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PISTOIA PROVINCE: MEDIEVAL VILLAGES AND THERMAL WELLNESS

Medieval walls protecting villages, soothing thermal waters, Renaissance towers overlooking hills. Pistoia, wellness and history.

≈ 6
Days
31
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6
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📖 4 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Discover Pistoia and its historic heart, then climb to Serravalle to observe the valleys. Reach Montecatini and its spa heritage, explore Buggiano and its lanes, then follow Pescia's floral traditions before reaching Collodi, village linked to imagination. Wellness and heritage answer each other here.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Pistoia

Renaissance workshops artisan tradition

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4 photos
Day 1
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Discover

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San Zeno Cathedral
2
Civic Museum of Ancient Art
3
Hospital del Ceppo Museum
4
Palazzo del Podestà
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Pistoia Sotterranea (underground)
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San Giovanni Fuorcivitas Church
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Basilica of Madonna dell'Umiltà
+3 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 10 km
Travel time: 12min
2
Day

Serravalle Pistoiese

medieval fortress stronghold

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6 photos
Day 2
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Discover

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Rocca Nuova (Rocca di Castruccio)
2
Torre del Barbarossa
3
Oratory of the Virgin Assunta
4
Pieve di Santo Stefano
+2 Places visited
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Activities

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Museum of peasant culture
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Serra Pistoiese (850m altitude, Tuscan-Emilian Apennines)
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Scenic mountain road
+1 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 7 km
Travel time: 8min
3
Day

Montecatini Terme

spa resort thermal heart

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Day 3
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Discover

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Montecatini Alto (historic funicular)
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Church of Santa Maria a Ripa
3
Church of San Pietro Apostolo
4
Cappella di Piazza
+2 Places visited
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Activities

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Teatro dei Risorti
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Torre dei Lemmi
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Panoramic view over the Val di Nievole
+3 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 4 km
Travel time: 5min
4
Day

Buggiano Castello

castle village hilltop crown

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Day 4
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Discover

1
San Nicolao Church
2
Villa Sermolli
3
Castle ruins and clock tower
4
Vicar's Palace
+2 Places visited
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Activities

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San Michele Museum
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Palazzo De Gubernatis in Cozzile
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Uzzano (production of Bianco della Valdinievole wine)
+4 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 6 km
Travel time: 7min
5
Day

Pescia

flower town garden soul

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10 photos
Day 5
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Discover

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Church of San Francesco
2
Monumental Park of Pinocchio
3
Villa Garzoni and its historic gardens
4
Home of Carlo Lorenzini (author of Pinocchio)
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Multi-stage route dedicated to the adventures of Pinocchio
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Floriculture center
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Next stop
Distance: 4 km
Travel time: 5min
6
Day

Collodi

puppet village literary heritage

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10 photos
Day 6
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Discover

1
Monumental Park of Pinocchio
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Villa Garzoni and its historic gardens
3
Home of Carlo Lorenzini (author of Pinocchio)
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Activities

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Multi-stage route dedicated to the adventures of Pinocchio

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming landscapes, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, excellent value, Easter celebrations, ideal touring conditions.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, vibrant atmosphere, beach season, festival time.

Fall (September-October): Excellent weather, harvest season, wine tourism, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, beautiful colors, culinary focus.

Winter (November-March): Mild southern weather, Christmas markets, lowest prices, minimal crowds, cultural focus, cozy atmosphere, indoor attractions.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 5 and 7 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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