Spotlight on Tuscany
April 08 — April 16, 2025
Discover the rolling hills of Tuscany, home to sprawling vineyards, charming medieval hill towns, and enchanting cities. Savor a 7-night stay in Montecatini Terme, the famous resort and spa town. Visit Pisa, Florence, and San Gimignano in the Italian countryside. Discover the charming town of Lucca, Italy’s best-kept secret. Learn about the heroic deeds of WWII at the remains of the Gothic Line and visit the Museum of Liberation. Enjoy free time to explore the cultural treasures of Florence. Partake in a Tuscan cooking class. Sample cheese at the farm where it is made. Enjoy fabulous local wines and the region’s famous cuisine. Steeped in history, culture, and legend, this is Tuscany as you always imagined it.
Your tour includes:
- 1 handpicked accommodation
- 11 meals
- 2 optional excursions
Accommodations:
- Day 1: Overnight Flight
- Day 2-8: Hotel Ercolini and Savi, Montecatini Terme
Tour highlights:
- 7-night stay in Montecatini Terme, famous spa resort town
- Journey to Florence for a tour of the “Cradle of the Renaissance.”
- Visit the medieval city of Lucca, encircled by 16th-century walls
- Michelangelo’s David.
- Gothic Line, a last line of German defense during WWII
- Retrace the steps of ancient pilgrims as they crossed the Devil’s Bridge in the Serchio Valley
- Wine tasting at a local farm
- Cheese farm featuring flavorful pecorino cheese
- Learn about Tuscan cuisine in a cooking class