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Tuscany Private Culinary & Wine Tour

This tour is an exclusively designed private tour for a limited small limitgroup.  Less than 15 people in this group provides for a true immersed experience in all of our activities.

$3,600 pp dbl occ ($600 dep. pp); $4,700 single ($850 dep.).  Final payment not due until March 1, 2025

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DAY 1

DEPART TO ITALY

You'll depart your home city to fly to Florence, Italy on an overnight flight.

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DAY 2

ARRIVE IN FLORENCE, ITALY

Welcome to Italy!  Get your passport ready for passport control and the beginning of an epic adventure.

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DAY 3

WALKING TOUR OF THE CITY CENTER

You will walk through the streets of the historic center where you can admire famous monuments, buildings and statues of world-renowned artists, such as Michelangelo’s David, Palazzo degli Uffizi and Palazzo Vecchio. You will lead lead you through the churches of Florence. The complex of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo of Florence and the church of Santa Croce (from the outside and inside).
 
Free time for Lunch then return to the hotel for Dinner.

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DAY 4

ENTRANCE TO THE UFFIZI GALLERY

After breakfast at the hotel, meet with the guide to visit the Uffizi Gallery.  
 
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is a true marvel, a treasure trove of art that will take your breath away. As you wander through its grand halls, you'll be surrounded by masterpieces from the greatest artists in history - from Botticelli's ethereal 'Birth of Venus' to Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic 'Annunciation.' Each room holds a piece of the past, a glimpse into the genius and creativity of the Renaissance. It's not just a museum; it's a journey through time and an immersion into the heart of art itself.
 
Free time for lunch and shopping, then meet for dinner.

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DAY 5

LOCAL MARKET EXPERIENCE AND COOKING CLASS

After breakfast at the hotel, we'll head out for an authentic local market experience and cooking class (total 4h)

First thing on the itinerary is a walk to Florence’s market or boutique shops to pick up the ingredients you will prepare for your lunch. The chef accompanying you will help you find the highest quality ingredients in the market. After getting all the fresh ingredients you need, you’ll head to a professional location just a short walk away. But before you start prepping for your lunch, you’ll enjoy a delicious tasting of local products.
 
Then, under the expert guidance of our chefs, you’ll learn how to make a three-course meal. Once you’ve cooked your meal, of course you get to eat it - along with two glasses of a selection of Chianti wines.

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DAY 6

TRANSFER TO SIENA, W/ STOP IN SAN GIMIGNANO

Breakfast at the hotel then checkout.
 
Transportation will be waiting for you for our transfer to Siena.  But before we get to Siena, we'll make a stop in San Gimignano.

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DAY 7

WALKING TOUR OF SIENA

Upon our arrival in Siena, it will be time to discover one of the pearl of the Tuscany: Siena with Piazza del Campo, the Torre del Mangia and the facade of the Palazzo Pubblico. In this square the famous Palio di Siena is organized, a horse race organized by the districts of the city. Entrance included to Duomo of Siena and see the Baptistery. Inside this temple we will find a sublime collection of masterpieces of art, among which the Maestà by Duccio di Buoninsegna and the statue of St. Paul, sculpted by a very young Michelangelo.

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DAY 8

FULL DAY TOUR W/ WINE TASTING

After breakfast at the hotel we'll head out for a full-day with a private transfer to explore the enchanting Val D'Orcia, a renowned region in southern Tuscany. The breathtaking landscapes of this region will leave you in awe, as will its characteristic villages. We will visit the medieval town of Montepulciano, located in the province of Siena and perched on limestone hill at an elevation of 605meters. Montepulciano is known worldwide for its wine and local products.
 
Our tour will continue to Pienza, another exquisite town located in
the Val D'Orcia.

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DAY 9

COOKING CLASS AND DINNER

You can’t say you’ve visited Tuscany if you don’t experiment with our cuisine first! With our cooking classes you will get to know the tradition of Tuscan cooking, with simple but really tasty recipes, in a convivial atmosphere. You will prepare traditional Tuscan recipes, with typical ingredients. And finally a tasting dinner of the dishes prepared.

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DAY 10

FLIGHT FROM FLORENCE TO HOME

After breakfast, collect your belongs and check-out of the hotel.  Your transportation will be waiting to take you the Florence airport for your flight home.
 
If desired, additional days can added to your stay in the Tuscany area.

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