From Venice to Florence, 3 days tour

Day 1 · Venezia-Modena-Parma-Pisa

1. 1

   Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia

   2 hours

   08:30 - Our driver will wait for you at your Venice train station to start the tour; first direction will be Modena.

   The duration from Venice to Modena by VAN is around 2 hours.

2. 2

   Modena

   1 h 30 min

   10:30AM - You will arrive at Modena, and you will have the opportunity to discover the 1,5 hour Aceto Balsamico tour:

   Italian Acetaia offers a limited and high quality selection of products, the result of a refined knowledge acquired over the years.

   The Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena embodies important values such as dedication to working the land, the transmission of knowledge and the maintenance of traditions, which have always distinguished the Lonardi family and Modena culture.

3. 3

   Parma

   2 h 30 min

   12:15 PM- You will arrive in Parma and here have a light lunch plus the Parmigiano Reggiano and the Prosciutto of Parma tour.

   You will taste a wide range of products: raw and cooked hams, such as culatta, salami, cooked ham, truffle ham.

   You will Learn about the origins of Parmigiano-Reggiano during a visit to a Parma cheese factory. Hear how the cheese, protected by the EU, is made, still following traditional methods, made exclusively in the Typical Zone of Parma, Modena and Emilia Romagna.

   You will watch the dairy technicians extract the product from the milk containers and get a behind-the-scenes look at the cooking and whey separation process.

   Visit the molding and salting rooms, before moving on to the maturing room where the cheese is aged.

   You will understand how the processing of ham works, from the reception of the meat to the final product.

   02:30PM- Once you have done the tours, the driver will bring you to Pisa city and the journey will be about 2,5 hours.

4. 4

   Pisa

   1 min

   05:00 PM- Here in Pisa you will have free time to enjoy the city center, the amazing bars to have an Italian aperitivo and last but not least to discover one of the most famous Italian squares: Piazza dei Miracoli.

   The first day will end here.

- Aceto Balsamico and Grana Padano tasting - Prosciutto di Parma tasting and Light lunch

Overnight stay: 4 stars **** Hotel in Pisa

Day 2 · Pisa- Lucca-San Gimignano

1. 1

   Pisa

   3 hours

   09:00 - After your breakfast, our local guide will wait for you at your hotel/apartment to start the 2H walking tour.

   This walking tour will take you to the discovery of Piazza dei Miracoli where, together with your expert guide, you will be able to discover its monuments known as "miracles" due to their uniqueness and incredible beauty. Let yourself be enchanted by this marvelous square dominated by the Cathedral, a typical example of Pisan Romanesque architecture.

   Your guide's commentary will be particularly focused on the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the wonders of the world. Let yourself be fascinated by the history and structure of the Tower, which stimulates the imagination of all visitors.

   11:30 AM - Our driver will pick up you at the meeting point (Pisa train station) to drive you to Lucca.

   The duration from Pisa to Lucca by VAN is around half an hour.

2. 2

   Lucca

   2 hours

   01:15 PM- You will arrive in Lucca to have your Lunch here in a charming place to taste the real Tuscan food.

   03:00PM- After your lunch you will meet our certified and professional guide to Explore the downtown area for 2 hours.

   Among other sites, you will visit the Church of San Michele, a Roman Catholic basilica of sublime detail built in 795. Inside, you will be able to admire the 4-meter-high statue of the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of the church.

   The entrance to the church is free and the view is simple, but its internal architecture is very impressive. Then stroll the 16th-century city walls, a lovely place to stroll among the trees on the edge of the old city.

   The tour ends at the Lucca Cathedral, a stunning Roman Catholic church with a spectacular facade. The tour ends here and you can then relax with a drink in a café or continue exploring the city at your leisure.

   Your departure from Lucca to San Gimignano will be around 05:00PM.

3. 3

   San Gimignano

   2 hours

   06:30 PM - From Lucca to San Gimignano 1,5h by VAN

   Once you arrive in San Gimignano you will enjoy the beautiful Chianti landscape, just in time to amaze the countryside sunset above vineyards and olive groves.

   At the arrival, you will have free time to discover "The city of beautiful towers" that has been nominated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as an example of a medieval town.

Overnight stay: 4 stars **** Hotel in San Gimignano area

Day 3 · San Gimignano-Siena-Chianti-Florence

1. 1

   Siena

   3 hours

   09:00 AM - Our driver will wait for you at your San Gimignano hotel to drive you to Siena The duration by VAN is about 45 minutes.

   10:00 AM - From San Gimignano to Siena

   Here, you will be welcomed by a local guide that will lead you through a 1,5h walking tour of the classic spots of Piazza del Campo, Piazza del Duomo where you can appreciate the authentic medieval atmosphere that makes this town special and unique.

   After, you will have an hour of free time that you can spend visiting the Duomo, shopping or simply enjoying local deliciousness!

2. 2

   Greve in Chianti

   1 h 30 min

   01:30- Lunch and wine tasting

   You will go in the direction of "Colli fiorentini," touring across the spectacular Chianti landscape.

   Here, you'll be welcomed by the family that will show their cellar and let you sit at the amazing terrace, looking all over the vineyard.

   You'll have an amazing lunch home cooked paired with their wines, an amazing experience of tasting a typical local meal and local wines.

   The Chianti region is renowned worldwide for its valuable ruby-red blends and unique hillside. Sangiovese is the most planted wine in Italy and on this journey, you will learn how to appreciate it properly.

   Will be in the heart of the Chianti area, which is called "Chianti Classico", where you will visit a local winery that produces a selection of Chianti and delicious olive oil. Here you will taste the different vintages of Chianti classico, Vinsanto, Grappa, and some fresh local deliciousness to eat with.

3. 3

   Florence

   one hour

   03:30 PM - From Chianti to Florence, 1 hour and half by VAN

   Once you arrive in Florence the tour will end here.

-Lunch and wine tasting