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- Amalfi
- Amalfi Coast
- Assisi
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- Chianti
- Cinque Terre
- Florence
- Herculaneum
- Lake Como
- Lake Garda
- Lazio lake district
- Milan
- Monteriggioni
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- Rome
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- Sorrento
- Venice
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- Mt. Vesuvius
Dining in Italy
Dining in Italy
Guided wine tastings, escorted winery tours, and vineyard visits around Amalfi Coast
Planning for a trip to Italy
Everybody's favorite sugary, alcoholic lemonade on the Amalfi Coast
Experiences in Italy
Experiences in Italy
Experiences in Italy
Guided wine tastings, escorted winery tours, and vineyard visits near Castelli Romani
Sights in Italy
A Chianti castle whose family produced one of the great early explorers of the American coastline
This market town with a lovely piazza is the unofficial capital of the Chianti
Historic villa where the Mona Lisa was born, "Much Ado about Nothing" was filmed, and great wines are made
This ancient Chianti castle is a British-own wine estate, hotel, and restaurant
A postcard-perfect Renaissance monastery surrounded by a high-end wine estate
This ancient Etruscan town has a wonderful medieval feel, Etruscan artifacts, and some great wine shops
An historic Chianti wine estate in the same family for more than 600 years
Velvety, oaky wines at a French-style winery inside a medieval Tuscan village
One of the three medieval towns in the original Lega del Chianti and still an important wine center
A vineyard spilling steeply downhill from a gorgeous 18C villa that also rents rooms
A market town and ancient member of the Lega del Chianti with some nice wine shops
Experiences in Italy
A beautifully isolated monastery turned wine estate and renowned cooking school
Lodgings in Italy
Rooms and apartments (sleeping 3–7) in a gorgeous 12C monastery now home to a famed cooking school, restaurant, and winery
A winery agriturismo with 6 rooms and 7 apartments in a fortified medieval village near Gaiole in Chianti
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Dining in Italy
Guided wine tastings, escorted winery tours, and vineyard visits near Cinque Terre
Experiences in Italy
Dining in Italy
A classy wine bar and restaurant in a 15th century palazzo in Florence
Dining in Italy
Guided wine tastings, escorted winery tours, and vineyard visits near Herculaneum
Sights in Italy
A Romanesque Abbey making superior monastic hooch on a Notehrn Como lake peninsula
Experiences in Italy
Guided wine tastings, escorted winery tours, and vineyard visits around Lake Como
Experiences in Italy
Guided wine tastings, escorted winery tours, and vineyard visits near Lazio lake district
Experiences in Italy
Dining in Italy
Some of the best wine in Milan and from the surrounding Lombardy region
Experiences in Italy
Guided wine tastings, escorted winery tours, and vineyard visits near Monteriggioni
Dining in Italy
Experiences in Italy
Experiences in Italy
Experiences in Italy
Dining in Italy
An enoteca (wine bar) and osteria with a full menu of delicious Pisan dishes in the marketplace
Dining in Italy
Dining in Italy
Dining in Italy
Dining in Italy
Topics in Italy
Experiences in Italy
Guided wine tastings, escorted winery tours, and vineyard visits near San Gimignano
Experiences in Italy
Experiences in Italy
Guided wine tastings, escorted winery tours, and vineyard visits near Siracusa
Dining in Italy
Dining in Italy
Experiences in Italy
Dining in Italy
The hole-in-the-wall Italian wine bar you were thinking of
Dining in Italy
Guided wine tastings, escorted winery tours, and vineyard visits near Mt. Vesuvius
San Quirico Winery in San Gimignano invite you for guided Winetasting and Visit of Wine Cellar!
During winetasting we make taste to guests a selection of our best lables and we always include a guided Tour of Cellar, we introduce history of Winery and main vinification techniques!
You can book Maxi Gourmet Wine tasting every day from Monday to Sunday from 10,00 to 18,00
Our Winery Azienda San Quirico is located in a panoramic hill in San Gimignano at only 3 kms from centre of this historical Middle Age town famous for its old Towers!
We wait for you!
You are Wellcome for your Wine Tour in San Quirico San gimignano Winery!
You can book a guided winetasting every day !
During our scheduled winetasting we make taste to our guests the selection of our best lables and we always include a tour of the winery Cellar, we introduce in English, French or Italian our Winery and main vinification techniques.
Winetasting of a selection of 5 labels, will be reinforced with light lunch composed by cold cuts, cheeses, bruschette, crostini and typical tuscany soup.
Guided tastings include an explanation of the main winemaking techniques in English and a visit to the winery and company.
