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Spotlight on Tuscany

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Spotlight on Tuscany
Discover the rolling hills of Tuscany, home to sprawling vineyards, charming medieval hill towns, and enchanting cities. Savor a 7-night stay in Montecatini Terme, the famous resort and spa town. Visit Pisa, Florence, and San Gimignano, nestled in the Italian countryside. Discover the charming town of Lucca, Italy’s best-kept secret. Learn about the heroic deeds of WWII at remains of the Gothic Line and visit the Museum of Liberation. Enjoy free time to explore the cultural treasures of Florence. Partake in a Tuscan cooking class. Sample cheese at the farm where it is made. Enjoy fabulous local wines and the region’s famous cuisine. Steeped in history, culture and legend, this is Tuscany as you always imagined it.
Interests
  • Culinary and Cooking
  • Unpack Once
  • Wine
8 Nights Starting At
April 10, 2025 through April 18, 2025
Book by:
April 06, 2025 7:00 PM
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8 Nights from $2,399.00 (USD) Per Person
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April 06, 2025 7:00 PM
8 Nights from $2,699.00 (USD) Per Person
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April 27, 2025 7:00 PM
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Highlights
Spotlight on Tuscany

Montecatini Terme
Montecatini Terme is a small resort town in the northern part of the Italian region of Tuscany. The town is famous for their thermal spas and many hotels. The first spas were constructed in the late 1700's. Today the town is investing in upgraded facilities and enjoy a renewed interest as a tourist destination. The city center is full of boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. Locals and tourists alike flock to the streets for an evening stroll.

Lucca
Lucca is a small town in the northwest of Tuscany. The town is famous for its intact city walls that surround the charming pedestrianized city center. The former wealth of the town can be seen in the elegant palaces and large number of churches that can be found throughout the city. Lucca’s Roman heritage is also visible at sites like Piazza dell’Anfiteatro - a series of apartments built on the old Roman arena. Today visitors are also drawn to the number of high quality shops and cafes.

Gothic Line
In the waning days of World War II (and after the fall of Rome), German forces made preparations to defend northern Italy. Along the Apennine Mountains, they created a formidable line of defense in an effort to hold back Allied forces. The site of some of the hardest fighting of the Italian campaign, the battles along the Gothic Line helped tie down two German armies. Join us and see the array of bunkers and fortifications along the line and visit the Museum of Liberation. Learn of the heroic deed of Allied forces and Italian partisans. Come away with a new appreciation for those who gave so much in the name of freedom.

Winery Tour
Make your way to a Tuscan winery and learn about the art of winemaking as you taste local varieties. Tuscany is one of the most renowned wine-making regions in Italy, and its picturesque hills are lined with countless vineyards. Popular wines from Tuscany include Chianti and Brunello.

Florence
Florence is the regional capital of Tuscany and home to countless Renaissance masterpieces. The city developed great wealth during the late Middle Ages and was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance that produced great artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, Brunelleschi and many others. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with numerous museums, stunning architecture and charming piazzas. The city offers something for everyone from culture, to great food and excellent shopping (like their famous gold or leather).

Choice on Tour: Montecatini Walking Tour or Siena
Your first option is to learn more about Montecatini’s curative waters during a guided walking tour of the city. Discover the town’s elegant Art Nouveau architecture and visit the historic Tettuccio Spa,* known for the health benefits in its mineral waters. Your second choice is to journey to Siena and embark on a walking tour through its narrow Gothic streets. Take in stunning palaces, mansions and the historic Piazza del Campo along the way. Then, get to know local life in a contrada (neighborhood) who’s community life is centered around the colorful Palio horse race.*The interior of Tettuccio Spa is closed to visits during the months of November and December.NEO DAY #4 - Montecatini Walking TourActivity Level: 2Travelers will meet the local guide in the hotel's lobby at the time appointed by the Tour Manager. The local guide will escort them on a walking tour of Montecatini Terme, the spa town where they are spending 7 nights. Travelers should expect to walk about 1.5 miles over paved, flat terrain. Montecatini is a prime example of elegant Art Nouveau architecture. As part of the walking tour, travelers will visit Tettuccio which is one of the city's most important examples of Art Nouveau architecture.NEO DAY #4 - Siena Walking TourActivity Level: 3Siena is Italy's best preserved Gothic city. It is located about 2 hours drive from Montecatini (total bussing time on this day is 4 hours). Once in Siena, travelers must expect to walk about 2.5 miles over hilly terrain with lots of steep inclines. There is a 30-minute walk from the bus drop-off point to the start of the guided tour. The guided tour itself lasts about 75-90 minutes. Travelers should expect another 30 minutes uphill walk to get back to the bus before transferring back to Montecatini.

