Day 1
London - Nice:
Board your Eurostar in London and enjoy a smooth transfer to Paris. Here enjoy lunch and a break before you travel onwards towards the south of France, and the beautiful city of Nice.
Day 2: Nice - Lucca
Enjoy the journey from Nice to your main destination - Lucca. The journey takes you along the length of the coast, past glitzy marinas and sleepy towns.
Day 3-10: Lucca
Stay in a local Agroturismo to get a taste of traditional Tuscan hospitality. We work with small local accommodation providers in a slightly out of town area where you're within easy reach of amazing hiking, horse trekking, mountain biking, vineyards, olive oil fields and local producers of regional delicacies to visit. You're also close to the main city, which is just a 10 minute bike ride or 40 minute walk away. With 7 days to enjoy, you've got plenty of free time to explore on your own terms, but we'll also include the following unique experiences to enjoy:
Aperativo Experience in Lucca - spend an evening with a guide and group of other visitors exploring Aperativo hour in Lucca. Taste local snacks and drinks in the city and learn some key facts about the city. Mostly this experience is about getting into the Italian spirit - relaxing, enjoying good food and drink with new people.
Gombitelli Hike - today enjoy a full day guided hike in the foothills of the Appenines - the mountain range stretching all the way from the French border down to south central Italy. This hike is around 10km in total, but you'll take it at your own pace. A morning pick-up takes you to Gombitelli to select a picnic for lunch in the mountains, before beginning the hike through the craggy mountains and green, wooded valleys. Finish up around 4pm, with a lift back to your accommodation.
E-Bike Wine Tour - half day easy e-bike tour among vineyards and olive groves, with beautiful views and rolling Tuscan landscapes.
This tour Includes the visit of an organic farm with light lunch and wine tasting: a very traditional atmosphere with a local owner. Total of 15 km covered.
On other days you're free to pick additional activities on the extras section, or leave your time free. When you travel, you'll be given the contact details of our local team to help you plan when you arrive.
Day 11: Lucca - Lyon
Day 11 - 13: Lyon
Arrive in Lyon early evening and enjoy a few days staying in this characterful city. While Lyon is France's third largest city, it's not one that's overcrowded with tourists. Plenty of areas of the city retain their local charm, and being situated in one of France's most productive regions gives rise to a plethora of excellent local food and drink options. Nearby wine regions include Beaujolais and Cotes du Rhone, and the city has a rich history of gastronomy using local, organic ingredients.
Day 13: Return to the UK
On day 13, hop on a train back to Paris and on to London to finish your trip.