We drove straight from Pisa to our hotel in the Tuscan countryside – which felt so spacious and luxurious compared to our city life at the start of the trip. The group checked in and the evening ahead was free so we decided to walk into the small quaint town called Chianciano Terme for dinner, some others stayed at the hotel for food and rested up. The next morning we had time to relax – we all needed it. After enjoying breakfast, most of the group sat around the outside pool and soaked up the Tuscan sun.

This afternoon the group made a visit to nearby Chianti for a wine tasting experience which was one of my favorites from the trip. Following this, we had a classic Tuscan feast at a local farm-to-table restaurant and let’s just say no one went home hungry!! All in all the time in Tuscany was peaceful and relaxing – I really didn’t want to leave, but up next is Rome & I can’t wait to see so many iconic landmarks.