Tuscany Food and Wine-2025

Today we take an overnight flight, arriving in Florence the next morning.

Once we clear customs we will meet our guide for our transfer to our hotel. We will be staying in Hotel Concordia, directly overlooking a Venetian canal. After unpacking, we will have some time to explore before we meet for dinner and get to know each other during our welcome dinner.

After a sumptuous breakfast, we’ll meet our guide for a tour of Venice, and two of the islands that make up this collection of marshy islands off the Italian coast. We’ll visit St. Marks square, and tour the Duomo Palace and see other palaces from the Grand Canal. We’ll travel by water taxi to watch centuries-old glassblowing techniques in Murano, and marvel at the detailed stitches of exquisite Burano lace.

We will be able to return to the hotel before we take an immersive walking tour led by a local guide to discover the vibrant culinary culture of Venice, focusing on the delightful cicchetti—Venetian small bites. The word “cicchetti” means “to take a small bite,” and these tasty morsels offer a wonderful variety of flavors and textures, perfect for sharing and sampling.
The tour begins in the historic Jewish Ghetto, where you’ll explore narrow, charming streets and hear captivating stories about the neighborhood’s rich cultural heritage and its role in Venice’s history.
During the tour, you’ll indulge in a selection of traditional cicchetti at some of Venice’s best local spots. Taste the authentic flavors of sarde in saor (sweet and sour ) and creamy baccalà mantecato, each bite offering a delicious taste of Venetian street food.
By the end of the tour, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for the culinary traditions that make Venice so enchanting, leaving with a new love for its flavors and food stories.

We will check out of the hotel after breakfast and go to the train station for a two hour train ride through the beautiful landscapes of Tuscany. Once we arrive in Florence we’ll check into the Rivoli Boutique Hotel for four nights. We will have time to explore this historic city before meeting for dinner at a local restaurant serving authentic Tuscan cuisine.

Art, history, countryside, food. Tuscany has it all. We will venture into Tuscany on this day trip from Florence and discover the region’s highlights with a local guide. Explore the medieval city of Siena and its cathedral before heading to the hills of Chianti for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting (optional). Roam the streets of San Gimignano, and travel to Pisa to admire the architectural drama of Cathedral Square—home to the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. admission to climb the tower not included

• Spend a day exploring the Tuscan countryside on a tour from Florence
• Take a guided tour through Siena, with entry to the gothic Cathedral
• Set your own pace to explore Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa
• Includes a hearty lunch and wine tasting in Chianti

Nothing says Italy like pizza, pasta, and gelato—but what happens when your vacation ends? Learn how to recreate these quintessential treats during this half-day culinary experience in the Tuscan countryside. Your professional Italian chef provides a fun hands-on cooking lesson that culminates in a 3-course feast of appetizers, pizza or pasta, and gelato, accompanied by wine and beer. Then, receive recipes to take home and practice your newfound skills.

• Get professional-level guidance from an Italian chef as you test out recipes
• Learn how to make authentic pizza, pasta, and focaccia from scratch
• Enjoy a 3-course meal with wine or beer at the picturesque Tuscan estate
• Round-trip transportation from central Florence is included

This gourmet cooking class pairs two Italian favorites with scenery that beats any restaurant.

On this full-day excursion, you’ll head to all five former fishing villages. We will have a guided tour, with an optional hike along the cliffs of the national park. This tour also include a boat ride along the Italian Riviera.

• Relax with round-trip transportation from Florence by private vehicle
• Admire spectacular coastal views from panoramic heights
• Soak up the old-world atmosphere as you explore Cinqueterre villages on foot
• Visit areas inaccessible by car with a guide during an optional hike

Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, this active tour lets you explore unspoiled Italian Riviera landscapes by foot.

We will have breakfast then check out of our hotel and depart for the train station to Rome, we will check into the Hotel Manfredi Suite then will have time to explore the area before dinner.

Experience the best of Rome via a private, chauffeured sightseeing tour. Enjoy a conveneint way of exploring the highlights as your English-speaking driver guides you through iconic sites like the Circus Maximus, Trevi Fountain, and Saint Peter’s Square. Conclude your tour with a breathtaking view from Janiculum Hill, while sipping Prosecco. Enjoy hotel pick-up, drop-off, and sanitized transport. Customize your itinerary with ease for a truly unique experience in the Eternal City.

• See the iconic Colosseum from outside and take some photos in front of it
• Walk on the famous Spanish Steps and stop to admire the Trevi Fountain
• Enter St Peter’s Square and St Peter’s Basilica; admire the Renaissance vibe
• Admire the scenic evening view of the city from the terrace of Gianicolo

We will take a Tuscany tour from Rome and see the best of the captivating Val d’Orcia region, near Siena. With a local guide at your side, discover countryside where historic hill towns perch on sun-drenched hills and Tuscan farms dot the landscape. Visit the wine towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, and enjoy free time to explore Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Wine tasting and lunch at a farm is included.

• Visit Val d’Orcia in Tuscany on a day trip from Rome
• Relax with a locally produced 3-course lunch on a Tuscan farm
• Sample regional wines, including the famous Brunello di Montepulciano
• Spend time at leisure in Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Visit a Romanesque abbey and stop for lunch at a farmhouse—rare perks.

• Taste local meats and cheeses, made by the experts
• Enjoy bites of local Roman street food
• Try a scoop of an Italian staple: Gelato
• Try glasses of local, Italian wine
• A local, foodie guide, who knows all the best spots
• Try a surprise main course meal, too!
• We have vegetarian options but it’s always best to let us know about dietary restrictions in advance

What’s Excluded

• Please bring a reusable water bottle to refill at water stations along our route so we reduce waste

We will arrange for transportation to the Airport where we will say Caio to Italy for now.