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TUSCANY BOUTIQUE PIENZA PITIGLIANO MAREMMA MONTE AMIATA

8 DAYS Our Tuscany Boutique program introduces travellers to a world of history, beauty and gastronomic riches. from Tour Tuscany by wandering the streets in Florence, Pitigliano and Siena with surprises at every corner. Overnight at Tuscan boutique hotels and savour the flavours of this region with wine and cheese tastings, a $2,965 pasta cooking class and a dip in the hot springs at Bagni San Filippo. CAD$, P P, DBL. OCC. TOUR OVERVIEW

Total of 7 nights accommodation; 4-Star hotels Day 1 Day 5 B/L 2 nights in Florence FLORENCE Welcome to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian PITIGLIANO Enjoy a buffet breakfast. Today, you will visit the 5 nights in Pienza . Transfer to your hotel. Take some time to wander stunning medieval town of Pitigliano, dramatically perched atop the oldest streets in the city until you reach the Arno River and a tufa cliff with many homes and caves chiseled into its Tours, tastings, classes and the famous Ponte Vecchio. Be sure to experience an authentic landscape. The town is known for its Jewish ghetto and has transfers as per itinerary Florentine gelato, considered by many to be the best in the been called Little Jerusalem due to its large and active Jewish world. Hotel l’Orologio population which settled in the 15th-century. After extensive Continental breakfast daily; other restoration, the synagogue, Kosher oven and cemetery are all meals as indicated Day 2 B open to the public. Other important archaeological sites include Etruscan tombs and monuments. Enjoy lunch at Hostaria del Hotel taxes and service charges FLORENCE After breakfast, begin a small group walking tour of Ceccottino which serves delicious rustic dishes made with local the historical center of Florence, seeing famous sculptures, ingredients. Continue on to Sovana, a small village with a single frescoes and paintings in three famous churches, the Duomo, street and castle ruins that lead to the cathedral. Stop at the Santa Trinita and Orsanmichele. Hear incredible stories while ————––—— HIGHLIGHTS —––————— Pinzi Pinzuti Food and Wine Shop for olive oil, cheese, wild seeing the Ponte Vecchio, Brunelleschi’s Dome and so much boar and salami tasting with chestnut liqueur. Return to the Guided tours of Florence, Siena and Pitigliano more. Enjoy your free afternoon to perhaps tour the Uffizi Gallery hotel. Hotel Corsignano Pienza Wine tasting at Tuscan vineyards Perazzeta and to see the impressive paintings of Leonardo, Botticelli and many Brunello di more (not included). Florence is home to one of the oldest Olive oil tasting with cheese, wild boar and salami in pharmacies in the world, Santa Maria Novella located inside a Day 6 B Maremma former Dominican monastery which sells beautifully packaged SIENA Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. This morning, begin your Entrance to Bagni San Filippo Hot Springs perfumes and elixirs; a great place to pick up some unique guided half-day visit of Siena, famous for its cuisine, art, Pasta cooking class in Monte Amiata souvenirs or just visit their museum. Hotel l’Orologio museums, and medieval landscape. See the relevant artistic, cultural and religious sights and hear about the noble families Day 3 B that were instrumental in the history of this city. Enjoy time in the afternoon for lunch, shopping and exploring on your own. FLORENCE – PIENZA After breakfast, enjoy your morning at Return to Pienza. Hotel Corsignano Pienza leisure in Florence. In the early afternoon, take a scenic two hour drive through Tuscany on the way to Pienza, one of the best-planned Renaissance towns, reflecting urban planning Day 7 B/L concepts that were adopted by other towns in and the rest PASTA COOKING CLASS & HOT SPRINGS Enjoy breakfast at of Europe. Check-in at your hotel. Hotel Corsignano Pienza the hotel. Today, transfer to Le Macinaie Restaurant in Monte Amiata for a pasta cooking class where you will prepare Day 4 B/L tagliatelle and pici made from traditional recipes passed down through generations of Italian families; devour your tasty TUSCAN WINE ROADS After breakfast, depart for Montecucco, creations for lunch. Later in the afternoon, visit the hot springs a small area south of Montalcino. This area is of special interest at Bagni San Filippo, the perfect spot to relax and unwind. International airfare not included. due to its small specialty vineyards. Arrive at Perazzeta for a Return to Pienza. Hotel Corsignano Pienza Minimum 2 passengers travelling. wine tasting. Enjoy lunch at Flavio’s Restaurant with stunning views of the village of Montenero, the volcano and Castello Beverages not included with lunches. Banfi. The menu includes local products such as pecorino Day 8 B Not valid during special events, festivals or cheese, ham, olives, fresh tomatoes and of course, excellent PIENZA – FLORENCE – HOME After your buffet breakfast, congresses. Blackout periods may apply. Itinerary subject to change. Pricing for other dates wine. After lunch, visit the medieval town of Montalcino, known check-out of the hotel and transfer to Florence for your available upon request. for its high-quality Brunello wine; see the top of the fortress, the departure home. old historical center, and the square with its small café and wine For full terms and conditions, refer to page 35. shops. Later in the afternoon, visit the Brunello di Montalcino winery for a guided tour of the vineyard and wine tasting at Poggio Antico. Return to Pienza. Hotel Corsignano Pienza TOUR CODE: EU1215

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