Join Pack A Fork! and discover Tuscany during fall – one of the best seasons to visit! From Florence through the Chianti region to Siena, we will take in the best of the season for prized truffles, olive oil, Chianti red and white wines, balsamic vinegars, meats, cheeses, honey and more! Experience the rich culture and lifestyle of this region in central Tuscany Immerse yourself in the culture, its people, the unforgettable landscape, and the foods and Chianti Classico wines!
Group size: 15+ guides
- Enjoy the peace and tranquility of our own private villa; we will have ample free time for relaxation on the patio (surrounded by views, vineyards and olive trees), breakfast on the patio and pool time
- Visit must see-sites and some off-the-beaten path sites during the fall harvest
- Take in the picturesque hillside towns of Greve, Montefioralle, Panzano, San Miniato, San Gimignano and Siena
- Watch the grapes being harvested, pressed and bottled
- Hunt for the truffles with a tartufaio/truffle hunter and his dog in the forest outside San Miniato; learn about the legends, the history and the kinds of truffles grown in the region from our 3rd generation truffle hunter!
- Participate in a hands-on Tuscan cooking class and learn to prepare classic Tuscan truffle dishes
- Visit an olive oil mill to learn about the olive harvest, pressing and production; enjoy tastings of Tuscan olive oils
- Visit Slow Food artisans at local marketplaces
- Taste Tuscan olive oils, balsamic vinegars, meats, cheeses, honey, saffron and local artisan foods
- Tour select Chianti Classico wineries: walk the vineyards, see their cellars, learn their winemaking practices and taste their wines
- Wander medieval towns, their shops and boutiques
- Tour Siena’s beautiful Gothic cathedral & duomo
- Cook with an instructor from Organic Tuscany Cooking School at her tower-home in San Gmignano
- Learn to make pasta, soufflés, custards and more
- Visit a cashmere goat farm in Radda
- Meet the most famous butcher in Tuscany (featured on The Food Network) and enjoy an unforgettable meal at his restaurant in Panzano
- Enjoy walks/hikes from our villa – some accompanied by a gourmet picnic
- ‘Breathe in‘ and experience the landscape of Chianti from our villa – rolling vineyards, hillsides and pastures dotted with Cypress trees
- Spend three days in Florence visiting must-see sites as well as some not-so-well-known favorites of our tour guides
- Tour the Accademia Gallery in Florence; see Michelangelo’s David
- Visit the Duomo in Florence
- Shop and taste at the Mercato Centrale in Florence
- Have time to wander, shop and discover Florence on your own during scheduled free-time
- Enjoy a farewell dinner at a well-loved restaurant in Florence
Included:
- 7 nights villa accommodations; 3 nights hotel accommodations in Florence
- Daily breakfast served in the villa/hotel
- Gourmet meals, picnics and food pairings (as per Daily Itinerary)
- Wine tastings, food pairings and winery tours
- Truffle hunt
- Cooking classes
- Admission fees to sites, museums, tips and taxes/VAT
- Private transportation around Tuscany; taxis in Florence
- Two guides who will travel with us and are experts on foods, wine, art, history, architecture and more!
Not included:
- Airfare
- Some meals during free time or shopping excursions
- Gratuities for guides, drivers
- Travel insurance
PRICE: $ 5543 double occupancy, $5943 single occupancy (includes $400 single supplement)