Chianti wine area and wine tasting
Chianti is of course aworld-famous wine, but it takes its name from its region of production andtoday you will get the chance not only to taste some delicious wines but to seethe beautiful countrys
Chianti is of course aworld-famous wine, but it takes its name from its region of production andtoday you will get the chance not only to taste some delicious wines but to seethe beautiful countrys
A bike ride is a perfectand leisurely way to see the beautiful Chianti countryside and get someexercise and the best thing about this tour is that all the details are takencare of for you.
Atmospheric conditions callfor a very early start today but it will be well worth the effort! Your driverwill take you to the take off point in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, about one hour fromFlorence.
Today’s tour starts in thetown of Impruneta, on the edge of the Chianti region of Tuscany.
Two incomparable medievalhill towns await discovery today; one large (Siena), the other quite small butin both cases, the closest you will probably come to travelling back in time,as both town cent
Exclusivity is the word here, for you will be welcomed into the home ofthe Contessa Constanza Piccolomini d’Aragona, doyenne of one of the oldestnoble families in Italy.
You will see San Gimingnano, way before you get there, high on the hill,with its 15 towers looking like a sort of medieval New York.
Today, you’ll getthe chance to discover some of the fine products for which Tuscany is famous.First stop will be in Colle Val D’Elsa, famous for its crystal and you willvisit a factory to see and l
First stop today will beSan Gimignano, a sort of Medieval New York, with 15 medieval towers soaringupwards, like skyscrapers.
Our antiques expert will take you on a tour of antique and flea marketsin Florence and other Tuscan towns; old paintings of hidden street corners orTuscan landscapes, 19th century postcards of Tusc
This tour will giveyou a very unique view of Tuscan life as an olive farmer! You will be able torent the farmer’s villa and have it all to yourselves and your guests.
There can be no bettercookery teacher than an Italian ‘Mama’ or better still, ‘Nonna’ (grandmother)to teach you the art of simple Italian cookery, in her own kitchen.
Today, you will meet anexpert truffle hunter with his even more expert dog, who will take you throughthe woods in search of this ‘black gold’.
This tour combines scenicTuscan countryside with seeking out small, organic, family run farms.
You willenjoy a visit to an organic cheese farm in the Tuscan countryside nearVolterra, where you will see a sheep shed, a working dairy, and the cheeseaging rooms.
San Gimignano remains in visitors' hearts as a cityof golden light, splendid panoramas and a treasured gourmet food, moreexpensive than its weight in gold: saffron.
You willenjoy a visit to Casanova, a tiny hamlet located in a famous wine area on theTuscan hills.
You will visit an organic farm which cultivatesancient Etruscan grains, legumes and a few kinds of wheat.
You will have the opportunity to take part in anexclusive pottery class that is held at the famous Montelupo Fiorentino ceramicschool, one of the most important centers of pottery production of the
Experience the ultimate in iconic cars by driving alongthe scenic roads of Tuscany.
Despite Tuscany being sucha well-worn destination for tourists, the area along the coast, known as theMaremma, is scarcely visited and is known as ‘Tuscany’s best kept secret’.
The Maremma is the southerncoastal strip of Tuscany and is generally bypassed by tourists, which is ashame, as there is much to see.
Despite Tuscany being sucha well-worn destination for tourists, the area along the coast, known as theMaremma, is scarcely visited and is known as ‘Tuscany’s best kept secret’.
Virtually every guide bookto Italy will show you a picture of the leaning tower of Pisa, but the greatsurprise when you get there is that it is merely the belfry for the mostmagnificent cathedral c
Lucca is the most perfectcompletely walled city and birthplace of the composer, Puccini.
With your comfortable bike, you will be able tovisit the historic center of Lucca and see the main sights.
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 cerami
Today you will discover some of the most authenticgastronomic productions in a tiny Tuscan medieval village...Definitely an offthe beaten track and non-touristic experience!With your driver you wil
Today you will set off inthe footsteps of Michelangelo as you head for the Carrara marble quarries; hewould often spend several months here, seeking the perfect piece of marble,claiming that he cou
Today, your driver-guidewill take you to the Varramista Estate, which dates back to the 15thcentury.
Virtually every guide bookto Italy will show you a picture of the leaning tower of Pisa, but the greatsurprise when you get there is that it is merely the belfry for the mostmagnificent cathedral c
This tour featuressome of the finest hill towns in southern Tuscany and first stop will be theperfect little Renaissance village of Pienza.
Two of the finest hilltowns in Tuscany are part of today’s tour, plus the stunningly beautiful Abbeyof St. Antimo.
Today’s tour takes you on abeautiful drive along the Arno Valley, from Florence to Arezzo.
Oneof the richest cities in Tuscany, Arezzo is home to some of the finestjewellers and goldsmiths in Italy and indeed, boasts the world’s largest goldmanufacturing plant.
Start today with a visit toMontepulciano, highest of the Tuscan hill towns, at 665 metres.
Handmade bread with organic flour coming straight from local fields is atrue delight!
If you are a cheese lover, you can't miss thisopportunity to discover the world famous Pienza Pecorino (sheep cheese)!
Enjoy this great opportunity to experience the ancient art of falconry close up. You will meet thefalconer and learn about the history of this noble art.
This tour concentrates on your children; they can even have Italian children’smusic on in the car!
Siena is divided into 17 ‘Contrade’ or districts, indeed, it is thesedistricts that compete with each other in the famous ‘Palio’ horse race.
