TUSCAN CULINARY & WINE DELIGHTS!
FEATURES WINERY VISITS & COOKING LESSONS
June 11, 2012 & September 8, 2012
Small Group Size & Guaranteed Departure Dates
Other dates avialable on request for individuals and/or Groups
Starting at $2699 per person double occupancy
Thoroughly explore Tuscany. You will have the chance to savor local flavors, tastes and sounds of this wondrous country. Includes Gourmet Cooking Lessons as well as visits to Wineries, Chocolate Tasting, Olive Oil Tasting, Sightseeing.
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- Siena 5 Nights & Florence 2 Nights
- Welcome Dinner in the Piazza Del Campo
- Cooking Lessons with Dinner and Diploma
- Visit of a Chianti Winery with Tasting
- Chocolate Tasting & Farmhouse Lunch
- Montalcino Winery and Olive Oil Tasting
- Farewell Dinner in a Restaurant in Siena
Day 1 Florence ~ Siena
Arrival in Florence and transfer from Florence airport (FLR) to your hotel in Siena. Welcome Dinner in the Piazza del Campo which is one of Europe’s greatest medieval squares.(D)
Day 2 Siena
In the morning, a guided visit of Siena including the entrance to the Cathedral. A tasting in Siena of pecorino cheese with honey, bruschetta with olive oil, typical Tuscan salami and Chianti Colli Senesi including a visit of the ancient well. In the afternoon, experience a cooking lesson and dinner in a cooking school in Siena. At the end of the course, participants will receive a diploma. (BB D)
Day 3 Chianti District
Full Day excursion: in the morning visit of Chianti region with wine tasting in a winery and lunch in a typical restaurant. After lunch, visit the town of Colle Val d’Elsa and a chocolate tasting in an enoteca. Dinner free. (BB L)
Day 4 Cooking Class
In the morning, transfer to a farmhouse in Chianti region for a cooking class based on regional specialities. Afterward enjoy the lunch we have created. Dinner free. (BB L)
Day 5 Winery & Olive Oil Tasting
Full Day excursion in Val d’Orcia region: in the morning visit of Sant’Antimo Abbey and wine and olive oil tasting in a winery. Light lunch at the Enoteca of Montalcino After lunch, visit of Montalcino and transfer back to Siena. Farewell Dinner in a delightful restaurant in Siena. (BB L D)
Day 6 Siena – Florence
Breakfast in Siena. Check-out of hotel. Today, we transfer to Florence. First, we stop in Greve in Chianti for a light lunch and wine tasting. Arrival in Florence and stop in Piazzale Michelangelo to admire the wonderful panorama. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner on your own (BB L)
Day 7 Florence
After breakfast enjoy a private walking tour of Florence. Walking guided tour of the Duomo complex: Giotto’s bell tower, the Baptistery, the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi. Visit of Galleria dell’ Accademia where you can admire the famous David by Michelangelo. (BB)
Day 8 Florence
Transfer from hotel to Florence airport (FLR). (BB)
NOT INCLUDED:
InterContinental Flights, Gratuities to Tour Director, Driver, Local Guides or Assistant,
Porterage at airport, Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program, Travel Insurance;
Contact us for full details
International Accents Travel, LLC
865-577-3137
Prices are Per Person Land Only