Maxi Gourmet Wine Tasting €25 per person
5 organical Lables:
White Vernaccia DOCG
White Vernaccia Riserva Isabella
Chianti Colli Senesi
Red Toscana IGT
San Gimignano DOC Vinsanto+Cantuccini biscuits
Extravirgin Olive Oil
Pecorino, Parmesan, Salame, Finocchiona, Vegetables in Oil, crostini,Tuscan Typical Soup
Our company philosophy is to continue to focus on the production of quality wines, to make them known throughout export in all the world, also thanks to wine tastings directly in the winery, where our goal is to involve our clients and let them live an emotional experience, to discover the history, the various stages of processing, the traditional methods of winemaking that bring fruits of vineyards into a glass of wineBook now a Maxi Gourmet Wine Tour and ...
live your Emotional Experience discovering Traditonal Tuscan Flavors and ...
and the ancient charm and the rhythms of italian viticulture ..
Join our full day wine tour (around 7 hours), compare two different Amarone styles and enjoy a great Italian lunch!
Departure at 9.00 a.m. from Via Roma, 33 Verona (in front of Castelvecchio).
We visit two Amarone producers in the Valpolicella Classica wine region, so that you can understand how the Amarone wine is made, why it is so valuable and famous, and then you can compare two different styles in wine making. We have also a complete lunch in a local osteria or enoteca with Valpolicella wines matched with traditional dishes.
Transport by air conditioned minivan (9 seats).
During the journey from Verona to the hills of Valpolicella Classica wine region, our Pagus tour leader and sommelier will be at your disposal; you'll have a visit and a wine tasting session at two Amarone wineries (at least four wines with bread, cheese and/or salami each winery), then a complete lunch in a local osteria/enoteca (wine included).
The duration is 7 h approximately.
Minimum for 2 people max 8.
• round trip transportation by comfortable van or minivan with AC
• 2 boutique winery visits & 2 guided wine tastings
• 2 guided wine tastings of the many Valpolicella varieties including Amarone
• Light lunch in wine country with local specialties in an authentic trattoria
• Expert English-speaking sommelier as your guide
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Trattoria Alla Porchetta
Traditional lunch at a typical trattoria
Duration: 2 hours
Bolgheri. Visit two different exclusive Bolgheri Wineries cellar and discover the vineyard and this colorful land in Tuscany. Taste Italian
Bolgheri fine wine with your friends and family.
• Visit two different exclusive wineries in Bolgheri (no Sassicaia)
• Learn all about the art of making wine and discover this beautiful land
• Taste a selection of fine wines with your friends
Don't miss this special experience in Bolgheri!
• Bolgheri Exclusive Cellar tour
• Barriques and vineyard visit
• 6 red wine tastings
• Snacks and salami and cheese
• Lunch on your own (we suggest you to ask to us to book a lunch inside the Bolgheri castle between the 2 different wine tasting experience)
Have an authentic wine experience in
Bolgheri. Visit two different exclusive Bolgheri Wineries cellar and discover the vineyard and this colorful land in Tuscany. Taste Italian
Bolgheri fine wine with your friends and family.
• Private Transportation Service with Private Driver (full day tour)
• Visit two different exclusive wineries in Bolgheri (no Sassicaia)
• Learn all about the art of making wine and discover this beautiful land
• Taste a selection of fine wines with your friends
Get ready for an amazing day tour to discover the best Tuscan wines. Explore the world of the wines and see what it takes to make the fine Italian wine.
The picturesque town of
Bolgheri whith is located in the beautiful Region Tuscany. The city is surrounded by a romantic atmosphere and the beautiful 11th century castle.
Bolgheri is a charming destination, famous for its cypresses and the great wines created around it.
Visit two different exclusive wineries in this dreamy land. Start your experience visiting the colorful vineyards, then, explore the vinification cellar. Learn all about the history of the wine-making art with an expert guide. The next stop will be to the barriques area. When the tour is complete, taste 3 different kinds of red wine in each winery, selected for you by a sommelier.
Don't miss this special experience in Bolgheri!
• Cellar tour
• Barriques and vineyard visit
• 6 red wine tastings
• Snacks and salami and cheese
• Lunch on your own (we suggest you to ask to us to book a lunch inside the Bolgheri castle between the 2 different wine tasting experience)
10.15 am Visit Chianti Classico Wine Region and stop at boutique Chianti winery for educated wine tasting (Vernaccia, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva). Wine tour inside the wine cellars with a Tuscan Winemaker Sommelier
12.00 am Drive to the second Boutique Winery where we stop for an authentic Tuscany Lunch included second wine and olive oil tasting. You can taste more than 8 different kind of wines (Vernaccia, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Super Tuscan, Brunello from Montalcino, Nobile from Montepulciano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Truffle Olive Oil)
02.30 pm Through the beautiful Tuscan countryside approaching San Gimignano.
