The Best of Tuscany Tour Specifics

2026 TOUR DATES:   May 17-25 | October 4-12
2027 TOUR DATES: Come back for 2027 dates!

2026 Cost: The land cost of the tour is $5,895 per person, based on double occupancy. Single rooms are available for a supplementary charge of $1,293. Airfare is not included.
2027 Cost: The land cost of the tour is $TBD per person, based on double occupancy. Single rooms are available for a supplementary charge of $TBD. Airfare is not included.

Accommodations: 8 nights lodging in elegant, historic 4-star hotels; (3 nights in Florence, 2 nights in Siena, and 3 nights in Cortona). All rooms have in-suite baths.

**Due to the ancient architecture of hotels renovated from restored palazzos, each hotel room is unique and room sizes may vary. 

Meals: All breakfasts, one full-course meal daily (either lunch or dinner), additional meals as scheduled. All meals—after breakfast!—include regional wines. We carefully choose the restaurants based on ambiance and quality of cuisine.

Wine Tastings: Scheduled tastings of various Tuscan wines (including small local producers and famous well-known producers).

Transfers: All ground transportation during the tour subsequent to your arrival at the hotel in Florence is included. For the departure day, there will be a group shuttle departing Cortona at 9 AM going to the Florence airport. If you need to depart at a different time or to a different destination, we can help you book a private transfer at an additional cost.

Guided Tours with local authorized expert guides: Florence, Siena, Cortona

Admissions: Entrance fees for all planned visits to monuments, galleries and museums are included.

Small, Intimate Group: We limit the number of participants to a maximum of 16. We must have at least 12 guests for the trip to go.

Arrival and Departure: The tour begins at our hotel in Florence. A taxi from the Florence airport to the hotel costs about €30 and takes about 20 minutes. Or, we can arrange for you to be met by a private driver at additional cost. On the final morning of the tour, we will arrange a group shuttle from Cortona to the Florence Airport (a 90-minute ride). Pick-ups or drop-offs at other locations or times can be arranged for an additional fee.

Early Arrival/ Late Stay Options: Depending on hotel availability you may be able to arrive early or stay after the end of the tour. We'll be happy to help you make these arrangements. For trip extensions of 2 nights or less, we provide planning assistance on a complimentary basis. For extensions of 3-5 nights, there is a nominal fee of $150 to assist with trip planning including booking hotels, guides, drivers, etc.

Tour Exclusions: Airfare; transfers upon arrival; hotel city tax (usually €4-7 per person, per night; payable onsite), trip insurance, and gratuities for your local guides, airport drivers and tour leaders. Tuscany Tours tips bus drivers and at all group meal restaurants.

Experienced Tour Leaders: Tuscany Tours has been leading small-group tours in Europe since 1997. This tour is led by one of our experienced tour leaders, each bringing extensive knowledge, local insight, and a passion for creating unforgettable travel experiences. To learn more about our team, please visit our Meet the Team page.

Other Terms & Conditions: For other terms and conditions, please see: https://www.tuscanytours.com/tour-terms-and-conditions/

2026 Registration:  To reserve your place and register for this tour, please click the button on the top right margin of this page.  There is a non-refundable deposit due of $500 per person at time of registration to secure your spot on the tour.  Please feel free to contact us via email us at tours@tuscanytours.com or call us at (800) 634-3460 with any questions you may have about the tour or about traveling to Spain, France or Italy.

2027 Registration:  To reserve your place and register for this tour, please click the button on the top right margin of this page.  There is a non-refundable deposit due of $750 per person at time of registration to secure your spot on the tour.  Tour balance is due 90 days prior to tour start date.  Please feel free to contact us via email us at tours@tuscanytours.com or call us at (800) 634-3460 with any questions you may have about the tour or about traveling to Croatia, Spain, France or Italy.