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Tuscan Escape | Summer | 2027
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Length
7 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Rome (Italy)
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Ends in
Rome (Italy)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAY 16, 2027 to OCT 3, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$1,573.44
Overview
Starting in Rome, you’ll spend seven days chasing the very best of sun-soaked Tuscany. Expect iconic sights, medieval towns, and plenty of time to explore (and eat) your way through it all — from a Rome orientation and evening passeggiata to hilltop views in Orvieto. We’ll also stop in the Umbrian countryside for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, soaking up local flavours and a taste of the region. Then it’s Siena and Piazza del Campo, cycling the Chianti lanes with vineyard tastings, tower-spotting in San Gimignano, and Florence for artisan crafts and Renaissance icons. Plus, you've got Pisa’s perfect photo op, Lucca’s historic walls and cobbled streets, with winery stops too. And of course, lots and lots of gelato!
Visited During Tour
Baschi (Italy) | Florence (Tuscany, Italy) | Lucca (Tuscany, Italy) | Montalcino (Italy) | Orvieto (Italy) | Pisa (Tuscany, Italy) | Radda in Chianti (Siena, Tuscany, Italy) | Rome (Italy) | San Gimignano (Tuscany, Italy) | Tuscany (Italy)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Tuscan Escape | Summer | 2027 tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 495-2542
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1Rome
Hello and welcome to the one and only Rome! We’re all set to fall in love with this ancient Italian capital the moment we set foot in it. ‘Ciao’ your new Contiki pals and we’ll hop on our coach. Then it’s time for a Rome orientation with your Trip Manager — getting the lay of the land, the must-knows, and a few local hacks so you can hit the city running. Full of our first introductions to Italian life, we’ll join the locals for a passeggiata (promenade) to stroll off the travel day before a satisfied slumber tonight.
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2Rome to Tuscany via Orvieto and Baschi
Sorry Rome, we’d 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 and the surrounding countryside.We'll roll into Casale Polegri in the Umbrian countryside for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. You'll meet the Polegri family — locals who’ve been running their vineyard and olive grove for generations. After a proper walkaround (aka the kind of behind-the-scenes you can’t find on the internet), we'll settle in for lunch under the veranda with seriously authentic Italian flavours. Plus their own wine, because of course.The day’s still unfolding and we’ve already packed it in. We'll roll into Siena with time to explore one of Italy’s dreamiest medieval cities. Think maze-like lanes, sky-high history, and postcard corners everywhere. Make a beeline for Piazza del Campo (yep, home of the famous Palio), then spend the rest of the day roaming at your own pace. Later, we'll head back to our hotel that'll be our homebase for the next four nights.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Park Hotel Chianti (or similar) -
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3Day trip to Radda and San Gimignano
Bathed in the golden glow of the Tuscan sun, there’s no better way to uncover this historical region than by tasting it. Today we’ll hop on our bikes and ride from Radda to a local vineyard, where we’ll sample the rich, ruby red wines perfected here over centuries, with a light snack of cured meats and cheese for the perfect vineyard vibe. This is Tuscan life, done right.Another place famous for its wine, next we head to the enchanting hilltop town of San Gimignano. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, it’s yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its medieval architecture & sweeping views of the entire Chianti valley.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Park Hotel Chianti (or similar) -
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4Day trip to Florence
Red roofs, Renaissance icons, and rustic Tuscan eats - this morning we'll dive into Florence’s history with a locally guided walking tour through this ‘walking museum’: Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio stalls, and a selfie stop with David (of course). Then you've got free time to shop, sightsee, or hunt down a Bistecca Fiorentina (and don’t forget to rub Il Porcellino’s nose before we leave for luck).
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Park Hotel Chianti (or similar) -
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5Day trip to Pisa & Lucca
We can't be in this part of the world without a sneaky visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, can we? Depriving you of the chance to perfect the ‘holding-up-the-tower’ shot would be criminal. So, join in for a tour of the city with a Local Guide. We’ll make a quick stop in Lucca, with its charming piazzas, Renaissance architecture and historic cafes. Explore the well-preserved 16th century walls surrounding the historic centre and cobbled streets with a gelato in hand. We'll hop back onto the coach and head out on a drive to a local winery to sample wines.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Park Hotel Chianti (or similar) -
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6Day Trip to Montalcino
Oh to wake up in the totally breathtaking Tuscany! You've got the option to take a chill morning at the hotel. Or sign up for an optional Tuscan cooking class. We know which one we'd choose.Further south you can choose to find some dinner in Montalcino, another beautiful historic town known for – you guessed it – the production of delicious red wine. Don’t go knocking this one back too easily though, thanks to its individual grape variety, Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy’s priciest wines...Back at the hotel, make the most of your very last night here in Tuscany cuz tomorrow, we're heading back to Rome.
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7Tuscany to Rome
It’s said that all roads lead to Rome and that’s where we’re headed back to today. Has it really only been a week since we last set foot in the Eternal city? Back in modern day Rome this afternoon, it’s time to say our sad goodbyes – or ‘Arrivederci’ - until we meet again on our next adventure. How does a reunion in Greece sound?
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Tuscan Escape | Summer | 2027 tour:
Travelers Notes
* FLIGHT RESTRICTION: It is not recommended to book flights prior to 20:00 on the last day of the trip.* START/END TIMES: Trip starts in Rome at 16:00 and ends in Rome at 16:00.
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