Top Ferrara Day Trips

One of the jewels of the Emilia-Romagna region, the UNESCO-listed city of Ferrara is famous for its lavish architecture. Get up close and personal with the city and its sights on an immersive bike tour. Explore the banks of the River Po, see the moated Castello Estense, discover the Ferrara Cathedral, and learn about the ruling Este dynasty, who made Ferrara a major capital of Renaissance Europe.

Spend a day exploring Tuscan hill towns and history on a private tour from Florence in a luxury van. Follow winding roads through vineyards and olive groves to the medieval town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO-site with stunning views of the Tuscan countryside. Discover Italy’s Etruscan heritage in Volterra, where ancient tombs, Roman ruins and brick-lined piazzas rub shoulders with bustling alabaster workshops.

Seek out a bargain or max out your credit card in style on this full-day shopping tour from Florence. Peruse the shops along Via Tornabuoni and Via della Vigna Nuova; browse the designer fashions on sale at the Prada outlet in Levanelle, then head to The Mall, Tuscany’s premier outlet shopping mall, where shops include Valentino, Burberry, Gucci and Armani. With private transport for up to 8 people, insider tips on where to shop and an itinerary tailored to your interests, you’ll be all set for a fun and hassle-free day of shopping!