florence where a special supper with wine
awaits you in a typical resturant. (B,D) |
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Florence |
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| After
breakfast, end of services.(B) |
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Package
Includes
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7
nights accomodation in hotels of your choice
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Wine
tasting as per itinerary
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Transportation
in motorcoach
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English/French
local guides
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(Beverages
not included unless stipulated)
Brochures
2005-2006
PDF documents (5.9 M)
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