Taste Of Tuscany

TOUR OVERVIEW

Duration: 7 Days
 

For no less than 7 nights, you’ll get to experience a Tuscan farmhouse villa complete with your own single, double, or triple bedroom apartment and a luxurious pool that can be enjoyed throughout your trip. Our Taste of Tuscany tour is by far one of our most popular, with our guests frequently commenting on just how far the experience surpassed their expectations.

With a first-hand look at some of the most vibrant and traditional locations in Tuscany, from Cortona to Siena, you’ll have the opportunity to indulge in the finest wines, partake of the local cuisine and even stimulate your culinary skills with a 4 course cooking lesson.

For fans of bareback horseracing, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can see where the famous Il Palio race takes place in the iconic Piazza del Campo. We’ll also be exploring the fabled town of San Gimignano which produces the exemplary white wine known as Vernaccia. Your tour will also take you into the heart of Chianti’s countryside, where you’ll get up-close and personal with vineyards and olive groves.

This tour is guaranteed to satisfy your senses in many ways; with exhilaratingly authentic tastes from the region, right through to the stunning sights found throughout.

You’ll get to ingratiate yourself with the local artisans and craftsmen and women, visit a host of vineyards, taste fine food and wine, explore captivating locations and villages that date back to the medieval period – and perhaps most importantly of all; feel like a local and not a visitor.

All of this and more can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own villa, with a leisurely pace to your tours and options to book between the 28th of March through to the 24th of October. As new tours commence every Saturday, you can ensure that you get a full week of enjoyment – suitable for adults of all ages.

Day 1 - Arrival

You will be personally met at our local train station Camucia-Cortona and transferred to your accommodation. Once at the villa you will have the opportunity to unwind and settle in and familiarise yourself with your new ‘home’. Your first Tuscan dining experience this evening will be either at the villa or at a restaurant in the historical centre of Cortona.

Day 2 -Cortona

To get the first full day of your tour off to an exciting start, we’ll head to the nearby historical centre of Cortona where there is much for you to see and do! Our enthusiastic tour guide will take you on an enjoyable walk of the town all the while providing rich and interesting information with a coffee stop in the main piazza included. You will then have free time to explore and reconnect with your guide at approximately 1pm at a local trattoria where you will enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch. In the afternoon we will have a mystery encounter with a local artisan after which time you can further explore or choose to return to the villa. Dinner will be in Cortona and for those who choose to remain in Cortona for the afternoon we will arrange a meeting place in the square to meet for dinner.

Day 3 - Siena & San Gimignano

San Gimignano is a treasured medieval town which is the first location on the itinerary today. Upon arrival we will have a brief coffee break and provide you with an overview of the town as we stroll the medieval street which leads to the main square. Shortly after your introduction, you will have free time to explore, ingratiate yourself with the locals and partake in activities at your own leisure. Approximately 1.30pm we will travel to Siena, where you will meet your tour guide who will provide local knowledge and allow you to get to get to know the city first-hand. You will have the opporutnity to visit iconic monuments/museums, shop or simply stroll and get a real feel of the city.
Departure from Siena will be approximately 6pm. Dinner at the villa.

Day 4 - Lazy Morning & Cooking Class

You will have a leisurely morning at the villa today. Mid afternoon you will be introduced to the art of Italian cuisine and enhance your culinary skills with a traditional Tuscan Cooking Class. Four couses will be prepared with home made fresh pasta included and you will then enjoy dining as a group in the beautiful dining room on site.

Day 5 - Pienza & Montepulciano

Today is a step into the Val d’Orcia a UNESCO world heritage area. Featuring 15th Century architecture, Pienza is the first town on the itinerary today, a true gem; stunning as it is traditional. Beautiful buildings and of course shopping. We’ll have a quick coffee on arrival before exploring the town in detail. At 12:30pm, we will move onto Montepulciano a short 15 minute drive where you will enjoy lunch and wine tasting in a traditional underground cellar. You will then have time to enjoy the town as you prefer, shopping, visiting monuments, museums and much more.

Return to the villa late afternoon. Dinner in Cortona

Day 6 - Chianti

Today you will enjoy the wine growing area of Chianti. The first stop is the tiny village of Castellina in Chianti for a coffee and the exhilarating opportunity to explore the town and all it has to offer. Around midday we will travel a short 15 minute drive to an exquisite organic vineyard set in spectacular countryside, where you will enjoy a tour of the wine making facilities and then an extended lunch and wine tasting with the opportunity to meet the winemakers and chat to them about ‘all things vino’.

Return to the villa late afternoon. Dinner in Cortona or the villa.

Day 7 - Tour Free Day

As your journey slowly comes to a close, we allocate this time for you to choose the type of activity you would like to particpate in – from exploring the nearby area, to relaxing by the pool. Whatever you choose to do, we’ll ensure that you’re back in time for a farewell dinner to mark your visit. Dinner in Cortona.

Day 8 - Departure Day

In the morning, we’ll take you back to the local station where you can commence your return journey with plenty of Tuscan memories to savour for a lifetime.

Departure Days 2025
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24th May 2025
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31st May 2025
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7th June 2025
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14th June 2025
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21st June 2025
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5th July 2025
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26th July 2025
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23rd August 2025
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30th August 2025
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4th October 2025
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11th October 2025
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Departure Days 2026
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9th May 2026
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30th May 2026
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6th June 2026
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27th June 2026
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11th July 2026
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18th July 2026
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25th July 2026
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8th August 2026
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22nd August 2026
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5th September 2026
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12th September 2026
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3rd October 2026
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WHERE YOU WILL STAY

Rosa Dei Venti, Creti

Rosa dei Venti dates back to the 18th Century and is located in the hamlet of Creti in the valley ‘Val di Chiana’ nearby the historical centre of Cortona.

The 25 hectare estate comprises a vineyard, olive groves and two farm houses which are beautifully maintained and include a swimming pool offering spectacular views of the valley.

The various buildings on these grounds have been restored in keeping with old traditions and the six apartments comprise all modern facilities including air conditioning and WI-FI.

Set in a quiet location but close enough to the main roads which connect to all the well-known historical cities and villages this property is a gem of the Tuscan landscape.

Accommodation is subject to availability at time of booking.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Itineraries are provided in order to ensure all our guests have the utmost travelling experience and we therefore do not amend itineraries once your tour has commenced.

You can choose from a variety of additional activities that we have on offer, these range from cheese making, cooking classes, horse riding, cycling tours, E-Bike tours and many more.

We highly recommend you have travel insurance. You are required to purchase your own travel insurance to cover cancellation coverage, airline tickets, trip delay, lost luggage or any potential medical expenses.

Breakfast will be served each morning at your accommodation which will be a large selection of fish local products. Lunches are generally at a Caffe or restaurant where you choose one course from the menu, this is generally a light lunch. All dinners are either catered for at the accommodation or at a local restaurant. Dinner is 2 courses chosen from an a-la-carte menu. Local wine is included with dinner.

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