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This flexible tour has options and upgrades that make visiting the main highlights of Pisa from Florence as easy as possible. After getting dropped off right at the Square of Miracles in Pisa, you can choose to explore on your own or upgrade to explore with a guid and get skip-the-line admission tickets to the Pisa Cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower.

Get a taste of the Tuscan countryside on this full-day tour from Florence. Take a guided walking tour of Siena, home to the famous Palio horse race, and explore the medieval hill town of San Gimignano. Midday, visit a family-owned winery for a lunch of seasonal Tuscan delicacies paired with local wines. Tour size is limited to a maximum of 25 people.

Small Group day tour to Unesco world heritage Cinque terre national park very early departure is to guarantee a better experience in an area that year after year has seen a growing number of visitors . Leaving early will allow us to beat the crowds and enjoy an overall more rewarding experience Fall for the charm of the Cinque Terre, a coastal region of cliff-clinging villages and dramatic seaside views. On this full-day tour, experience the scenic parts of the region with a driver-tour escort and learn about the UNESCO-listed region’s history. Take a boat ride between Manarola and Vernazza Monterosso and get free time to explore both locations on foot. Enjoy a shared boat ride from Manarola to Monterosso & make stops in local wine bars and restaurants to sip some regional varietals and eat a traditional Italian lunch (both at own expense). This tour operates with a limited number of participants to ensure an intimate atmosphere. Round-trip transportation from Florence is included.

Cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time when you book this tour of Florence's historic sights via golf cart. While a guide shares an insider's perspective on the culture and history of the birthplace of the Renaissance, you sit back and relax in the roomy electric cart. Meet the tour at a central point in the city; choose from morning or afternoon tour departures.

Explore the Tuscan countryside during a full-day tour from Florence with horseback riding. Your guide provides a gentle horse and riding gear, then leads you through the vineyards, olive groves, and rolling hills of the Chianti region. Afterward, visit the medieval town of San Gimignano, and enjoy a 3-course Tuscan lunch with wine tasting lesson. Option available to substitute a farm tour for the horseback ride if desired.

Combine medieval gems, fine wines, and UNESCO-listed monuments on this full-day tour of central Tuscany from Florence. Marvel over the medieval castle of Monteriggioni; explore the architectural wonders of historic Siena; and admire the striking skyline of hilltop San Gimignano. Finish your tour with a wine tasting at a local winery in the Chianti region.

Tick off several of Tuscany's most renowned locations during this full-day Vespa tour. Enjoy a photo stop and farm visit at Fattoria Poggio Alloro and take a guided stroll through the picture-perfect village of San Gimignano, with free time to explore. Tours include a three-course lunch paired with a tasting of nine local wines at Tenuta Torciano.

Learn to make fresh pasta, like our grandmothers made them in Italy. We will teach you every process and stand by you teaching you every step. We will prepare 3 types of fresh pasta such as Ravioli, Tortellini and Tagliatelle, and at the same time we will also prepare sauces to match such as butter and sage, pomarola and old-fashioned Tuscan ragù. You will not have to bring anything with you because all the equipment will be offered by us. In the end we will eat everything we have prepared. During the experience we can drink good Tuscan wine or unlimited Our cooking school is located inside a medieval tower from the 1200s, a stone's throw from Brunelleschi's Dome. Where you will breathe the air and life of Dante Alighieri, father of the Italian language because the tower where we will cook belonged to his wife's family.

Discover the delights of Tuscany on a private day trip from Florence. With a knowledgeable private driver, travel through the renowned Chianti wine region to visit the towns of Siena and San Gimignano. See famous landmarks like Siena’s Piazza del Campo, home to the annual Palio horserace, and the medieval hilltop towers of San Gimignano.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence on a day trip to the Chianti wine region, with round-trip transport from a convenient Florence location. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides insight into the winemaking process at vineyards often missed by visitors to Tuscany. The day’s itinerary includes wine tastings, an authentic Tuscan lunch, and a guided tour of San Gimignano..

Make the most of your precious time in Florence with priority entrance tickets to the world-famous Accademia Gallery, best known as the home of Michelangelo's 'David' statue. Beat the crowds that are a constant at this popular attraction, and head straight inside the hallowed halls to feast your eyes on the iconic sculpture plus masterworks of Renaissance painting by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and many others. Stay as long as you like during museum opening hours, and view the art at your own pace.

