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There's probably no region of
Italy so well known as Tuscany - the rolling hills, the beautiful hill
towns, the home of the Renaissance, the food, the wine, the people all
combine to make this a truly memorable experience.
It is said that Italian cooking is
a triumph of ingredients; our task is to search out the finest producers
of what we know to be the best Italy has to offer. Tuscany is rich in
artisans producing the flavors we long for: pecorino cheese, peppery
green olive oils, glorious wines, Vin Santo, grappa, plus, plus, plus.
We'll spend a week in the heart of
Tuscany in a restored villa in the hills surrounding Florence with
breathtaking views overlooking the city, yet easy access to the Chianti
countryside. We'll visit artisan producers, have cooking classes,
tastings, culinary excursions and learn about 'the best of Italy.'
Cooking Classes
Winery Tour/Tasting
Market Tours
Grappa Tour/Tasting
Balsamic Tour
Olive Oil Frantoio Tour
Tour/Demonstration - Leathermaking
Artisan Tours: Custom shoemaker,
watercolorist, ceramicist
While most meals are included, we
have taken care to leave time for you to explore Florence on your own
and enjoy their famous museums and restaurants.
INCLUDED in tour:
Transfer from/to Florence train station and our Chianti
villa
6 nights accommodation
All breakfasts
Four (4) lunches
Six (6) dinners, w/house wine
Cooking classes as listed in itinerary
Culinary & cultural excursions (listed in itinerary)
Professional guides as listed in itinerary
Gourmetravel Personal guide for ALL listed activities
Ground transportation for excursions in itinerary
NOT included:
Airfare
Gratuities & personal expenses
Administration reserves right
to alter schedule
Travel Day (Sat)
- Travel day to Italy
Day 1
- Arrive Florence,
- Meet at Florence Train Station
- 5p-Van transfer to our Chianti
Villa
- Welcome Dinner @our Villa
Day 2
- CHIANTI DAY
- TOUR Winery & Olive Oil
frantoio - a fabulous tour of a winery and olive oil mill - set in
one of the most charming villages you'll find anywhere.
- Visit to the famous "Butcher of
Panzano"
View video of Dario, the Butcher:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKeBpGlJ5dw&feature=related
- Lunch in Panzano
- Afternoon visits to local
artisans:
Grappa tour & tasting
Custom Shoemaker
- Hands on Cooking Class &
Tasting. Followed by dinner where we consume the goodies prepared,
washed down w/Chianti!
Day 3
- VAN to Florence
- Walking tour of Famous
Florence food market & shops
- LUNCH at colorful Market
Trattoria
- Free time to visit museums
and/or shop
- DINNER at a favorite
trattoria
Day 4
- VAN TO SIENA
- Visit to Siena's colorful
outdoor market
- Free time in Siena
- LUNCH in Siena
- GUIDED TOUR of this famous &
beautiful city (home of the Palio)
- Visit to ceramicist
- PIZZA PARTY in Radda
Day 5
- Cooking Class at the
magnificent private villa of a famous Tuscan chef, featuring dishes
from his restaurant (R-photo)
- LUNCH - dining on the dishes
we made, matched with wines
- Tour of private acetaia
and balsamic tasting
- Leathermaking demonstration
of designer handbags
- Visit local artisans:
watercolorist & ceramicist
- DINNER at our Chianti Villa
Day 6
- VAN to San Gimignano - famous
"city of towers"
- Free time in San Gimignano
- LUNCH on our own
- Return to Villa
- FAREWELL DINNER at famous local
trattoria
Day 7
- Van transfer to Florence train
station or airport
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Deposit: $500 per person |
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Double occupancy: $3,150 per person: |
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| Single occupancy: $3,600
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