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Scenic Tuscan Wine Tour | 8 Days

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Duration

8 Days • 7 Nights

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Tour Type

City Tours, Cooking Classes, Culture and History, Food Tours, Private

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Languages

English, Italian

Overview

Explore Tuscany, its culture and charm while discovering its unique history!
Your experience is carefully crafted to deliver only the most essential and authentic Italy.


Whether admiring stunning views on the gentle slopes of Val d’Orcia countryside or sipping regional wine in Chianti or Montalcino region, you’ll be enchanted by the natural beauty and cultural treasures of this land.
Discover the traditional local cuisine and wines in our selected restaurants and wineries, participate in our hands-on Cooking Class and other culinary activities; taste the incredible local flavours of this land and immerse yourself in the history and culture of Tuscany.
From your Wine tours and traditional cooking class, to Cultural tours in Florence historical center and Siena, you’ll experience the authentic flavors and relaxed lifestyle of Italy surrounded by a marvelous scenery.

Please consider that this program, the number of days, activities and services included, can be customized according with your needs and requests. Please contact us for further details and quotes.

At the end of the trip in Florence, if you’d like to continue your adventure and visit the South of Italy we’d be happy to organize for you a once in a lifetime tour on the Amalfi Coast or Puglia (other destinations also available on request). Please contact us for further information.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Seven nights at our meticulously selected properties in Tuscany, surrounded by the marvelous sceneries of Siena, Val d'orcia and Florence
  • Celebrate the authentic flavours of Tuscany during our Wine Tours, traditional cooking class and Delicious Dining Experiences
  • Explore Tuscany with the peace of mind of having everything perfectly organised for you by our team

Itinerary

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Day 1 | Ben Arrivati and 
Welcome Dinner in Siena
Day 1 | Ben Arrivati and 
Welcome Dinner in Siena

• Transfer from Florence airport to the property in Siena.
• Arrival and check-in at your charming Hotel in Siena.
Your 4-star hotel is within walking distance from the centre and has a terrace offering striking views over the town and its ancient walls.
Superior rooms offer ensuite private bath, in-room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, air conditioning, safe safety box, telephone, internet and LCD TVs, kettle with selection of coffee and teas, There is a concierge service and daily breakfast is served in the breakfast room.
Lunch on your own and afternoon free.
• Later in the evening, enjoy a welcome 4-course tasting dinner with wine pairing celebrating the flavors of Tuscany. Our selected restaurant, is set right in the heart of Siena.
*Water included. Coffee, additional wine and liqueurs available at extra cost and payable directly on site.
After dinner, return to the hotel with your group leader.



Day 2 | Chianti Classico Region;
 Visit of 2 Wineries: Wine & Food Tour
Day 2 | Chianti Classico Region;
 Visit of 2 Wineries: Wine & Food Tour

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Morning - Visit Castello di Fonterutoli, a modern winery that is home to centuries-old knowledge and know-how, where you will enjoy a tour followed by a 4-course lunch accompanied by 5 different wines.
• Afternoon - visit your second winery, a cherry-picked gem in the Chianti region, selected by our experts. Enjoy a guided tour of the former abbey, its renaissance gardens, frescoed salons, cloister and historical ageing cellars. Then, tasting of four wines of Badia a Coltibuono with some homemade “schiacciata”. 
Wines: Chianti Classico DOCG - Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG - Cultus Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG - Sangioveto IGT
Return to Siena Hotel.
Evening free and dinner on your own.



Day 3 | Visit San Gimignano; 
Wine tasting, Cooking Class with Dinner
Day 3 | Visit San Gimignano; 
Wine tasting, Cooking Class with Dinner

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Visit San Gimignano. Morning free for sightseeing, shopping and lunch on your own.
• Depart for Wine Tasting and Cooking Class at a selected Fattoria in the countryside. 
Wine Tasting & Cooking class followed by dinner, wine included.
Return to your hotel in Siena.



Day 4 | Guided Tour of Siena; 
Wine Tour & Tasting in Montepulciano; 
Gourmet Tuscany Dinner in Val d’Orcia
Day 4 | Guided Tour of Siena; 
Wine Tour & Tasting in Montepulciano; 
Gourmet Tuscany Dinner in Val d’Orcia

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• In the morning, set out on your Walking Tour of Siena with your professional licensed Tour Guide: 
Visit the Church of San Domenico, Salimbeni Palace, the ancient Banchi di Sopra street and Palace Chigi Saracini. The tour includes a visit of Siena’s Cathedral where a selection of masterpieces by Michelangelo, Donatello and Bernini are displayed. Walk through the square, Il Campo, where the traditional horse race, the “Palio di Siena”, takes place every year, and with your guide, discover the town’s enchanting unknown hidden corners. 
Free for lunch in Siena before meeting your driver for your afternoon excursion.
• Afternoon, winery visit in Montepulciano:
our guests will tour the beautiful aging cellars adorned with commissioned artwork, French chandeliers and a variety of bronze statues and sculptures. 
Tasting of 5 wines accompanied by a cheese/cold cut and bruschetta board.

Wines: 
Gemella Rosato, Toscana Igt, 
Ardore Toscana Igt Merlot e Cabernet 
Fossolupaio Rosso di Montepulciano Doc
 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Docg. I Quadri Vino Nobile di Montepulciano selezione
• Early evening - check-in to your boutique hotel in Val d’Orcia.
• 4-course Gourmet Tuscan Dinner at Antica Trattoria Toscana which offers the best traditional cuisine and Tuscan specialties accompanied by famous local wines.

