Geluxe: Italy: Florence to Rome, Walking the Vineyards of Tuscany and Umbria

Welcome to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. After a welcome briefing with your CEO, enjoy a delicious dinner in the heart of the city. As the sun sets, take an evening stroll through the city, capturing photos of the golden Florence glow. Don't forget to stop for a gelato at a famous gelateria. Welcome to Italy!

Start your day standing before the magnificent Duomo, feeling truly humbled by its grandeur. Join your expert guide for a walking tour to see the Duomo, Signoria Square, and the Ponte Vecchio. After the tour, visit a local market to savor Italian specialties. Spend the afternoon at the Piazzale Michelangelo, enjoying a refreshing drink and a stunning view of the city.

Leave Florence behind and head southeast to the village of Strove. Before starting your trek, visit San Gimignano, a well-preserved medieval site, and enjoy a local lunch. After lunch, begin your trek to Colle Val d'Elsa, crossing the Elsa River on foot and soaking in the beauty of the Tuscan countryside.

Today, you'll hike to the medieval walled village of Monteriggioni. After a rewarding lunch at La dama nella Vigna, visit Monteriggioni before continuing your journey to Siena. Explore Siena with your guide and then take the bus back to your hotel for a free evening.

Begin your trek from Montefioralle, a small town surrounding an historic castle. Walk through the wavy hills of the Chianti region to Panzano, where you'll enjoy lunch at a local winery. After lunch, continue to Greve in Chianti, the 'gateway' to the Chianti region. End the day relaxing at your Tuscan Villa with a cold drink.

Today, you'll walk from the medieval village of Volpaia to Lamole, famous for its terraced vineyards. Enjoy a picnic lunch among the vines and sample four varieties from the local Tuscan estates. In the evening, indulge in a special wine pairing dinner.

Today, you'll explore the UNESCO World Heritage site Val d'Orcia, starting with a walk through the historic city of Pienza. After your morning walk, sample locally produced pecorino and ricotta cheeses paired with a glass of Montepulciano wine. Visit the hilltop town of Montepulciano before heading into Umbria to Città della Pieve.

Spend the morning with a local chef learning to prepare some of Italy's most loved dishes. After enjoying your homemade lunch, the afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. A local guide will lead a walking tour of Città della Pieve, known as the birthplace of Renaissance painter Pietro Vannucci.

Today, you'll travel to Rome, one of the world's most historic cities. Choose between a walking tour of the historical center or a fully guided Vespa tour. Whether you're walking or riding, you'll experience the best that Rome has to offer, from Piazza Barberini and Piazza di Spagna to the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona.