Towns Visited:
Greve, Siena, Montefioralle, Monteriggioni, Panzano, Montepulciano, Volpaia, Impruneta, San Gimignano, Pienza, Castellina, Volterre and Florence
Trip Dates:
October 13 - 24, 2018
Dates are flexible for custom trips
Accommodations:
7 Nights in a private villa in the Chianti area with stunning panoramic views of its rolling hills and patchwork landscapes. You'll find the villa pre-stocked with freshly baked breads, pastries, homemade jams, local honey, olive oil, amazing cheeses and meats purchased directly from the producers. Be sure to try the pan forte and ricciarelli that are specialties of the area.
4 Nights in a boutique hotel in the historic center of Florence within walking distance to the famous sites
Transportation in Tuscany:
Tuscany is best viewed with a vehicle as it is difficult to get from place to place otherwise. We will tour with premium vehicles (Mercedes, Audi, BMW or similar) shared between 4 people and drive the scenic backroads whenever possible. Each car comes pre-loaded with a GPS with all of our favorite places: wineries, restaurants, and town centers. Better yet, it is preloaded with the day-to-day itinerary, you simply hit the start button and you are on your way. Guests may choose to follow caravan style if they feel more comfortable that way.
Overview:
What's not to love about Tuscany? Tuscany has it all; from its timeless landscapes, traditions rich in history, Renaissance art, architecture, ornate churches, incredible food, superb wines and local artisans. You'll not only spend time in Siena and Florence but you will also visit the smaller, quaint villages. Tuscany in the fall is a magical time with the everchanging landscape of colors and cooler days. Seven days in the wine region of Tuscany allows you to truly indulge and connect with this beautiful region in a special way. The itinerary allows plenty of time to explore the landscapes, medieval villages, ancient architecture and incomparable art and shops as desired. Remember, you have the opportunity to do as much or as little as you choose.
It's the lesser known villages where you will find the local artisans, farmers, craftsmen and their families whose skills have been honed over the centuries. This is the perfect vacation for anyone wanting to focus on the best of Tuscany: hilltop villages, driving the scenic backroads, leisurely lunches with amazing views and admiring the works of the local artisans.
Prior to the trip rely on us to handle reservations for museums, restaurants, or a personal tour guide.
Tuscany and Florence Trip Highlights and Experiences:
- Stay in a luxurious villa complete with ensuite bath and plenty of room for relaxing
- Your choice of of hands-on cooking class in a local Tuscan kitchen learning to prepare a 4-course meal from scratch or enjoy a romantic dinner at a local restaurant complete with wine at a local restaurant
- Visit some phenomenal wineries and underground cellars followed by a few tastings of excellent wines produced from both small family wineries and the historic wineries you've dreamed of visiting
- Visit the town of San Gimignano famous for its towers and have lunch with a view of the Tuscan hills
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Spend the day in Siena, tour the church, climb the bell tower, eat gelato, and sit in the famous piazza after walking the neighborhood streets full of shops and restaurants
- Chef prepared welcome dinner at the villa on the night of your arrival