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£2175

The Heart of Tuscany

Duomo Santa Maria Del Fiore, Florence Duomo Santa Maria Del Fiore, Florence
Vernazza Cinque Terre, Italy Vernazza Cinque Terre, Italy
The Leaning Tower Of Pisa, Italy The Leaning Tower Of Pisa, Italy

From the bright and colourful coast of the Cinque Terre to the Renaissance pearls of Florence, the medieval charms of Siena to the cobbled streets of San Gimignano, this week-long tour through Tuscany will take you to some of Italy’s most spectacular treasures

Tuscany knows how to charm, and it won’t take you long to be under its spell. On this seven-night trip, you’ll stay in a 4-star hotel set in parkland located on the outskirts of Lucca. The famous town of Pisa is only 20 kms away where the legendary Leaning Tower and UNESCO-listed piazza is waiting for you.

Visiting Pisa you will learn more about the city on an introductory walking tour, then embark on daily excursions to explore the best of wider Tuscany. Tour the Cinque Terre by boat, admiring its cobalt coastline, charming villages and craggy cliffs from the water.

Step back in time in Florence to discover the birthplace of the Renaissance – where Michelangelo, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci all left their mark – then visit Vinci, where the namesake artist spent his childhood.

Venture to Lucca to explore its medieval remnants and Roman-era ruins, and take in Siena, whose black and white striped marble interiors are some of the most striking in all of Italy. Taste local wines and Tuscan specialities at a picture-book vineyard, and visit San Gimignano – a walled, medieval town nestled in the hills, famous for its unique tower houses.

Along the way, uncover the tales of the region with expertise from your guide, and see for yourself why these unrivalled landscapes have long inspired some of the world’s greatest artists.

Overview

  • Lucca  - 7 nights
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Tour Highlights

  • Admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Enjoy a boat trip to Cinque Terre
  • Explore Vinci the home of Leonardo
  • Take part in a walking tour of Siena
  • Visit a vineyard and sample the wine
  • Stay in the Tuscan hillside
Vinci Village, Italy
Vernazza Cinque Terre, Italy
The Leaning Tower Of Pisa, Italy
San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy
Duomo Santa Maria Del Fiore, Florence
The Heart Of Tuscany Tour Map 2025

From the bright and colourful coast of the Cinque Terre to the Renaissance pearls of Florence, the medieval charms of Siena to the cobbled streets of San Gimignano, this week-long tour through Tuscany will take you to some of Italy’s most spectacular treasures

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly from London to Pisa, then transfer to Lucca for your seven night stay in the 4-star Hotel Villa La Principessa. Settle in with an included welcome dinner this evening.
(D)

Key: B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner

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Key: B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner
Day 1

Fly from London to Pisa, then transfer to Lucca for your seven night stay in the 4-star Hotel Villa La Principessa. Settle in with an included welcome dinner this evening.
(D)

Day 2

This morning is free to explore your hotel and enjoy the surrounding parkland at leisure. This afternoon, head out on a guided excursion with your tour leader to explore Pisa. You’ll visit the UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli, the home of the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. The bell tower of the city’s elaborate cathedral, this landmark oddity towers over 50m high; it tilts due to the soft ground underneath it, which can’t support the full weight of the tower. Enjoy a guided visit of the cathedral, known for its white-and-grey marble façade and ornate columns. You’ll also explore the Romanesque-Gothic Baptistery, and the Camposanto, a cemetery founded in the 13th century, home to several impressive frescoes.
(B)

Day 3

After breakfast, drive to La Spezia by coach for a day exploring the spectacular Cinque Terre. Located northwest of Pisa on the Italian Riviera, this picturesque coastal region is made up of five colourful villages, flanked by a stretch of crystal-blue. You’ll head out on a boat tour to explore its rugged coastline, stopping along the way at various points. Enjoy an ice cream as you take in the scenery, famous for its array of rainbow-coloured houses and recognised by UNESCO as a standout cultural landscape. Return to La Spezia and transfer back to the hotel for an included dinner.
(B, D)

Day 4

Relax with a morning at leisure. In the afternoon, head to Florence to learn more about the history of this unparalleled city, considered the cradle of the Renaissance. Explore some of its highlights on a three-hour walking tour, glimpsing the Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Vecchio, among other celebrated spots. Visit the Gothic-style Santa Croce Church, home to the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo and Macchiavelli. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to explore the city, with dinner at leisure.
(B)

Day 5

Visit the medieval town of Vinci this morning. The birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci, its well-preserved streets offer plenty of ties to his life, from the landscapes that inspired his works to the Church of Santa Croce. Here you’ll find several of his paintings, alongside the font where he’s said to have been baptised. Visit the Museo Leonardiano with a guide, learning more about the artist’s life and work. In the afternoon, transfer to Lucca, a historic, fairy-tale city where medieval towers meet Romanesque churches. Wander the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, built on the remains of an ancient Roman amphitheatre. Return to the hotel and enjoy an included dinner this evening.
(B, D)

Day 6

Travel to Siena today, where you’ll embark on a two-hour walking tour of the city. Visit the Piazza del Campo, the heart of the UNESCO-listed historic centre. Explore the Duomo (or cathedral), decorated in striking white and black marble stripes and home to treasures by Michelangelo, Pisano, Donatello and other art masters. Afterwards, continue on towards San Gimignano. Stop on the way at a vineyard, where you’ll enjoy a wine tasting with traditional Tuscan specialities. Wander the cobbled streets of San Gimignano, a postcard-pretty hilltop town known for its medieval, rectangular tower houses. Later return to the hotel.
(B)

Day 7

Today is yours to enjoy as you wish; head back into Lucca (a one-way transfer into Lucca will be offered at 11am – you are free to return to the hotel at your leisure), venture off on a walk among the rolling Tuscan hills, or relax at the hotel on your final day. 
(B)

Day 8

Depart to Pisa airport today for your flight home.
(B) 

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Notes:

This tour offers a considerable amount of walking some of which is through cobbled streets and/or uneven surfaces and steep inclines.

Accommodation

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Hotel Villa La Principessa - Lucca

Set in its own parkland, the Hotel Villa la Principessa is an elegant hotel decorated in the Tuscan style reminiscent of the nobility that used to reside there. With the Lucca hills providing the perfect backdrop, you can wander through the ample gardens and parkland of the hotel or simply sit and enjoy the sun terrace. Located 3 kms from the historic centre of Lucca there is a local bus service which runs frequently. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout, a restaurant, a bar and an outdoor swimming pool. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer private facilities and a safe. Please note the style and décor of each room varies.

Dates & Prices

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Wed 18 Jun 2025
From London Heathrow

£ 2225
Wed 25 Jun 2025
From London Heathrow

£ 2255
Wed 01 Oct 2025
From London Heathrow

£ 2195
Wed 15 Oct 2025
From London Heathrow

£ 2175
Price Includes:

Air travel and taxes, entrance fees, transfers, 7 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 3 dinners, itinerary as described, services of local guides and representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.

Not Included:

Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, porterage, any government and local tourist taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.

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