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Difficulty Level
General sightseeing can be made a little strenuous
due to humid and hot conditions. Activities include easy paced walks and
a bike trip (4-5 hours at a leisurely pace with various stops). There
are more adventurous options for those with lots of energy. You are expected
to carry your own bags on/off transport and up hotel steps etc.
Included Highlights
Orientation walk of the old city of Lucca
Walking tour of Pisa
Cycling trip out of Lucca
Walking tour of Florence
Cooking demonstration
Visit to winery
Accommodation
Apartments (6 nights)
Transportation
Train, local bus, bicycle and minibus
Food Included
1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Duration
7 days
Tour leader
throughout
Budget
Allow 210 Euro for meals not included.
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Tour Itinerary
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Lucca, rural bike ride, Pisa, cooking lesson, hilltop
villages, vineyards, Florence. Tuscany is one of the true gems
of Italy. From our accommodation in the romantic heart of its former capital
Lucca, employing the kind of quiet enthusiasm we are famous for, we savour
it slowly. Lucca is a magnificent medieval walled town with a rich cultural
heritage stretching back to the Etruscans, after which Tuscany is named.
While enjoying every modern amenity, Lucca remains a romantic, wistful
place, largely unscathed by the modern world. From here we explore this
wonderful region, from the quaint hilltop towns surrounded by vineyards
and olive groves, to the magical city of Florence. This will be a week
to remember.
Day 1-7
After settling into our lodgings it's time to get to know Lucca. This
is a lovely old town in which to wander along cobblestone streets, with
crooked buildings dating back centuries and a complete set of medieval
walls. There are superb old churches, piazzas and shops owned by the same
family for many hundreds of years. We take a leisurely cycle around the
city walls, quickly leaving the traffic behind as we bike to the nearby
river Serchio with the chance to lunch in the countryside. For a special
treat a 'local Luccan' will come and demonstrate the delights of traditional
Tuscan food and with our help, cook our evening meal for us. Delicious!
We explore the wider region including Pisa, home of the famous Leaning
Tower. Next, a short train ride is all it takes to reach one of the most
beautiful cities in the world, Florence. Your group leader will take you
on a walking tour of the principal sights in this enchanting city. There
is also ample free time, giving you the opportunity to shape your time
in Tuscany exactly as you want it. This is what all well deserved breaks
should be like!
Tuscany is one of the true gems of Italy.
From our accommodation in the romantic heart of its former capital Lucca,
we get to savour it slowly and with the kind of quiet enthusiasm we
are famous for. Lucca is a magnificent medieval walled town with a rich
cultural heritage stretching back to the Etruscans, after which Tuscany
is named. While enjoying every modern amenity, Lucca remains a romantic,
wistful place, largely unscathed by the modern world. From here we explore
this wonderful region, from the quaint hilltop towns surrounded by vineyards
and olive groves, to the magical city of Florence. This will be a week
to remember.
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