{"id":776,"date":"2021-09-23T11:37:59","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T11:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/?page_id=776"},"modified":"2024-04-18T10:59:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T10:59:56","slug":"taste-of-tuscany","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/taste-of-tuscany\/","title":{"rendered":"Taste of Tuscany"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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For no less than 7 nights, you\u2019ll 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.<\/p>

With a first-hand look at some of the most vibrant and traditional locations in Tuscany, from Cortona to Siena, you\u2019ll 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.<\/p>

For fans of bareback horseracing, you\u2019ll be pleased to hear that you can see where the famous Il Palio race takes place in the iconic Piazza del Campo. We\u2019ll 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\u2019s countryside, where you\u2019ll get up-close and personal with vineyards and olive groves.<\/p>

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.<\/p>

You\u2019ll 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 \u2013 and perhaps most importantly of all; feel like a local and not a visitor.<\/p>

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 \u2013 suitable for adults of all ages.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cYou\u2019ll be personally picked up and transported to your accommodation. Once back at the villa, you\u2019ll be given the opportunity to unwind and settle in. For dinner, we\u2019ll take you into Cortona where you can enjoy your first traditional Tuscany dining experience\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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\u201cTo get the first full day of your tour off to an exciting start, we\u2019ll head into the nearby town of Cortona; where we have plenty of things for you to see and do! Our enthusiastic tour guide will take you on an enjoyable walk of the town, with coffee included. To integrate you with the Tuscan lifestyle, you\u2019ll experience lunch at a local trattoria. With your stomach full, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to sit and relax to your heart\u2019s content or explore the town in greater detail.
Mid-afternoon If you feel ready to return to your apartment, we\u2019ll give you the option to be collected and transported at this time. If you chose to stay in Cortona or travel back home to the villa \u2013 we\u2019ll meet back up and take you into town in preparation for your evening meal. What better way to savour the flavours of Cortona than with a traditional aperitivo in the Piazza, followed by dinner!\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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\u201cSan Gimignano is a town so iconic that you have to see it to truly believe it \u2013 and this is where we\u2019ll be headed at 9am. Upon arrival we\u2019ll have a brief coffee break and you will be given an overview of the town and its rich history. Shortly after your introduction, you\u2019ll have free time to explore, ingratiate yourself with the locals and partake in activities at your own leisure. We\u2019ll then travel to Siena, where you\u2019ll meet your tour guide who will fill you with knowledge, expose you to the traditional lifestyle and allow you to get to grips with the town first-hand.
To allow you to take in as much as possible, you\u2019ll have a little more free time before your evening meal.
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For fans of cooking, this part of your tour will introduce you to the art of making Italian cuisine. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to enhance your culinary skills with a Traditional Tuscan Cooking Class where you\u2019ll prepare 4 courses and then get to enjoy eating with the chef.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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\u201cFeaturing 15th Century architecture, Pienza is the next town on your tour and it\u2019s as stunning as it is traditional. We\u2019ll take a quick break for coffee, before allowing you the opportunity to explore the town in greater detail. At 12:30pm, we\u2019ll transport you to Montepulciano where we will enjoy lunch and wine tasting \u2013 which takes place in a traditional underground cellar. You\u2019ll then have some free time to enjoy.
You can spend it viewing the stunning scenery, taking photos, or talking to the locals to name just a few options. At 5pm, we\u2019ll take you back to your accomodation where you can unwind for a couple of hours before dinner.Your visit to Tuscany wouldn\u2019t be complete without an authentic pizza, so we\u2019ll head back to Cortona to enjoy this traditional Italian meal in style!\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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This morning we have an exciting tour of Chianti on the cards. We\u2019ll be stopping in Castellina for a coffee and the exhilirating opportunity to explore the town and all it has to offer. We then have an extended lunch and tasting session planed at an exquisite organic winery, where there will be the opportunity to meet the winemakers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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As your trip slowly comes to an end, we allocate this time for you to choose the types of activities that you\u2019d like to partake in \u2013 from exploring the nearby area, to relaxing by the pool. Whatever you choose to do, we\u2019ll ensure that you\u2019re back in time for a traditional Italian Aperitivo, followed by a farewell dinner to mark your visit.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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INCLUSIONS<\/h4>
  • You\u2019ll get to enjoy 7 nights in our fully renovated, traditional farmhouse complete with amenities<\/li>
  • Our bilingual hosts & tour leaders will be on hand throughout the tour to assist you<\/li>
  • We\u2019ve taken care of the itinerary, so that you can sit back and ingratiate yourself with the Tuscan lifestyle<\/li>
  • Your apartment will be stocked with all necessary provisions and breakfasts are on us<\/li>
  • 3 unique lunches are provided throughout the duration of your trip<\/li>
  • You\u2019ll get to enjoy 6 dinners at local Trattorias; and your wine is included<\/li>
  • Take part in our exciting guided walks across the stunning towns of Cortona and Siena<\/li>
  • Take part in an exciting, first-hand cooking session with fresh, locally sourced ingredients<\/li>
  • You\u2019ll get to enjoy a complementary bottle of wine and beer during your stay<\/li>
  • For fans of wine tasting, we have a selection of events to take in at local vineyards and establishments<\/li>
  • Your trip will include all necessary travel to and from your accomodation<\/li>
  • On days where no tours are scheduled, we\u2019ll transport you to the local station so that you can explore at your own pace<\/li>
  • You\u2019ll also have the option to be taken to Cortona during a tour-free day<\/li>
  • We\u2019ll also ensure that you are collected from the station on arrival, and taken back safely ready for your return home<\/li><\/ul>

    EXCLUSIONS<\/h4>
    • This tour doesn\u2019t include your airfares, so to schedule your flight, please contact a local booking agent or airline<\/li>
    • You\u2019ll be responsible for your own travel insurance and we\u2019d advise taking out cover ahead of time<\/li>
    • Should you wish to visit any museums, galleries, or public premises; you may be expected to pay an entry fee<\/li>
    • Any meals outside of those listed within the itinerary won\u2019t be covered by us<\/li>
    • You may also want to bring cash or a card to cover the cost of your personal expenditures, gifts and so on<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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