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Italy, Tuscany – Perfect Tuscany

From $3950pp

Please note that prices are indicative only, subject to availability for your travel dates and the exchange rate. Special Tip: Prices per person decrease significantly if you increase your travel party. Why not invite friends or family to join you? Special Tip: Prices per person decrease significantly if you increase your travel party. Why not invite friends or family to join you?
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    Duration
    8 Days
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    Travel Style
    iconFood & Wine iconVilla Stay
  • Product Code
    ITCORTAFW

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If you’re a fan of food, fine dining, traditional cooking techniques and the history of Italian cuisine; this is the trip for you.

During your stay in a farmhouse villa, you’ll get to explore the surrounding scenery, travel into some of the most historic towns including Siena and Cortona, walk the fabled streets and of course partake of the finest quality ingredients and meals in Europe.

You’ll get to learn family recipes from authentic Italian cooks, connect with the local artisans, indulge your taste buds and take part in daily culinary activities to truly submerse yourself in the Tuscan way of life.

You will also visit stunning locations, making this trip ideal for couples looking for a romantic retreat, families wanting to explore Italian cuisine together, and groups of friends after a unique holiday that you’ll remember forever.

Arrival

You’ll be personally picked up and transported to your accommodation. Once back at the villa, you’ll be given the opportunity to unwind and settle in.

For dinner, we’ll take you into Cortona where you can enjoy your first traditional Tuscany dining experience.

Overnight Cortona

Meals D

Cortona

To get the first full day of your stay off to an exciting start, we’ll
head into the nearby town of Cortona where there are 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 introduce you to the Tuscan lifestyle, you’ll experience lunch at
a local trattoria. With your stomach full, you’ll have the
opportunity to sit and relax to your heart’s content or explore the
town in greater detail.

Mid-afternoon, if you feel ready to return to the villa, you have the option of a return transfer at this stage. If you chose to stay in Cortona we’ll meet back up later for an evening meal. What better way to savour the flavours of Cortona than with a traditional aperitivo in the Piazza, followed by dinner!

Overnight Cortona

Meals B, Coffee, L, D

Truffle Hunt, Cheese & Cooking Class in Pienza

Today promises to be a lot of fun, with plenty of adventures on the agenda.

Firstly we’ll travel to Podere il Casale to get your activities underway. Here you will take part in the excitement of a truffle hunt, which is followed by a cooking class where you’ll learn how to prepare dishes (and truffles) with an Italian touch.

Once your lesson has finished, you’re free to enjoy time in Pienza, where you can explore this UNESCO heritage site. Expect Renaissance architecture at its best, gorgeous views and pecorino cheese to die for.

At 5pm we’ll take you back to your accommodation. You might want to pick up some ingredients for dinner, or a bottle of wine to enjoy in your apartment – or by the pool as you watch the sunset.

Overnight Cortona

Meals B, L (Cooking Class)

Olive Oil & Wine in Montepulciano

To get today off to a flying start, we’ll be visiting the stunning hilltop town of Montepulciano. Once we arrive, you’ll be greeted with a coffee and given an overview of the beautiful region.

If the idea of an authentic wine tasting session appeals to you, you’ll be pleased to hear that we’ll be heading underground into a local wine cellar, where you’ll also have lunch.

Montepulciano is famous for its luxurious olive oil, so we’ll make a stop to allow you to savour the subtle tones produced by some of the world’s most popular oil makers.

At 5pm, we’ll head back to your accommodation where you can spend an hour or two relaxing by the pool or taking a walk around the local area.

For dinner, you’ll feel truly immersed in the Tuscan lifestyle, as we visit a traditional pizzeria.

Overnight Cortona

Meals B, Coffee, T (wine & olive oil), L, D

Siena

The next town on your itinerary this week is Siena. We’ll head there bright and
early to allow you to take in the stunning sights as we travel. On arrival you’ll have a walking tour, and discover that much of it dates back centuries.

In your free time following the tour, you can shop, engage with the locals, catch a quick bite to eat for lunch, or relax near one of the local landmarks. There are plenty of attractions in the town to enjoy and you’ll have several hours to do so.

We plan on heading back to your accommodation at 3:30pm to allow you to
unwind and enjoy a little leisure time.

At 7pm, we’ll head into Cortona for a stylish dinner, complete with locally produced wine to further immerse you in the Tuscan way of life

Wine Tasting in Chianti

If you’re looking for an ideal gift for a loved one, the traditional and instantly recognisable bottles of Chianti wine may well be the way to go. We’ll be heading to this traditional town early in the morning. We’ll make a stop at Castellina for coffee where you’ll be able to get your bearings and look forward to the day ahead.

You will be enjoying lunch at the Antica Macelleria Cecchini in Panzano – a well known local butcher and eatery that specialises beef.

To tantalise your taste buds even more, after lunch you’ll partake in a wine tasting session in Chianti. Learn about the unique Sangiovese flavours and talk to the makers about their processes.

Overnight Cortona

Meals B, L, T (wine)

Tour Free Day

As your trip slowly comes to an end, we allocate this time for you to choose the types of activities that you’d like to partake 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 traditional Italian Aperitivo, followed by a farewell dinner to mark your visit.

Overnight Cortona

Meals B, D

Depart

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.

Included
Inclusions
  • Seven nights in a Tuscan villa

  • Breakfast daily

  • Bilingual hosts for the duration of the tour

  • Day tours to itinerary locations

  • Four lunches

  • Five dinners

  • Truffle hunt & cooking class

  • Guided walking tours in Cortona and Siena

  • Wine tasting & olive oil tasting in Montepulciano

  • All travel to and from tour locations as detailed on itinerary

  • Transfers to local train station or Cortona on tour-free days

  • Transfers to and from the local train station on your arrival and departure days

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Accommodation
  • Our various accommodations are nearby the historical centre of Cortona and set on wonderful grounds which include a swimming pool. The apartments within the villa comprise one, two or three bedrooms, living area, kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities, comprising air-conditioning and WI-FI. Our accommodation options provide everything the traveller requires for a truly memorable Tuscan escape. Located in the valley approximately 10km from the historical centre of Cortona, the accommodations, which are restored Tuscan farmhouses with old world rustic charm, become home base for the duration of your stay, allowing the traveller to settle into their own private apartment and become immersed in their Tuscan experience.

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Departure Dates

Available for commencement every Saturday from the end of March through to the end of October each year. Minimum two adults required for departure. Chat to us if you are looking to travel outside these dates.

Please note that prices are indicative only, subject to availability for your travel dates and the exchange rate.
money
Price
$3950 per person

based on twin or double

$450

single supplement

Please note that prices are indicative only, subject to availability for your travel dates and the exchange rate.
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