Art & culinary Tuscany self-drive tour

Round trip

£ 1,319.00 -31%

price from £ 919.00 per person

total price from £ 1,838.00
price based on: 2 adults

Enjoy Tuscany's art and culinary treasures in Pisa, Florence, Chianti and more, including flights, car hire, breakfast, wine tasting and a dinner

Day 1: UK - Pisa - Montecarlo

After your flight into Pisa, you can collect your car and enjoy the scenic drive to Montecarlo, an historic town standing on the hilltop above Lucca. Home to mediaeval architecture, including a 16th century fortress and magnificent churches, Montecarlo is the ideal introduction to the stunning Tuscan scenery.

Day 2: Lucca - Pisa

The next morning, you'll be driving to Lucca, known as the city of a hundred churches. As you enter this historic centre, you'll pass through one of the seven gates of its mediaeval city walls. Take in the sights on a walking tour, where you'll get to see the Roman-era marketplace, as well as the impressive Church of San Michele. Later in the afternoon, you'll drive to Pisa, home to the iconic Leaning Tower, as well as the regal Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, a spectacular marble church filled with art. Drive back to Montecarlo, where you'll spend the night.

Day 3 - 4: Florence

Today takes you into the heart of the Italian Renaissance, as you head to the city of art. Home to some of the most well-known masterpieces in the world, it's well worth visiting the renowned Uffizi Gallery, where you'll find treasures from Botticelli, Michelangelo, Titian and Leonardo da Vinci. A stroll around Florence never fails to impress either - gaze up at the beautiful Basilica of Santa Croce, take a stroll over the picturesque Ponte Vecchio, or visit the replica of Michelangelo's David in the Palazzo Vecchio. On day four, you'll be treated to a delicious traditional Florentine dinner in a local restaurant, where you can indulge in the exquisite flavours of Tuscany.

Day 5: Montepulciano - Pienza

Your next destination is Pienza, named after Pope Pius II, who hoped to turn his birthplace into a centre of art. A scenic drive through the Tuscan countryside takes you to this charming village, where you'll find local gems including the Cattedrale del' Assunta, which houses several works of art, and the impressive Palazzo Piccolomini. Home to a delightful hanging garden, the area was also famously featured in the classic Franco Zeffirelli film, Romeo and Juliet. On the way to Pienza, you'll also stop at Montepulciano, a stunning hilltop town famed for its Vino Noble wine.

Day 6: Pienza - Montalcino - Siena

Your next overnight stay will be in the impressive mediaeval city of Siena. On the way, there's more Tuscan wine history to take in through, with a visit to the world-famous town of Montalcino, home to the Etruscan wine, Brunello. Then, on to Siena, where the narrow, winding red-brick alleys and towering palace walls take you back in time. At the heart of Siena are three hills, where the Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia tower over the landscape. Lose yourself amongst the charming alleyways to find artisanal boutiques, delicious gelato and much more.

Day 7: Chianti & Siena

A short drive out from Siena, you'll find yourself in one of Tuscany's most famous wine regions, the verdant rolling hills and valleys of Chianti. You'll also spy the historic town of Monteriggioni here - founded in the 13th century, it's famed for being named in Dante's Divine Comedy, with impressive city walls spanning nearly 600 metres.

Day 8: Siena - Pisa

Today, it's time to enjoy one last drive through the Tuscan hills as you make your way to Pisa for your flight home.

Included

2 nights in a Double room at Fattoria La Torre in Montecarlo, or similar
2 nights in a Double room at Una Hotel Vittoria in Florence, or similar
1 night in a Double room at Hotel Corsignano in Pienza, or similar
2 nights in a Double room at Hotel Montaperti in Asciano (Siena), or similar
1 dinner in a typical Florence restaurant, including wine and water
1 wine tasting of 3 wines in a typical farm in San Gimignano
Car rental (compact - Class C)
Return flight from London Gatwick, Manchester to Pisa

Trip details

Travel Details

Return flights are included from your selected airport, to Pisa, Italy.

A small cabin bag hand luggage (max. 45x36x20cm) and 15kg hold luggage allowance per person is included, as well as car hire.

Please note that baggage weight and size restrictions may vary between airlines, please check airline terms and conditions.

From London Gatwick to Pisa, Italy, with EasyJet:

Outbound: Departing between 06.00 and 17.45, arriving between 09.10 and 20.55
Inbound: Departing between 11.25 and 21.35, arriving between 12.35 and 22.50

From Manchester to Pisa, Italy, with EasyJet:

Outbound: Departing between 06.15 and 17.40, arriving between 09.40 and 21.00
Inbound: Departing between 10.15 and 21.35, arriving between 11.40 and 23.05

Flight times and carriers will be confirmed by THG Holidays after you have made your booking. Within seven days of confirming your booking with us, you'll receive an email from the supplier, THG Holidays, with your final booking confirmation detailing the exact flight times confirmed for your specific reservation. The flight time will be within the time parameters and possible airlines detailed in this offer.

Additional Information

Conditions	Your booking is a direct contract between you and our trusted partner for the provision of your booking. Our trusted partner is liable for the proper execution of the agreement. Section 2 (individual travel services) of The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (B) and The terms and conditions of our trusted partner apply to this booking.
Passport, visa and health requirements	The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. For some countries (e.g. Singapore, Thailand), you may be required to complete a Digital Arrival Card or other immigration procedures prior to or upon arrival. We recommend that you complete any required digital forms as early as possible to save time upon arrival. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.
Estimated flight times	If your deal includes flights, the flight times shown are estimated and therefore subject to change. Please note that your preferred departure time cannot be guaranteed in every case.
Cancellation and amendments	To make changes to your planned itinerary, to upgrade, or if you have any questions about your booking, please contact the supplier directly on 0330 311 5120 or customersupport@thgholidays.co.uk. To find out more about the policy for this offer, please visit the partner's website: http://www.thgholidays.co.uk
Flight confirmation disclaimer	Flight times and carriers will be confirmed by THG Holidays after you have made your booking. Within 7 days of confirming your booking with us, you’ll receive an email from the supplier, THG Holidays, with your final booking confirmation detailing the exact flight times confirmed for your specific reservation. The flight time will be within the time parameters and possible airlines detailed in this offer.
Pet policy	Pets are not allowed on this trip.
Flight times	Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises.
Travel documents	You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest
Similar accommodation	In order to give you the best possible holiday, we sometimes offer trips where you'll be staying at one of a selection of hotels (all with the same star rating, board basis, room type and location). Mostly, you'll be staying in the hotel written up in our description, but we're unable to guarantee the exact accommodation featured on the website every time. We'll let you know the name of your hotel, at least 7 day before departure.
Itinerary and hotel variation	The tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary due to unforeseen events. Please note that the tour operator also reserves the right, in exceptional cases, to book hotels of the same or higher category in a comparable location.