After meeting with your guide at 10.30, the tour begins through the historic centre with the first stop at the magnificent Gothic Cathedral, which displays works by Della Robbia, Vassaria, Piero Della Francesca and you will see also, the Ark of San Donato in the presbytery. We continue to Francesco Petrarca`s birthplace in the spectacular Piazza Grande with its medieval towers, the Romanesque bell tower and Palazzo Della Confraternita. . A complimentary lunch is included and then in the afternoon you can visit and see the frescoes by Piero della Francesca -Legend of the True Cross, or visit also the birthplace of Giorgio Vasari. Return to your hotel which includes dinner.
After a buffet breakfast, we depart to the Abbey of Sant`Antimo via the Val d`Orcia and Val d'Arbia.
Then onward for Montalcino a typical Tuscan town located between Ombrone and the Asso valleys.
We continue the tour through the town and visit the interesting Town Hall and wander amidst the historical alleys and squares
. A picnic lunch will be provided by your hotel and in the afternoon the visit continues in Pienza often referred to as `the pearl of the Renaissance. You will also walk to the Piazza Pio II and the Cathedral between Palazzo Piccolomini and the famous Rossellino Well
For those interested, there is a magnificent view here over the Val d`Orcia.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Following a buffet breakfast, you depart by bus to Cortona and we have a special itinerary in search of the secrets contained in this fascinating city, commencing with a visit to the MAEC Museum of the Etruscan Academy and afterwards enjoy a delightful walk through the city center known as the `Grandmother of Rome`.
Alternatively, you can visit the Diocesan museum displaying Fra Angelico`s masterpiece, The Annunciation
. Lunch is provided or you can visit a local restaurant and afterwards you depart for a short visit to Trasimeno lake and Castiglione del Lago.
End of services and departure for return.