What to expect
Festive Cities
Explore the enchanting, walled city of Lucca rich in history, in all of its festive splendor.
Charming Montecatini
Discover the unique charm of Christmas in Tuscany while based in lovely Montecatini, exploring the region's festive side while enjoying this elegant spa town.
Iconic Landmarks
Witness the globally recognized Leaning Tower of Pisa, an architectural marvel that captures the imagination of visitors worldwide.
About this trip...
What's included?
Airport transfers
Private Room
Breakfast daily and 4 dinners -
Christmas Day Lunch with glass of wine
Welcome drink
Full Days in Siena Lucca, Pisa & Florence
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
What's extra:
- International flights are not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals when not included in the itinerary
- Activities when not included in the itinerary
- Tourist Tax currently €3 per person per night payable locally at the end of your stay
Itinerary
- Arrive Pisa
- Montecatini – Siena– Montecatini
- Day at Leisure
- Montecatini – Florence – Montecatini
- Montecatini – Lucca – Pisa – Montecatini
- Christmas Day
- Day at Leisure
- Depart Pisa
What you’ll be doing
Day One: Arrive in Pisa
- Dinner Included
Day Two: Montecatini – Siena – Montecatini
- 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 will 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. In the afternoon we return to Montecatini for a Tuscan dinner.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Five: 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 can see the famous Leaning Tower. In the evening, we return to Montecatini for Tuscan dinner with music.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Six: Christmas Day
At 1pm, we gather together to enjoy a Christmas day lunch at our hotel. The Italian Christmas day lunch last around two hours so come prepared as you will be allowed to really tuck in on Christmas Day. Lunch is the main meal in Italy on Christmas day and is marked with traditional Italian Christmas food and dishes that Italians eagerly await all year.
- Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day Seven: Day at leisure
After breakfast at the hotel, today is free for you to explore Montecatini as you wish.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Eight: Depart Pisa
After breakfast, we transfer to Pisa Airport for our return flight home.
- Breakfast Included
Accommodation
Hotel Biondi Four-star
Facilities include
Room includes
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
We recommend that you check passport and visa requirements for the country you are visiting at the State Department if you have a U.S. Passport. Most countries require that your passport have at least six months validity when traveling internationally, and many require that you have one to two blank visa pages for either an entry stamp or visa. As a general rule, please check that your passport has six months validity beyond your planned trip, and if not, please renew your passport with plenty of time to provide Solos with your updated passport information by the final payment due date.
We recommend that you check if vaccinations are required for your destination at the CDC’s recommendations for your visited destination(s). We also recommend you purchase travel protection. A travel protection plan can often assist with medical emergencies and reimburse costs that are covered by the plan. Please verify coverage details with Solos before you travel.
- A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required as we include plenty of sightseeing/travelling, some with early starts.
- The order of the itinerary and events may be subject to change
- 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 €23) plus transport
- Climb the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa (Approx. cost €20)