5.00 pm We go back to Florence where the tour would be end after making a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo
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This VIP experience includes your personal Sommelier and is completely customized based on your wine preferences.
• Each private wine tour includes a Pure Luxury chauffeured vehicle, and the opportunity for you to ask at the Sommelier youve always wanted to know about wine, grape varieties, winemaking techniques, and the historic winegrowing regions of Tuscany (Chianti and Val d'Orcia Wine Country) Special guests along the way include winemakers and winery proprietors!
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Visit Chianti Classico Wine Region and stop at boutique Chianti winery for educated wine tasting (Vernaccia, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva). Wine tour inside the wine cellars with a Tuscan Winemaker Sommelier
• Drive to the second Boutique Winery where we stop for an authentic Tuscany Lunch included second wine and olive oil tasting. You can taste more than 8 different kind of wines (Vernaccia, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Super Tuscan, Brunello from Montalcino, Nobile from Montepulciano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Truffle Olive Oil and Vin Santo)
• Photo stop between the fields
• Through the beautiful Tuscan countryside approaching San Gimignano. (the unique medieval city of towers - a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Visit the famous medieval watch towers (we recommend you to climb the Great Tower). Gelato time.
• We go back to Florence where the tour would be end after making a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo
• round trip transportation by comfortable van or minivan with AC
• 2 boutique winery visits & 2 guided wine tastings
• Many varieties of sparkling and still Prosecco, all crisp dry white wines
• Light lunch in wine country with local specialties in an authentic agriturismo
• Expert English-speaking sommelier as your guide
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Centro Storico di Conegliano, Conegliano, Province of Treviso, Veneto
One of the cities of the Prosecco DOCG wine-producing area.
Pass By: Ponte di Vidor
Historical bridge and site of important WWI battle where the Italians held the Austrian-Hungarian troops.
By far the most famous of the Tuscan wines, Chianti is a red wine produced in the Chianti region and is made from the Sangiovese grape, giving it a note of summer fruit and spices.
Your excursion will commence with a drive through the breathtaking Tuscan countryside straight to San Gimignano.
In addition to Chianti Classico and Chianti Riserva wines, you will be able to enjoy the IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) or Super Tuscans. and the famous Brunello from Montalcino, the famous Nobile from Montepulciano and the sweet Vernaccia white wine
• These special tours will take you to the heart of Tuscany, not far from Florence, and to all those places in the region that make a stay here a memorable one. Meet the real people who live and work in this wonderful land for generations and generations and Etruscan times. This is our land and we will gladly to guide you to discover it. Where specified, there will be local guides who will be delighted to welcome you and you will always have the opportunity to appreciate the life, culture, traditions, food and wine of the cities visited along your routeMeet your Professional Driver directly at your address (please be ready outside in time)
• Drive to San Gimignano (the famous town of the medieval watch towers)
• Time to see and climb the famous Great Tower and taste the Gelato World Champiom
• Explore the famous Chianti Wine Region
• Stop a two different Wine Estate's for tasting and lunch
• Photo stop
• Panoramic stop at Michelangelo Square
• Return to your address around 5:00pm
• According the availability of the wineries the first tasting will be before or after San Gimignano visit.
10.15 am Visit Chianti Classico Wine Region and stop at boutique Chianti winery for typical wine tasting (Vernaccia, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Extra Virgin Olive Oil). Wine tour inside the underground cellars.
12.00 am Drive to the second Boutique Winery where we stop for an authentic Tuscany Lunch included second wine and olive oil tasting.
02.30 pm Through the beautiful Tuscan countryside approaching San Gimignano. (the unique medieval city of towers - a UNESCO World Heritage Site). We recommend you to climb the Great Tower). Gelato World Champion tasting
4.00 pm We go back to Florence where the tour would be end by 5:00 pm but only after making a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic appreciate the exceptional view of Florence
Visit Chianti Classico Wine Region and stop at boutique Chianti winery for typical wine tasting (Vernaccia, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Vinsanto). Wine tour inside the underground cellars.
Drive to the second Boutique Winery where we stop for an authentic Tuscany Lunch included second wine and olive oil tasting.
Through the beautiful Tuscan countryside approaching San Gimignano. (the unique medieval city of towers - a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Visit the famous medieval watch towers (we recommend you to climb the Great Tower). Gelato time
San Gimignano
Next is the town of San Gimignano, also known for its beautifully preserved medieval towers . 14 left out of 72 initially built in the 13th century. We will walk you to the square of the well, the center of the town for you to enjoy All the fine shops which also sell the local smooth, dry white wine called Vernaccia, and most of all the best ice cream (gelato) in the world.
