What to expect
Picturesque Towns
Stay in the heart of Montecatini
Art & Architecture
Arts & treasures in beautiful Florence
Iconic Landmarks
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Charming Cities
Discover delightful Lucca
About this trip...
What's included?
Airport transfers
Twin/Double room for sole use
Breakfast daily & 2 dinners in the hotel
Welcome drink & information meeting
Inclusions as per itinerary: Full Day in Siena, Full Day in Lucca and Pisa, Full Day in Florence
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
What's extra:
- International flights are not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals when not included in the itinerary
- Activities when not included in the itineray
- Tourist Tax currently €1.40 per night payable locally at the end of your stay (€3.00 per night from Janaury 2025)
Itinerary
- Arrive Pisa - Montecatini
- Day at Leisure
- Siena
- Florence
- Day at Leisure
- Lucca & Pisa
- Day at Leisure
- Montecatini - Depart Pisa
What you’ll be doing
Day One: Arrive in Pisa
- Dinner included
Day Two: Free time in Montecatini
- Breakfast included
Day Three: Sightseeing in Siena
A full day of sightseeing takes us to the city of Siena, with its maze of steep and narrow streets. Nestled in the Tuscan Hills, this vibrant university city is also one of the greatest art centres of Italy, with a profusion of fine architecture.
- Breakfast included
Day Four: Discover Florence - The 'City of Art'
Today we enjoy a full day in Florence, picturesquely situated on both sides of the River Arno, giving us time to explore the cultural sites and soak up the atmosphere of ‘La Bella’ ('the beautiful'). Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, wander through the Piazza della Signoria and marvel at the astonishing abundance of art treasures and magnificent statues this ‘city of art’ is famously known for.
- Breakfast included
Day Five: Day at Leisure
- Breakfast included
Day Six: Explore Lucca & Pisa
Today we visit Lucca and Pisa. Lucca is a colorful and ancient city rich in cultural heritage, with an urban centre completely enclosed by fortifying walls. This fascinating city has many churches, monuments and gardens to explore. We then move on to Pisa to explore the mystery of the famous Leaning Tower.
- Breakfast included
Day Seven: Day at Leisure
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Eight: Depart Pisa
- Breakfast included
Accommodation
Hotel Biondi Four-star
Facilities include
Room includes
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
We recommend that you check passport and visa requirements for the country you are visiting at the State Department if you have a U.S. Passport. Most countries require that your passport have at least six months validity when traveling internationally, and many require that you have one to two blank visa pages for either an entry stamp or visa. As a general rule, please check that your passport has six months validity beyond your planned trip, and if not, please renew your passport with plenty of time to provide Solos with your updated passport information by the final payment due date.
We recommend that you check if vaccinations are required for your destination at the CDC’s recommendations for your visited destination(s). We also recommend you purchase travel protection. A travel protection plan can often assist with medical emergencies and reimburse costs that are covered by the plan. Please verify coverage details with Solos before you travel.
- A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required as we include plenty of sightseeing/travelling, some with early starts.
- The order of the itinerary and events may be subject to change
- This tour includes visits to some of Italy’s most popular sites, where there is an added risk of pickpockets – so caution is advised as far as money and jewellery. Your local guides will advise on care in the most crowded sites.
- Ride the funicular railway to the charming village of Montecatini Alto. Approx cost € 7.50 return.
- Taste the delights of Tuscany with a wine-tasting lunch at a local vineyard. Approx cost €25 plus the cost of taxi transfer (price subject to the number of people)
