Tuscan Culinary and Wine Delights

5 overnight stay in Siena

2 overnight stay in Florence

Transfer from Florence airport to the hotel in Siena

Buffet breakfast daily & welcome dinner in a restaurant in the Square II Campo Cooking Lessons, 2 Winery Visits

Welcome Dinner in a restaurant in the Piazza del Campo

English speaking guide for the visit of Siena (max 3 hours)

Entrance to the Cathedral in Siena

Tasting in Siena of Pecorina cheese with honey, bruschetta with olive oil, typical tuscan salami and chianti colli Sensesi, and visit of the ancient wall

1 cooking lesson with dinner and diploma in Siena

Car, minivan or bus at disposal for full day excursion in Chianti region & Colle Val d’Elsa (max 8 hours)

Visit of a winery in Chianti region with wine tasting

Typical lunch in a restaurant in Chianti

Chocolate tasting in Colle Val d’Elsa

1 cooking lesson and lunch in a farmhouse in the Chianti region

Transfer from the hotel to Chianti region and back after lunch

Car, minivan or bus at disposal for the full Day excursion in Val d’Orcia region (max 8 hours)

Visit of a winery in Montalcino with wine and olive oil tasting

Light lunch at the Enoteca in Montalcino

Farewell Dinner in a restaurant in Siena

Collective transfer from the hotel in Siena to a castle in Greve in Chianti and to the hotel in Florence

An English speaking guide for the visit of Florence (max 3 hours

Entrance to the Cathedral in Florence

Entrance to Accademia Gallery

Private Transfer from Florence Hotel to Florence airport

Day 1 Friday - usa - florence
Depart from USA to Florence. Flight not included.

Day 2 Saturday - Florence - Siena
Arrival in Florence and private transfer from Florence airport (FLR) to the hotel in Siena. Welcome Dinner in the Piazza del Campo which is one of Europe’s greatest medieval squares. Meals: (D)

Day 3 Sunday - Siena>
In the morning, a guided visit of Siena including the entrance to the Cathedral. Independent lunch. 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! Meals: (BB D)

Day 4 Monday - 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. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own. Meals: (BB L)

Day 5 Tuesday - 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 on your own. Meals:(BB L)

Day 6 Wednesday - Winery & Olive Oil
Full Day excursion in Val d’Orcia region: in the morning visit of Sant’Antimo Abbey and enjoy wine and olive oil tastings in a winery. Light lunch at the Enoteca of Montalcino. In the afternoon, visit of Montalcino and transfer back to Siena. Farewell Dinner in a delightful restaurant in Siena. Meals:(BB L D)

Day 7 Thursday - Siena - Florence
Transfer from the hotel in Siena to your hotel in Florence. Why not have us arrange a city sightseeing tour or a museum visit? We would be happy to make restaurant suggestions for dinner this evening. Meals:(BB)

Day 8 Friday - Florence
Today is yours to explore Florence. Meals: (BB)

Day 9 Saturday -Florence
Transfer from hotel to Florence airport. Meals:(BB)

 

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
10/8/2010 - 10/16/2010	$2,999
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Cooking lessons

Winery visit in Chianti

Val d'Orcia

Winery visit in Montalcino

Single occupancy is $3,499

Accomodations in 4 star hotels

Siena: II Chistro Del Carmine*

Florence: Hotel Adler Cavalieri* *Similar category hotels may be substituted

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

All that is not specifically mentioned in itinerary

Program can be run at any date upon request for a minimum of 4 people - subject to availbility

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