Day 5 | Montalcino; 
Visit of two Wineries: Lunch and Tastings
Day 5 | Montalcino; 
Visit of two Wineries: Lunch and Tastings

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Morning: 11:30 visit to the first Montalcino Winery.

The Colombini family has owned land in Montalcino since 1352, and this Fatoria-winery since the end of the 18th century. They have been producing Brunello since 1892. The Historical Ageing Cellars have been open to the public for over 70 years. Within the Fattoria-winery is located their Caseificio - Cheese Dairy. Launched for the first time in the mid-19th century, it’s the oldest cheese production business still existing in Montalcino. 
Visit of the ancient wine cellar.
Lunch and tasting of 5 wines.
- Tastings of cured meats and pecorino cheeses made in-house in paired with Rosso di Montalcino DOC;
- Pici pasta with meat sauce paired with Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Vigna del Fiore;
- Scottiglia of chicken, pork, rabbit OR Montalcinese stew, roasted potatoes paired with Brunello di Montalcino DOCG;
- Vinsanto ricotta mousse served with Vinsanto del Chianti DOC.
Included: water, coffee.
• Afternoon visit of the second Montalcino winery: Tour of the winery starts among the rows of vines, where you will find out all about the organic-regenerative viticulture. Learn about everything that happens between the vineyard and the glass as your tour continues into the winery to observe various phases of production, from fermentation to bottling. You will then visit the historic wine cellars, restored to their original splendour following a five-year restoration project. Here you will see big barrels for ageing the most prestigious wines, the unique architecture of the ancient cistern, a collection of historic vintages and the “Teca Tachis”, a corner of the winery dedicated to the great oenologist Giacomo Tachis. Your tour will conclude with a tasting of a selection of 4 wines.
Return to your hotel in Val d’Orcia.

Day 6 | Cheese Maker and Olive Oil Tour; 
Dark Florence Tour
Day 6 | Cheese Maker and Olive Oil Tour; 
Dark Florence Tour

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Check out of your Hotel in Val d’Orcia. Depart for Florence.
On the way to Florence, stop off to visit Fattoria in San Casciano. The farm, situated roughly halfway between Florence and Siena, is dedicated to the production of the finest quality wine, olive oil and sheep’s cheeses.
Tour and tasting: Vineyard walk and cellar tour, explanation of the dairy (no entry) with a description of the production process. A tasting follows: Four wines, Tasting of sweet wine “Il Passito”, Six cheeses served with Mostarda di Cremona (a special local chutney) or locally produced honey, extra-virgin olive oils, cured meats, bread basket with Tuscan bread and “schiacciata”
Duration around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Proceed to Florence
Check-in to your 4-star Florence hotel. Free for a late lunch, should you still be hungry!
• Late afternoon - Dark Florence Tour (duration: 2 hours)
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Meet your guide at the hotel for a very easy walk through the historical centre. You’ll walk past many of the city’s famous monuments (like the Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Strozzi), discovering their darker side, as well as exploring unmapped alleys and tiny, unknown piazzas.
Evening free and dinner on your own.

Day 7 | Florence; Farewell Dinner
Day 7 | Florence; Farewell Dinner

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Free Morning and afternoon for guests to enjoy different museums, or shopping. Suggestions: visit the Boboli Gardens (behind Pitti Palace) which were designed for the Medici family and feature many different fountains, statues and decorative caves. Alternatively, walk over to the Officina Santa Maria Novella whose roots date back to the 13th century. Considered the world’s oldest pharmacy, Santa Maria Novella offers everything from fragrances and pot puorri to candles and traditionally-prepared waters, creams and bath salts. Or explore Florence’s Oltrarno area, home to historic sites, large gardens and artistic traditions.
• Farewell Dinner & Winery Tour at a "Castello" in Florence. In the evening, visit the castle and enjoy an unforgettable dinner. Wine included.

Nestled amongst the vineyards and hills of Chianti Rufina, 20 minutes away from Florence, this castle offers the opportunity to discover and indulge in an authentic Tuscan experience.

Enter a timeless Italian Borgo surrounded by vineyards and olive trees that was founded over 1,000 years ago around the ancient castle.

4-course dinner paired 5 Frescobaldi wine tasting. Laudemio Frescobaldi Olive oil tasting is included.

Day 8 | Arrivederci
Day 8 | Arrivederci

• Breakfast in the hotel.
• Check out and Group departures to Florence Airport.

Included/Excluded

  • Three nights in a 4-star property in Siena
  • Two nights in a boutique Hotel in Val d’Orcia
  • Two nights in a 4-star property in Florence
  • Daily breakfast and cleaning service
  • 3 Dinners with wine pairing
  • 2 Lunches with wine pairing
  • Light lunch/tastings at Cheesemaker’s, 4 wines included
  • 1 Cooking class with dinner, wine included
  • 5 Wine tours
  • Private guided Tour of Siena
  • Private guided Florence Tour
  • Hot tips list: includes our recommended restaurants, what to see and buy in Tuscany, tipping information, important telephone, numbers, local customs etc.
  • Detailed day-to-day itinerary
  • Airfare
  • Wine and drinks are included in the meals only when explicitly mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tickets to access museums and other venues when not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel/health insurance: we strongly advise that each guest have their own travel/health insurance before the start of the trip
  • Anything not mention in “Included"

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