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Italy - Tuscany - Fiesole - Florence
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Your long weekend in Tuscany begins today with a flight from London to Pisa. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed at the airport and privately transferred to your hotel in Fiesole, a town set in the scenic hills above Florence. The region is blessed with commanding views of Tuscany’s capital below, dominated by the ochre dome of the cathedral. To the east, enjoy uninterrupted views of the bucolic Tuscan countryside. Settle into your luxurious hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing and taking in your stunning surroundings. This relaxation will undoubtedly include some culinary indulgence (you’re in Italy, after all), so tuck into some Tuscan specialities, such as bistecca alla fiorentina (Florentine steak) or tagliolini with white truffle.
Today you’ll have the chance to really get under the skin of Florence and discover some hidden gems, off the well-trodden tourist track. Your tour guide is a local artist, who understandably knows the city like the back of their hand, and together you’ll head down quiet courtyards, past flowered terraces and via artists' and craftsmen's workshops. Your guide can tailor the route according to what you want to see and do, as well as throw in a few wildcard options that they think you'll enjoy. Tastes and cravings will also be sated during a guided culinary journey through the stalls of San Lorenzo Market. More than just a food market, it's a meeting place for Florentines who love delicious local produce and are skilled in the art of Italian gastronomy. It offers an extraordinary selection of regional specialities, allowing visitors to sample the best of Florentine cuisine: cheeses, meats, olive oil, schiacciata bread and cantucci biscuits, not forgetting the famous red wine produced just outside of Florence: Chianti Classico. If you’re not still stuffed from your food sampling at San Lorenzo, ask our local Concierge for recommendations on where to dine this evening.
Dive headfirst into some more Florentine culture today with priority access to the Uffizi Gallery. As one of the most famous museums in Florence (and the world), the Uffizi hosts works of art by all the Italian greats; Botticelli, Giotto, Cimabue, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raffaello to name a few. Understandably the gallery is hugely popular, so with our ‘skip the line’ tickets you’ll be able spend less of your visit queuing and more time admiring the masterpieces. Take your time wandering through its many exhibits and learning about Italy’s artistic past, before heading back out into the city. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you please and again our local Concierge can offer some must-visit recommendations for both culture and food, to make the most of the final evening of your long weekend.
Sadly your luxury long weekend in Tuscany comes to an end today. Spend this morning however you wish; relaxing around your hotel and soaking up those iconic views of Florence below, or exploring the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Later on, you’ll be collected from your hotel and privately transferred back to Pisa Airport for your flight home.
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Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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