Discovery Italy

Pisa
...a beautiful week-end journey in the etruscan and roman tuscan city to discover its art treasures, the beauties of its nature and the delicious cuisine

Duration: 4 days and 3 nights
Accommodation: 3 nights in 3* Hotel or B&B with breakfast

Short description: You are going to discover the wonderful surprises and magical atmosphere that the charming tuscan city, Pisa, offers. ... great symbol of the city, the leaning Tower, the beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli with its Cathedral and Baptistery, medieval narrow streets and Pisa´s beautiful coastline, part of Versilia´s Riviera...
It is going to be an exciting week-end journey to discover the artistic, historic heritage and the gastronomic traditions that ranges from ancient times up to present days.
It is going to be an unforgettable trip!

Information:

• Trip to Pisa and the hilly surrounding area
• Closest airport: Galileo Galilei Pisa Airport
• Period: all year round
• Duration: 3 nights
• Flights: to book separately from our site. You can find both scheduled standard flights and low cost flights. You receive booking assistance on request
• Guided tour: on request

Price with arrival at Pisa airport: 355 euro*
Price with arrival at other airports: 405 euro*
*The price may vary according to season
All prices include VAT
Breakfasts: all accomodation rates include a cooked or continental breakfast. Special dietary requirements need to be booked in advance

Included in the price:

• Accommodation: 3 nights in centrally located 3* Hotel or B & B in double room with breakfast (supplement for single room)
• Transfer to/from the airport drink
• 2 dinners in restaurants
• 2 wine tasting and local gastronomic products
• Telephone assistance
• Free entrance to museums and cultural events
• Supplement: If you want to stay in 4* Hotel

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT TUSCANY
Description Tuscany: Tuscany is a region of Central Italy: it borders to the north with Emilia Romagna, to the east with Marches and Umbria, with Lazio to the south, to north-west for a short distance with Liguria and to the west is washed by the Tyrrhenian Sea.is divided into the provinces of Florence (regional capital), Prato, Pisa, Lucca, Grosseto, Arezzo, Siena, Pistoia and Livorno Massa Carrara.name of this region comes from its ancient inhabitants, tusci, a name that was given to etruscans by romans.is famous worldwide for its art, history, beautiful landscapes and its typical products.the many art cities the most famous are: Florence, Siena, Pisa and Lucca, and some medieval villages such as San Gimignano and Montepulciano.special feature of this beautiful region is certainly the natural heritage and the great variety of landscapes: we can find here the beautiful green hills of Chianti and Maremma Park, mountain landscapes of the Apuan Alps or Abetone, the thermal parks of Chinciano and Montecatini Terme and finally the very famous beach resorts of Versilia, Argentario and the island of Elba.

Description Pisa: Pisa is one of the main towns of Tuscany, located in the floodplain area of the Arno River (that crosses Pisa) and situated about 12 km from the Tyrrhenian Sea. This town (famous for its leaning tower) is one of the most important historical and artistic sites of Italy with its monuments and art works.

Cuisine and Wines in Pisa: The couisine of Pisa offers both sea and land specialties and also some special recipes such as "white bean soup of San Michele", " fish bavettine – bavettine sul pesce " (special spaghetti with fish sauce ), "clam soup – zuppa di arselle" served with slices of delicious tuscan bread, "frog soup – zuppa di ranocchi". Another typical dish is " cèe alla pisana" newborn eels from Arno river cooked with sage.
The main courses often use game meat including: pheasants, coots, wild boar, rabbits and ducks. Among the desserts we recommend the famous "torta coi bischeri" made with pine nuts, chocolate, raisins and candied citron. Among the wines we find Chianti from the Pisan Hills, Montescudaio and Montecarlo.