New Year InTuscany
Discovery
Solos Board
From
£1842
£1842
+approx. £18.58 in tourist taxes payable locally
7 nights in Italy
What to expect
Pisa
Explore the iconic 'leaning tower'
Lucca
Romanesque churches & Italian charm
Picturesque Towns
Stay in a charming picturesque town
Florence
Immerse yourself in the ‘City of Art'
About this trip...
Back by popular demand, join us as we celebrate the New Year in Tuscany. A truly ‘must-visit’ destination, this beautiful corner of Italy has solo travellers visiting from all four corners. So, tick off your bucket list exploring the vibrant city of Siena, soak up majestic art in Florence, stroll through ancient Lucca and experience the intriguing Leaning Tower of Pisa! An incredible Italian group tour to share with your fellow solo travellers, made all the more magic as we celebrate the start of 2025 together.
Activity Level:
What's this?What's included?
Return flights & transfers-
Airport taxes & charges
Twin/double room for sole use
Breakfast daily and four dinners (including New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner) with ¼ bottle of wine and ½ bottle of water with each dinner at the hotel
Welcome drink
Inclusions as per itinerary: Full day in Siena, full day in Lucca and Pisa, full day in Florence-
Guided tours in Siena, Lucca and Florence
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully Financially Protected
What's extra:
- Insurance click here
- Tourist Tax currently €3 per person per night payable locally at the end of your stay
Itinerary
- Arrive in Montecatini
- Montecatini – Siena – Montecatini
- Day at Leisure
- Montecatini – Florence– Montecatini
- Day at leisure & New Year's celebration
- New Year's Day
- Montecatini – Lucca – Pisa – Montecatini
- Depart Pisa
What you’ll be doing
Day One: Arrive in Montecatini
Welcome to Italy! Upon arrival at Pisa Airport, we’ll proceed through immigration, collect our luggage and transfer to our hotel in Montecatini. This evening, we join our fellow Solos guests for a welcome drink and dinner.
- Dinner included
Day Two: Montecatini – Siena – Montecatini
A full day of sightseeing in the city of Siena, with its maze of steep, narrow streets. Nestling in the Tuscan Hills, this vibrant university city is also one of the greatest art centres of Italy, with a profusion of fine architecture. In the afternoon, we return to Montecatini.
Please note that Siena has some steep hills and uneven paths.
- Breakfast included
Day Three: Day at leisure
After breakfast today is free for you to explore Montecatini as you wish. This elegant spa town provides our base for the week and is linked by funicular rail to Montecatini Alto, with splendid views over the Tuscan landscape. Both are charming and surrounded by gently rounded hills quilted with woods, olive trees and vineyards.
- Breakfast included
Day Four: Montecatini – Florence – Montecatini
Today we go to Florence - picturesquely situated on both sides of the River Arno. We explore the cultural sites and soak up the atmosphere of ‘la Bella’ (the beautiful). We'll stroll across the Ponte Vecchio wander through the Piazza della Signoria and marvel at the astonishing abundance of art treasures and magnificent statues this ‘city of art’ is famously known for. This afternoon, we return to Montecatini for Tuscan dinner with music.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Five: Day at leisure & New Year Celebration
After breakfast at the hotel, today is free for us to explore Montecatini independently. This elegant spa town provides our base for the week and is linked by funicular rail to Montecatini Alto, with splendid views over the Tuscan landscape. Both are charming and surrounded by gently rounded hills quilted with woods, olive trees and vineyards. In the evening, we gather together for our New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with live music, entertainment and dancing.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Six: New Year's Day
After a late breakfast at the hotel (served until 11am), today is free for us to explore Montecatini as you wish. If you fancy, you can visit the New Year’s Day Concert in the Terme Tettuccio which is free of charge.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Seven: Montecatini – Lucca – Pisa – Montecatini
Today, we visit Lucca and Pisa. Lucca is a colourful and ancient city rich in cultural heritage with an urban centre completely enclosed by fortifying walls. This fascinating city has many churches, monuments and gardens to explore. We’ll then move on to Pisa, where we witness the famous Leaning Tower. This evening, we return to Montecatini.
