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Mediterranean:
A week in Tuscany (EXD) - 8 days
Tuscany's beautiful countryside and visits to Florence, Lucca, Pisa and the Cinque Terre.
 The countryside of Tuscany stretches from the crisp, clear air of the Apennines to some of the most beautiful coastlines of Italy. Its cities are among the greatest cultural treasure houses of Europe, from Florence, the home of the Renaissance, to the mediaeval splendours of Romanesque Lucca, and ancient hill-towns. Away from the well-worn tourist trail, parts of Tuscany are still quite remote, such as the Garfagnana, a beautiful rural enclave flanked by the Apennines and Alpi Apuane - the Marble Mountains – birthplace of Michelangelo’s David. The region is stunning with a variety of flora and fauna including indigenous bird species, deer and wild boar foraging in the beech and oak woods whilst seasonal flowers carpet the upland meadows. Away from the mountains we enjoy the panoramic coastal views of the Cinque Terre following a network of footpaths linking the fishing villages and vineyards. We base ourselves for the week at La Pozza, a renovated farmhouse with sweeping views across the Serchio valley to the mountains, a homely feel and an impressive swimming pool.
Itinerary
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Start La Pozza. |
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Barga. Drive to the beautiful town of Barga and visit the Duomo, a superb 12th century Romanesque church with fine sculptures and carvings. Free time to explore and enjoy lunch before returning to the lodge for a leisurely afternoon. |
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Cinque Terre walk. Drive to Riomaggiore and spend the day walking and sightseeing following a network of footpaths that link the villages and vineyards of the delightful Cinque Terre. There are a few rocky sections but the views and wine are magnificent. |
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Grotta del Vento. Explore the Grotta del Vento, or ‘Wind Cave'. Follow easy footpaths revealing the underground world of stalactites and stalagmites, waterfalls and deep emerald-green pools. After our visit there is the opportunity for a scenic walk in the hills. |
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Florence. To Florence, and spend the day absorbing the atmosphere of one of the greatest Renaissance cities in Europe. The Duomo, Campanile and the Ponte Vecchio are the best known but the Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo’s David and much, much more will be vying for your time. |
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Free day. A free day to relax by the pool, stroll to the nearby small towns of Sassi-Eglio or Molazzana or choose from a variety of unguided walks (all optional). |
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Pisa and Lucca. A full day visiting two historic cities: Pisa, home to the famous Leaning Tower and beautiful Duomo and Baptistry, and the graceful walled city of Lucca. This quiet provincial capital is the perfect place to take lunch before seeing the city sights. |
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End La Pozza. |
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