Tuscany &
Cinque Terre
Family-friendly and
so much to do in this stunning area
so much to do in this stunning area
tuscany & cinque terre
$2,495 PER PERSON
This tour is offered from April to June and from September to October.
Option to add Bologna, Parma, Pavarotti & Ferrari for $1,349 from October 29 to November 1, 2021
itinerary
Day 1 – (Friday) Arrival in Italy
Arrive at International San Leonardo Airport (FCO). Transfer to our hotel in Siena area, along the way stopping in the city of Grosseto. Free time to explore before having our welcome-meal in a farmhouse in the Tuscany countryside. After our 3-course lunch and local wine tasting, we will proceed to our hotel check-in and meet for a light buffet and cocktail hour.
Accommodations: Hotel Borgo Melone
Meals: Lunch and Light Buffet-Dinner
Day 2 – (Saturday) Siena
We will start with a walking tour of the city and the Square "Piazza Del Campo”. We will learn about the long traditions of Tuscany and of the city’s horse race “Il Palio” every year. Free time to go shopping and visit the city. You'll enjoy a traditional four-course family dinner at a lovely agriturismo located in the beautiful countryside. The afternoon offers an opportunity to walk off your lunch through the vineyards.
Accommodations: Hotel Borgo Melone
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 – (Sunday) San Gimignano and Certaldo
Spend the day at San Gimignano, known for it towers, quaint shops and Medieval armor. Strolling its tiny streets and cobblestone alleys is a relaxing day. Free time to taste some of the local specialty and climb the towers before we meet for our cooking lesson. We will enjoy our dinner in the countryside together cooking and eating with newfound friends in Certaldo.
Accommodations: Hotel Borgo Melone
Meals: Breakfast and Cooking Lesson into Dinner
Day 4 – (Monday) Montepulciano, Wine and Cheese
We will start the day visiting the local “Pecorino di Pienza” cheese factory. We will have a tasting of 5 different kinds plus ricotta in the countryside. Then we will explore the city of Montepulciano, free time before meeting up for our cantina tour and wine tasting. Montepulciano wines are known the world over.
Accommodations: Hotel Borgo Melone
Meals: Breakfast, Cheese tasting, and mid-afternoon Wine tasting into early Dinner.
Day 5 – (Tuesday) Downtown Florence
Step back in time and visit the Renaissance city of Florence. The day's first stop is the medieval towers and the Piazza Duomo. We will then continue our walking tour through the city. Free time for shopping or tasting one of the many local specialties. For dinner, we will visit a famous eatery for the “Bistecca Fiorentina”. This is must when in Florence. T-bone steak is one of the most famous dishes you may find almost everywhere in Florence, known simply as "bistecca alla Fiorentina". The name refers to the particular cut of the meat. According to the "rules", a Fiorentina steak should be from the Chianina cow and is served quite rare. There will be other options for those who do not like rare meat.
Accommodations: Hotel Borgo Melone
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 6 – (Wednesday) Lucca, Carrara Marble Query, and Porto Venere
We will start our day in Lucca’s very special historical center. Enclosed by its medieval, walkable walls, this characteristic makes the city quite unique in the entire world. Then we will proceed to Cinque Terre stopping in Carrara Marble quarry, where Michelangelo and many other artists got their marble. Next, we will check-in to our hotel in Porto Venere. Meet for dinner overlooking the water.
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Porto Venere 5-star
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7 – (Thursday) Free day in Cinque Terre
Get a boat right from our hotel up the coast, stopping in one or all of the five villages of Cinque Terre, fun day. Meet the group for our goodbye dinner.
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Porto Venere 5 star
Meals: Breakfast and Goodbye Dinner
Day 8 – (Friday) Transfer Day
Bid arrivederci to Cinque Terre. Transfer to airport or continue your tour.
Arrive at International San Leonardo Airport (FCO). Transfer to our hotel in Siena area, along the way stopping in the city of Grosseto. Free time to explore before having our welcome-meal in a farmhouse in the Tuscany countryside. After our 3-course lunch and local wine tasting, we will proceed to our hotel check-in and meet for a light buffet and cocktail hour.
Accommodations: Hotel Borgo Melone
Meals: Lunch and Light Buffet-Dinner
Day 2 – (Saturday) Siena
We will start with a walking tour of the city and the Square "Piazza Del Campo”. We will learn about the long traditions of Tuscany and of the city’s horse race “Il Palio” every year. Free time to go shopping and visit the city. You'll enjoy a traditional four-course family dinner at a lovely agriturismo located in the beautiful countryside. The afternoon offers an opportunity to walk off your lunch through the vineyards.
Accommodations: Hotel Borgo Melone
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 – (Sunday) San Gimignano and Certaldo
Spend the day at San Gimignano, known for it towers, quaint shops and Medieval armor. Strolling its tiny streets and cobblestone alleys is a relaxing day. Free time to taste some of the local specialty and climb the towers before we meet for our cooking lesson. We will enjoy our dinner in the countryside together cooking and eating with newfound friends in Certaldo.