- Breakfast included
Day Eight: Depart Pisa
After breakfast, we transfer to Pisa Airport for our return flight home.
- Breakfast included
Trip Reviews
Accommodation
Hotel Biondi Four-star
This Italian graded 4 star hotel is a simple and traditional style property set in the heart of the thermal town of Montecatini, only a stone’s throw from the famous spas, which can be reached by a pleasant stroll through the park.
Facilities include
Facilities at this hotel include a restaurant and bar. Please note that vegetarian and gluten free is offered in the restaurant, however with limited choice. The restaurant team will assist. An indoor pool can be enjoyed by hotel guests (not open 3rd September to 1st May). The property has a lift and is accessible for guests with disabilities.
Room includes
The rooms each unique in design and typically italian in style have a safe, hairdryer, satellite TV, air-conditioning, telephone and a minibar.
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Important Information
We include 3 full days of sightseeing: Florence with a guided tour included; Lucca with a guided tour included, an excursion to Pisa and a trip to Siena with a guided tour included.
Please note
- A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required as we include plenty of sightseeing/travelling & walking, some with early starts.
- The order of the itinerary and events may be subject to change
- This tour includes visits to some of Italy's most popular sites, where there is an added risk of pickpockets - so caution is advised as far as money and jewellery. Your local guides will advise on care in the most crowded sites.
Gratuities
We suggest a Group Collection to cover guides, transfer drivers, and hotel staff of minimum €35.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.
Dress Code
Dressing in layers to allow for changes in temperature is recommended as the winter can be quite cool. Comfortable shoes are a must for sightseeing. Smart, casual wear for the evenings.
More to Explore
- Head up to the charming village of Montecatini Alto (approx. cost € 7.00 return)
- Taste the delights of Tuscany with a wine-tasting lunch at a local vineyard (approx. cost €25) including taxi (approx cost €25 per per person).
- Climb the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa
Passports and visas
Passport validity requirements If you are travelling to an EU country (except Ireland), or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements.Your passport must be:
- issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
- show proof of your accommodation, for example, a hotel booking confirmation or proof of address if visiting your own property (for example, a second home)
- show proof of insurance for your trip – check FCDO’s travel insurance guidance
- show a return or onward ticket
- prove that you have enough money for your stay. The minimum amount required depends on your accommodation
- follow procedures if you are hosting a guest at your property in Italy
- as a tourist
- to visit family or friends
- to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
- for short-term studies or training
From the 12th October 2025 the EU is introducing a new European Entry System (EES) that will be phased in and fully operational by the 10th April 2026. Non-EU nationals including British passport holders will now be required to complete biometric checks on arrival and exit to Schengen countries, which will include facial recognition and fingerprints. There is no cost for this, and no action needs to be taken prior to departure.
Health requirements
Compulsory vaccinations: None. At least 8 weeks before your trip: All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions.
We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Italy
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Italy, including the Alps and the Dolomites. More information about altitude sickness is available from TravelHealthPro (from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre).
Currency
Euro
Transfer Time
The transfer time from Pisa Airport to your hotel is approximately 1 hour.
Time Difference
Italy is one hour ahead of the UK.
Electrical Appliances
Voltage 230v
Travel adaptor type C (EuroPlug)
WhatsApp Group
Shortly before your holiday, you will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp group to connect with your fellow travellers and your Tour Leader.
Importan Information
It is important to consider whether this holiday is suitable for your level of fitness, mobility, and any medical conditions. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments wherever possible. Please tell us about any disability, medical condition, or additional requirements before booking so we can assess whether we can safely and appropriately accommodate your needs. If you are unsure whether this holiday is suitable for you, please contact us before booking. We will be happy to discuss the holiday requirements and your individual circumstances.