According the availability of the wineries the San Gimiognano visit will be in the morning or in the afternoon
11.15 am Leave Florence. Visit Chianti Classico Wine Region and stop at boutique Chianti winery for authentic lunch included wine/olive oil tasting (Vernaccia, Chianti Classico, Extra Virgin Olive Oil). Wine tour inside the cellars.
02.30 pm Through the beautiful Tuscan countryside approaching San Gimignano (the unique medieval city of towers - a UNESCO World Heritage Site). We recommend you to climb the Great Tower. Gelato World Champion tasting
4.30 pm We go back to Florence where the tour would be end by 5:00 pm but only after making a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic view of Florence
See the David by Michelangelo
Visit Chianti Classico Wine Region and stop at boutique Chianti winery for typical lunch and wine/olive oil tasting (Vernaccia, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Vinsanto). Wine tour inside the underground cellars.
Through the beautiful Tuscan countryside approaching San Gimignano. (the unique medieval city of towers - a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Visit the famous medieval watch towers (we recommend you to climb the Great Tower). Gelato time
San Gimignano
Next is the town of San Gimignano, also known for its beautifully preserved medieval towers . 14 left out of 72 initially built in the 13th century. We will walk you to the square of the well, the center of the town for you to enjoy All the fine shops which also sell the local smooth, dry white wine called Vernaccia, and most of all the best ice cream (gelato) in the world.
According the availability of the wineries the San Gimignano visit will be in the morning or in the afternoon
According the availability the David will be possible to visit in the morning or in the afternoon
09.30 am Meet your driver directly at your address.
10.00 am COOKING WITH LEGUMES | VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS
• Learn how to soak, cook and prepare different legumes
• Discover traditional Italian recipes
• Find out how legumes are good for a gluten-free diet
• Prepare delicious dishes with your expert chef
• Enjoy lunch and taste what you have prepared
3.00 pm CHIANTI WINE TOUR
Visit a Boutique Vinery in Chianti (enjoy the wine tour, wine tasting, olive oli oil tasting).
Meet The Wine & Olive Oil Makers
5.00 pm Panoramic stop at Michelangelo square (stunning view on Florence)
5.30 pm Return to your address.
• Pickup and Drop-Off directly at your address.
• Travel by Mercedes or equivalent luxury-level car or minibus with an English-speaking driver (approx. 8 hours).
• Vegetarian Cooking Class end with lunch (or dinner)
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PROGRAM | COOKING WITH LEGUMES | VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS
Beginning back in the age of agriculture, legumes have been significant crops in Italian history and cuisine as an important protein source. Because of their inherent protein content, culinary traditions from around the world have always made regular use of legumes, which have historically been called "meat of the field". Today, legumes are revalued as a healthy unrefined food also because they are naturally gluten-free and highly reccommended for those who suffer from coeliac disease.
Chickpeas, lentils, beans, peas, fava beans... At MaMa Florences "Cooking with legumes" cooking class, we will select local organic legumes to teach you how to best cook them preparing tasty dishes according to traditional recipes adapted for every season, along with exploring the nutritional characteristics of each legume.
SAMPLE MENU | COOKING WITH LEGUMES | VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS
Lentil ginger soup
Grass pea paté with fennel
"Ncapriata" (creamed fava beans with chicory)
Warm Saffron-scented salad of roasted eggplant and Cannellini beans
"Zimino" (chickpeas with Swiss chard)
Black beans and cocoa cake
COOKING WITH LEGUMES | VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS
> Instruction with a chef specialized in vegetarian cooking
> Preparation of a 4-course meal including appetizer, pasta dish, main dish and dessert
> Delicious meal of prepared dishes together with wine and water
> Coffee, tea and soft drinks
> Main topics and recipes of the dishes prepared during the class (PDF)
> Class duration: 3 hours plus time for lunch | approx. 4 hours
CHIANTI WINE TOUR
• Guided tasting of Chianti wines with English-speaking winery expert.
• Panoramic Photo Stops between the vineyards, olive grooves and cypress.
• Panoramic stop at Michelangelo Square (stunning view on Florence)
SPECIAL NOTE: Authentic Farmer Lunch + Wine Tasting + Olive Oil Tasting + Balsamic Vinegar Tasting + Wine Tours (see the cellars) are included in the total cost.
San Gimignano is located on the road between Florence and Siena and its historic center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Don't miss the chance to visit this great medieval village and do amazing wine tasting in famous wineries, leaving from Greve in Chianti.We will leave from greve in Chianti. The journey of about 50 minutes will be comfortable and relaxing. Thanks to the care we take in the selection of our partners, professional drivers all of whom are courteous, helpful and equipped with the most luxurious and comfortable cars on the market, we will take you to your destination in absolute safety.
