Discover the magical atmosphere of Italy on this Tuscan countryside itinerary. Tuscany is a region awash with flavours, scents and magical views. Dive into the best that Tuscany offers on this four-day wine tasting trip!
Beginning in Florence, you'll make your own way into the heart of Tuscany with a hire car. You'll spend the next four days staying in quaint, family-run wine estates overlooking the breathtaking Tuscan hills. Your days will be filled with unique wine tastings, delicious lunches and meanderings of medieval hilltop towns.
Trips to Tuscany don't get better than this!Discover the magical atmosphere of Italy on this Tuscan countryside itinerary. Tuscany is a region awash with flavours, scents and magical views. Dive into the best that Tuscany offers on this four-day wine tasting trip!
Beginning in Florence, you'll make your own way into the heart of Tuscany with a hire car. You'll spend the next four days staying in quaint, family-run wine estates overlooking the breathtaking Tuscan hills. Your days will be filled with unique wine tastings, delicious lunches and meanderings of medieval hilltop towns.
Trips to Tuscany don't get better than this!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Start Your Tuscan Countryside Itinerary
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Your 4 days in Tuscany will begin in Florence where you'll pick up your rental car and drive to the Tuscany village where you'll be staying. Before leaving Florence, you may wish to take some time to visit the city in the afternoon. When you arrive at your estate, you'll enjoy a tour of the cellar and a tasting of their products. You'll then have some free time before dining at the estate's restaurant on locally-sourced and homemade products.
Accommodation
Hotel Tenuta il Burchio★3 star
Activities
Wine & Oil Tasting at Tenuta La Novella in Chianti
Restaurants
Hotel Tenuta il Burchio
Transportations
Walking from Firenze S.M.N. to Europcar Florence Via Borgognissanti
Self-Driving from Europcar Florence Via Borgognissanti to Tenuta La Novella
Self-Driving from Tenuta La Novella to Hotel Tenuta il Burchio
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Tuscany
Day 2
Taste the Tuscan Wine
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In the morning, you'll leave the little village behind and head to Foresteria Villa Cerna to explore the beautiful vineyards, a tour of the wine cellar and taste their wines during a light lunch. You'll then hop back in your car and drive to San Gimignano, a medieval hill town encircled by 13th-century walls full of medieval houses and stunning 12th-century. You'll finish the day with a tour of Fattoria Il Piano Di Carlesi Paolo E Paola, which overlooks the Hills of San Gimignano.
Accommodation
Agriturismo La Palazzetta
Activities
Winery Tour of Foresteria Villa Cerna with Lunch
San Gimignano
Fattoria Il Piano Di Carlesi Paolo E Paola
Transportations
Self-Driving from Hotel Tenuta il Burchio to Foresteria Villa Cerna
Self-Driving from Hotel Tenuta il Burchio to San Gimignano
Self-Driving from San Gimignano to Fattoria Il Piano
Self-Driving from Fattoria Il Piano to Castelnuovo dell’Abate
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Tuscany
San Gimignano
Montauto
Day 3
Wine Tours & Medieval Towns
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This morning, you'll go on a guided tour of the cellar of La Palazzetta with the owners. After the tour, you'll be offered a tasting of wine and other products of their farm. You'll then make your way to Montalcino, a beautiful medieval hilltop city mentioned in history as early as 814. In 1100, more than four kilometres of outer city walls were built along with 13 towers to guard the town. You'll enjoy a wine tasting here at Enoteca Grotta del Brunello before visiting the Abbey of Sant'Antimo.
Accommodation
Agriturismo La Palazzetta
Activities
Cellar Visit and Wine Tasting at La Palazzetta - Brunello di Montalcino
Montalcino
Wine Tasting at Enoteca Grotta del Brunello
Abbey of Sant'Antimo
Transportations
Self-Driving from Agriturismo La Palazzetta to Montalcino
Self-Driving from Montalcino to Castelnuovo dell’Abate
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Tuscany
Montalcino
Day 4
Drive Back to Florence and End Your 4 Days in Tuscany
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Today, you'll finish your Tuscany itinerary, say goodbye to the countryside and return to Florence. After turning in the car, you'll go to the train station or airport in Florence.
Transportations
Self-Driving from Castelnuovo dell’Abate to Florence
Walking from Borgo Ognissanti to Firenze S.M.N.
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Tuscany
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What’s included?
3 nights accommodation
8 activities
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
Ground transportation
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 3,680/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Italy in 4 days
3-star accommodation
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