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44--ddaayy VVeessppaa ttoouurr tTuussccaannyy driving a Vespa for 7 days too long? What do you think of this 4-day tour! the best of tuscany This 4-day Vespa Tour is perfect for everyone who likes to experience Tuscany [email protected] in an authentic and local way, but also do not want to travel 7 days by Vespa. 0031623015383 Ideal to combine with a citytrip to Florence invespino or a beach holiday. Ready to find out more about this unique tour? tuscany, a wonderful region! Tuscany is undoubtedly the most famous of all regions in Italy, where art, culture, a lovely landscape and delicious wines come together. The Vespa also has its origins in this region; 75 years ago the first Vespa took to the streets in Pontedera. During this short tour you will discover, among other things, the rolling area around Lucca and Pisa, the surprising coastline, and of course the vineyards. You stay in classic Tuscan style, in Villa Michaela. This luxury villa is only a 10 minute drive from Lucca and is the ideal base to discover this part of Tuscany. day 1 Arrival day Accommodation On this (hopefully) very sunny Tuesday you are very welcome at your accommodation Villa Michaela from 14:00. After you have checked in, you can relax by the pool, in the garden or take a nice walk on the estate. Around the end of the afternoon, the Vespa rental company will come with the Vespas for the administrative part of the tour. The helmets and keys will be handed over, so vespa you're good to go! The Vespa is delivered to the hotel by my friends from The Vespa Rent, from Pisa. This Since it is the first evening, we have planned means you do not have to wait at the rental something special in the garden! What company and you can start immediately in better way to start this Italian adventure than the morning! The Vespa in Italy is 125cc, with a pizza party? This evening is all about which means that you can drive about 70 getting to know each other and enjoying the km/h. A driving license B (driving license) is wonderful surroundings and Italian food and required to drive a Vespa. During the tour, drinks. You don't have to worry about the the speed will be approximately 40 to 50 payment, Benjamino has already arranged km/h. that. The Vespa is the ideal way to get around For more information about the location, visit Tuscany, the birthplace of this iconic the website of InVespino or Villa Michaela. scooter. day 2 Montecatini terme - Montecatini Alto - Collodi - Montecarlo - Lucca (75 km) Wine tasting possible? Drink and drive is also prohibited in Italy, so tasting a wine is certainly possible, but a really extensive tasting is not wise if you still have to get on the Vespa afterwards. That is why we will visit a winery today, but not Ready? ANdiamo! do the tasting yet. The tasting will take place in the villa so that you can relax and taste the great Hopefully you didn't drink too much last night as This village is exactly what you expect from Italy: wines that are made here. During the tour you we're going for our first ride today. We trek narrow streets and a nice piazza. will learn more about the production and you through the hills of Lucca with the aim of On the way back to Lucca we pass the village of can see where it comes from, this will only Montecatini Terme. On the way we pass Collodi, known from the fairy tale Pinocchio. benefit the tasting experience afterwards. medieval villages and you can enjoy panoramic Here is an amusement park completely views. dedicated to Pinocchio. Especially the view over In addition, it is also possible to buy wine after Montecatini is known for its thermal baths. This the town is fantastic, which is again built against the tasting, which can also be transported to bathing resort flourished in the 1960s but is now a hill. If you're a fan of souvenirs, we'll come your homecountry. The winery only makes use fairly deserted. We continue for lunch to across plenty of places to buy this iconic doll. of natural ingredients, so no use of pesticides! Montecatini Alto. A nice little village at the top If you are more into wine? Then we definitely of the hill and is the HIGHlight of the day with make a stop at a great winery in Montecarlo, In Italian we say "Cin Cin", this comes from the one of the most spectacular views in Tuscany! famous for its white and red wines. sound the glasses make when toasting! Dday 3 the tuscan coast Visit Pisa? When you think of Tuscany, you may not think Pisa is also close to Lucca and therefore also directly of the coast, but especially of the hills near the beach. This historic city is best known and the extensive vineyards and olive groves. for its leaning tower, but it actually has so much However, Lucca is only 15 km from the beach! more to offer! Think of the botanical garden, Well-known seaside resorts such as Viareggio squares with only students and locals, and the and Forte dei Marmi are very popular every beautiful architecture. Similar to Florence, the summer. We will take a quiet road through the Arno river also runs right through the city, which hills of Lucca towards the coast. gives the center character and also very nice to Also, it is possible to go to the waterfall of drive over with a Vespa! Pisa is so much more Camaiore, if you are not a great fan of the beach. than just the leaning tower, so a visit to the city Enough opportunities for cooling off today! The by Vespa is definitely recommended. So you view along the way is again amazing; with the can choose to go to Pisa towards the end of the rugged Apennines on one side and the sea on afternoon for an Aperitivo or dinner. the other. day 4 Pontedera - Vespa museum - San gimignano - Pisa (90 km) La bella Toscana After 3 nights in Lucca we first drive (together) When you return to Pisa you can return the more inland; everything you expected from Vespa to the rental company, maximum at Tuscany in advance becomes now reality: 19:00. From here you can continue your journey, winding roads, small villages, vineyards and your luggage will also be here. If you are olive trees everywhere you look. Today's target traveling by car, you can also take a taxi back to is the UNESCO World Heritage town of San Villa Michaela to collect your luggage there. Gimignano, also known as the Manhattan of After 3 days you will have experienced Tuscany Tuscany with its imposing skyline. The guests in a unique way and also seen the many faces who have opted for the long tour will then set that this region has. It can be perfectly combined course for the Chianti region, however the short with, for example, a city trip to Florence, which is tour will return to Pisa after lunch in San only an hour from Pisa and Lucca. Benjamino is Gimignano. You will receive the route, so that happy to advise you about the other possibilities you can easily get back to Pisa. in Tuscany. So don't hesitate to contact us! Price and availability Prezzo del tour exclusive The costs of this short Tuscany tour are Possibility to follow a cooking € 435 p.p. (excluding booking costs and workshop with a passionate Italian mandatory GGTO contribution) but good English speaking chef for What is included in this price? € 75 p.p. A transfer from Pisa Airport to Villa 3 nights in Villa Michaela (including Michaela (€ 15 p.p.) breakfast). Booking costs (€ 25) 3 days Vespa rental 125cc. Mandatory contribution Guarantee Dinner on the first night: Pizza party Fund (€ 7.50) with Italian chef and drinks. Vespa delivery at Villa Michaela. Benjamino, who shows you all the Available dates 2021: hotspots. Arrival day Tuesday Phone holder on the Vespa and the Departure day Friday routes to be able to go on your own. 6 July - 9 July 13 Juli - 16 July In Vespino is affiliated with GGTO. This 20 Juli - 23 July allows you to book with certainty. 27 Juli - 30 July Andere tips 3 August - 6 August 10 August - 13 August 17 August - 20 August 24 August - 27 August 31 August - 3 September FAQ SPECIAL COVID MEASURES? How much for an extra vespa? As this year will be very uncertain some An extra Vespa will cost €180 for 3 days (€90 flexibility is required. Such as booking a tour p.p.) without worrying in case of a negative travel Is fuel included in the price? advice (from either host or guest country). In No, this will cost about €15 euro's for 3 days. the event that the tour has to be cancelled, your down payment will be refunded. The WHEN DOES THE TOUR START? remaining part will be paid when it is certain De start is op dinsdag en de finish is op that traveling is allowed during the summer. vrijdag in Pisa. What about insurance Are meals included in the tour? By the Vespa-rental you are insured against Breakfast is included and on the first night the damage from third parties. However, if dents Pizza Party, a special night with food and and marks or any damage are done to the drinks inclusive.