Tuscany and Amalfi Coast Classic Tour

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Scenic view of rolling hills with a small house and trees in the foreground, and a hilltop town with historic buildings and a church tower in the background.

This Exclusive 12 Nights/13 Days Tour sums up all the wonders that Tuscany, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast share. Even more than that, it lets you live and breathe like a true Italian and teaches you a lot about Italy’s history, art scene and architecture.

It all starts in the tiny villages of Montalcino and Pienza, known for the Brunello wine which you are about to taste along with a fine dining experience in the heart of the Orcia Valley. The historical center is dominated by the mighty and imposing fortress built in 1361. Another landmark of Montalcino is the tall and slender clock tower that graces the Palazzo dei Priori, the city’s town hall, while below lays the main square known as Piazza del Popolo with its characteristic Gothic loggia. You will tour Tuscany’s jewel, Pienza, a complete Renaissance creation as many other in Italy. Pope Pius II conceived Pienza, his birthplace, as a Utopian “new town.”

  • The tour then moves to Siena and the Chianti region – once again known for its collection of traditional wines and architecture that is built in gothic style. The next day is reserved for Siena admiring the Palazzo Salimbeni built in gothic style is now the headquarters of the bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Palazzo Tolomei one of the oldest in Siena. With your private guide you learn the history and the tradition of Siena visit a contrada and reach Piazza del Campo. the principal public space of the historic center of Siena and is where the Palio race is held.

    Florence, as the birthplace of art and architecture, offers visits to Palaces and towers that are rich in medieval stories. You also shouldn’t miss stepping foot into the three famous churches: San Michele, Duomo and Santa Trinita. As you walk down some of Florence’s famous shopping streets, you’ll happen upon old spy towers and palaces abundant in history. Be sure to take a break from all the hustle and bustle of world-class shopping to revisit these cultural monuments.

    For a delicate end, we are taking you to Capri and the Amalfi Coast where you can dip into the blue waters and enjoy the holiday mood. This part of the tour also combines a bit of history, in the medieval towns of Pompeii and Sorrento known for their vast history, Roman buildings and medieval architecture.

    You will adore Positano, a picturesque town with many villas and houses styled in different colors, unique shops and luxury restaurants ideal for private food and wine tours. Positano is one of the most gorgeous cliff towns in Italy offering private luxury tours with an amazing presence of nostalgia for the typical Italian holiday. Eating pizza in a restaurant and going for the typical Italian ‘gelato’ on the beach afterward is how to get the authentic taste of a private tour to Positano and Amalfi Coast.