Marvellous Escapes
Charming Tuscany
8 daysfrom $2,403
Vacations By Rail · Independent rail vacation
Explore Tuscany: Florence & Siena
Experience idyllic destinations brimming with history and rolling vineyards on this 8-day independent journey in Tuscany.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Rome
Arrive in the heart of the Holy Roman Empire: Rome
Private transfer from the airport to a 4-star hotel, with time to explore Rome independently before an evening small group tour of the city's ancient architecture and sites.
- Day 2railovernight: Florence
Into the rolling hills of Tuscany
Private transfer to Rome's train station for a high-speed train to Florence, passing rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards. On arrival, transfer to a luxurious hotel followed by a private guided walking tour of Florence taking in the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio and Giotto's Bell Tower (optional upgrade to include the Accademia and Michelangelo's David).
- Day 3railovernight: Florence
Stacked villages and turquoise seas in the Cinque Terre
Tour of the Cinque Terre's five fishing villages (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso) by coach, boat and train, with a local lunch, or alternatively a half-day hiking excursion through the Arno Valley from Bagno a Ripoli with a typical Tuscan lunch.
- Day 4overnight: Florence
A free day among the history and gastronomy of Tuscany
Free day in Florence to explore independently (e.g. the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria), with an optional afternoon group excursion to Pisa (Piazza dei Miracoli, Leaning Tower with skip-the-line access) or an upgrade to a full-day tour of Pisa and Lucca.
- Day 5overnight: Florence
The fresh and distinctive flavors of Florence
Regional food experience with a local guide; optional afternoon cooking class at MaMa Florence, or an upgrade to a full-day tour with a cooking class at a family-run farm in San Gimignano and an afternoon in its historic center.
- Day 6railovernight: Siena
Medieval sights and Italian delights in Siena
Morning train journey to Siena, then an afternoon small-group tour of the Chianti region including a wine estate visit and tasting, a stop at the walled fortress of Monteriggioni, and another local winery.
- Day 7overnight: Siena
Walking through Siena's layered cityscape
Morning guided walking tour of Siena including Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Comunale, the Cathedral and the Basilica of San Domenico. Afternoon options include independent sightseeing, a small group truffle tasting, or a private full-day truffle hunting tour in Siena's woodlands.
- Day 8rail
Tour conclusion
Taxi transfer to the train station for a high-speed train back to Rome (about three hours), then an English-speaking driver transfer to Rome's international airport for departure.
Included
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
- 7 breakfasts
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
- Flights and Airport transfers
