Luxury Tuscany Tours
Explore the heart of Maremma Toscana region as local in a full escorted luxury Tuscany tours
Departures-Guarantee with a minimum of 2 guests
Starts/Ends in Rome
What a great opportunity to explore the heart of Tuscany in a luxury Tuscany tours from Rome and back. You will discover the beauty of Maremma region. Maremma is unique because of the variety of its territory: blue sea, long beaches, black rock, hills covered with woods, marshes and flat lands, green hills and natural thermal baths. It's a timeless region with ancient roots. Here the Etruscans and then the Romans flourished for centuries leaving behind important traces in the Etruscan cities of Populonia and Roselle and many archeological finds around the region. Maremma is not just culture and landscapes; it is also a region rich in typical products to be tasted and savoured while drinking a good glass of wine from Montecucco area which is the origin of Brunello of Montalcino. For this luxury Tuscany tours, you will stay in a luxury relais in the countryside of Tuscany and you will be spoiled from our top quality services.
Day one: Pick up & Explore Maremma with the local
On the first day of this luxury Tuscany tours, you will need to catch a faster train from Rome to Grosseto around 9:00 am. We will organize the train tickets and we will send you all the information you need . Once arrived in Grosseto, our local drive and expert will pick you up and take you to a local trattoria for a lunch to taste the most beautiful home made "Tortelli Maremmani pasta". Once been refilled from delicious food, it is the time to taste some local wine. You will reach a unique run family business winery to taste Montecucco D.O.C.G wine. Now is it the time to check to a 5 star Relais which will be your home for the next 2 nights.
Day two: Montepulciano Pienza Montalcino
The highlight of Val d’Orcia simply has to be the beautiful and untouched lush green landscape.
Today, we will visit an area of Tuscany that is renowned for its expansive rolling hills and the lush green vegetation that derives its nutrients from the rich waters of the Orcia river that passes through the valley. You will find yourself mesmerized as you witness the beauty of the stretch, which spans an area from Siena to Grosseto. We will also visit some vineyards, where you will have an opportunity to taste Nobile of Montepulciano and Val d’Orcia DOC straight from the barrel.
During the second day of this luxury Tuscany tours, you will stop off at some of Tuscany’s most famous villages. The day will start in Montepulciano, for lunch and a chance to sample the wines of the Nobile of Montepulciano. Having visited the vineyard, we will stop at some remarkable historical Etruscan cellars, and you will be provided with some free time to stroll along the main road “Corso” and visit some of the many artisan shops.
Then, a quick stop to Pienza, an area that was designed to achieve the status of a Utopian City. Pienza offers visitors breathtaking views from its privileged position atop a hill. It was designed by Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who later went on to become Pope Pius II. In addition to its reputation for being the “ideal city of Renaissance,” Pienza is also regarded as the city of cheese. One famous cheese from this region that visitors simply must sample is the Pecorino of Pienza, which is made from sheep’s milk. The flavor of the cheese directly relates to how long it has aged and can vary from delicate to very strong. In addition to delicious cheeses, the shops in the region also serve spices, wines, handmade pasta, and many more delicacies. Before coming back to the accommodation, we will stop in a winery in Montalcino to learn more about the third best wine in the world, Brunello of Montalcino.
Day three: Pitigliano Sorano Saturnia Hot Spring
Today the tour commences with a memorable visit to three of Italy’s most mesmerizing Etruscan villages: Sorano and Pitigliano. The town of Pitigliano has earned itself the moniker Little Jerusalem due to the Jewish community that lives there. Visitors to the village have an opportunity to view the man-made cuts into the tufa rock that lead to water channels. While no one is quite sure as to why these cuts were made, they are certainly worth a visit.
After a busy morning experiencing the Etruscan villages, the next stop on the tour will grant you an opportunity to visit one of Tuscany’s most stunning natural springs in the small town of Saturnia. Here, you can bath in the warm waters of the sulfurous thermal baths and relax your muscles in the 37.5 °c waters as you enjoy captivating views of the surrounding landscape. The springs cover a large area from Mount Amiata to the Albenga and Fiora hills, going as far as Roselle and Talamone. The Etruscan villages and Saturnia represent just some of the amazing sights Tuscany has to offer.
Day four: Luxury Spa in Bagno Vignoni & Drop Off
The last day of our Luxury Tuscany tours will take us to a village named Bagno Vignoni, where you will have a chance to indulge in one of the most stunning spas in Italy. These thermal waters were first discovered by travelers as they traversed the Via Francigena route during Roman times. We will also visit what the locals refer to as the “Square of sources,” a large, rectangular tank that contains water from the subterranean aquifer and can be traced back to the sixteenth century.
While at the spa, you will have a number of indulgent spa packages to choose from. We recommend the package described below; however, alternative options are available. It is important to note that spa packages are not included in the tour price but you can ask for further information.
Welcome drinks served at the bar
Brunello ritual: This romantic experience for couples commences with a relaxing Brunello bath followed by an enjoyable massage with grape-seed oil and then a wine tasting session. 100 minutes.
Salt Grotto exclusive: Experience weightlessness and enjoy a deep cleansing sensation as you serenely float in warm thermal waters that are enriched with Dead Sea salt. Around 20 minutes.
Lunch for two (including water, coffee, and a glass of wine), afternoon tea consisting of dried fruits and local cakes.
Bathrobe, a free bag, towels, spa shoes, and a private locker.
Complimentary access to all the thermal pools, saunas, and bars.
After a full immersion relaxation at the Spa, it is the time to drive back to the station of Grosseto in order to catch the train towards Rome.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES:
Departure: Roma Termini train station
Return: Roma termini train station
TOUR GROUPS:
We never take more than eight people on our tours, as we are dedicated to providing the best personal attention to every individual who travels with us.
Minimum group size: two persons.
PRICE AND PAYMENT:
The tour costs $3390 per person.
We ask for a 25% deposit to secure your place, with the balance to be paid 30 days before departure. If the tour is booked within 30 days of departure, the full payment will be required.
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST:
- Professional local bilingual tour manager/driver for the whole tour.
- Three nights’ accommodation in a 5 star relais Hotel in Maremma Toscana region (half board)
- Three continental breakfasts at the farmhouse.
- All dinners with a set menu at the farmhouse
- Collection and drop off at Grosseto train station and back
- Train tickets from Rome to Grosseto and back
- Transport in a comfortable vehicle (either car or minivan).
- 4 day tour ( 9 hours service per day)
- All wine tastings
- GST, tax, petrol, tolls, fees.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST
- Anything not detailed in the list above.
- Personal spending.
- Any required transfers, apart from those to and from the train station in Florence.
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