After breakfast, spend the day venturing around Tuscany. Upon reaching the beautiful town of Siena, you’ll be amazing to walk along the medieval streets, admiring the splendid palaces and the glorious Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful town squares in the world, as well as the site of the famous 600-year old horse race called
“Il Palio.” Next, set off into the Chianti hills, enjoying views of beautiful forests, rows of vineyards and pretty medieval hamlets. The beautiful town of Greve is famous for
its triangular-shaped piazza and for being the home of the famous sailor named Verrazzano. Spend your leisure time visiting the local boutiques and market stalls before taking a short drive to Castello di Verrazzano, where you’ll have a guided visit of the castle’s gardens and historical ageing cellars. Enjoy a guided tasting of some of the best wines, as well as lunch with gastronomic specialties prepared with raw ingredients right from the farm and other local Tuscan producers. After lunch, spend your afternoon in the nearby medieval hill town of San Gimignano, where you can walk around this UNESCO World Heritage cite. Try a selection of medieval sweets, such as ricciarelli (rich biscuits) and panforte (moist and sumptuous fruit cake). Explore the town on your own before heading back to Borgo San Luigi for dinner and an overnight.

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, where you will have free time to explore the “Cradle of Renaissance.” Based on Etruscan-Roman origins, the city ourished in the Middle Ages as a free “commune” and was further re ned by the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by its numerous monuments, churches,
and buildings, as well as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magni cent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the baptistery, with its bronze doors that Michelangelo dubbed the “Gates of Paradise.” In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the basilica of Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own before returning to Borgo San Luigi.

After breakfast, depart to Volterra, a fascinating Tuscan city renowned for its alabaster — the translucent stone used for centuries to create vases, lamps and other works of art. Leaving Volterra, you will next reach Pisa, where you will have time to explore the Piazza dei Miracoli, the Leaning Tower (exterior visit), the Baptistery (exterior visit) and other important monuments. Choose to have a pleasant walk to Piazza dei Cavalieri, where you can admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world. Spend time at your leisure in this quaint town before returning to Rome, where your trip will come to an end.