Tuscan Escape Reunion 35 to 45 – Italy Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Tuscan Escape Reunion 35 to 45 Tours for Young Adults

The one that stirs your passion for authentic Italian life in Tuscany – exclusively for Contiki alumni aged 35-45

Ready for a Tuscan experience trip like no other? Starting in Rome, get acquainted with your squad of awesome 35-45 year old travellers (and maybe swap some sweet memories of Contiki trips gone by!). We’ll live la dolce vita for seven unforgettable days on this adventure through sun-soaked Tuscany. Whether you get your kicks from food, history, culture or Chianti, this is the Contiki reunion you’ve been waiting for. With mouthwatering cuisine, idyllic vineyards and the chance to try artisan crafts, we’ll re-live the Renaissance in Florence and Lucca, marvel at the medieval beauty of Siena and pose for the perfect picture in Pisa… all across one extraordinary week.

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

out of 5 stars ()* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

7 days, 1 country from about $ 1817* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

Europe > Italy

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Rome

Day 2: Rome

Baschi

Siena

Day 3: Siena

Radda in Chianti

San Gimignano

Siena

Day 4: Siena

Florence

Siena

Day 5: Siena

Pisa

Lucca

Siena

Day 6: Siena

Umbria

Montalcino

Siena

Day 7: Siena

Rome

Day 1: Rome

RomeHey there, Contiki Alumni and friends**! ‘Ciao’ your new Contiki pals and we’ll hop on our coach. Next, we’ll cross the River Tiber to taste our way through Trastevere on a guided foodie walking tour, sampling pizza, gelato, wine and more in this bohemian district known for trattorias, pubs and artisan shops. Full of our first introductions to Italian life, we’ll join the locals for a passeggiata (promenade) to stroll off a few of the carbs before a satisfied slumber tonight.
**Please note this trip is available exclusively to Contiki Past Passengers, or those travelling with a Contiki Past Passenger, aged 35-45.

Hotel Genova (or similar)

Included Meals:

DinnerIncluded ExperienceFoodie Walking TourGet a taste of Rome with a foodie walking tour of Trastevere district

Day 2: Rome to SienaMake Travel Matter®

RomeSorry Rome, we’d love to linger but there are so many more experiences to soak up!

BaschiBut first, we have an epic, included MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience to enjoy. Casale Polegri is set within the gorgeous town of Baschi, where we’ll meet the Polegri family. These guys have run their vineyard and olive orchard for generations, and after giving us the grand tour, will serve us lunch under the Veranda. As we overlook the Tiber Valley, enjoying some of the most authentic Italian food we’ve ever tasted (topped off with the Polegri’s very own wine, naturally), we might reflect that we’ve never had it so good. It’s the kind of local travel experience you don’t encounter every day (you’re welcome).SienaThe day is still unfolding and we’ve already done so much! After arriving at our accommodation in Siena there’ll be time to explore what is possibly Italy’s most beautiful medieval city. The historic centre has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site and its heart is the Piazza del Campo, the sweeping central square that hosts the world-famous Palio horse race. This evening we have the chance to savour a dinner of pizza, in a typical Sienese restaurant.

La Certosa di Pontignano (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Make Travel Matter®Lunch at Casale PolegriKick back with your Contiki crew and feast on local pasta, olives, wine and more at this organic Umbrian farm. (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience)
Enjoy Dinner in a PizzeriaFeast on pizza in a traditional Sienese restaurant
Additional costs apply

Day 3: Siena with day trip to Chianti and San Gimignano

Siena

Radda in ChiantiBathed in the golden glow of the Tuscan sun, there’s no better way to uncover this historical region than by tasting it. Today we’ll hop on our bikes to ride from Gaiole to a local vineyard where we’ll discover for ourselves this rich ruby red tipple the locals have been perfecting here for centuries followed by a visit to a local butchers to sample meat and cheeses.

San Gimignano
Another place famous for its wine, next we head to the enchanting hilltop town of San Gimignano. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, it’s yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its medieval architecture & sweeping views of the entire Chianti valley. Once you’ve stopped staring there’ll be free time to explore, have dinner and, hey why not, maybe another glass of wine?
Siena

La Certosa di Pontignano (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceBike Ride to a Local VineyardWe’ll hop on our bikes and travel from Gaiole to explore a local winery.

