Today’s tour is a wonderfulmix of all that Tuscany is famous for, art and architecture, crafts and food!First stop will be in Montelupo Fiorentino, a small town renowned for theproduction of ceramics and its connections with the Medici family. After this,you will learn about one of the most precious and highly prized foods in theworld; the white truffle. A local family run business will open its doors justfor you and show you how white and black truffles are turned into pates, oilsand so on, followed by lunch (not included). After lunch, head to Pisa.Virtually every guide book to Italy will show you a picture of the leaningtower of Pisa, but the great surprise when you get there is that it is merelythe belfry for the most magnificent cathedral complex, with a stunningbaptistery and walled cemetery: the whole ensemble is known as the ‘Field ofMiracles’ and if you wish, you can climb the leaning tower. One the way back toFlorence, you will be able to visit one of the most prestigious chocolatiers inthe area and learn all about the techniques involved in chocolate making, plusof course a delicious chocolate tasting!
