Intermingling of gastronomy, wine and the Italian culture
Unique experiences not typically available to normal tourists
Classic Italian Car tours – Drive an Italian Classic through the streets of Florence and out into the Italian countryside where we will have a leisurely lunch in the Chianti Classico hilltop town of Lamole.
Cooking class – Learn authentic Italian cooking techniques and skills from our own private chef. Eat the meal you have prepared that evening paired with our producer’s wines.
Gelato making class – Take a gelato making class with Sergio, the World Champion gelato maker of the famous Gelateria Dondoli located in San Gimignano. You will make and eat two separate gelatos.
Wine tasting classes led by an ALMA certified level 2 Sommelier – Our own Luca Marchiani will be our personal Sommelier for the entirety of our journey together.
Lunches with the wine producers – We will be having lunch with 3 of our of Wine Producers.
Private visits to the wineries, cellars, and vineyards – Get an inside look at why the wines you are drinking taste and smell they way they do. Taste wines from the barrels and get an idea what the next great vintage tastes like.
Visits to Siena, San Gimignano, and Montalcino – All of these towns and cities in Tuscany have their own unique charm. We will explore some of the most interesting sights and areas of these towns and have some free time for shopping.
Private dinners by our own chef paired with our producer’s wines. Cristina, our personal chef, will prepare authentic Tuscan dishes with only the freshest ingredients available at the local markets surrounding our villa.
Luxury villa stay with full time staff located in the beautiful Italian countryside – Our villa is a restored Monastery located 15 minutes south of Siena in the village of Ville di Corsano. The views from the outdoor spaces are breathtaking and the interior of the villa is complete with all the modern conveniences, including a gym.
Fine dining – Dinner at the Michelin starred restaurant, L’Assinello. This restaurant has a critically acclaimed chef and is a true dining destination.
Private van with English speaking drivers – Our comfortable 9 passenger van will be driven by an English speaking driver.
Airport transfers upon arrival into Florence are included.
Breakfast will be served at the Villa every morning. All dinners and lunches are included in the cost of the tour.
Airfare and trip insurance are not included – Please arrange for your own air travel and plan on arriving into the Florence Peretola (FLR) airport where you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Florence. We strongly recommend you look into obtaining travel insurance for your trip.