I was on Kim’s amazing six-day tour of the Asheville area. We covered so much ground in that time. You really need that time to see the city and the highlights of the surrounding area, which I would never have found on my own. It amazed me that she was able to coordinate the touring part with meals, events, and activities. Our van driver was very knowledgeable too. Scheduling of activities ran very smoothly and not rushed, yet we got to do and see so much. I can’t imagine how much planning goes into this trip. Thank you, Kim.
Hiking in Cinque Terre
Vegan Cooking Class
Natural Art Drawing Classes
Explore magical Italy
Partnering with our vegan friends at Etica Selvatica (“Wild Ethics”), we are thrilled to invite you along on a magical adventure to Florence, Pisa, Siena,and Cinque Terre, Italy. This trip offers opportunities to visit famous sites, such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Brunelleschi’s Dome, and Volterra (an ancient Etruscan City). It also offers plentiful opportunities for hiking, as we visit the Foreste Casentinesi National Park and embark on a two-part hike along the Blue Trail in Cinque Terre. To complement all the beautiful art, architecture, and hiking, we have three yoga sessions, two art classes, one cooking class, two dinner-time concerts, and a visit to thermal springs. Of course, we will enjoy vegan meals everywhere we go.
Why You’ll Love This Tour!
Guided tours (indoors and outdoors) of Florence art and architecture
Volunteering at an animal rescue in Pisa
eBike tour in Siena
Hiking in Cinque Terre and outside of Florence
Yoga, Thermal Springs, Art Classes
Dinnertime Concerts of Folk and Renaissance music
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Essential Info
Essential Info
Price
$5975 USD/per person
*A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the tour cost, along with a registration form, are required in order to join the tour. Your space is not guaranteed until both of these are received.
Dates
April 10th – 19th, 2026
Tour duration
9 nights/10 days
Group size
8-12 people
Included
- 9 nights accommodations
- 9 breakfasts
- 9 lunches
- 9 dinners
- Sightseeing and activity admissions
- Transportation between activities
Not included
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
- Beverages other than coffee, tea, water
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Travel insurance is highly recommended for any unexpected emergency expenses.
About your guide
This tour will be led by Kim Bizzarri and our Italian partner.
Trip Overview
Plan to arrive in Florence by 12pm for a meet and greet, welcome lunch, and walking tour of Florence, allowing us to acclimate to our environs and experience the city’s landmarks. Our first full day involves a trip to the Foreste Casentinesi National Park where we shall hike, practice yoga, take a nature drawing class, and enjoy a picnic. We shall spend Day 3 within Florence, touring famous sites including Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi’s Dome, and the Galleria dell’Accademia. In the evening, we will learn how to make pasta and gnocchi, which will be our dinner. During dinner, we will enjoy traditional Italian music. Day 4 finds us heading to Pisa where we visit the Piazza dei Miracoli (including the Cathedral, Baptistry, and Leaning Tower). This day also offers us the experience of visiting the Ippoasi Animal Sanctuary, where we will have a picnic lunch and an opportunity to volunteer. On this day, we transfer to Siena. On Day 5, we have an eBike adventure to the Val d’Orcia, traveling through typical Tuscan landscapes with hills, cypress trees, and cultivated fields. Our adventure includes our second yoga class and a visit to natural thermal springs. Staying in Siena on Day 6, we take a guided tour of the city, including the Piazza del Campo and a visit to the Cathedral. We will have the opportunity to capture some of this architectural beauty via our second art class. On Day 7, our adventure takes us to Volterra, an ancient Etruscan City. We shall also visit San Gimignano, a medieval city that once boasted 72 towers. Our dinner will include a private concert of harp, violin, and voice, featuring Renaissance music. Day 8 leads us to Cinque Terre, where we begin the first of our two-day hike along the Blue Trail. We will continue the hike on Day 9, ending our stay in Cinque Terre with a yoga class and beachside relaxation. In the evening, we will enjoy a vegan cheese tasting and our final, farewell dinner. Our adventure ends after breakfast on Day 10.
Itinerary
Day 1 (arrival day) of our multi-day tour of Florence begins with a welcome lunch, followed by an outdoor guided walking tour of Florence, including the Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Piazza Santa Croce. We walk outside the walls of Florence, passing by the Ponte Vecchio. We climb towards San Miniato al Monte and visit the Abbey. Before heading to dinner, we enjoy the beautiful sunset.
After enjoying breakfast at our hotel, on Day 2, we embark upon a daylong tour of the Foreste Casentinesi National Park, enjoying a picnic lunch, yoga class, and art class. We enjoy dinner at an agriturismo within the refuge, enjoying the sounds of the nocturnal birds of prey.
Meals Included
Day 1: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3, after breakfast, allows us to view Florence from indoors, as we visit Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi’s Dome, and the Galleria dell’Accademia. We have a bit of free-time in the afternoon to pursue our personal interests or peruse the local shops for typical Tuscan products. In the evening, we re-group for a vegan cooking class that will become our dinner. Our meal will be accompanied by traditional Italian music.
Day 4 takes us to Pisa, where we visit the Piazza dei Miracoli, the Unesco World Heritage Site that includes the Leaning Tower of Pisa. In the afternoon, we visit the Ippoasi Animal Sanctuary where we enjoy a picnic lunch and an opportunity to volunteer to benefit the rescued animals.
Meals Included
Day 3: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
On Day 5, we travel by eBike to Val d’Orcia and Crete Senesi, traveling along the Tuscan countryside. We stretch out any biking aches and pains through our second yoga class, with additional relaxation provided by outdoor natural hot springs with sulfurous waters. We return to our accommodations for a brief rest (and showers!) prior to dinner.
Day 6 of our trip begins with breakfast, followed by a guided tour of the city center of Siena, including the Piazza del Campo with the Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia, and the Cathedral. This day offers artistic drawing breaks for us to capture the architectural and scenic beauty of this Unesco World Heritage site.
Meals Included
Day 5: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 6: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 7 of our trip begins with breakfast, before venturing Volterra, a walled mountaintop city dating back to the 8th century BC. This city is famous for its alabaster figurines, as well as jewelry and bronze work. In the afternoon, we head to San Gimignano, a medieval city that boasted 72 towers back in the day. These towers represented competing rivalries between powerful families. Today,the cityscape is dominated by 5 of the remaining 14 towers. This ancient city is blessed with a fantastic vegan restaurant, where we will conclude our day with a private concert of Renaissance music featuring madrigals, violin, and harp.
On Day 8, after breakfast, we transfer to Cinque Terre and enjoy hiking along the Blue Trail / Path. We continue this hike on Day 9, with our final yoga session and relaxation on the beach. Our day concludes with a vegan cheese tasting and farewell dinner. The tour ends following breakfast on Day 10, where we will have a group transport to the airport in Pisa.
Meals Included
Day 7: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 10: Breakfast
Good to Know
Amount of walking: 6-8 miles per day (approximate)
What’s Included: Hotel (based on single occupancy; no need to share a room unless you are traveling with a partner, family member, or friend); meals, as specified on each daily itinerary; all sightseeing and activities mentioned above
Airport: Plan to fly into Florence (Amerigo Vespucci Airport - FLR) and depart from Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
Previous Guests Praise Veg Jaunts and Journeys
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