Tuscan Escape

5.0Based on

Carbon neutral

7 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

48 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 35 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Rome, Italy

Ends

Rome, Italy

Highlights

Rome: Get a taste of Rome with a food walking tour of Trastevere district

Baschi: We'll head to the rocky (but so picturesque) village of Baschi to visit Casale Polegri. Stroll around the vineyards and olive orchards on a short tour of the azienda agricola. We'll learn about the farming techniques used by the Polegri Family to harvest their fresh plants and fruit. We'll end the afternoon with a crunchy bruschetta topped with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables. And of course, some risotto or pasta. All of this with a glass of their homemade wine and dessert. Happy tummy, happy life!

Gaiole in Chianti: We’ll hop on our bikes and travel from Gaiole to explore a local winery.

Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.

Pisa: Get a Pisa the action! Your expert guide will enlighten you, and you’ll finally get the ‘propping up the tower’ pic you’ve longed for.

Lucca: Visit the Fattoria Al Dotto winery outside Lucca and taste local wines accompanied with a delicious platter of snacks

Itinerary

Savor the sweet life on the 'Tuscan Escape'—a seven-day guided journey from Rome through Tuscany, Lucca, and Florence. Tailored for young adults looking to indulge in food, culture, and history, this trip offers everything from vineyard visits in Chianti to artisan workshops and breathtaking Renaissance art in Florence. Marvel at Siena’s medieval charm and snap the perfect shot in Pisa. With comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and seamless travel, the essence of Tuscany comes alive. The USP here is an all-in-one Italian experience—offering both iconic sights and authentic local flavors in a single, unforgettable week.

day 1 - Rome

Were all set to fall in love with this ancient Italian capital the moment we set foot in it. Ciao your new Contiki pals and well hop on our coach. Next well cross the River Tiber to taste our way through Trastevere on a food walking tour, sampling local treats and more in this bohemian district known for trattorias, pubs and artisan shops. Full of our first introductions to Italian life, well join the locals for a passeggiata (promenade) to stroll off a few of the carbs before a satisfied slumber tonight.

Meals:Dinner

Location Visited:Rome

Accommodation:BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)

day 2 - Rome to Tuscany

Sorry Rome, wed love to linger but there are so many more experiences to soak up!But first, hop on a funicular ride to the top of the hill in the city centre, you can take in the stunning views of Orvieto & the surrounding countryside. We have an epic, included MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience to enjoy. Casale Polegri is set in the countryside near the gorgeous town of Baschi, where we'll meet the Polegri family. They have run their vineyard and olive orchard for generations, and after giving us the grand tour, will serve us lunch under the Veranda. Enjoying some of the most authentic Italian food we've ever tasted (topped off with the Polegri's very own wine, naturally), we might reflect that we've never had it so good. It's the kind of local travel experience you don't encounter every day (you're welcome). The day is still unfolding and weve already done so much! After arriving in Siena therell be time to explore what is possibly Italys most beautiful medieval city. The historic centre has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site and its heart is the Piazza del Campo, the sweeping central square that hosts the world-famous Palio horse race. This evening we have the chance to savour a dinner of pizza, in a typical Sienese restaurant before departing Siena for our hotel in Tuscany.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

Location Visited:Rome, Orvieto, Baschi, Tuscany