Guide · Italy

Pisa, Lucca and Tuscan Hill Towns

Cross Tuscany in five days, from Pisa and Lucca’s walls to the towers of San Gimignano, Pienza and Montepulciano.

5 days5 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Piazza dei Miracoli

Pisa

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    Leaning Tower of Pisa

    The famous inclination is only one part of a carefully composed cathedral precinct of marble architecture. The freestanding campanile of Pisa Cathedral was begun in 1173 and built in stages over nearly two centuries, with its famous lean developing during construction.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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Day 2

Walled city

Lucca

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    Lucca City Walls

    Lucca City Walls is a landmark in Lucca that forms a recognisable part of the city’s public space, architecture and historical identity. The landmark forms part of the long development of Lucca’s public realm.

    Duration
    60 minutes suggested
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Day 3

Medieval towers

San Gimignano

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    San Gimignano Historic Centre

    San Gimignano Historic Centre is a historic urban or coastal place centred on San Gimignano, where streets, buildings and landscape can be read together rather than as a single monument. San Gimignano developed through successive medieval, early modern and modern phases, and the historic centre still preserves parts of that layered street pattern and architectural fabric.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
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Day 4

Val d’Orcia townscape

Pienza

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    Pienza Historic Centre

    Pienza Historic Centre is a historic urban or coastal place centred on Pienza, where streets, buildings and landscape can be read together rather than as a single monument. Pienza developed through successive medieval, early modern and modern phases, and the historic centre still preserves parts of that layered street pattern and architectural fabric.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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Day 5

Hill-town architecture

Montepulciano

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    Montepulciano Historic Centre

    Montepulciano Historic Centre is a historic urban or coastal place centred on Montepulciano, where streets, buildings and landscape can be read together rather than as a single monument. Montepulciano developed through successive medieval, early modern and modern phases, and the historic centre still preserves parts of that layered street pattern and architectural fabric.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening or access arrangements can vary by season, weather, events and public holidays; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information