After a brief transfer of about 45 minutes we arrive right in front of the ancient San Giovanni Gate from where we follow the road which leads to the center of the old town. The unmistakeable landmarks of the city are the many medieval towers. Of the original 75 there are still 16 standing and these are more than sufficient to to give San Gimignano a skyline like an ultramodern metropolis.
The lunch and wine-tasting for this tour will be an unforgettable experience for all those taking part. In addition to the Chianti and Chianti Classico red wines you will be offered a taste of the typical Vernaccia with its unmistakeable pale straw colour and with these you will be treated to tasty pairings with Tuscan products. There will also be an interesting and delightful tasting of balsamic vinegar matured for 30 years with apples and honey.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza Grande a Montepulciano, Montepulciano, Tuscany
Visit the historical Piazza Grande and walk along the commerciale "Via Il Corso".
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Contucci Cantine, Montepulciano, Tuscany
Visit the Cantine Contucci and taste some "Vino Nobile" wines.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fortezza di Montalcino, Montalcino, Tuscany
Visit a winery to taste some "Rosso di Montalcino"and "Brunello" wines.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castello di Monterinaldi, Radda in Chianti, Tuscany
Visit the Castelllo di Monterinaldi to learn more about the Sangiovese grapes, and taste the world famous Chianti Classico wines; from the Chianti Classico Reserve to the Supertuscans.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza Matteotti, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
Visit the historical market town of "Greve in Chianti". Visit the main square with the historical butcher shop, the souvenirs and wine shops.
Duration: 30 minutes
10.15 am Visit Siena.
12.30 am Departure from Chianti Classico and stop at boutique winery for an authentic Tuscany Lunch included wine, olive oil tasting & balsamic tasting (Vernaccia, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Truffle Oil, Vinsanto).
02.30 pm Through the beautiful Tuscan countryside approaching San Gimignano. (the unique medieval city of towers - a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Visit the famous medieval watch towers (we recommend you to climb the Great Tower). Gelato time
4.00 pm We go back to Florence where the tour would be end by 5:00 pm but only after making a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic appreciate the exceptional view of Florence
Siena (in the morning)
Sienas origins are surrounded by myth: the story goes that the city was founded by Senius, the son of Romulus. Historical statements attribute the first human settlement in this area to the Etruscans, who gave the name Sena to the settlement. After it was conquered by the Roman Empire, the place took on the name of Saena Julia. In the Middle Ages, Siena became an extremely important town, due to its intense demographic growth and the urban expansion of the town. Economic development brought wealth and bitter conflicts. The worst was the one between the Papal supporters (Guelphs) and the Empire supporters (the Ghibellines) After facing a series of internal struggles, Siena which sided with the Ghibellines fought against nearby Florence, which declared itself a supporter of the Guelphs. The tension grew worse and in 1260 a true war began that culminated in the Battle of Montaperti. The Siena Ghibellines were then defeated in the famous Battle of Colle Val dElsa and were sent away from the city, which fell to Guelph rule. The Guelphs ruled the city for a long time. Siena enjoyed its period of maximum splendor starting from 1200, largely due to the Good Government of Nine: this was the form of government that lasted longest in Siena and which allowed the city to flourish both economically and artistically. In 1348 the city was hit by the plague and suffered greatly, also economically and politically: there was a series of governments one after the other, which created instability and which forced Siena to join the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, thereby losing its independence.
1656 was the year when the traditional Palio Race was started. From that moment it has been organized every year in the city, attracting tourists from all over the world.
Between the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century, Siena fell under the rule of Napoleon, just like other cities in this region. Napoleon proclaimed Florence as the capital of the new Kingdom of Etruria. The Austrians arrived after Napoleon, who ruled until 1859. They were then defeated by the Franco-Piedmont army. In 1860, the temporary government of the newly liberated Florence joined forces with the Kingdom of Sardinia and then, the year after, with the Kingdom of Italy.
Lunch, Wine/Olive Oil/Balsamic/Truffle Oil tasting
San Gimignano (afternoon)
Next is the town of San Gimignano, also known for its beautifully preserved medieval towers . 14 left out of 72 initially built in the 13th century. We will walk you to the square of the well, the center of the town for you to enjoy All the fine shops which also sell the local smooth, dry white wine called Vernaccia, and most of all the best ice cream in the world.
San Quirico Winery in San Gimignano invite you for guided Winetasting and Visit of Wine Cellar!
During winetasting we make taste to guests a selection of our best lables and we always include a guided Tour of Cellar, we introduce history of Winery and main vinification techniques!
