8 Day Tuscany Fly & Drive 2017 Itinerary

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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    6 Montecatini

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Cinque Terre
  • Florence
  • La Spezia
  • Lucca
  • Pisa
  • Siena

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-Florence, Florence-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels 7 day car rental: Economy Manual (Fiat Panda or similar). Upgrade to other categories available Car rental includes: Unlimited mileage, Third Party Liability Insurance (RCA), Collision Damage Waiver Reduction (CDW), Theft Protection Reduction (TP), Airport charges, local taxes (VAT) Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Please note that the following is a suggested itinerary. While the sites listed below may be visited independently, the package does not cover any applicable entrance or tour fees.

DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Italy
Depart for Italy

DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Florence and Drive to Montecatini
Arrive in Florence and pick up your vehicle at the airport's car rental facility. Drive to Montecatini and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure Drive Time: 1 hour Distance: 40 miles* Overnight: Montecatini

DAY 3, Wednesday - Drive to Lucca and Pisa
Spend a full day at leisure in Montecatini or drive to Lucca and Pisa. Set off for the ancient medieval town of Lucca, one of the most fascinating towns in Tuscany. Walk the narrow streets of the original Roman grid to San Michele and its beautiful piazza, which occupies...
DAY 4, Thursday - Visit Florence
Spend a full day at leisure in Montecatini or travel to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Visit the Duomo and Baptistery to view Ghiberti's "Gates of Paradise." See the historic open-air art museum of Signoria Square, with its beautiful statues, Palazzo Vecchio, a...
DAY 5, Friday - Drive to Collodi and Vinci
Spend a full day at leisure in Montecatini or drive to the villages of Collodi and Vinci. The medieval village of Collodi is most famous associated with the writer Carlo Lorenzini, the creator of Pinocchio. Here, you can find the "Pinocchio" amusement park and the histor...
DAY 6, Saturday - Drive to Siena and San Gimignano
Spend a full day at leisure in Montecatini or drive to visit two of Tuscany's true gems, Siena and the medieval walled town of San Gimignano. Set in the beautiful Tuscan countryside with lush vine escarpments and gray-green olive trees, Siena offers much to see, from fin...
DAY 7, Sunday - Drive to La Spezia en route to Cinque Terre
Spend a full day at leisure in Montecatini or explore Cinque Terre on your own. Drive to La Spezia, a coastal town in Liguria, northwest of Montecatini. Then, take a train to Cinque Terre, one of the most beautiful areas of the Liguria region. Here, discover five small v...
DAY 8, Monday - Depart Italy
Drive to Florence airport and return your vehicle prior to your departure flight Drive Time: 1 hour Distance: 40 miles* Meals: Breakfast

*Please note that this is a suggested itinerary. Driving times and distances are estimated and can vary due to many circumsta...

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Price per day$46
Last Updated: 2/1/2018

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