TUSCANY
Culinary & Cultural Tour for two
Oct. 7th - Oct. 15th 2026
DAY 1:
Arrival in Florence & Welcome Dinner
• Arrival at Florence Airport or train station
• Private transfer to a boutique hotel near Florence’s historic area
• Stroll through Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and the Duomo
• Welcome dinner at a local ristorante, savoring classic Tuscan dishes
DAY 2:
Florence’s Markets & Hands-On Cooking Class
• Cappuccino and croissant and let’s head in a Walking tour to Florence’s Central Market, discovering local produce, truffles, and cheeses
• Tuscan cooking class, learning to make fresh pasta accompanied by handmade sauces, and dessert
• Late Lunch with the dishes you prepared, paired with regional wines
• Free afternoon to explore Florence or relax at a charming café
• Dinner at leisure with recommendations for intimate trattorias
DAY 3:
Florence Museum & Historic Site Tour
• Enjoy breakfast at the local café
• Meet your private guide for an immersive tour of Florence’s most treasured cultural landmarks, including the Uffizi Gallery (masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo), the Accademia Gallery (home to Michelangelo’s David)
• Savor a classic Tuscan lunch at a traditional trattoria, featuring seasonal specialties and regional wines
• Afternoon free to stroll Florence’s charming streets.
DAY 3:
Chianti Vineyards & Wine Tasting in the Countryside
• Traveling to Chianti, Tuscany’s most famous wine region
• Visit to a historic vineyard, strolling through the rolling hills of vines
• Exclusive wine tasting, featuring Chianti and Tuscan wines, paired with local specialties
• Lunch in a vineyard, savoring farm-to-table Tuscan specialties
• Enjoy more wine tasting in a second vineyard
• Returns to Florence in the evening free to stay in or try apericena, featuring locally sourced ingredients
DAY 5:
The Enchanting Val d’Orcia & Cheese Tasting in Pienza
• Transfer to the stunning Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape
•Check in a historic villa in the countryside after that let’s head into Pienza, the town of pecorino cheese.
• Exclusive cheese tasting at a family-run farm, sampling aged and fresh pecorino paired with honey and wines
• Lunch in a picturesque osteria, enjoying Tuscan classics like ribollita and pappa al pomodoro
• Visit to Montepulciano, famous for its Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
• Return to the countryside for a quiet evening of relaxation
DAY 6:
Relaxing in Bagno Vignoni
• Classic Italian breakfast and off to Bagno Vignoni, a hidden gem with natural hot springs
• Aperitivo by the thermal waters, sipping and snacking some delightful specialties
• Romantic dinner at a countryside trattoria
• Return to villa for last night
DAY 7:
San Gimignano & A Sweet Goodbye
• Starting with a classic breakfast followed by check out and Transfer to San Gimignano, known for its medieval towers and Vernaccia wine
• Walk through its charming streets, stopping for handmade gelato at the world-renowned Gelateria ( gelato optional)
• Lunch with a view, enjoying Tuscan specialties , truffle-infused dishes, and local wines
• Return to Florence for a last night stay, check in
• Enjoy for a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant, enjoying the vibrant history lights of the city
DAY 8:
Departure Day – Arrivederci!
• Relaxing breakfast with cappuccino and fresh pastries
• Private transfer to the airport or train station
• Until next time—when we Seek to Savor more of Italy’s hidden treasures.