You can book Gourmet Wine tasting every day from Monday to Sunday from 10,00 to 18,00
Our Winery Azienda San Quirico is located in a panoramic hill in San Gimignano at only 3 kms from centre of this historical Middle Age town famous for its old Towers!
We wait for you!
You are Wellcome for a Wine Tour in San Quirico San gimignano Winery!
You can book a guided winetasting every day !
During our scheduled winetasting we make taste to our guests the selection of our best lables and we always include a tour of the winery Cellar, we introduce in English, French or Italian our Winery and main vinification techniques.
Winetasting of a selection of 4 labels and bruschetta with Extravirgin olive oil.
Guided tastings include an explanation of the main winemaking techniques in English and a visit to the winery and company.
Gourmet Wine Tasting €12 per person
Tasting of 4 organical Wines:
• White Vernaccia
• White Vernaccia Riserva Isabella
• Chianti Colli Senesi
• Red Toscana IGT Il Botticello
• Bruschetta with Extravirgin Olive Oil
• Pecorino,Parmesan,Salami
Wine Cellar guided visit,winemaking processes explanation
Our company philosophy is to continue to focus on the production of quality wines, to make them known throughout export in all the world, also thanks to wine tastings directly in the winery, where our goal is to involve our clients and let them live an emotional experience, to discover the history, the various stages of processing, the traditional methods of winemaking that bring fruits of vineyards into a glass of wine
Book now a Gourmet Wine Tour and ...
live your Emotional Experience discovering Traditonal Tuscan Flavors and ...
and the ancient charm and the rhythms of italian viticulture ..
San Quirico Winery in San Gimignano invite you for guided Winetasting and Visit of Wine Cellar!
During winetasting we make taste to guests a selection of our best lables and we always include a guided Tour of Cellar, we introduce history of Winery and main vinification techniques!
You can book Traditional wine tasting every day from Monday to Sunday from 10,00 to 18,00
Our Winery Azienda San Quirico is located in a panoramic hill in San Gimignano at only 3 kms from centre of this historical Middle Age town famous for its old Towers!
We wait for you!
You are Wellcome for a Wine Tour in San Quirico San gimignano Winery!
You can book a guided winetasting every day !
During our scheduled winetasting we make taste to our guests the selection of our best lables and we always include a tour of the winery Cellar, we introduce in English, French or Italian our Winery and main vinification techniques.
Winetasting of a selection of 3 labels and bruschetta with Extravirgin olive oil.
Guided tastings include an explanation of the main winemaking techniques in English and a visit to the winery and company.
Traditional Wine Tour in San Gimignano Wine Tasting
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Tasting of 3 selected main Lables:
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White Vernaccia DOCG 2016 - Organical
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White Vernaccia Riserva Isabella DOCG 2008 - Organical
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Red Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG 2016 - Organical
" Bruschetta"with our Extravirgin Olive Oil - Organical
Our company philosophy is to continue to focus on the production of quality wines, to make them known throughout export in all the world, also thanks to wine tastings directly in the winery, where our goal is to involve our clients and let them live an emotional experience, to discover the history, the various stages of processing, the traditional methods of winemaking that bring fruits of vineyards into a glass of wine
Book now a Traditional Wine Tour and ...
live your Emotional Experience discovering Traditonal Tuscan Flavors and ...
and the ancient charm and the rhythms of italian viticulture ..
San Quirico Winery in San Gimignano invite you for guided Winetasting and Visit of Wine Cellar!
During winetasting we make taste to guests a selection of our best lables and we always include a guided Tour of Cellar, we introduce history of Winery and main vinification techniques!
You can book Gourmet Wine tasting every day from Monday to Sunday from 10,00 to 18,00
Our Winery Azienda San Quirico is located in a panoramic hill in San Gimignano at only 3 kms from centre of this historical Middle Age town famous for its old Towers!
We wait for you!
You are Wellcome for your Wine Tour in San Quirico San gimignano Winery!
During our scheduled winetasting we make taste to our guests the selection of our best lables and we always include a tour of the winery Cellar, we introduce in English our Winery and main vinification techniques.
Winetasting of a selection of 5 labels, will be reinforced with light lunch composed by cold cuts, cheeses, bruschette with extravergin olive oil. Guided tastings include an explanation of the main winemaking techniques in English and a visit to the winery and cellar !!
