What to do and see in Tuscany, Italy: The Best Scenic Railroads

April 2, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood

Tuscany (/ˈtʌskəni/ TUSK-ə-nee; Italian: Toscana, pronounced [toˈskaːna]) is a region in central Italy with an area of about 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 square miles) and a population of about 3.8 million inhabitants (2013). The regional capital is Florence (Firenze).
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1. Florence to Cinque Terre Day Trip: 18 to 35 Years of Age

Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, Italy Smart Trip
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Have you ever visited one of the UNESCO World Heritage sea-sights? Well here’s your chance! The world famous Five Villages of Liguria, Cinque Terre.

Inclusions: Journey by fully-fitted luxury GT Coach, Expert English speaking escort, Visit the cities of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, and Vernazza (optional), Free time to take a swim in the sea, Local train transfer

Exclusions: Extra costs and optional activities, at your own expenses (a minimum number of participants might be required), Lunches, drinks and snacks, local transport

Reviewed By 868renac

had a great time wine tasting at different wineries! the guides from SmartTrip, especially Danielle Cohen, did a wonderful job of managing the group and making sure everyone was having a good time and got their share of wine and photoshoots! I heard about the trip from Danielle and I'm glad I was able to make the half-day trip while in Italy!

2. Best of Italy: from Rome to Venice

Rome Fiumicino Airport, 00054 Fiumicino, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy FindYourItaly
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Breath the atmosphere of the Eternal city and discover the vibrant Trastevere area eating like a local, with locals! Enjoy a funny Ape Calessino tour along the most fascinating Baroque sites Discover the hidden corners of Florence, Bologna and Venice thanks to our local buddy guides Visit the artisans shops in the most authentic quarter of Florence Enjoy the slow rhytm of Siena and San Gimignano Treat yourself with an exclusive dinner in a noble villa in Chianti hills Be surprised by the colours of Rialto Market and taste the local “cicchetti” , the real Venetian tapas

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 7 nights accommodation in hotels centrally located with ensuite bathroom, Breakfasts, Private transfer from Rome airport to hotel, Transfer from hotel to Venice airport, Guided tours with English speaking guide as per programme:, Trastevere food tour (small Group max 8 pax), Ape Calessino Tour (small Group max 8 pax), Florence walk with Gelato/Cappuccino taste (small group tour max 25 pax), Siena, San Gimignano tour & dinner in Noble Villa in Chianti (small group tour max 16 pax), Venice walking tour including St Mark’s Basilica & Doge Palace (small group max 16 pax), Venice Bacari food tour (small group max 16 pax), hotel 4* in Rome, Florence and hotel 3* in Venice, Vatican Museums tour including entrance tickets (small group tour max 25 people), Imperial Rome tour including entrance tickets to Coliseum, Roman forum& Palatine hill (max 25 pax), Entrance tickets to Vatican Museums, Coliseum, Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica

Exclusions: Local City tax (to pay on the spot), Flights, Everything not mentioned under the item “the tour includes

Reviewed By lanlebui

Summer or Winter, Monterosso displays her beauty in her own seasonal style. I really enjoy the island and would love to spend at least a week there some day.

3. Day trip from Rome to Florence by train

Roma Termini, Piazza dei Cinquecento, 1, 00185 Roma RM, Italy Alexia Boni
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Florence at your fingertips, so close to Rome but so different! You will discover its Renaissance beauties walking among shops and restaurants, you will immediately feel like someone from the place and it will be like knowing it forever. Not only the most touristy spots but also beautiful treasures hidden by time. Important city of fashion and above all the originality of its designers and designers. It was the home of important Princes and Lords but also of artists and architects of every age, every corner and glimpse of Florence will enchant you.

Inclusions: Return Train Ticket, Ticket to the Basilica of Santa Croce

Exclusions: Lunch, Soda/Pop, Gratuities

Reviewed By 547francescon

A group of Australian friends came to visit Rome and I found In Alexia a perfect guide! I am Roman but she let us discover some beautiful details of this city that neither I knew. The restaurant where we have eaten was so nice and the food was sooooo good! Thank you very much for the funny and interesting experience and for your charisma and kindness! I highly recommend it!

