About This Journey

Experience an unforgettable Journey through Tuscany, immersing yourself in the region’s timeless charm by learning to make homemade pasta, savoring its renowned wines, and enjoying captivating demonstrations of alabaster and ceramic craftsmanship. Wander through the picturesque streets of Cortona, the enchanting setting of the movie Under the Tuscan Sun, and experience the timeless beauty of Siena. The adventure culminates with a luxurious transatlantic cruise aboard the Celebrity Ascent, where relaxation and exploration await.

Visits: Celebrity Ascent, 40506, Florence and Tuscany.

Included Features

This Journey

• 6-night pre-cruise land program in Tuscany
• 5 guided tours
• 11 meals on tour (6 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners) and all meals onboard
• 14-night sailing aboard the Celebrity Ascent
• Drinks and Wi-Fi onboard

Always Included

• International airfare, including transfers and baggage handling
• English-speaking Local Guide during land program
• Guaranteed early hotel check-in on arrival day (pre-cruise tours only)
• Centrally located four- and five-star hotels
• Inclusive pricing: includes airfare, land program, cruise, transfers, and all taxes and fees
• Exclusive amenities onboard your cruise (see special offers)

• Special Love to Travel Sale Offer for Journeys on Celebrity Cruises—Ends 2/25!
  • Journey with up $1,100 Onboard Credit and a $200 Gift Card of Your Choice, along with Drinks and Wi-Fi—All Included. Enjoy an EXTRA $200 Gift Card on Journeys with a Transatlantic sailing. Many Journeys qualify for FREE Gratuities instead of Onboard Credit—ask for details! Learn More ➤

FAQs

Pacing

4 out of 5 – Land Program Includes Guided Tours plus Some Free Time

The overall pace is active, as we have included guided tours to most major attractions in the area. Most days will include a full-day or half-day tour, with some free time mixed in as well. Guests should be prepared to walk a couple miles per day while on full-day tours. Breakfast is always included at the hotel. Some additional meals may be included, while other meals may be at your leisure. All hotels will have a restaurant on property where you may dine. If you wish to go out, your guide is available to make suggestions for nearby dining.

Physical Activity

The land portion of the trip should be considered active and includes a considerable amount of walking. Small towns and villages in Tuscany often do not have coach drop-off points in the center of town, so a short walk is required to get from the coach to the center of the village. Enrichment Journeys will do everything in our power to ensure comfort through our third-party providers, including air-conditioned buses and comfortable accommodations where applicable. However, some areas cannot be accessed by coach, so our drivers will get you as close to sites as is legally allowed. Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are strongly recommended. Historical sites often do not have elevators, escalators, or ramps due to the age of the building/structure. Steps can be steep and uneven. Based on crowds and traffic, order of visits may be changed.

Wheelchair access at many sites is limited to extremely limited. A fold-up wheelchair may be able to be stored on the bus but requires prior arrangements. Guests must be able to transfer from their chair to the transportation. Guides/drivers are not allowed to lift or push wheelchairs, so guests requiring physical assistance must travel with a companion who can assist. Motorized wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this group program.

For the cruise portion of the trip, passengers will board and leave the ship up stairways and gangways and you may have to walk a moderate distance to transfer to train, bus and car stations. Time spent on the road and traveling can be long, so you will need to be prepared for stretches of down time in between destinations.

Ask about receiving 10% off all shore excursions from Shore Excursions Group!

Special Love to Travel Sale Offer for Journeys on Celebrity Cruises—Ends 2/25!

All guests must choose the same package type. View Celebrity Terms and Conditions. Offer expires February 25, 2025 or when sold out.

2-night Florence Extension (pre)

Although the Enrichment Journey includes a hotel stay in Florence, the itinerary does not include much free time in the city. With this optional extension, you will arrive in Florence 2 days early, giving you time to explore Florence on your own before the start of the Enrichment Journey program. Note: tours are not included. Price of $480 per person includes:

• 2-night hotel accommodations in Florence with daily breakfast
• Private transfer from Florence airport to hotel (applicable when air is booked through Enrichment Journeys)

The following hotel list is preliminary and subject to change. Although we contract for hotels a year or more in advance, unforeseen circumstances do occasionally require a change of hotel. Should it be necessary to change a hotel, one of equal quality or value will be substituted and you will receive confirmed hotel information with your final itinerary.