Our company philosophy is to continue to focus on the production of quality wines, to make them known throughout export in all the world, also thanks to wine tastings directly in the winery, where our goal is to involve our clients and let them live an emotional experience, to discover the history, the various stages of processing, the traditional methods of winemaking that bring fruits of vineyards into a glass of wine
Maxi Wine Tasting €18 per person (Details)
Tasting 5 Organical Wines
White Vernaccia
White Vernaccia Riserva
Chianti Colli Senesi
Red Toscana IGT
S.Gimignano DOC Vinsanto+Cantuccini
Extravirgin Olive Oil
Pecorino,Parmigiano,Salame,Finocchiona
Wine Cellar visit,explanation Winemaking processes
Our company philosophy is to continue to focus on the production of quality wines, to make them known throughout export in all the world, also thanks to wine tastings directly in the winery, where our goal is to involve our clients and let them live an emotional experience, to discover the history, the various stages of processing, the traditional methods of winemaking that bring fruits of vineyards into a glass of wineBook now a Maxi Wine Tour and ...
live your Emotional Experience discovering Traditonal Tuscan Flavors and ...
and the ancient charm and the rhythms of italian viticulture ..
We will take you through the glorious Valpolicella land to discovering all the secrets of our traditional red wines. On the wine route you will stop at two different wineries and you will taste the entire range of their DOC (Controlled Denomination of Origin) and DOCG (Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin), such as Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone and Recioto with their different styles.
An opportunity to know the Amarone wine making process and the famous appassimento method.
On the way the great scenery of our hills and their vineyards: every season is different but always an extraordinary show on Earth!
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Departure at 2.00 p.m. from Via Roma, 33 Verona (in front of Castelvecchio).
We visit two Amarone producers in the Valpolicella Classica wine region, so that you can understand how the Amarone wine is made, why it is so valuable and famous, and then you can compare two different styles in wine making.
Transport by air conditioned minivan (9 seats).
During the journey from Verona to the hills of Valpolicella Classica wine region, our Pagus tour leader and sommelier will be at your disposal; you'll have a visit and a wine tasting session at two Amarone wineries (at least four wines with bread, cheese and/or salami each winery).
The duration is 4 h approximately.
Minimum for 2 people max 8.
Moreover, during the tasting in a local cellar, you will discover the entire range of Valpolicella wines DOC (Controlled Denomination of Origin) and DOCG (Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin) including Valpolicella, Ripasso, his majesty Amarone and Recioto.
Join our half day wine tour (around 3,5 hours) developed for those who want to spend an afternoon far from the town, in the calm countryside, tasting good wine with the company of other wine lovers.
Departure at 2.00 p.m. from Via Roma, 33 Verona (in front of Castelvecchio).
We visit the hamlet of San Giorgio di Valpolicella and an Amarone winery in the Valpolicella Classica wine region.
Transport by air conditioned minivan (9 seats).
During the journey from Verona to the hills of Valpolicella Classica wine region, our Pagus tour leader and sommelier will be at your disposal; you'll have a guided walk along the streets of San Giorgio di Valpolicella, a visit to the Romanesque parish church (VIII - XII century), a visit and a wine tasting session at an Amarone winery (at least four wines with bread, cheese and/or salami).
The duration is 3.5 h approximately.
Minimum for 2 people max 8.
Join our half day wine tour (around 4,5 hours). Two different wineries: one in Soave and the second in Valpolicella area.
The tour will take you first along the Soave wine route, showing you all the history and the ancient charm of these hills. Youll experience the tasting of wines such as the Soave DOC, Superiore DOCG, Recioto di Soave DOCG, and Soave sparkling.
Whereupon we will take you on a tour through the glorious land called Valpolicella where this excellent wine comes from and youll try the entire range of Valpolicella wines DOC and DOCG, such as Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone and Recioto with their different styles.
Departure at 2.00 p.m. from Via Roma, 33 Verona (in front of Castelvecchio).
We visit a winery in the Soave wine region and an Amarone winery in the Valpolicella wine region.
Transport by air conditioned minivan (9 seats).
During the journey from Verona to the hills of Soave and Valpolicella wine regions, our Pagus tour leader and sommelier will be at your disposal; you'll have a visit and a wine tasting session at a Soave winery, and a visit and a wine tasting session at an Amarone winery (at least four wines with bread, cheese and/or salami each winery).
The duration is 4.5 h approximately.
Minimum for 2 people max 8.
Highlights:
Visit to the Wine Museum with wine tasting
Discover the medieval old town of Altamura and its magnificent cathedral built by Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen of Swabia.