Taste the true essence of the renowned Chianti wine region on a small-group tour from Florence. Visit three hand-picked wineries to tour the wine cellars and taste different varietals like Chianti Classico. Midday, treat your senses to a light lunch of fresh regional products like bruschetta, handmade pasta, cheese, and salami. You'll also travel through the Tuscan countryside dotted with vineyards, olive groves and villas, stopping to explore the traditional village of Greve.

Learn how to make traditional Italian pizza and gelato on this cooking class in Florence. Led by a chef, sample a variety of flavors before getting to work on your own creations. Afterward, bring home your newfound skills in the kitchen to impress your friends. This class is limited to 20 people to ensure you receive personal attention from your instructor.

Take a break from Florence’s museums and escape to a trio of the most charming towns in Tuscany’s UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia region. Taste prized red wine varietals like Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino, stroll through medieval squares in Pienza, and sample authentic Tuscan fare on this all-inclusive tour that takes the planning and guesswork out of a day in wine country.

Embark on a journey through the Tuscan countryside to explore Pisa, Chianti, and San Gimignano on a full-day tour from Florence. First, head to the town of Pisa to see the iconic Leaning Tower and its cathedral. Continue to the UNESCO-listed medieval town of San Gimignano for a tour and a typical Tuscan lunch with wine tasting. Conclude with a walking tour of the historic center of Siena and a visit to its cathedral (if the option is selected).

The Uffizi Gallery is home to hundreds of Renaissance-era masterworks, including pieces from Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Caravaggio. Enjoy an intimate introduction to the iconic collection in a group of a maximum of fifteen people during this small-group guided tour, which includes fast-track admission tickets and audio headsets, so you can move freely without missing a word.

On this tour, you’ll experience world-famous artwork and some of Florence’s top attractions. After meeting your group and guide near the Uffizi Gallery, visit the Ponte Vecchio bridge, the Uffizi Courtyard (from the outside), the sculptures at Piazza Signoria, the gold doors of the Baptistery, and the Florence Duomo itself, which you can briefly enter. Then, continue with skip-the-line access and a pre-reserved entry time at the Accademia Gallery, so you won’t waste precious time better spent inside.

The Uffizi Gallery contains some of the world’s most famous Renaissance masterpieces, but the long line at the entrance can take hours out of your day. With this skip-the-line ticket, zip past the crowds and enjoy more time to marvel at works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and other greats. Explore the galleries at your own pace and avoid the hassle of following the set itinerary of a group tour.

Get a bird’s-eye view of the Tuscan countryside on this hot air balloon flight. Departing from San Casciano in Val di Pesa, an expert captain will lift you 2,000 feet (609 meters) into the air. Soak up unparalleled views of Tuscany’s olive groves and vineyards spread out below, as well as quaint villages and stunning castles. Then toast your adventure with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine after descending back down into the countryside.

Visit Florence Duomo with a skip-the-line ticket, and enjoy exclusive access to the terraces for panoramic views of the city. After touring the cathedral, you’ll make your way up the staircase and along corridors that have been closed to the public for centuries. Stand on the terraces as you learn about Brunelleschi, the dome’s architect, then continue to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, if you wish. Upgrade to be among the first visitors of the day inside the Duomo, exploring with the official key-bearer before it opens to the general public.

See the Tuscan gems of San Gimignano, Siena, and Monteriggioni on a day trip from Florence. Stop first in the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano before seeing the intact walls of Monteriggioni. Then it is time for a stop at a Chianti winery for a typical lunch which includes guided wine tasting and “vin santo." Top off your trip in Siena to explore its historic city center with a stop at the Duomo.

Chianti is home to Italy’s most scenic wine country and top cellars, but exploring the rural roads on your own can be frustrating. With this wine tour, set off directly from Florence and visit two different wineries in the Tuscan hills to tour the vineyards, visit the cellars, and relax over guided tastings. Sip local reds and whites plus sample balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil while enjoying views over the Chianti countryside.

Leave behind the Renaissance treasures of Florence for the day to discover the rugged beauty of the Ligurian coastline on this fully guided small-group tour. Travel by coach through the rolling vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, and ride a train along stunning sea cliffs to the coastal village of Portovenere. Continue on by train to the famously picturesque fishing villages of Cinque Terre, where you’ll enjoy free time to explore the colorful towns of Monterosso, Vernazza and Manarola. Take an optional hike among terraced hillsides and olive groves, and soak up the views with a scenic train ride along the rocky shore to cap off this full-day adventure.