Pisa
Pisa is home to one of the most recognizable architectural icons of Italy - the Leaning Tower. The city historically was a naval power and rival of Florence. Today the city is focused on tourism, its acclaimed university and light manufacturing. The highlight of the town is the Leaning Tower is one of four monuments built in Pisa’s “Field of Miracles”. The other monuments include Italy’s largest baptistry, a cemetery for Pisan Nobility, and the Cathedral. Visitors can admire the beauty of the Pisan Romanesque architecture and align a photo of themselves holding up the tower.

Cooking Class
A cooking class reveals the secrets of traditional Tuscan cuisine. Learn culinary techniques that have been passed down through generations of wonderful cooks, while using the freshest of local ingredients. Later, you’ll get to enjoy your delicious creation for dinner.

Cheese Farm
Pecorino cheese is made from sheep’s milk and is a staple in Italian cooking. Visit a cheese farm in the Tuscan hills to see how this famous cheese is made. Enjoy a sample of the best and freshest pecorino you’ll ever taste before heading out to explore the picturesque hilltop village of San Gimignano.

San Gimignano
San Gimignano is a picturesque hill town in the central part of Tuscany. The town developed great wealth in the middle ages and was home to 70 plus medieval towers. Today, only a handful of the towers are still intact, but at least one is open to the public. The hilltop location allows for beautiful panoramic views over the Tuscan Countryside. The town is also home to shops that sell a variety of Tuscan goods from pottery to wine, cheese and wild boar salami.

Hotels
Spotlight on Tuscany

Hotel Ercolini and Savi
Via S. Martino, 18, Montecatini Terme, Italy


Spotlight on Tuscany

Montecatini Terme
Montecatini Terme is a small resort town in the northern part of the Italian region of Tuscany. The town is famous for their thermal spas and many hotels. The first spas were constructed in the late 1700's. Today the town is investing in upgraded facilities and enjoy a renewed interest as a tourist destination. The city center is full of boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. Locals and tourists alike flock to the streets for an evening stroll.

Lucca
Lucca is a small town in the northwest of Tuscany. The town is famous for its intact city walls that surround the charming pedestrianized city center. The former wealth of the town can be seen in the elegant palaces and large number of churches that can be found throughout the city. Lucca’s Roman heritage is also visible at sites like Piazza dell’Anfiteatro - a series of apartments built on the old Roman arena. Today visitors are also drawn to the number of high quality shops and cafes.

Gothic Line
In the waning days of World War II (and after the fall of Rome), German forces made preparations to defend northern Italy. Along the Apennine Mountains, they created a formidable line of defense in an effort to hold back Allied forces. The site of some of the hardest fighting of the Italian campaign, the battles along the Gothic Line helped tie down two German armies. Join us and see the array of bunkers and fortifications along the line and visit the Museum of Liberation. Learn of the heroic deed of Allied forces and Italian partisans. Come away with a new appreciation for those who gave so much in the name of freedom.

Winery Tour
Make your way to a Tuscan winery and learn about the art of winemaking as you taste local varieties. Tuscany is one of the most renowned wine-making regions in Italy, and its picturesque hills are lined with countless vineyards. Popular wines from Tuscany include Chianti and Brunello.

