Steam Trains, Folk Festivals, and Incredible Skylines
Visit Tuscany and ride a classic steam train, visit a local regional folk festival to celebrate nature's produce, and take a tour of Florence. This fun-filled holiday will give you the full experience of Tuscany.
Price is per person sharing a twin or double room and based on 25 passengers. Single suppliment applies
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Itinerary/Excursions
Day 01
Arrive in Florence, with private coach transfers to your hotel.
Day 02 - San Gimignano and Volterra
Visit San Gimignano, the Town of Fine Towers. Here you will indulge in a local gelato tasting, with the backdrop being an unforgettable skyline. Once you are full with delicious gelato, your next excursion will be in Volterra. A traditional alabaster workshop awaits you, where the “alabastrai” were born: characteristic people from Volterra who learned the art of alabaster. They have a unique lifestyle and language and are a symbol of unconventionality, freedom and a close connection to their land.
Day 03
Enjoy a day at leisure. You can spend a day relaxing, or visiting anywhere in Tuscany that takes your fancy!
Day 04 - Siena and Steam Train Excursion
Take a steam train from Siena to a local village. At the village you will attend a local festival celebrating different local nature's produces. The regional folk festival, Sagra del Fungo Porcino, is a fun celebration that will give you a taste of classic Tuscany.
Day 05 - Florence
A guided tour of Florence will show you all the masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture the capital of Tuscany has to offer.
Day 06
Departure.
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Your Holiday Includes
- Airport transfers in the UK and at destination
- Return flights (UK/Italy)
- 5 nights accommodation at Grand Hotel Excelsior 4* or similar
- Intenational buffet breakfast
- Breakfast and dinner with 1/2l water and 1/4l wine with dinner
- Transport and excursions as per itinerary
- English speaking Tour Guides
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Hotel Details
Grand Hotel Excelsoir 4*
With elegant and luxurious rooms, the Grand Hotel Excelsoir boasts 72 rooms and suites with an elegant and chic style. With a 24 hour Concierge service, the customer service is excellent, and along with an abundance of facilities the hotel is the perfect place to stay when visiting the Tuscany region!
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Dates
5th October 2023
Location
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