Spotlight on Tuscany

Traveler Experience

CRISTA Media is thrilled to bring together its listeners to embark upon a group travel experience. It would like to take an extra step to inform the group members of travel expectations so that we can foster a positive experience for those traveling. By embarking on this trip with SPIRIT 105.3, all travelers represent that:

They are independently able to meet the activity level guidelines listed here for this trip or are traveling with a companion who will assist them

• The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. This means you’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days with early mornings or late nights balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.
• If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.
• In Italy, some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict tour bus circulation, especially in historic areas such as Lucca, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and Florence. In Florence you must be prepared to walk approximately 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) to complete the sightseeing with limited opportunities to sit. The full day walking tour takes place over flat but cobblestoned streets with narrow sidewalks which are often crowded. For your well-being, we recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes. Most shops and businesses in Italy are closed on Sundays and on national/religious holidays.

They are able to travel independently and do not need assistance with basic travel functions or following directions, etc., or are traveling with a companion who will assist them.

They understand that if it becomes apparent that they are unable to engage in this trip in an independent manner and require substantial assistance, they may be asked to leave the group and agree that they will be individually responsible for the cost of traveling home (potentially covered by travel insurance if purchased).

If travelers do not agree to the foregoing, they are asked to consider alternate arrangements prior to the start of the trip.

*Due to the extensive walking required in Florence, free time will be limited to approximately 3 hours, during which, you may wish to visit the Academy or the Uffizi Museums. Both are closed Mondays, and both require advance reservations as tickets are often sold out on the day, or close to the day of visit. If you are interested, we recommend that you purchase tickets online, prior to departure, through the museum’s official website. You can expect your included walking tour to conclude by 1:00 p.m. and you will meet again for departure to Montecatini around 4:00 p.m. If booking tickets for one of the above museums, allow yourselves 30 minutes to reach them from the end point of your walking tour and 30 minutes to return to the meeting point in the afternoon.

Ask a Question

Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions about our Spotlight on Tuscany tour. Either fill out the form below or email Heidi Moore at heidi@cristamedia.com.