Tasting Tuscany
Food Tour
Tasting Tuscany explores two unique foodscapes of the Tuscany region.
The first part of our adventure explores the Valle del Serchio in Lucca Province where you will stay for 5 days and nights. The second part of your experience will take you to The Chianti in Siena and Florence Provinces. On this 8-day culinary exploration of Tuscany, we immerse our curious palates in the diversity of Tuscan enjoyment.
Highlights
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Included
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Accommodations for 10 days and 9 nights at our favorite luxury boutique hotels
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All private ground transportation during the trip as detailed in the itinerary.
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All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners + 3 meals as cooking instruction.
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Official certified regional and city guides as detailed in itinerary
Admissions to tastings, historic sites and other scheduled events as noted in the detailed daily itinerary
Registration
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Starting at $5,950 per person
$600 Single Supplement
Groups of 6 travelers or more
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Item description
We begin our immersion in Tuscany’s Greenest Valley, Valle del Serchio. In this less-published corner of Tuscany you’ll make yourself at home in the artist’s haven of Barga and satiate your craving for fresh culinary territory. While taking in the valley’s most breathtaking views of the Apuan Alps we stop at length to enjoy the best restaurants and tasting spots of Lucca, Versilia and the The Serchio Valley. The setting is full of novelties from Tuscany’s only mountains to its coastline and one of Italy’s most flattering walled cities. We enjoy a cooking class in Lucca with Aurelio Barattini and meet the local community of artisans and growers. We’ll learn about local culinary crafts like cheese, bread and wine making, salumi production, beer brewing and more.
Lucca Province - 5 Days
For the second half of Tasting Tuscany we move into The Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. At the heart and soul of The Chianti are the farmers, food artisans, winemakers, restaurateurs, and families who are passionate about their craft. They are devoted to honoring the land and sustaining the high quality of their local traditions. This tour is dedicated to connecting you with that poetic lifestyle and the people who bring this illustrious part of Tuscany to life. We taste the local delicacies and wines from small producers and enjoy walking through vineyards and olive groves that speak stories resounding from centuries ago. At the most locally revered Osterias and Trattorias we’ll dine in the company of local cultural experts. As it is custom in these parts, our days will be infused with the ancient a wisdom of Tuscan poets and the lyrics of modern life.