Tour Inclusions

7 Nights
11 Meals 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
Hotel
Driver
Tour Leader

Tuscan Treats

8 days
Italy
Max 18 Passengers

Overview

A wonderful blend of idyllic countryside and ancient towns, beautiful architecture and delectable food, Tuscany makes for an unforgettable holiday destination. On this leisurely tour we’ll seek out world-renowned treasures, explore hidden gems and become culinary connoisseurs as we fall head over heels for this exquisite Italian region.

Tour Starts/Ends
1 Overnight Stop
Day Stop

Tour Highlights

Explore the mysterious medieval town of Volterra
Unlock the secrets of Tuscan cuisine with a cooking class set amongst the romantic Chianti region
Indulge in a delectable cheese and wine tasting at a local farm in Pienza

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Tour Itinerary

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Day 1 - Florence (Italy)
Welcome to the birthplace of the Renaissance and the romantic capital of Tuscany. After meeting the group at our hotel, we’ll get to know each other over a delicious welcome meal. Accommodation: Hotel Roma (or similar)
- Meals
  - Dinner
Day 2 - Florence – Lucca
Our journey will begin with an in-depth walking tour of Florence. A local guide will bring the city alive as we stroll by the likes of the Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica and the Ponte Vecchio. After lunch, we’ll set a course for lovely Lucca – where cobbled streets, red-roofed buildings, fascinating history and fine architecture await us. This evening we’ll be free to explore Lucca at our leisure. Accommodation: Hotel La Luna (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 3 - Lucca – Cinque Terre – Lucca
A rocky coastline dotted with candy-coloured villages – today, we’ll turn our attention to the awe-inspiring Italian Riviera! After winding our way along this sublime stretch of shoreline, we’ll find ourselves in Cinque Terre: a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Having spent some time getting to know the area with our expert Tour Leader, we’ll return to Lucca for an evening spent at our leisure. Accommodation: Hotel La Luna (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 4 - Lucca – Pisa – Volterra
Infamous and impossible to miss, the Leaning Tower of Pisa makes for a staggering first port of call today. There will be plenty of time for photographing this iconic landmark as we explore the Campo dei Miracoli at our own pace. After a leisurely lunch, our attention will turn to the magnificent medieval ramparts of Volterra. We’ll spend some time exploring this mysterious town before discussing the day’s events over an evening meal together. Accommodation: Hotel San Lino (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Dinner
Day 5 - Volterra – San Gimignano and Siena – Pienza
Today we’ll make tracks to San Gimignano: home to a magnificent piazza, meandering stepped streets and some beautifully preserved architecture. While we’re here, we’ll sample some exquisite creations of a local gelato maker – before we’re treated to an indulgent Tuscan wine tasting. Before the day concludes, we’ll pay a visit to medieval Siena – an open-air museum of Gothic architecture and home to the magnificent Duomo. After taking in the town’s historic sights on an orientation tour, we’ll journey onwards to Pienza – our home for the night. Accommodation: Hotel Corsignano (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 6 - Pienza
Pienza’s timeless charm and enchanting rural backdrop makes for a serene spot to spend this morning exploring at our leisure. Later, we’ll sample some handcrafted cheese and world-class wines at a delightful local farm with sweeping views over the surrounding countryside. This evening is ours to spend as we wish. Accommodation: Hotel Corsignano (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 7 - Pienza – Rural Tuscany
After breakfast, it’s all aboard the mini-coach as we wind our way through the delightful Chianti countryside on our way to a regional cookery class. After learning some local recipes from our host, we’ll have the chance to tuck into our creations for lunch. Buon appetito! The afternoon will be ours to enjoy at our leisure before we reconvene for a final dinner together. Accommodation: Fattoria degli Usignoli (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Lunch
  - Dinner
Day 8 - Rural Tuscany – Florence
Before returning to enchanting Florence, we’ll stop off at a local oil mill for a guided tour and olive oil tasting. All in all, it’s a fitting end to a tour celebrating the natural beauty and culinary traditions of Tuscany.
- Meals
  - Breakfast

Tour Inclusions

Accommodation

- 7 nights in hand-picked accommodation

The Crew

- Experienced Tour Leader and Driver

Transport

- Premium mini-coach transportation

Reviews

22 reviews

Reviews Rating

1st August 2023
Review rating

The first few days were not on the back roads but once we got off the motorways and into the Tuscan countryside things improved. Our visit to Monterosso on the Cinque Terre was spoilt by the teeming masses of tourists - both in the town and beach and also on the train back to La Spezia. Could the itinerary be changed to avoid these crowds? There was a communication problem regarding when the tour ended. In the information sent to us we were told the tour ended at 1pm in Florence but Danielle was under the impression that it was to end at 3pm. This caused some stress as we had booked a train leaving Florence at 14.28pm to Naples so that we could join the "Enchanting S Italy" tour.
27th July 2023
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Daniele was friendly, knowledgeable and supportive and made sure we were looked after on this tour. We will definitely recommend this to others and consider going on other Backroads tours in the future.
20th July 2023
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I thoroughly enjoyed my Tuscany tour with Back Roads Touring. Booking was simple, driver, guide and most accommodation were very good. The small group gelled together and with the enthusiasm of our guide (Daniele) made for a wonderful experience. Our driver (Romelous) kept the small coach extremely clean, air-conditioned (and it was extremely hot so that was very welcome) and safe on Tuscany's small and windy back roads.