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- Duration
- 9
- Activity Level
- Moderate
- Group Size
- 22
Flavors of Tuscany
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{/depart_sp_brochure}Join our small group for an unforgettable journey to Italy's enchanting Tuscany region—the bucolic, rolling countryside that provides endless inspiration for artisans, chefs, and vintners alike.
Highlights
– 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.
What's Included
- 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