Flavors of Tuscany

– With your small group (maximum 22 guests), enjoy seven nights deluxe accommodations at luxurious Castello La Leccia, an impressive property amidst the serene Tuscan landscape.

– Join hands-on culinary experiences with skilled chefs to learn the secrets of preparing traditional Tuscan cuisine and desserts.

– Explore must-see highlights, including the Etruscan ruins in Volterra, plus Pienza and Siena—both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

– Tour the grounds of Podere Il Casale, an organic farm, and learn about the owners’ passion for the slow food movement.

– Wander within the walled medieval village of Monteriggioni—a city along the ancient pilgrim road of Via Francigena. Visit Abbadia a Isola to see the medieval abbey and then stroll around the charming hilltop village of Castellina in Chianti.

– Partake in a lively cooking class followed by a lovely dinner at Badia a Coltibuono, a historic winery with origins dating back to 1051.

• 7 nights accommodations
• 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 7 dinners served with wine
• All lessons, private tours and tastings, and unique small-group excursions noted in the 9-day itinerary
• Full guiding services of an Orbridge Travel Director and expert local guides
• Private motor coach transportation
• Luggage porterage
• Gratuities to Orbridge Travel Director, local guides, drivers, porters and wait staff for included meals
• Group airport transfers for guests arriving and departing during the suggested times