Grand Hotel Baglioni

Piazza dell’Unità Italiana, 6, 50123 Firenze, Italia

Telephone: +39 055 23580

Email: infodesk@hotelbaglioni.it

The Grand Hotel Baglioni, located in the heart of Florence, has been synonymous with hospitality and quality for over 100 years. It is housed in a magnificent 19th-century building, in which past and present coexist in perfect harmony, bearer of the values inherent to Florentine tradition.

The four-star hotel offers 192 guest rooms, equipped with all the comforts and facilities of a high-standard hotel and is home to a renowned Conference Centre, consisting of nine conference rooms accommodating up to 400 people. On the fifth floor, you can discover the beauty of the splendid B-Roof panoramic restaurant from which you can admire the skyline of Florence, taking in the whole city with a single glance.

At the Baglioni Hotel, every event can become extraordinary.

 

Palazzo San Lorenzo Hotel & Spa

Via Gracco del Secco, 113 – 53034 Colle di Val D’Elsa – Italy

Telephone: +39 0577 923675

E-Mail: info@palazzosanlorenzo.it

Palazzo San Lorenzo is a 4-star hotel of the Ross Hotels Group hotel chain in Colle Val d’Elsa, a beautiful Tuscan town better known as the “City of Crystal”. Restored from a hospital built in 1635, the hotel offers a wide range of accommodations: rooms, suites and spacious apartments. Discover the benefits offered by SPA San Lorenzo including a spa area and a wellness center with sauna, solarium, Turkish bath, sensory showers, heated pool and whirlpool, massage area and wellness treatments. The restaurant Sopra Le Mur offers the best traditional Tuscan cuisine along with Caffè San Lorenzo, a wine bar where you can enjoy the best national and international wines.

Palazzo San Lorenzo is centrally located, making it easy to visit numerous famous small towns and villages, like nearby San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, as well as larger cities in the area, such as Siena, Florence and Pisa. The hotel staff is always at your complete disposal for any requests or information.

Celebrity Ascent

Cruise Line: Celebrity

Since its inception in 1989, Celebrity has held true to its original commitment of taking the very best aspects of classic, elegant cruising and updating them to reflect current lifestyles. In 1997, they merged with Royal Caribbean International to form Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. What sets Celebrity apart from other vacation choices today is the cruise line’s passionate dedication to providing guests with a cruise experience that embodies modern luxury. This has become the definition of Celebrity Cruises and has set the worldwide standard for today’s expression of what first made cruising famous—high quality, superior design, spacious accommodations, grand style, attentive service and exceptional cuisine. Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the mark of contemporary spaces that are at once coolly sophisticated and warmly inviting. Where the culinary experience is influenced by global cuisines and designed by their Michelin-starred chef. Where their staff provides seamless and intuitive service that’s both personal and unobtrusive. Where everything is designed to provide an unparalleled Relaxed Luxury^sm resort at sea experience. Celebrity’s 15 award-winning ships offer unique experiences in more than 300 destinations on all seven continents.

Ship: Celebrity Ascent

Enjoy more luxury and more space on Celebrity Asent^SM the newest Edge Class Ship debuting in the islands. There’s no better place for a ship designed to connect you more closely than ever to the sea and all the sun-soaked places on the horizon.

On its Eastern Caribbean itineraries, you can explore the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan in search of authentic local flavors, join an excursion to The Baths of Virgin Gorda from nearby Tortola and soak up the lush mountain views on the St. Kitts Scenic Railway. Journey to the Western Caribbean and get up close and personal with dolphins in Nassau, hit the shops or visit Maya ruins in Cozumel and lounge away the day on Grand Cayman’s famous Seven Mile Beach.

With more luxury to love, Celebrity Ascent extends your island bliss right on board. The ship’s outward-facing design and expanded outdoor spaces are perfect for enjoying the ever-changing views and balmy tropical breezes. Celebrity Ascent has everything that’s made the Edge Series ships stand apart from anything else at sea—from the cantilevered Magic Carpet soaring above the ocean to the asymmetrical pool area with martini- shaped hot tubs—plus even more exciting experiences to be announced soon.

eJourney Guide

• Detailed Destination Information
• Day-by-Day Itinerary
• Preparing for Your Trip
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Local Cultural Information
• Recommended Readings
• And so much more!

As always, our friendly and dependable Personal Vacation Managers are committed to assisting you every step of the way.