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Florence & Chianti in Tuscany:  A Cultural & Culinary Adventure 

 

Join Pack A Fork! and discover Tuscany through the Chianti Classico region to Florence. Experience the history, rich culture, architecture, food and wine of this region. Immerse yourself by meeting locals, taking in the panoramic landscapes and hilltop towns and tasting Chianti’s superb wines, classic dishes and artisan foods. Enjoy periods of free time to take walks, relax at the villa, shop or go out with your group. If you’ve always wanted to go to Tuscany, this is a heavenly trip! 

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  • Breathe in the peace and tranquility of a country villa in Greve that is also a working vineyard and olive oil mill; taste their Chianti wines and olive oils.
  • Enjoy ample free time for meals, a glass of wine, appertivos and good conversation on the outdoor patio of the villa surrounded by rolling vineyards and olive trees; enjoy the outdoor pool with vistas to the countryside.
  • Visit the Tuscan towns of Greve, Montefioralle, Panzano, Radda, San Gimignano, Siena and San Miniato
  • Tour select Chianti Classico wineries: walk the vineyards, see their cellars, learn their winemaking practices and taste their wines.
  • Watch the grapes being gathered, pressed and bottled (harvest season/fall tours). 
  • Hunt for the truffles with a truffle hunter and his dog in the forest outside San Miniato; learn about the legends, history and kinds of truffles grown in the region from a 3rd generation truffle hunter. Enjoy lunch in his home.
  • Participate in a hands-on Tuscan cooking class in San Gimignano and learn to prepare classic dishes. 
  • Visit local artisans at local marketplaces & stores; taste Tuscan olive oils, balsamic vinegars, meats, cheeses, honey, saffron, artisan breads & more.
  • Take an E-bike tour through the Chianti vineyards ending at a historic castle with a cellar tour and lunch 
  • Take a guided walking tour in Siena including a visit to its beautiful Gothic cathedral & duomo and learn about Siena’s rich history.
  • Visit a cashmere goat farm in Radda and see the owner’s handicrafts made from cashmere goat fibers.
  • Enjoy a meal at the restaurant of the ‘the famous butcher of Panzano’, Dario Cecchini, (featured on The Food Network).
  • Take walks/hikes from the villa through the vineyards during free time. Walk into Greve from the villa that is close to town.
  • Spend four days in Florence; take a guided walking tour of Florence with a visit to main sites including the cathedral & Duomo of Florence
  • Tour the Accademia Gallery in Florence; see Michelangelo’s David + other major works of art
  • Take a guided tour of the Pitti Palance & Boboli Gardens
  • Have free time to visit more museums on your own, shop at Mercato Centrale, dine and discover Florence on your own
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner at a well-loved restaurant in Florence

Included:

  • 11 nights accommodations (6 in Greve & 5 in Florence)
  • Service of local certified guide/driver 
  • Daily breakfast 
  • Gourmet meals in restaurants, at winery estate restaurants & cafes (per Daily Itinerary)
  • Private coach or car transportation; taxi in Florence, as needed
  • Wine tastings, food pairings and winery tours
  • Truffle hunt
  • Tuscan hands-on cooking class in San Gimignano
  • Guided E-bike tour
  • Admission fees to sites & museums
  • Free time built into the itinerary to relax or go out on your own

Not included:

  • International Airfare
  • Third meal 
  • Gratuities for guide/driver
  • Travel insurance

PRIVATE TOUR PRICING:  Based on dates of travel and size of the group. Ask us for details and pricing.


FLORENCE & CHIANTI IN TUSCANY | HELPFUL LINKS:

Tour Overview
Daily Itinerary
Financial Terms & Conditions
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Reasons to Travel with Pack a Fork!

  • Small group tours - no more than 15 guests + two guides and one tour director for a more personal experience
  • Guides who are experts on the culture of the region, food, wine, art, history, the language and local customs
  • Staff who truly care about guests receiving more than they anticipated
  • Tours that include must-see sites and off-the-beaten path experiences
  • Trips that are about learning, camaraderie and fun with the, always necessary, down-time added to the itinerary
  • Gourmet food experiences from meals in restaurants and cafes to hands-on cooking classes and gourmet picnics - always with local artisan foods
  • Wine education and tastings in a particular region
  • Visits to local marketplaces to learn about artisan foods and products
  • Carefully selected private dining experiences that are varied, local and unique
  • Opportunities to try new foods and preparations of the region
  • Local experiences that allow guests to feel a part of the culture by meeting its people
  • Carefully selected accommodations
  • Private transportation on a chartered coach for traveling across country
  • Walking, hiking and other outdoor activities
Contact Pack a Fork! LLC • Phone: 303-593-1680 • Email: info@packafork.com