Itinerary - Italy Express: Highlights of Tuscany

Round trip flights are not included in the package, so you can choose from where and when you want to fly. This is to give you maximum freedom of choice!

Check-in at the hotel in Florence and meet the rest of your group! Let's kickstart our adventure in Tuscany by taking a nice walk to find a fantastic local restaurant where we can toast and grab some dinner.

Today we head towards the stunning Chianti region. The landscapes are postcard-like and, after stopping ever-so-often to take pictures, we will reach a local winery and enjoy a special local wine tasting experience. We will also discover some of the secrets to the winemaking processes. Afterwards, we will set off again to visit some of the unique and historic villages such as Greve and Castellina in Chianti. We then head to Pienza, famous for its pecorino cheese. - ready to taste another Italian masterpiece? In the evening we reach Siena where we will spend the night.

Good morning Siena, a city where we will explore it's medieval streets, Torre del Mangia, the Cathedral and the famous Piazza del Campo. After dedicating a good part of the morning to wandering around the city, we head to San Giminiano and Monteriggioni, two well-preserved medieval villages in which we lose ourselves among food tastings and unique landscapes. From Piazza della Cisterna we will climb to the top of Torre Grossa to witness a unique viewpoint.

After a typical Italian lunch and some sing along in the car, we will finally reach the sea for a short stop in the city of Pisa; famously known for the Leaning Tower and the Campo dei Miracoli, a square rich in history and monuments such as the Pisa Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Camposanto cemetery. This will be a short but intense stop before returning to Florence, ready to make the most of our last full day!

We dedicate our last full day in this beautiful country to Florence, a city of Renaissance full of timeless charm and beauty. We will explore the Piazza del Duomo and its Cathedral built by Brunelleschi, to then reach Piazza della Signoria, the historic seat of the city municipality and gateway to entrance of the Uffizi Gallery. Are you ready to indulge in some art and culture?

After an amazing few days, it is now our last afternoon together in Italy. Let's walk through the historic streets of Florence and discover iconic spots such as Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti, and the infamous Ponte Vecchio. The love and romance that Ponte Vecchio if unique, as is the walk along the Arno river which takes us directly to the last stop of the day, the Boboli Gardens. It will be here that we say goodbye to Florence, admiring a breathtaking sunset from the Boboli terrace and sharing one last drink with our new friends.

Time to say goodbye: see you all at the next WeRoad adventure!