4. 9-day Venice, Florence and Rome Small-Group Tour from Venice

Firebird Tours
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Being an heir to the world's greatest Empires, Italy is well blessed with historical and cultural riches. In fact, our small group tour to Italy guarantees dozens of life-lasting memories. You will explore the best of Venice, Florence and Rome in an intimate group size of 8 travelers. Enjoy amazing local guides and fantastic experiences. Stay in a top-notch boutique hotels located right in the heart of the cities.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Boutique 4 star hotel accommodations in your private room (single or double occupancy), Entrance fees to sights and museums specified on itinerary, Private transportation, High-speed trains, Premium Class Seats (Venice to Florence, Florence to Rome), Professional Local guides in Venice, Florence, Rome, Premium Wine Tasting

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Reviewed By JohnWid

My wife and really enjoyed our trip to Iceland—and we GREATLY appreciate the incredible amount of effort that went into planning our trip. We are both vaccinated, but didn't know what to expect. Traveling itself was easier then we imagined. Firebird team helped us arrange PCR tests for arrival/departure, and shared all requirements that Iceland has for indoor outdoor mask requirements. Basically you need to wear mask inside in all public places, and should be wearing it outside, but most people usually don't have it on. Our guide and drivers always were wearing mask and had extra masks and cleaning solutions with them at all times, which we appreciate. We plan to use Firebird again in the near future. Thank you very much for everthing!

5. Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port

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Your full-day Cinque Terre and Pisa shore excursion is a must when visiting Italy. Your knowledgeable guide will show you the picturesque villages scattered along the beautiful Mediterranean coast. Your private tour will have a maximum of 8 people per booking (more people will be accommodate in 2 tours group). Round-trip transport from the Livorno port is included.

Inclusions: Tour Leader for all day which will lead you village by village, Port pickup and drop-off (we are licensed tour operator able to reach the cruise ships inside the port), Travel by minivan, Private tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Boat and/or train fares (maximum 25 EUR per person). Please consider regular itinerary will be run by ferry-boat. Train will be used for bad weather or time reason, Tips

Reviewed By Q4391TGdavidl

An absolutely amazing day out in the Tuscan Hills! Also a little visit to Vinci along the way (the home of Leonardo Da Vinci) Emilia was a fantastic tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and had a smile on her face throughout :) Would do this tour again in a heartbeat! Many Thanks for such a wonderful day, Samuel and David.

6. Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence with Optional Hiking

Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Walkabout Florence Tours
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If you love an outdoor adventure, our Cinque Terre tour is sure to add a little something special to your Italian holiday. Join us and explore some of the country’s most beautiful coastal towns and admire the stunning landscapes on a guided tour you’re sure to remember for life. - A magical trip along Cinque Terre’s rugged coast - Exploration of local villages boasting beautiful scenery and architecture - Free time in the villages for wine tasting and souvenir shopping - A scenic boat ride along the Riviera (weather permitting)

Inclusions: A fun and professional guide who is there to lead you through the day, Transport between Florence and Cinque Terre by coach plus all other transport for the day, Entry tickets to the Cinque Terre National Park, Boat ride along the Riviera (weather permitting), Time to explore the Cinque Terre villages on foot

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Reviewed By katiegN3709NB

Christian helped make our Florence experience memorable! My husband and I traveled throughout Italy with our two young children ( 8 and 5 years old) and they were so excited for their Fiat tour. They were the only kids on the tour but Christian made sure it fun and educational for them. The whole group was inviting and it was great to get to meet people from all around the world! My kids can not wait to travel more and still talk about how awesome the tour was. I highly recommend this tour with or without kids. We were taken to scenic views throughout Tuscany and even had to maneuver through the streets of Florence in a super fun classic Fiat. Everywhere we drove people would stop and wave because of the group of Fiats brought joy to everyone! This was the best tour we took in Italy and when we come back for a visit we are definitely doing it again! (Our tour was pre-covid)

7. Cinque Terre Small Group Guided Tour from Florence

Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, Italy Prestige Rent
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Discover the breathtaking area of Cinque Terre, a UNESCO Heritage site, visiting three of the five villages; departing from Florence, in a small group of max 25 participants, and using the right size vehicle, you’ll be able to reach the Cinque Terre Park, very fast. Moving by train/boat (tickets included), to maximize your time/comfort, and with the assistance of an expert guide, discover the beauties of Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso. In Monterosso free time for lunch (not included), shopping or relax on the beach; in the afternoon you will meet your driver, to come back to Florence.