Day 4: Siena with day trip to Florence

Siena

Florence
Our destination today is home to red roofs, Renaissance architecture and rustic cuisine. Florence is often referred to as a ‘walking museum’, and today we’ll find out why. With a locally guided walking tour, we’ll explore the city on foot, swooning at Giotto’s Bell Tower and the remarkable architectural feat that is the Duomo, pausing at the stalls and jewellery shops on the Ponte Vecchio and posing for a selfie with the replica statue of David. This afternoon we’ll have the chance to get involved with local handicrafts at a leather craft demonstration, part of Florence’s artisan history, learning about this ancient tradition from a master craftsman and using the opportunity to customise your own leather accessory. Later there’ll be free time for more sightseeing, shopping or food, and meat-eaters won’t want to miss the chance to sample a Bistecca Fiorentina, a Tuscan speciality. Before we leave the city today don’t forget to touch the nose of ‘Il Porcellino’, the bronze boar in Piazza del Mercato, the traditional way to make sure you return to Florence!
Siena

La Certosa di Pontignano (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceFlorence Walking Tour See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.
Tuscan Steak LunchFrom red roofs to red meat. Your stay in Florence wouldn’t be complete without a Florentine Steak lunch, otherwise known as Bistecca Fiorentina, otherwise known as a classic.
Additional costs apply

Make Your Own Leather Belt WorkshopImmerse yourself in Florence’s artisan history… and finally get those jeans to fit right with the chance to craft your own leather belt.
Additional costs apply

Day 5: Siena with day trip to Pisa & Lucca

Siena

PisaWe can’t be in this part of the world without a sneaky visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Depriving you of the chance to perfect the ‘holding-up-the-tower’ shot would be criminal. Our visit includes a locally guided tour.

LuccaWe’ll make a quick stop in Lucca, with its charming piazzas, Renaissance architecture and historic cafes. Explore the well-preserved 16th century walls surrounding the historic centre and cobbled streets with a gelato in hand. You can choose to sample wines at the local vineyards here. Siena

La Certosa di Pontignano (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceGuided Tour of PisaGet a Pisa the action! Your expert guide will enlighten you, and you’ll finally get the ‘propping up the tower’ pic you’ve longed for.
Included ExperienceLucca Wine TastingVisit the Del Dotto family winery outside Lucca and taste local wines accompanied with a delicious platter of snacks

Day 6: Siena with day trip to Perugia (Umbria)Make Travel Matter®

SienaSomehow Umbria feels even more authentically Italy than anywhere else we’ve been so far. A little less explored than Tuscany and still dotted with fairytale towns, we can see why Umbria is known as Italy’s ‘green heart’.

Umbria
We’ll visit its capital Perugia, where fine old buildings perch on the beautiful hilltop. Plus, a top tip – instead of wine, Perugia has become famous for chocolate. We’ll stop for lunch at a traditional Olive Oil mill (where the traditional hospitality is sure to knock your socks off!)

MontalcinoFurther south you can choose to find some dinner in Montalcino, another beautiful historic town known for – you guessed it – the production of delicious red wine. Don’t go knocking this one back too easily though, thanks to its individual grape variety, Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy’s priciest wines…Siena

La Certosa di Pontignano (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Wine & Dine EveningTry Brunello wine and feast on local specialties
Additional costs apply

Make Travel Matter®Dine at an Old Oil Mill (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)We’ll head to the rocky (but so picturesque) village of Baschi to visit Casale Polegri. Stroll around the vineyards and olive orchards on a short tour of the azienda agricola. We’ll learn about the farming techniques used by the Polegri Family to harvest their fresh plants and fruit. We’ll end the afternoon with a crunchy bruschetta topped with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables. And of course, some risotto or pasta. All of this with a glass of their homemade wine and dessert. Happy tummy, happy life!
Additional costs apply

Day 7: Siena to Rome

SienaIt’s said that all roads lead to Rome and that’s where we’re headed back to today. Has it really only been a week since we last set foot in the Eternal city?RomeBack in modern day Rome this afternoon, it’s time to say our sad goodbyes – or ‘Arrivederci’ – until we meet again on our next adventure. How does a reunion in Greece sound?

Included Meals:

Breakfast

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Make Travel Matter®
Lunch at Casale Polegri

Kick back with your Contiki crew and feast on local pasta, olives, wine and more at this organic Umbrian farm. (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience)

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Bike Ride to a Local Vineyard

We’ll hop on our bikes and travel from Gaiole to explore a local winery.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Guided Tour of Pisa

Get a Pisa the action! Your expert guide will enlighten you, and you’ll finally get the ‘propping up the tower’ pic you’ve longed for.

INCLUDED

Enjoy Dinner in a Pizzeria

Feast on pizza in a traditional Sienese restaurant

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Make Your Own Leather Belt Workshop

Immerse yourself in Florence’s artisan history… and finally get those jeans to fit right with the chance to craft your own leather belt.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Make Travel Matter®
Dine at an Old Oil Mill (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)

We’ll head to the rocky (but so picturesque) village of Baschi to visit Casale Polegri. Stroll around the vineyards and olive orchards on a short tour of the azienda agricola. We’ll learn about the farming techniques used by the Polegri Family to harvest their fresh plants and fruit. We’ll end the afternoon with a crunchy bruschetta topped with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables. And of course, some risotto or pasta. All of this with a glass of their homemade wine and dessert. Happy tummy, happy life!

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

You’ll find all highlights and eventual changes on the details page

FAQs:

You’ll find all FAQs and the latest info on the details page

Included Meals:

6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Team:

Expert Trip Manager + Local Guides

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Group Size:

Maximum 24 people

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Transfers:

Coach

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

More Details:

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