Tuscany & Elba Island – Art, Pleasure & Joy of Life
Day 1: Relaxing journey to Tuscany
We start our journey in comfort from Pinzgau and Pongau and travel south. In the afternoon, you will reach your comfortable hotel in the Montecatini Terme area or on the Versilia coast. After checking in, enjoy dinner together and get in the mood for the days of travel ahead.
Day 2: Florence – the cradle of the Renaissance
Today, the art and cultural metropolis of Florence awaits you. After the tram ride, immerse yourself in the history and beauty of this city on a 3-hour guided tour. Admire the world-famous Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Piazza della Signoria, and the Ponte Vecchio. In the afternoon, there will be time for your own explorations or a leisurely cappuccino in one of the typical street cafes.
Day 3: Siena & San Gimignano – Tuscan pearls
You will visit two of the most beautiful cities in Tuscany. In Siena, experience the Gothic old town with the impressive Piazza del Campo and the magnificent cathedral on a 3-hour guided tour. Afterwards, you will travel to San Gimignano – the “Medieval Manhattan” with its striking towers. Enjoy the end of the day with a 2-hour guided tour and a wine tasting with a small snack.
Day 4: Pisa & Lucca – Culture and Cuisine
Two classics of Tuscany are on your program today. In Pisa, visit the famous Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, and the Piazza dei Miracoli on a 2-hour guided tour. Afterwards, discover Lucca – the charming city of 99 churches – on another 2-hour guided tour. Finally, an oil tasting with a small snack awaits you, where you can enjoy the flavors of the region.
Day 5: Island of Elba – in the footsteps of Napoleon
A very special highlight awaits you today. Together with our full-day tour guide, you will take the ferry from Piombino to the island of Elba. Explore the charming island with its picturesque bays and historical sites and taste the typical specialty “Schiaccia Briaca”, a delicious Elba cake with raisins and nuts. In the afternoon, return to the mainland and to the hotel.
Day 6: Return journey
After eventful days and many beautiful memories, you will begin your journey home.
Services:
- Travel in a modern, comfortable touring bus from Fa. Plössnig
- All toll, parking and entry fees
- 5x overnight stay with half board in a good middle-class hotel
- Excursions and guided tours according to the program
- City tours: Florence (3 hours), Siena (3 hours), San Gimignano (2 hours), Pisa (2 hours), Lucca (2 hours)
- Wine tasting with a small snack
- Oil tasting with a small snack
- Full-day tour guide on the island of Elba
- Ferry crossing Piombino – Portoferraio – Piombino
- Tasting of “Schiaccia Briaca”
Price: €895.00 p.p.
Single room surcharge: €125.00
Travel cancellation insurance: from € 63.00
Travel insurance
We offer you the option of taking out travel insurance for multi-day trips through Europäische Reiseversicherung AG. To make your decision easier, we have made the respective benefits available to you online. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have.
General information
- All trips are conducted with modern coaches from Plössnig Reisen.
- You will be accompanied on all trips by our friendly and competent drivers.
- Depending on the route, we offer you boarding options at different points and shuttle taxis upon request.
- All trips require a minimum participation of 20 people.
- Program changes are subject to unforeseen events.
- Our seats are assigned in order of booking. You are welcome to let us know your wishes, we will try to accommodate them.
