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9 Days A Toast in Tuscany Tour Package
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Priced From: $3,150 ppdo
Tour Highlights
- Rome Welcome Wine Tasting with Italian antipasto.
- Enjoy an elegant family owned farmhouse.
- Roman castle tour with gourmet lunch with wine tasting and an enchanting Twilight Night tour of Rome.
- Tuscany wine tastings including, Montepulciano wine region and the sought after Brunello (Sangiovese) wines.
- Local specialty foods are so delicious! Sample fine Italian chocolate and aged balsamic vinegar and Parmesano Reggiano, cheese.
- Learn the secrets of Italian cooking with your personal chef. Sienna is the perfect spot to take a culinary arts class.
- See an authentic leather factory, while enjoying a day of shopping. Tour Florence by night with an in-depth Art Renaissance tour.
- Personalized dinner reservations made at top restaurants in all tour locations. You will also be treated to a family-style farmhouse dinner and a farewell winemaker’s dinner. Salute!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Italy! Get ready to begin your Rome orientation with a city tour in late afternoon. This evening will be your first private wine tasting with some of Italy’s most exquisite wines.
Day 2
A private car is set up for a tour of the famous castles of Rome, including the Castel Gandolfo Village, which is the “Summer Residence” for the Pope. Your journey will include a gourmet lunch and a private wine tasting at each of the castles. Twilight hours include the ‘Rome by Night’ excursion. This is always a favorite for guests visiting Rome.
Day 3
It’s off to Tuscany today. A private tour and tasting is scheduled en route to an esteemed winery. You can choose from the Falvo family estate, Poliziano or Fassati. Enjoy a true Italian gourmet lunch while taking in the beautiful countryside of Tuscany. For an afternoon treat, your day continues with a private Italian chocolate tasting before checking into a charming Italian Farmhouse that includes Tuscan charm and wine country ambiance. Dinner will be a delight as you indulge in an Italian family-style dinner.
Day 4
The winding hill country of Chianti is charming. Look forward to a private tasting and vineyard tour at the wine cellars of Gaiole. Your next stop will be at the medieval village of Radda for lunch. En route to your farmhouse accommodations, stop in historical Castelline in Chianti for a wine tasting of delicate, and fine handcrafted Chianti Classico’s and Super Tuscan wines. Dine on property this evening.
Day 5
Today is filled with food and fun at an Italian cooking class. Wine Tours of the World has arranged a personal cooking class in one of Siena’s top culinary schools. Learn how to shop, prepare and present a full Italian meal. Today you will also be treated to a special tasting of Italian balsamic vinegars. Taste the sweet and delicious aged vinegar that will be accompanied with Italy’s own Parmesano Reggiano cheese. Wander through the streets of this quaint and historical 11th century village. Choose to dine on property or venture out to a local restaurant in Siena.
Day 6
Brunello is a famous wine varietal and clone of the noble Sangiovese grape. Your day will include private tours and tastings at wine estates such as Biondi Santi, Brunelli – Le Chiuse Di Sotto or Castelgiocondo. Lunch will be served at a local Trattoria. Enjoy the beautiful sites of the rouged Italian vineyards, as you embrace the aromas of these famous wines while they dance across your taste buds. An afternoon olive oil tour and tasting is on the schedule. Dine at the farmhouse or hit the streets of Siena with many culinary dining opportunities.
Day 7 Florence
Florence is the focus for today. Enjoy a walking tour after the short transfer to the home of the Art Renaissance period. This tour will include a local leather factory, making it the perfect opportunity to buy custom leather pieces. Stroll the streets of Florence, a world class city for fashion and design. This city is radiant at night. This evening includes a twilight tour with Florence architecture lit for viewing.
Day 8
Walk in the footsteps of Michelangelo during your final opportunity to visit the most famous sites of Florence with your guide. Visit the Accademia Museum, the Basilica del Santo Spirito, and lastly Piazza Michelangelo. Tonight is your farewell wine and cheese tasting before dinner.
Day 9
This is the last chance for souvenirs before departure. See you again!
Accommodations
Property, location, style, size and amenities chosen based on client specifications
Dining
Restaurants and meals listed above are recommendations only. Wine Tours of the World handles reservations at top restaurants, small intimate bistros and gourmet dinners at vineyards. Exact meal inclusions and dining reservations will be specified at time of booking based on final trip itinerary.
Pricing
This suggested itinerary is based on two people traveling together. A single supplement fee will apply. Cost of itinerary is priced based on dates of travel.
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