Tuscan Cooking Class and Wine Tour
A day of gastronomical delights in the heart of the Tuscan countryside
- WITH
- Giacomo's TEAM | about the guide
If you love simple, flavorsome dishes and good wine, this tour is ideal for you. Paying homage to Italian cuisine and, in particular, Tuscan home cooking, this private day tour will unveil some of the finest Italian ingredients, beautiful rolling landscapes and diverse organic wines.
Take part in a customized cooking class in the well-equipped kitchen of a family farm where you’ll learn how to prepare a typical dish. Under the guidance of your professional guide, you’ll create your own lunch to savor and enjoy together surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Visit a local organic winery to find out more about Vernaccia, Chianti and “Super Tuscan” wines. Learn more about the production methods during a guided tour of the cellars and grounds, before sampling a handpicked selection of local wines and olive oils.
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Florence and Tuscany
Italy -
8 hrs
DURATION -
8
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Tuscany, wine tour, private cooking class, organic wine tasting
- transport :
- Private minivan
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Moderate
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- no
- Kid friendly :
- Children are welcome. Food tours are more adapted for families, but the wine tours can also be customized.
- LANGUAGES:
- Français/French (fluent), Anglais/English (fluent), Espagnol/Spanish (fluent)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 8
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Private transport by luxury 9-seater minivan; - Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation; - Services of a professional driver-guide in Italian, English, French or Spanish for 7-8 hours; - Cooking workshop in a traditional italian farm; - Food, wine and olive oil tastings and homemade lunch that you will prepare
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal shopping
ITINERARY
Your full-day tour dedicated to Tuscan food and wine will include a guided visit of a local organic winery and a private cooking class. Picked up directly from your hotel, you’ll be transported to the heart of the Tuscan countryside by your professional guide in a luxury minivan. Near San Gimignano, you’ll visit an organic winery, stroll through the vines, learn more about Chianti, “Super Tuscan” and Vernaccia wines, including a private tasting session. You will then take part in a private cooking class in a charming local farm to learn how to prepare a typical Tuscan dish, which you’ll then savor together with the owners. The exact locations and the order of events may vary.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Your hotel in Florence or city center
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Your hotel in Florence or city center
about
your guide
Giacomo
Florence and Tuscany
- languages :
- Français/French, Anglais/English, Espagnol/Spanish
I grew up in Tuscany and spent much of my life surrounded by its beautiful hills. After studying communications and event management, I worked at our family transportation company. But, I realized that something was missing. Given how much I enjoyed talking and telling stories about Tuscany, people suggested that I should become a guide. So I decided to try and got my national guiding qualification in Florence. I started giving traditional cultural tours, but later decided to focus on organic food and wine tours, my real passion. Through the eyes of a local, you’ll find out more about Tuscan specialties, sample local wine and learn more about agriculture in the region. I am passionate about teaching and sharing my knowledge. I always try to adapt my tours to my guests needs, preferences and interests. My tours can be also lead by my colleagues, who are also passionate about wine, food, agriculture and Tuscany.
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