The Tastes of Tuscany (trip)

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The Tastes of Tuscany

  • Florence, Italy
  • Culture & Nature
Italy, Europe

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from $3,450* per person7 DaysMay-October
Boutique accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Gourmet Traveler 24 people max
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.'

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Itinerary


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 A local host
    * 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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