Day 5 – Sept 18, Thurs

After breakfast, visit the Cinqueterre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, five ingeniously constructed fishing villages set amid a dramatic coastal scenery. Free time to get a bite to eat. Take a ferry down the coast to admire the scenery from out at sea, hopping on and off to visit the towns. Dinner in the Villa.

Day 6 – Sept 19, Fri

After breakfast, drive through the idillic Tuscan countryside to San Gimignano, the 14 towers of the walled town rise up like a medieval Manhattan. Here there is a palpable sense of history with its intact medieval streetscapes and enchanting rural setting. Have lunch oyo. Before returning to Viareggio enjoy a wine tasting at one of the many excellent wineries in the area. Dinner in Casa Piero.

Day 7 – Sept 20, Sat

After breakfast visit Pietrasanta, a charming little town that has attracted celebrated artists from around the world. Artists like Henry Moore, Joan Mirò, Botero and Niki de Saint Phalle have at some point been drawn to this tiny artists' mecca. Beautiful palazzi, churches and lively cafés overlook the vast, open, central square that is frequently the site of whimsical sculpture exhibits. Lunch oyo. Return to Casa Piero for cooking class followed by dinner.

Day 8 – Sept 21, Sun

After breakfast visit the endearing city of Lucca, hidden behind imposing Renaissance walls. Its cobbled streets, handsome piazzas and shady promenades make it a perfect destination and with a ratio of 1 shop per every 3 inhabitants it's a great place for shopping. Lunch oyo. An animated antique and vintage fair will be taking place on this day making our visit even more enjoyable. Dinner at Casa Piero.

Day 9 – Sept 22, Mon

After breakfast we are off to Pisa to see what is perhaps one of Italy’s most famous symbols: The Leaning Tower. Admire the other stunning buildings that make up this majestic piazza. Be surprised to discover how many other noteworthy sights there are to see in this charming and lively university town. Dinner back at villa.

Day 10 – Sept 23, Tues

After breakfast transfer to Florence, a city that needs no introductions. On reaching Florence stop at Piazzale Michelangelo from where you can get a spectacular panorama of the city. Check into hotel and get a bite to eat oyo, before going on a walk to discover this enchanting city. Visit the 13th-century Palazzo Vecchio, the fortress-like palace where the all-powerful Medici family lived and ruled. Admire unforgettable views and the impressive 53m-long, 22m-wide and 18m-high Salone del 500, a magnificent painted hall with a gold-leaf paneled ceiling. The palace also houses masterpieces by artists of the likes of Michelangelo and Donatello. Dinner in one of the city's many excellent restaurants.

Day 11 – Sept 24, Wed

After breakfast at hotel see one of the Renaissance's most iconic masterpieces, the David by Michelangelo. After witnessing the world's most famous statue have lunch in one of Florence's fine restaurants. Free time in the afternoon to explore the city further, get some shopping in or to see a museum that's on your bucket list. Dinner oyo.

Day 12 – Sept 25, Thurs

After breakfast departure from Florence International Airport Peretola. We recommend you book a flight that departs in the late morning before noon. We will offer only a limited amount of transfers to airport, therefore if you remain within our suggested time slot you can avoid having to wait at the airport for a long time if your flight departs very late, or having to reach airport by your own means, if your flight departs very early.