Tuscany food and drink experiences

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World-class wines, precious truffles, delicious cheeses and so much more, makes Tuscany a thoroughly indulgent holiday destination. A cooking class in a winery, tastings of Chianti, truffle hunting, and delicious lunches are just some of the ways that you can experience Tuscany’s exquisite cuisine, and a pleasure you’ll never forget.

Chianti Wine and Pecorino Cheese Tour

Discover more about two beloved staples of Tuscan cuisine, deep in the picturesque hills of Chianti. Begin with a guided tour of a traditional farm where sheep are bred to produce fine pecorino cheese. Then, lunch will be served at a lovely winery; as well as tasting the delicious red wines, you’ll be able to learn about natural winemaking methods. The tour ends with a stroll through a charming medieval village and a final drink to sip with spectacular views.

LOCATION: Tuscan Organic Farm

MEETING TIME: Flexible

DURATION: Approximately 7-8 Hours

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE:  The maximum number of guests is 8 people.

INCLUSIONS: 1) Private transportation in a luxury sedan or 9-seater van. 2) Departure from and to guest's accommodation. 3)Services of our driver and tour guide in English or Spanish. 4) Food, wine and olive oil.

FROM PRICE: £890

Truffle Hunting and Wine Tasting

With an expert truffle hunter and his trusty dog leading the way, head into the forest in search of what the Romans called ‘the food of the gods’, learning the tips and tricks needed to find delicious truffles! After all the hard work of a (hopefully) fruitful search, enjoy a homemade, truffle based lunch before visiting a winery to end the day with a tasting of local wines and extra virgin olive oil.  

LOCATION: Tuscan Organic Farm

MEETING TIME: Flexible

DURATION: Approximately 7-8 Hours

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: The maximum number of guests is 8 people.

INCLUSIONS: 1) Private transportation in a luxury sedan or 9-seater van. 2) Departure from and to guest's accommodation. 3)Services of our driver and tour guide in English or Spanish. 4) Food, wine and olive oil.

FROM PRICE: £1,090

Cooking Class in a Brunello Winery

Learn to prepare simple, hearty dishes, just like nonna used to make! Take a tour of the beautiful 13th-century castle turned winery before donning an apron and meeting the chef. You’ll be guided through the preparation and cooking of four dishes of traditional Tuscan food, hearing the stories behind the local ingredients as you go. Then it’s time to sit down and eat, your meal accompanied by an aperitivo, and a local wine paired with each course.

LOCATION: Winery (Pick up & drop off from guest's accommodation).

MEETING TIME: 12:00

DURATION: 4 Hours

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: Maximum number of guests is 8 people.

INCLUSIONS: 1) Guided tour of a 13th Century Winery Castle. 2) Hands-on cooking class, guided step-by-step by resident chef. 3) Food storytelling with resident chef, learn the secrets of local ingredients. 4) Four-course menu. 5) Wine pairing for each dish with Montalcino Wines. 6) Pick up & drop off from accommodation. 6) Travel in a Mercedes 9 seat minivan with air conditioning.

FROM PRICE: £210 per person

Valdorcia Olive Oil and Cheese tour

Get a delicious taste of Tuscany among the region’s scenic rolling hills. It begins at a family-run organic olive oil farm, where you’ll taste a variety of extra virgin olive oils. Next, at an organic cheese farm, tour the estate before settling on the spectacularly placed veranda for a cheese tasting and light lunch, paired with local red and white wines. The day ends with free time to explore Pienza, one of the region’s most picturesque towns.

LOCATION:  Winery & Pienza (Pick up & drop off from guest's accommodation).

MEETING TIME: 12:00

DURATION: 8 Hours.

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: The maximum number of guests is 8 people.

INCLUSIONS: 1) Visit and tour of organic olive oil farm. 2) Olive oil tasting. 3) Visit and tour of organic cheese farm. 4) Local cheese tasting. 5. Lunch. 6) Tour of Pienza and wine tasting. 7) Pick up & drop off from accommodation. 6) Travel in a Mercedes 9 seat minivan with air conditioning.

FROM PRICE: £275

Walking Siena, Lunch in a winery

Stroll the medieval streets of the celebrated Siena with a guide who will share the city’s long and unique history as you explore. Food is central to Siena’s history and culture so naturally you’ll need to experience some of its gastronomic traditions for yourself by tasting some typical bites. Then you’ll be whisked off into the countryside to a world-renowned winery for a delicious Tuscan lunch complete with paired wines before visiting a second winery to taste even more.

LOCATION: Siena (Pick up & drop off from guest's accommodation).

MEETING TIME: 12:00

DURATION: 8 Hours

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: The maximum number of guests is 8 people.

INCLUSIONS: 1) Guided tour in the centre of Siena. 2) Food & wine tasting. 3) Pairing lunch at a famous Brunello winery. 4) Visit of a third winery in the Nobile di Montepulciano Area. 5) Pick up & drop off from accommodation. 6) Travel in a Mercedes 9 seat minivan with air conditioning.

FROM PRICE: £160

Castello di Fonterutoli VIP Wine & Food Experience

In the Mazzei family since 1435, the Castello di Fonterutoli is a wine-lovers paradise. Nestled in 50 acres of spectacular Chianti countryside, on this VIP experience of the winery you’ll take a private tour of the vast, modern cellars and taste five of the world-renowned wines. You’ll then enjoy a tasting menu at the Osteria di Fonterutoli, where dishes are prepared exclusively with fresh, seasonal, local produce – sit on the terrace for views across olive trees and vines to Siena.  

LOCATION: Castello di Fonterutoli - Marchesi Mazzei

MEETING TIME: Open daily from 10:00-18:00

DURATION: 10 Hours.

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: Flexible.

INCLUSIONS: 1) Private VIP Tour. 2) Wine and food tasting. 3) Tour of the cellar. 4) Lunch & Dinner.

FROM PRICE: £70 per person