The Magical tour of Tuscany, Culinary, History, Art and Shopping
8 Days - April 17th - April 24th 2023DAY 1
Monday, April 17th – Welcome to Tuscany
Overnight: 5 ★ Boutique Hotel
You can arrive at Pisa or Florence Airport, Your private Transfer will be waiting for you, and drive you direct to our Hotel.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the Hotel Pool area, or walk around our amazing Tuscany estate.
Welcome Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 2
Tuesday, April 18th – Lucca and Barga
Overnight: 5 ★ Boutique Hotel
The little town of Lucca is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Tuscany.
A guided tour walk through the historic old town will reveal many beautiful attractions, picturesque alleys and charming squares. We will visit the Torre Guinigi, the famous tower with the trees on top and you will have a chance to walk or Bicycle ride the 4 km long city wall, one of the best preserved in Europe. Our afternoon visit will be to Barga village, the drive to Barga will help us understand the beauty of the Tuscany region. We will visit the famous Devil’s bridge, and drive up to this medieval mountain top village where time has stood still for hundreds of years. We’ll arrive at the top of the village and enjoy the 360º panoramic view.
DAY 3
Shabbat, May 17th – Hotel and surrounding
Overnight: 5 ★ Boutique Hotel
Today after Shacharit and kiddush we will enjoy a great Shabbat Buffet Lunch, then time to relax next to the pool or have a great walk around our hotel estate.
DAY 4
Sunday, May 18th – Siena, Winery and San Gimignano
Overnight: 5 ★ Boutique Hotel
Our day will start in the beautiful Medieval city of Siena, one of the most attractive cities in Italy thanks to the excellent combination of art, history, and the unique natural landscape that surrounds it. We will have a guided tour of the main attractions of the city including the charming Siena Synagogue.
A visit to a Kosher winery for lunch and some wine tasting
In the Afternoon we visit the famous village of San Gimignano. “Manhattan of the Middle Ages” and “The City of a Thousand Towers” , thanks to its tall towers of stone. The most enjoyable adventure in this magical town is to lose yourself in the cobbled streets of its historic centre. a World Heritage Site. We will guide you through the city’s main attractions and also let you wander around by yourself.
Dinner in our Hotel.
DAY 5
Monday, May 19th, Full day in Florence
Overnight: 5 ★ Boutique Hotel
Florence is a great open-air museum for anyone who loves history and culture. This Tuscan Capital is full of interesting museums, piazzas, churches, statues and Renaissance art and it has more to offer than just the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo or Palazzo Vecchio. We will have a full day guided visit in this beautiful city, including a visit to the famous Academia Gallery. Then some free time in the afternoon for Shopping or just strolling around in the beautiful streets and even enjoying a cup of Italian Coffee.
Back to our Hotel for Dinner.
DAY 6
Thursday, May 20th, Cooking Master Class and Pisa
Overnight: 5 ★ Boutique Hotel
This morning we will roll up our sleeves, wear our aprons and embark on a hands-on culinary journey. We will have our master chef that will guide us, teach us and work with us. We will prepare a mouth watering Lunch that we will all enjoy tasting together.
Afternoon we will visit Pisa, a fantastic city that offers a great deal more sites than just its legendary leaning tower. We will visit the historic Center of the city and enjoy some stories about the history of this town.
Dinner back at our Hotel.
DAY 7
Wednesday, May 21st, Forte Dei Marmi & Pietrasanta
Overnight: 5 ★ Boutique Hotel
Forte dei Marmi, is one of the most exclusive and elegant tourist locations in all of Tuscany, and is a small jewel that has been a true style icon since the 1960s. Established in Roman times, Forte dei Marmi began to expand heavily in the 16th century due to the opening of the quarries in the mountains behind it.
In that century the Fort began to grow thanks to the reclamation operations that lasted until the entire seventeenth century. After the construction of the Fort was completed in 1788, the Tuscany town began to become the attractive tourist resort it is today.
After enjoying great shopping it is time for some Culture.
Pietrasanta, a city considered a centre of artistic activity where marble and bronze are handled and where there are numerous art galleries. And, of course, it has a historic centre with a variety of very beautiful monuments.
Dinner back at our Hotel.
DAY 8
Thursday, May 22nd, Time to goodbye
After Breakfast, Transfer to Pisa or Florence Airport.
PRICE: €5600, upgrade available
per person based on a couple sharing a room.
Single Supplement €2200
Room upgrade is optional.
USEFUL INFORMATION
This tour offers you the perfect opportunity to visit Rome or Milan either before or after the Tour. Yaya Tours can help you to arrange this. Excellent flight routes are available from JFK, London and Israel.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- All accommodation costs 5* Luxury Boutique hotel
- Glatt, Chalak Beit Yosef meat
- SHOMER Tmidi
- Breakfasts, light lunches and full evening dinners with wines
- All land transport costs
COSTS NOT INCLUDED:
- International Flights
- Travel & Health Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for local service providers. $220 will be collected at the beginning of the trip
All clients should be aware that while all efforts are made to avoid any problems before, during or after your trip, Yaya Food and Travel carries no insurance for your health or luggage. While using the services only of registered suppliers, we recommend that you purchase fully comprehensive travel insurance, to include cancellation, as Yaya Food and Travel cannot be held liable for any mishaps during your stay.