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The Tuscany & Venice Wine Holiday is an 8-day, 7-night immersive journey through Italy’s most iconic wine regions and cultural landmarks. Starting in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, the tour offers a blend of historical exploration, culinary delights, and scenic beauty.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Florence: Begin with a private 3-hour walking tour of Florence, visiting landmarks like Piazza Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.

  • Tuscan Countryside: Transfer to an organic farm in the Tuscan countryside for a 3-night stay. Engage in a hands-on cooking class, learn traditional Italian recipes, and enjoy a wine experience with a 3-course dinner.

  • San Gimignano: Visit a family-run winery for a tour and tasting lunch, followed by a guided 2-hour walking tour of the medieval town of San Gimignano.

  • Venice: Travel by high-speed train to Venice for a 2-night stay. Explore the city with a private 3-hour walking tour, including tastings of traditional Cicchetti and Aperol Spritz.

For Australians seeking a comprehensive Italian experience, this tour offers a well-balanced itinerary combining art, history, gastronomy, and relaxation. The inclusion of private transfers, guided tours, and authentic local experiences ensures a hassle-free and enriching journey. Plus, the opportunity to stay in both urban and rural settings provides a diverse perspective of Italian life and culture.

This wine holiday is perfect for those looking to indulge in Italy’s rich heritage and culinary excellence, making it a memorable getaway for Australian travellers.

     8 days

     From $8,595* per person, twin share

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Inclusions

  • Pick-up at Florence Airport (FLR) and drop off at the hotel in Florence by private transfer.
  • 2 nights in Florence at a 4-star hotel, double room (double occupancy) with bed and breakfast service.
  • Florence 3-hour tour with a private guide.
  • Transfer to the Tuscan countryside & wine experience with dinner: private transfer, winery tour, and tasting, 3-course dinner (beverages not included).
  • 3 nights in the Tuscan Countryside at an Organic Farm accommodation, double room (double occupancy) with bed and breakfast service.
  • Cooking class experience with lunch (beverages not included).
  • Wine Experience & San Gimignano: private transfer, winery tour followed by a lunch tasting, San Gimignano 2-hour walking tour with a private guide.
  • Pick-up at the hotel and drop off at Florence train station; high-speed train Florence/Venice, pick-up at Venice train station, and drop off at the hotel in Venice.
  • 2 nights in Venice at a 4-star hotel, double room (double occupancy) with bed and breakfast service.
  • Venice & Cicchetti 3-hour walking tour with a private guide.
  • Pick-up at the hotel and drop off at Venice Airport.

Itinerary

After your arrival at Florence Airport, your driver will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in FLORENCE (approx. 40 min.) Check-in at the hotel and enjoy some time for relaxation after your long journey.

Your expert guide will lead you through the beauties of Florence, the “cradle of the Italian Renaissance”: Piazza Duomo with Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Giotto’s Bell Tower (external visit), Piazza del Signoria with the imposing Palazzo Vecchio (external visit), the Ponte Vecchio (the old bridge) and the area of Santa Croce.

Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Florence, the birthplace of opera and important art and cultural hub of Italy. Walk through narrow, medieval pathways before popping into the modern city centre. Centuries of art and architecture are right at your fingertips as you get lost in the city.

Spend the day at leisure exploring Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. From the city centre, you can climb to the church of San Miniato al Monte for the most amazing view of the city.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to your accommodation located in the Tuscan countryside (transfer time: approx. 45 min). Check in and enjoy some time for relaxation.

Later this afternoon, a warm welcome will be given through a wine experience that consists in visiting a wine estate and vineyards, followed by a wine tasting. The wine experience will be followed by a 3-course dinner (beverages not included).

Around 9:30/10:00 am, enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class followed by lunch.

Discover time-tested techniques for creating the best meal, including from-scratch pasta and perfectly simmered sauces. These techniques have remained secret in this valley for centuries, and we will unlock their traditions to create and enjoy the perfect meal.

Leisure time in the afternoon.

Your driver will transfer you near San Gimignano – one of Tuscany’s wine areas, known for its prestigious wines.
You will visit a family-run winery nestled in the heart of San Gimignano hills, where you will learn about their production process and see the wine at various stages of aging and enjoyment. The winery tour will be followed by a tasting lunch paired with local wines!
After lunch, you will be transferred to San Gimignano, where you will meet your expert guide. The visit to San Gimignano is a complete immersion into the 1300s borgo ambience; in fact, the city, still mostly intact today, is one of the best representatives of the European commune from the Middle Ages!
In the late afternoon, you will be transferred back to the hotel. 

This morning, you will be transferred to Florence train station (transfer time: approx. 45 min.) and catch the high-speed train to Venice (standard class seats, approx. 2h).

After your arrival at the Venice train station, you will be transferred to your hotel by private transportation.

Leisure time in the afternoon.

Stroll through the main areas of Venice, the “floating city” with your expert guide, including the Ponte Di Rialto bridge, the fascinating side streets of the city, and the iconic St. Mark’s Square. During the tour, you will stop at local small bars called bacari, where you can taste cicchetti – similar to Spanish tapas – and the famous Aperol Spritz – the tasting of Cicchetti and Aperol Spritz will be on your own. Leisure time in the afternoon.

We suggest visiting Venice’s Islands, Murano & Burano: known as the glassmaking capital of Italy, Murano’s glassblowing tradition dates back to the 13th century. Check out the glass jewellery as well as chandeliers and lamps that are unique to this region. Burano, an archipelago of four islands linked by bridges, is a picturesque island known for its intricate lace artwork.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Venice Marco Polo Airport according to your flight schedule.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Extend your Italian holiday experience with a 7-day cruise on the luxury floating villa, La Bella Vita. Click here for more details.