Florence
Florence is the regional capital of Tuscany and home to countless Renaissance masterpieces. The city developed great wealth during the late Middle Ages and was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance that produced great artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, Brunelleschi and many others. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with numerous museums, stunning architecture and charming piazzas. The city offers something for everyone from culture, to great food and excellent shopping (like their famous gold or leather).

Choice on Tour: Montecatini Walking Tour or Siena
Your first option is to learn more about Montecatini’s curative waters during a guided walking tour of the city. Discover the town’s elegant Art Nouveau architecture and visit the historic Tettuccio Spa,* known for the health benefits in its mineral waters. Your second choice is to journey to Siena and embark on a walking tour through its narrow Gothic streets. Take in stunning palaces, mansions and the historic Piazza del Campo along the way. Then, get to know local life in a contrada (neighborhood) who’s community life is centered around the colorful Palio horse race.*The interior of Tettuccio Spa is closed to visits during the months of November and December.NEO DAY #4 - Montecatini Walking TourActivity Level: 2Travelers will meet the local guide in the hotel's lobby at the time appointed by the Tour Manager. The local guide will escort them on a walking tour of Montecatini Terme, the spa town where they are spending 7 nights. Travelers should expect to walk about 1.5 miles over paved, flat terrain. Montecatini is a prime example of elegant Art Nouveau architecture. As part of the walking tour, travelers will visit Tettuccio which is one of the city's most important examples of Art Nouveau architecture.NEO DAY #4 - Siena Walking TourActivity Level: 3Siena is Italy's best preserved Gothic city. It is located about 2 hours drive from Montecatini (total bussing time on this day is 4 hours). Once in Siena, travelers must expect to walk about 2.5 miles over hilly terrain with lots of steep inclines. There is a 30-minute walk from the bus drop-off point to the start of the guided tour. The guided tour itself lasts about 75-90 minutes. Travelers should expect another 30 minutes uphill walk to get back to the bus before transferring back to Montecatini.

Pisa
Pisa is home to one of the most recognizable architectural icons of Italy - the Leaning Tower. The city historically was a naval power and rival of Florence. Today the city is focused on tourism, its acclaimed university and light manufacturing. The highlight of the town is the Leaning Tower is one of four monuments built in Pisa’s “Field of Miracles”. The other monuments include Italy’s largest baptistry, a cemetery for Pisan Nobility, and the Cathedral. Visitors can admire the beauty of the Pisan Romanesque architecture and align a photo of themselves holding up the tower.

Cooking Class
A cooking class reveals the secrets of traditional Tuscan cuisine. Learn culinary techniques that have been passed down through generations of wonderful cooks, while using the freshest of local ingredients. Later, you’ll get to enjoy your delicious creation for dinner.

Cheese Farm
Pecorino cheese is made from sheep’s milk and is a staple in Italian cooking. Visit a cheese farm in the Tuscan hills to see how this famous cheese is made. Enjoy a sample of the best and freshest pecorino you’ll ever taste before heading out to explore the picturesque hilltop village of San Gimignano.

San Gimignano
San Gimignano is a picturesque hill town in the central part of Tuscany. The town developed great wealth in the middle ages and was home to 70 plus medieval towers. Today, only a handful of the towers are still intact, but at least one is open to the public. The hilltop location allows for beautiful panoramic views over the Tuscan Countryside. The town is also home to shops that sell a variety of Tuscan goods from pottery to wine, cheese and wild boar salami.

Spotlight on Tuscany

Hotel Ercolini and Savi
Via S. Martino, 18, Montecatini Terme, Italy


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With Collette, the World is Within Your Reach

True adventures go beyond incredible destinations or inclusive packages. Collette delivers a sense of possibility across all seven continents.

Since 1918, we have been sharing our love of travel. Today our worldwide travel collection features comprehensive land tours, river cruises, rail journeys, small group tours, family trips, garden holidays and more. With Collette, wake each morning on tour with a new experience in front of you, and when your head hits the pillow, you will know it has been an amazing day. Best of all - we seamlessly handle the details. All you have to do is enjoy the adventure.

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