Exclusive savings of £100pp*
Italy is well known for its gastronomical delights and on this intimate, small group tour, you'll experience trips to vineyards and wine estates, as well as discover the region's natural beauty.
You'll soon understand why Tuscany is so highly regarded for its cuisine, with tours of a local bakery and chocolate factory - tastings included. You'll visit a number of wine estates, as well as a local enoteca, where you'll sample wines including the famous Colline Lucchesi DOC, Montecarlo DOC, Bolgheri Doc and Vernaccia.
During an exclusive cookery class on a farm with an experienced local chef, not only will you source your ingredients, but you will also learn how to make authentic Tuscan dishes such as home made pasta or Zuppa alla frantoiana and classic tiramisu - before tasting them.
Away from the foodie experiences, you'll tour the Renaissance walled town of Lucca, visit a museum dedicated to the works of Leonardo Da Vinci and explore the medieval town of Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci on the Etruscan coast.
FLIGHT TIMES -
Outbound: London Heathrow - Pisa 08:25 - 11:40
Inbound: Pisa - London Heathrow 12:35 - 14:00SINGLE SUPPLEMENT -
From £254pp
Please note this information is indicative and subject to change.
* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a classic room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement from £254pp. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Limited (ATOL bonded).
Upon arrival in Pisa, transfer to the four-star Grand Hotel Royal, in the elegant resort town of Viareggio on the Tuscany Coast. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner in the hotel restaurant.
After breakfast at your hotel, visit the Renaissance walled town of Lucca and explore the Palazzo Mansi National Museum. Take a guided walking tour of the cobbled streets and café-lined piazzas, with a restaurant-crawl brunch. A guided tour then leads you around the lush gardens and grand arched ceilings of Palazzo Pfanner. Later that day, meet a sommelier at a local enoteca for a wine experience, including a light dinner.
After breakfast at your hotel, head to Vinci to visit the museum dedicated to the works of the town's famous artist, Leonardo Da Vinci. A visit to a local bakery includes a demonstration of baking and tasting of products. This afternoon, visit a chocolate factory and taste some of the best dark chocolates. The rest of the evening and dinner is spent at leisure.
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll visit a local wine estate in the surroundings of Lucca, known for its Colline Lucchesi DOC and Montecarlo DOC wines. Your host will take you on a tour of the estate, before a wine tasting accompanied by bruschetta, cheese and other delicacies. You'll then meet your chef for an authentic Italian cooking lesson in the exclusive villa. Begin with a welcome drink and then source your ingredients, by exploring the farm and orchard. You'll then learn to cook and taste your dishes, which could vary depending on the availability of produce in the farm. You may learn to make a prosciutto and salami bruschetta or olive and tomato frittata; followed by tomato and pesto gnocchi or a traditional Tuscan soup 'zuppa alla Frantoiana'; with a classic tiramisu to finish.
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll spend some free time visiting the medieval town of Bolgheri and enjoy a scenic drive passing by some of Tuscany's top wineries. Driving along the "Costa degli Etruschi" or Etruscan Coast, you'll visit a top wine estate with the opportunity to sample three different wines and appreciate the stunning sweeping views over the Mediterranean. Visit a local osteria in Castagneto Carducci for a typical Tuscan lunch. This afternoon, visit a local liquor shop and have a tasting of some liquors made with ancient recipes. Later, drive along the rocky coastline south of Livorno for scenic views of the ocean. The rest of the evening and dinner is spent at leisure.
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll visit the medieval town of San Gimignano and the vineyards of the famous "Vernaccia" wine. Continue to a local farm for a visit, tasting and lunch. This afternoon, meet your guide for a visit of the Etruscan town of Volterra, seeing its artistic beauties and the carving of alabaster - one of Tuscany's traditional industries. This evening, a farewell dinner will be held at a local restaurant in Viareggio.
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Pisa airport for your return flight home.
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* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a classic room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement from £254pp. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Limited (ATOL bonded).