Tenuta di Tramonte

Take a day trip to the historic city of Lucca and walk through streets that still reflect its medieval past. The city is enclosed by wide brick walls lined with plane trees, which today form a path used by walkers and cyclists. As you explore the centre, you’ll pass Romanesque churches, narrow streets and well-preserved squares that show how the city developed over centuries.

You’ll visit landmarks such as the Guinigi Tower, known for oak trees growing at its top, and the oval Piazza dell’Anfiteatro built on the site of a Roman amphitheatre. Nearby countryside villas built by wealthy merchants also form part of the area’s history.

Head to the coast and spend time by the sea along the shores of Tuscany and nearby Liguria. Within driving distance, you’ll reach several well-known coastal areas, including the villages of the Cinque Terre, the Gulf of Poets, the beaches of Versilia and the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago. Each place offers a different setting, from small harbours and colourful houses to long sandy beaches and rocky coves.

You’ll walk along the waterfront, swim during warmer months or stop in a seaside town for lunch. The coast offers a simple change of pace from the countryside during your stay.

Spend a day exploring Florence, a city shaped by centuries of art, literature and political history. As you walk through the historic centre, you’ll encounter landmarks linked to the Medici family and figures such as Dante. The route includes the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi’s dome, Giotto’s bell tower, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Ponte Vecchio crossing the Arno.

Streets lined with stone palaces show how the city developed during the Renaissance. You’ll also visit the hills of Fiesole or San Miniato for a broader view across Florence before returning. The visit offers a clear introduction to the city’s history and architecture.