PISTOIA: ONE WEEK ITINERARY

DAY 1 PISTOIA Situated at the foot of the Apennine mountains, Pistoia offers visitors a pleasant blend of history, art, folklore, monuments, natural beauty, fine antiques, exquisite cuisine and old fashioned charm. In the afternoon, guided walking tour of the city of Pistoia. Dinner featuring tuscan specialties at a nearby Trattoria. Overnight stay in Pistoia

DAY 2 MONSUMMANO-PISTOIA Early morning departure to explore the Tuscany countryside and visit the local articians. You'll visit a mozzerella cheese making factory, a Chocolate lovers delight, Slitti, or possibly an olive oil farm which still uses the traditional process of cold pressing olives. In the afternoon, relax and unwind at the spa “Grotta Guisti”, which benefits from its very own thermal grotta, a fascinating natural cave with a hot water underground lake in which guests can enjoy a relaxing and detoxifying steam bath. In addition to the steam baths, the Spa offers mud therapy, ozonised baths in thermal water, massages, inhalation treatment,a new area for Oriental Disciplines, a gym center , an avant garde Aesthetic Medicine Centre and a spacious relaxation zone. The new open-air thermal swimming pool, a high-tech facility measuring 750 sq. m., with a large and spectacular waterfall and underwater hydromassage in spa water . Overnight stay in Pistoia

DAY 3 VINCI - LUCCA Today take an excursion to visit a the nearby historical and extremely charming towns of Vinci and Lucca. In the morning visit Vinci the birthplace of a genius, Leonardo da Vinci. Visit the house in which Leonardo was born as well as the museum which houses the models and manuscripts of this incredibly inspiring artist, engineer and inventor. Dedicate the afternoon to discovering Lucca. A beautiful and charming town infamous for it’s 16th century walls which include a lovely tree-lined promenade at the crest, serving as a perfect introduction to the serene beauty of the town within. Overnight stay in Pistoia

DAY 4 SIENA - SAN GIMIGNANO Early morning departure to Siena. Spend the morning exploring art, history and architecture of one of Tuscany most world famous medieval cities. Sip cappuccino in the town square "Il Campo" where the famous Palio is held. In the afternoon visit the enchanting hilltop town of San Gimignano infamous for it’s numerous towers which once represented the wealth and power of the local families. Overnight stay in Pistoia

DAY 5 FLORENCE Early morning departure (by train 30 min.) to Florence. Take part of a guided walking tour to help you get acquainted with the city. The guided tour will highlight Florence’s main attractions. You’ll see the Renaissance palaces, historical squares, monumental statues, churches and hidden treasures of this incredibly beautiful city. In the afternoon continue sightseeing and discovering Florence on your own. Explore the art and architecture of one of Tuscany's most reknowned cities. Visit Piazza della Repubblica, Piazzale Michelangelo, Uffizi Palace and many other fascinating highlights offered in 'the cradle of the renaissance". In the evening experience Florence from it’s heart the “Arno” river. Boating on the Arno river, parading in front of the famous monuments, on the waters of the river that has given life to Florence. Quietly admiring beauties of Florence, accompanied only by the soundof the long-sweeping wooded-oars rustling along the boat in the water. Overnight stay in Pistoia

DAY 6 PISTOIA AND MORE Pistoia is located in the heart of Tuscany and is a perfect location for daily excursions throughout Tuscany, Umbria and Liguria. Today, you may decide to take a car and drive to the Cinque Terre or to Pisa to see the “Leaning Tower” or perhaps relaxing drive in the nearby countryside to a local vineyard for wine tasting etc. Your choices are truly unlimited, the central location of the town and the easy access to the highway is truly a plus for those who wish to see as much as possible but with less time wasted on the road. . Overnight stay in Pistoia