On this 10-day tour of Tuscany and Central Italy, immerse yourself in the encompassing culture of Italy and enjoy the sumptuous luxuries that the country has to offer. Taste wine from boutique wineries that have mastered the craft over centuries. The authentic Tuscan culture, the appetizing food, and the delectable wine are all within arms reach in this luxury Tuscany vacation.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Rome - The Cradle of the West
Arrive in Rome and be transferred to your fabulous hotel. Settle into the lifestyle with a strong caffe, letting the smooth, earthy coffee revitalize you. Take advantage of your time in Rome. From the Etruscans to the people, the Vatican to Mussolini, Fellini to Berlusconi, you will be able to feel the pulse of the city’s history and beauty from the moment the plane touches down.
Ease into the Italian lifestyle, the pace of life and the food, and the opulent history displayed on almost every corner. If you choose to walk around the city, the smells of fresh pasta and zesty oranges are hard to miss. The city is boisterous with the conversations of the locals as they spend their afternoons in the sun with a glass of white wine and a plate of pasta.
Wander down the Spanish Steps, where the locals spend their nights playing guitar and drinking wine. Located between Piazza Trinità dei Monti at the top and Piazza di Spagna at the bottom, the Spanish Steps are a nice space to sit, relax, and watch the lovers stroll by. If you are in a mood to stroll, the neighborhood at the base of the Spanish Steps has often been referred to as the “Beverly Hills of Rome, ” boasting luxurious shops and restaurants; look through the lavish window displays of the stores before going inside.
What's Included:
Day 2
Rome - Open Up to Rome
Day 3
Lucca - Open Up to Italy
Day 4
Lucca - Settling In
Day 5
Siena - Reach Out
Day 6
Siena - Grab Hold
Day 7
Maremma - Pull Italy in Close
Day 8
Umbria - Opening Up to Umbria
Day 9
Umbria - Hold onto Umbria
Day 10
Rome - Open Up and Let Go
Trip Highlights
- Taste the luscious wines of different communes, like the “Super Tuscans”
- Experience medieval and ancient architecture in its historical splendor
- Wander through the quintessential Ancient Rome
- Get acquainted with the Cathedrals of Assisi and Siena
- Refine your culinary skills by partaking in a traditional Tuscan cooking class
- Lean into the Tower of Pisa, and see the famous lean of four-degrees
Detailed Description
Begin your tour in Rome, where the modern roots of Italy and Western Civilization’s wine is entrenched in history. The sights and tastes of the city will urge you through a historical tour of iconic sights such as the Colosseum, the Forum, and the Trevi Fountain. Rome is an open city, inviting everyone and anyone to relish in its history and its modernity. Whether on walking tours or bus tours, your journey through Rome will encompass the food and wine that still make people embrace the city.
Traveling through Tuscany gives you the opportunity to experience the celebrated lush countryside on your way to Lucca, known for its medieval walls and its vicinity to the Vespa museum. Stroll by the Tower of Pisa, notable for its famous tilt. A taste of Bolgheri offers plenty of flavor for your first wine tasting; you will begin to understand the popularity of Italian wines, if you hadn’t already. Moving to Siena gives you more time in the Tuscan hills, the unimaginable experience of seeing Siena’s Duomo and its mosaic floor, as well as the lofty towers of San Gimignano. A day of traveling through Montalcino and Montepulciano shows you medieval architecture and wines that haven’t changed much since the Middle Ages.
Moving to Torgiano in Umbria offers a different view, one of golden Umbrian plains and lush wines, which are just as delicious as the ones you left behind in Tuscany. Touring through Torgiano and Montefalco offers substantial architecture that astounds you with every glance, along with wine that will cause you to pause to enjoy fully its immaculate flavor. Assisi is perched on top of a hill, with inhabitants proud of their history, boasting a connection to Saint Francis. The town of Spello asserts its quaintness in its compact and modest look; the cordial atmosphere welcomes you as you tour the ancient streets. Each city offers a variety of pleasantries, from food to wine and from exuberant storeowners to gaudy cathedrals. If you open your arms to Italy, each moment of this tour will last a luxurious lifetime.
Starting Price
$4,500 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
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 5811 reviews.
Zicasso’s travel company was wonderful in planning our trip on short notice and in line with our requests and preferences. Their suggestions of what to do and where to stay were perfect. And when we accidentally got off on the wrong island, the travel company quickly got us new ferry tickets to get to the right place. It was all seamless.
Reviewed By Sherry G.
This trip was the greatest week of our lives! Everything planned was better than I could have imagined. The private drivers being coordinated behind the scenes made the trip so easy and removed all the stress of trying to navigate a new country. Every driver and our tour guide was so nice and I feel like we made friends with all of them.
My favorite part of the trip was definitely the cooking classes and that every tour was private and intimate for my wife and I. The connections Zicasso’s travel agent hooked us up with made the trip the most memorable experience. Our travel agent and the travel company took special care of all the tiny details of the trip; our hotel knew it was my birthday and had a special surprise for me! I’m beyond thankful for the perfect honeymoon they provided my wife and I.
Reviewed By Branson S.
The accommodations and private tours were worth the extra money. Our drivers were professional and helpful.
Reviewed By Claudia R.
The overall trip was great. The weather was terrific and the countries we visited had so much to see. Zicasso's tour company did a good job of balancing relaxation with fun. Each of the guides we had was so pleasant and shared so much information with us. They were very attentive to our needs.
Reviewed By Nisha V.
Wow, where to begin. This trip was an absolute dream.
When I first spoke to Zicasso’s travel consultant, I told her my main travel concern: traveling with nine- and 15-year-old boys as a single mom in Italy. I was excited to take the trip with them, but I really needed something that was meticulously planned to take away the nerves of having to navigate alone with two kids. She listened and executed the most beautiful trip.
She planned activities that captured the attention and imagination of a fourth grader and a teenager. And the experiences were unique. Probably the highlight of the trip was a truffle hunt with the hunter and his dog in the countryside outside of Florence. My oldest wants to move to Florence and start hunting! We had a personalized cooking class, a private Vespa tour of Rome, and a delicious and informative art and food tour, among other amazing experiences. As we were sending photos back home, I got so many requests for our itinerary because it was so special and unique. Both boys were hard-pressed to choose which part they liked best.
The hotels she selected were beautiful, comfortable, and right in the heart of the cities and attractions we wanted to see. When we encountered a small hiccup (by our hotel, not our travel agent), I contacted her and she responded right away, getting us a free room upgrade and free dinner! We felt very taken care of.
Aside from the amazing activities and locations we saw, the trip was fantastic because everything was so seamless. We always had a private driver arranged, pre-booked train tickets, and even someone to make sure we made it on time for our flight home. I never had to worry about a thing. It was also telling that every tour guide we interacted with had only glowing things to say about our travel agent and her keen attention to detail and organization.
If you're planning on visiting Italy, this travel company is the travel agency you need to select. It takes any of the stress and guesswork out of the travel process, and all you have to do is show up and enjoy.
Thank you so much! You helped us make some amazing memories!
Stephanie
Reviewed By Stephanie S.
This was possibly the best vacation we have ever taken. A fitting trip to mark our 25th anniversary, we will remember our days in Positano and Sorrento forever. Everything was perfect and the service and support were extraordinary.
Zicasso's travel specialist and the other people were always super-helpful and friendly. The hotels they chose for us in particular were exactly what we wanted. I can’t think of a single issue. Transport, transfers, etc., were perfect. The only bad part was that we had to return to normal life afterwards! We highly recommend our travel company to anyone! Grazie mille!
Reviewed By Mauro A.