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Self drive through Tuscany

Boasting a bright tapestry of culturally rich towns and cities, Italy needs no introduction. From the sparkling, serene coastlines of the sun-splashed south to the rolling hills of Tuscany with its olive groves and vineyards, there’s so much to see and do here. In a matter of moments, you can go from wandering the cobblestones of postcard-worthy piazzas to marvelling at Michelangelo sculptures and sampling delicious pizzas and pastas. Book a bespoke tour with Travel Curated now, and experience all that the bel paese has to offer.
Florence - Chianti - Siena - Arezzo - Val D’orcia - Pienza - Italy

Duration

8 Day(s)

Includes

Tours and Excursions

Board Basis

Bed and Breakfast

8 Day

Self drive through Tuscany

From £ 1149/pp

OVERVIEW

This self-drive getaway to Tuscany includes seven nights’ accommodation in the picture-perfect areas of Chianti, Gargonza and Val d’Orcia. Travelling by rental car through the rolling hills of the region, you’ll visit a winery, go truffle hunting and stop off at a local farm to taste traditional pecorino cheese for a truly authentic Tuscan experience. 




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Includes

  • Tours and Excursions
  • Car Hire
  • Accommodation
  • Taxes and Fees
  • Meals per Itinerary
  • International Flights from UK
Arrival in Florence
Day: 1 | Arrival in Florence

Pick up your rental car at the airport and drive to Chianti

Upon arrival into Florence Airport, pick up your rental car and make your way to the Chianti region – a beautiful, area known worldwide for its wine of the sam... ...read more

Chianti
Day: 2 | Chianti

Tour of the Castello di Fonterutoli winery and cellar

This morning you are free to enjoy the local area at your leisure, you may wish to make a short visit to San Gimignano and Volterra.

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Chianti
Day: 3 | Chianti

Truffle hunting in local woodlands followed by a private cookery class

Head off on a truffle hunting experience led by a local expert and his canine assistant. Take a stroll through local woodlands in search of black truffles befo... ...read more

Siena
Day: 4 | Siena

Take a walking tour of Siena and then travel to Gargonza

After a hearty breakfast, make your way to Siena – a spellbinding Tuscan city known for its striking medieval brick buildings.

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Arezzo
Day: 5 | Arezzo

A day of leisure to explore beautiful Tuscany further

Today there is plenty of time for you to explore the region further at your own pace – we’d recommend visiting the spellbinding medieval city of Arezzo, home t... ...read more

Val d’Orcia
Day: 6 | Val d’Orcia

A drive through the Tuscan countryside to Val d’Orcia

Today, head to the verdant Val d’Orcia region with its rolling hills and picture-perfect towns. Perhaps spend some time getting to know the main attractions of... ...read more

Pienza
Day: 7 | Pienza

Visit a local farm in Pienza with pecorino cheese tasting

Take a trip this morning to a local farm in the town of Pienza where you'll learn about the production of pecorino di Pienza cheese – considered one of the fin... ...read more

Departure
Day: 8 | Departure

Drive to Florence Airport

Today, drive to Florence Airport to drop off the rental car before boarding your departure flight home.


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