Inclusions: Small group day trip to the Cinque Terre with roundtrip transportation by AC vehicle with free wi-fi, Max. group size reduced to 16 participants, Licensed English speaking guide at your disposal for the whole duration of the service, Guided visit of Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso with expert guide, Stop in Monterosso with free time for lunch (not included), shopping or relax on the beach, Local train to move through the villages + Local boat ride (SEA & DOCKING CONDITIONS PERMITTING)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Alli S

We did a private wine country tour with Francesco in October 2019 (it has taken me entirely too long to write this review). We had a great time with Francesco. He is so personable and was so much fun to spend the day with. Ask him to tell you the story of why there are black roosters on Chianti Classico wine bottles. Francesco is very professional, was able to accommodate a change in plans based on our preferences, and delivered top-notch service throughout the day. If (when) we go back to Florence, we will be giving Francesco a call!

8. Cinque Terre tour in Small Group from Pisa

Pisa, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany BellaItaliaTour
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Spend a day exploring the colorful coastal towns of the Cinque Terre in the company of a friendly tour escort. From Pisa, travel by minivan, then — depending on weather conditions — by boat or train to the picturesque cliff-hugging villages of the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre. Marvel at their postcard-perfect appearance and admire the spectacular views of the Ligurian coast. This tour is limited to few people, ensuring a small-group experience.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotel) , Tour escort/host, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

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Reviewed By Q4391TGdavidl

An absolutely amazing day out in the Tuscan Hills! Also a little visit to Vinci along the way (the home of Leonardo Da Vinci) Emilia was a fantastic tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and had a smile on her face throughout :) Would do this tour again in a heartbeat! Many Thanks for such a wonderful day, Samuel and David.

9. Experience Cinque Terre from Florence in One Day

Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy City Wonders
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Get an early start on an amazing day journeying out of Florence, and its man-made masterpieces, because you are off to the Italian seaside. Admire nature’s artistry in Liguria, a spectacular region and home of Cinque Terre – the much acclaimed string of seaside villages along the Italian Riviera. Steep terraces adorned with colorful homes and vineyards, rugged fishermen reeling in their daily catches, and the region’s most famous flavor – pesto. All experiences you can enjoy on this tour.

Inclusions: Round-trip transport from Florence in a comfortable air-conditioned coach, Free time in Vernazza, Monterosso, Manarola and Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre Card train tickets, 45mins optional light hike with tour leader, Expert bilingual local guide English/German (commentary in both languages)

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Reviewed By carloseqg

This tour was so so good. Our tour guide Angelo was amazing. He knew everything there was to know and was able to answer any and all questions brought up to him even if they were about things not related to the tour exhibitions. It was worth seeing both the Uffizi and the Accademia. There were no lines to skip due to the covid-19 situation as we took this tour a week before things got shut down but I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to florence as it is not only a tour of the two big galleries but also a small city walking tour.

10. Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence

Florence, Florence (Villa Costanza Tram T1), 50018 Scandicci, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy My Tour in Italy
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Explore the breathtaking Ligurian coast on a tour of Cinque Terre, a small corner of paradise subdivided into five villages suspended on steep cliffs overlooking the sea; a unique landscape, where vegetation and lush vineyards frame a spectacular scenery. Visit four of the five villages.

Inclusions: Travel by coach with air-conditioning, Expert multilingual escorts, Ferry boat ride with unique views, Typical ligurian lunch (only if option selected)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and dropoff

Reviewed By Oversunsetplain

I couldn’t put correct date on this review - I did this tour with my two children in August 2019 and originally posted it then. I have had a message to say that I had posted it under the wrong company (one with a very similar name). I would like to re-post the review as we had such a brilliant day with our guide and would like to recommend the tour company to others whenever this type of activity goes ahead again! Our guide Ms Ivanova was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour took in many places around the city and we also visited the Uffizi in the afternoon. I was with my children aged 6 and 9 and both really enjoyed this day. They felt included and learned a lot. The guide met us at the times planned and gave plenty of opportunities for questions and were able to answer any queries. Everything was organised well and went smoothly. We were unable to book a tour inside the Duomo but actually this one which took us all the way around the outside and to other fascinating parts of the city was perfect for my family.

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