Discover Tuscany: Culture, Food & Wine
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- duration 8 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-45120
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- Operated in English
- Starts Tuscany, Italy
- Ends Tuscany, Italy
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Stay in a family-run albergo in a quiet village near San Gimignano
- Enjoy chianti tastings in two renowned wineries
- Unlock the secrets of Siena, visiting a closed-to-the-public museum
- Discover the ancient ‘wine windows’ of Florence
- Learn the secrets of pasta-making from local chef and author, Federica Continanza
- Visit medieval Volterra, Castellina in Chianti and Colle Val d'Elsa
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Starting and ending in Tuscany, the trip "Discover Tuscany: Culture, Food & Wine" is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Tuscany in Italy. "Discover Tuscany: Culture, Food & Wine" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Settle into our family-run albergo in the Tuscan hills to immerse yourself in this ever-evocative Italian region. Over the week, we sip wine at renowned chianti producers, discover age-old traditions, and learn all about the region from local experts. Of course, we have guided tours in the iconic cities of Siena and Florence – they’re unmissable – but also visit lesser-known medieval towns for a more intimate experience. Embrace the Tuscan lifestyle with wine tastings at celebrated vineyards and learn the secrets of pasta-making in a cooking class led by local chef and author Federica Continanza.
Settle into our family-run albergo in the Tuscan hills to immerse yourself in this ever-evocative Italian region. Over the week, we sip wine at renowned chianti producers, discover age-old traditions, and learn all about the region from local experts. Of course, we have guided tours in the iconic cities of Siena and Florence – they’re unmissable – but also visit lesser-known medieval towns for a more intimate experience. Embrace the Tuscan lifestyle with wine tastings at celebrated vineyards and learn the secrets of pasta-making in a cooking class led by local chef and author Federica Continanza.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Start at Hotel Le Renaie in Pancole
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Day 2: Visit Colle Val d'Elsa and enjoy an organic wine tasting
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Day 3: Travel to Siena and explore the historic centre
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Day 4: Castellina in Chianti and optional wine tasting; pasta-making class
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Day 5: Free day to explore San Gimignano, relax by the pool or visit other Chianti villages
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Day 6: Discover the magnificent city of Florence and enjoy a pizza night
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Day 7: Visit Volterra; afternoon wine tasting and farewell dinner
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Day 8: End in Pancole
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- All accommodation
Meals
- All breakfasts,Four dinners
Transport
- All transport and listed activities
Guide
- Tour leader throughout
Others
- Welcome drink
- Two wine tastings with nibbles
- Cooking class
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Local taxes (approximately €10 per person, see Trip Notes)
- Pre & Post Package
- Extension Package
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
Culture, food, wine all delivered in style - great trip - left you wanting more.
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5 - Excellent
This was an excellent trip. Delivered everything it says in trip name. Visited fabulous locations, learnt interesting facts about each place, tried local food and wine. Magnificent.
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Discover Tuscany: Culture, Food & Wine tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 03 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 03 October 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceDiscover Tuscany: Culture, Food & Wine tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Discover Tuscany: Culture, Food & Wine tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
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