Accommodations: Hotel Borgo Melone
Meals: Breakfast and Cooking Lesson into Dinner
Day 4 – (Monday) Montepulciano, Wine and Cheese
We will start the day visiting the local “Pecorino di Pienza” cheese factory. We will have a tasting of 5 different kinds plus ricotta in the countryside. Then we will explore the city of Montepulciano, free time before meeting up for our cantina tour and wine tasting. Montepulciano wines are known the world over.
Accommodations: Hotel Borgo Melone
Meals: Breakfast, Cheese tasting, and mid-afternoon Wine tasting into early Dinner.
Day 5 – (Tuesday) Downtown Florence
Step back in time and visit the Renaissance city of Florence. The day's first stop is the medieval towers and the Piazza Duomo. We will then continue our walking tour through the city. Free time for shopping or tasting one of the many local specialties. For dinner, we will visit a famous eatery for the “Bistecca Fiorentina”. This is must when in Florence. T-bone steak is one of the most famous dishes you may find almost everywhere in Florence, known simply as "bistecca alla Fiorentina". The name refers to the particular cut of the meat. According to the "rules", a Fiorentina steak should be from the Chianina cow and is served quite rare. There will be other options for those who do not like rare meat.
Accommodations: Hotel Borgo Melone
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 6 – (Wednesday) Lucca, Carrara Marble Query, and Porto Venere
We will start our day in Lucca’s very special historical center. Enclosed by its medieval, walkable walls, this characteristic makes the city quite unique in the entire world. Then we will proceed to Cinque Terre stopping in Carrara Marble quarry, where Michelangelo and many other artists got their marble. Next, we will check-in to our hotel in Porto Venere. Meet for dinner overlooking the water.
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Porto Venere 5-star
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7 – (Thursday) Free day in Cinque Terre
Get a boat right from our hotel up the coast, stopping in one or all of the five villages of Cinque Terre, fun day. Meet the group for our goodbye dinner.
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Porto Venere 5 star
Meals: Breakfast and Goodbye Dinner
Day 8 – (Friday) Transfer Day
Bid arrivederci to Cinque Terre. Transfer to airport or continue your tour.
This tour includes:
- 7 Breakfasts, continental style
- 1 Lunch including soft drinks
- 7 Dinners including wine and soft drinks
- One cooking class, cheese, wine and olive oil tasting
- 7 nights:
- 5 nights in 4-star Hotel Borgo Melone and
- 2 nights in 5-star Grand Hotel Porto Venere
- 2 Certified guided walking tours in city centers (1 hour 30 min each) Siena and Florence
- English speaking guide throughout your stay
- Transfers from Rome airport to Hotel Borgo Melone
- 1st class motor coach
- Tips for baggage handling, taxes and hotel gratuity except Tour Director and Driver
Frequently asked questions
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How many hours a day will we be walking or on a bus?
Every day we will be walking a minimum of 3 hours. There will also be uphill streets and stairs. The bus rides vary in time for 20 minutes to 2 hours. I am traveling alone, will I be the only one? No, on average we have about half the group that are singles. Is there a single supplement? And why? Yes, there is. It's $495 for a private room. The reason we have a single supplement is because some hotels do not offer a single rate. So as a single person you are paying a full rate of the room instead of it being divided by two. How can I avoid paying the single supplement? We can match guests with same-sex roommates. We will connect you by email and you can see if you are compatible to share a room. Is my deposit of $400 refundable? No, we have limited space and need a commitment from each guest. Please note that the deposit of $400 per guest is NON-REFUNDABLE except in the case that the trip does not meet the minimum number of participants. The trip's go-status will be confirmed no later than 90 days before departure. How do I book my flights? As soon as the group is formed we will be sending out a confirmation email with all necessary information. You can contact our agent or if you are booking your own airfare, departure dates and airports will be listed in the confirmation email. How do we pack? We have a Zoom conference with the group before the trip to explain packing and general information; plus a packing list. Do I need Travel Insurance? Where can I purchase Insurance? We highly recommend Travel Insurance. Travel insurance is based on many factors and the price varies from person to person. You can get a quote from our agent Carol Symington, csymington@AAASJ.COM . Please mention your tour, the dates, price and that it is Tierno Tours. |
Is my flight included?
No, This is a land package only. If booking your own airfare: Departure from USA or Canada no later than 24 hours before the tour begins. Is an upgrade possible? Yes, in some of our accommodations upgrades are possible. Many times they are limited and we recommend that you contact us to reserve the room as soon as possible. You will be given a price and charged at the time of booking. All upgrades are non-refundable. Where are we staying?
How do I get from the airport to the Hotel? There are many transfer companies. We will help you book your transfer as soon as you purchase your airfare. How much is the cost of the Transfer? A private transfer is about 175 Euro. |
