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Medici Villas & Castles Tour from Florence: Private Day Trip

Visit Unique Castles, Villas and Gardens in Tuscany.
Escape the city and explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside on a private Medici villas and castles tour. Discover hidden gems, enjoy stunning views, and learn about the Medici family’s legacy. Book your tour today!

Spend a full day touring the Medici’s Villas and Castles surrounding Florence and built between the 13th century up to late 17th century. All Villas are surrounded by breathtaking gardens immersed in a unique landscape between vineyards and olive trees.

Full Day Villas and Gardens Tour | 7 Hours

Visit with your tour guide and driver the castles and Villas of powerful families and feuds that controlled the territory of Tuscany in past centuries. Learn about the architecture  behind each construction and its function. Visit the interior spaces and learn about daily life in old times.

DETAILS
Pick up by sedan car of small luxury van at your hotel or an established location. Visit the Medici Villas surrounding Florence and get detailed explanation. Lunch break at a historical location near a Villa. Spend the afternoon exploring old medieval  castles in the Tuscan region and visit the surrounding properties. You also get to meet the owners of some Villas and castles and hear about the family’s history and legacy.

List of Medici Villas, visit up to two of them from the following list:

  • Villa Medicea di Poggio a Caiano (1470 – 1738).
  • Villa Medicea La Petraia (mid 16th century secolo – 1738).
  • Villa Medicea di Cerreto Guidi (1555 – 1738).
  • Villa Medicea di Pratolino.
  • Villa Medicea di Artimino (1596 – 1738).

List of Tuscan Castles, visit up to two of them from the following list:

  • Forte di Monteriggioni (13th century) in Chianti.
  • Castello di Brolio (13th century) in Gaiole in Chianti.
  • Castello dell’Imperatore (11th century) in Prato.
  • Castello di Nipozzano (13th century) near Florence.
  • Castello del Trebbio (12th century) near Florence.

This is a highly personalized tour, please inquire to discuss details and a customized itinerary.

PARTICIPANTS | Up to 4 people by car. Up to 7 people by small luxury van.
DURATION | 7 hours approx. plus 1 hour lunch break.
SCHEDULES | Daily, starts at 9,30 am or 10,00 am.
FEES | Please inquire.

Wine tasting with small snack or Tuscan lunch can be arranged at location.

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