Come see extraordinary Tuscany on this 8-day tour through famous hillsides to vivacious coastlines. Explore Renaissance art and modern marble. This journey through Tuscany will have you watching the sapphire Ligurian Sea and sitting in a 17th century palace looking over the valley at sunset. Walk along medieval fortified walls and hold the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the palm of your hand. From Michelangelo’s David to the music of Puccini, Etruscan ruins to serene lakes, there is no end...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Florence – Beginning the Extraordinary
Welcome to Italy, one of the most coveted vacation destinations in the world, filled with remarkable landscapes and the tremendous city of Florence, known to be the cradle of the Renaissance. Today you will arrive in the charming village of Pietrasanta located in the Tuscan Hills, and often referred to as the “City of Artists.” The medieval town has a quiet atmosphere and a delightful square that opens up directly into the hills. The city is often decorated not just with the historic beauty of the buildings but also modern sculptures, turning the streets into an open art exhibit. The municipality was used as the source of marble for Michelangelo’s works and continues to produce the stone for local and distant sculptors helping keep the city’s traditions alive. In the evening you will enjoy the comforts of a nearby village with a tasting of the local delicacies, from wine to crostini.
What's Included:
Day 2
Florence – The Field of Miracles
Day 3
Cinque Terre – The Five Lands
Day 4
Cinque Terre – Work of Art
Day 5
Florence – Discovering the City
Day 6
Lucca – Great Walls and Music Halls
Day 7
Italian Riviera – Extraordinary Endings or Continuations
Day 8
Italian Riviera – Journey Home
Trip Highlights
- Witness the imaginative creation of sculpting marble, from its beginnings at the quarry to its final design
- Visit the Field of Miracles in Pisa, home to the Leaning Tower
- Discover the coastal splendor of Cinque Terre, five beautiful connected towns
- Experience the works of Renaissance masters in Florence
- See the home of Puccini, the exceptional composer
- Journey beside the famous medieval walls of Lucca
Starting Price
$3,700 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.9 stars based on 5868 reviews.
Zicasso's was an excellent travel company. The attention to all trip details by our tour operator was amazing. We enjoyed all the tours, the guides, the accommodations, the drivers, the Italian train system, and restaurant recommendations, and his itinerary information that we downloaded on our iPhones was extremely valuable throughout our entire trip. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. I would definitely consider using him for future travel.
Reviewed By Kathy D.
Hi! Zicasso's travel planner organized everything perfectly. He was very helpful and patient as we planned the itinerary with him. He had great suggestions and the trip could not have gone better. Zicasso checked in with us daily and sent reminders, etc. We felt very taken care of. Any questions during the trip were answered very promptly.
All of the excursions were wonderful. Our guide and the boat around Capri was our favorite. He was a wonderful guide. The cooking class in Sorrento was the best, with wonderful hosts. We had a blast. The guides for Pompeii, the Vatican, and the Colosseum were super.
All of the hotels were perfect regarding location, amenities, staff, food, and rooms. We were upgraded twice.
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Zicasso's travel agent helped to make our trip to Italy truly memorable. He listened to our interests and formulated a vacation that was unforgettable.
Reviewed By Barbara M.
We booked an amazing trip with Zicasso's travel partner and his travel team, which, pleasantly, far exceeded our expectations. Every detail was perfectly planned out, from the moment we were greeted at the airport in Naples by our driver to the private tours, boat excursions, and Amalfi drive. Our accommodations were top-notch.
He made planning this trip stress-free, and we enjoyed every moment. It was first-class treatment all the way, without the hassle of trying to coordinate all of the logistics ourselves. Thanks to our agent for providing us with an amazing, personalized, trip of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Jeanine P.
Zicasso's tour partner helped put together the trip of a lifetime. She provided many great suggestions of things to do and places to visit in Italy. I was very pleased with her ability to coordinate the details of the trip, from hotel reservations to private transportation and excursions/tours. We were so busy that by the end of the day, we were worn out. When we plan our next trip, I am going to personally ask to work with her again, she became part of our family with her personalized service.
Reviewed By Robert C.
The trip Zicasso's travel specialist arranged for us exceeded all our expectations. It was absolutely wonderful; not a single detail was overlooked. The hotels were excellent, the tours were great, and the drivers were always on time. I totally recommend Zicasso and the agency, and will undoubtedly use them for future travel plans.
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