Walk among the typical claustri in the heart of the historical center
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
altamura
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Cattedrale di Altamura, Altamura, Province of Bari, Puglia
altamura
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Location: Centro storico di Altamura, Altamura, Province of Bari, Puglia
• Informative Florence walking tour inside the Academy and see the David (1 hr)
• Local Professional Guide
• After see the David we drive you in the famous Chianti Wine region
WINE TOUR IN THE FAMOUS CHIANTI WINE REGION
• Visit a Boutique winery in Chianti Wine Region
• Tasting the famous Chianti Wines
• Farm-to-table Italian ingredients
• Delicious Tuscan Pasta, prosciutto and pecorino cheese and much more explained
• Visit the underground wine cellars
• Time to see San Gimignano and climb the tower and taste the famous Gelato world Champion
Kind note: according the availability of the Academy (David) we visit in the morning or in the afternoon
Say hello to David with your Guide & Drink Chianti Wine in Tuscany - Wine Tour
• Meet your Guide directly outside the Academy gallery - welcome sign UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN TOUR
• Informative Florence walking tour inside the Academy and see the David (1 hr)
• Local Professional Guide
• Meet your Driver directly outside the Academy Gallery - welcome sign UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN TOUR
• After see the David we drive you in the famous Chianti Wine region
WINE TOUR IN THE FAMOUS CHIANTI WINE REGION
• Visit a Boutique winery in Chianti Wine Region
• Tasting the famous Chianti Wines
• Farm-to-table Italian ingredients
• Delicious Tuscan Pasta, prosciutto and pecorino cheese and much more explained
• Visit the underground wine cellars
• Time to see San Gimignano and climb the tower and taste the famous Gelato world Champion
Kind note: according the availability of the Academy (David) we visit in the morning or in the afternoon
Below the program:
• Meet your driver directly at your address in Florence or Tuscany area (transportation service included)
• Time to visit the famous Chianti Wine Region in Tuscany
• Time to visit the famous medieval town of San Gimignano
• Time to climb the Great Tower in San Gimignano and taste the Gelato World Champion
• Lunch and tasting at boutique wine farm (wine, olive oil, baslamic vinegar and truffle olive oil tasting)
• Helicopter Wine Tour (a fantastic way to see Tuscany, San Gimignano, Certaldo, Chianti Wineyards from the sky) 15 min.
• Panoramic stop at Michelangelo Square
• Return to your address
Below the program:
9.30am Meet your driver directly at your address in Florence or Tuscany area (transportation service included)
10.30 am Time to visit the famous Chianti Wine Region in Tuscany. Time to visit the famous medieval town of San Gimignano Time to climb the Great Tower in San Gimignano and taste the Gelato World Champion
12.00am Lunch and tasting at boutique wine farm (wine, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and truffle olive oil tasting)
2.00 pm Helicopter Wine Tour (a fantastic way to see Tuscany, San Gimignano, Certaldo, Chianti Wine Region from the sky) 15 min.
4.00 pm Panoramic stop at Michelangelo Square
5:00 pm Return to your address
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: FlorenceTown, Florence, Tuscany
meeting point
Stop At: Chianti Road, Tuscany
visit to 2 winery estates and 1 boutique winery with a wine tasting in each location ,for a total of 3tastings.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Chianti Road, Tuscany
delicious 3course lunch with wine tasting
Duration: 2 hours
Enjoy three half glasses of Cinque Terre white wine from different cellars, using the sense of sight, the sense of smell and the sense of taste. Darkness and music will touch your emotional strings, providing an indispensable contribution to a complete sensory experience. Ligurian focaccia and taggiasche olives will accompany those three local wines. The tasting will be forerun by a cultural visit to a traditional and historic wine cellar which has been preserved through the years. The tour will start and finish in the high part of Manarola and will be guided in English or Italian language by an AIS professional sommelier.
The duration of the tour is around 8 hours. The rate does not include lunch at the winery, guided walking tour in the archaeological areas and entrance fees. You will have at disposal a private English speaking driver guide with Mercedes vehicle for the day. The itinerary will be very flexible and customizable. Following there is an example of usual itinerary:
Starting from hotel or cruise port in the morning, the first stop is in Pompei for a walking tour of about 2 hours with a guide (optional) or without as you prefer.
After the visit of the archaeological area, the tour will continue on the Volcano, in the suggestive beauty of the National park of the Mount Vesuvius to visit a local vineyard where will be time for lunch with all the Neapolitan typical products accompained by a tasting of different kind of their wine.
After lunch, or before it, depending on the time, you will see Herculaneum. This archaeological area is smaller than Pompeii and usually there is no need of a guide once you get inside and the visit is shorter than Pompeii.
The tour will end at the hotel or cruise port in the afternoon.
What is extra:
Pompeii entrance fee: 15,00 euro per person.
Herculaneum entrance fee: 11,00 euro per person.
Lunch and wine tour at the winery: 30,00 per person.
Optional private walking tour of 2 hours with archaeological guide: 120,00 euro in total for your group.
On this great day youll have a walk in Bardolino or Lazise, two lovely villages on Lake Garda shores; then youll taste traditional wines such as Bardolino, sparkling rosé Chiaretto and Pinot Grigio.
After a delicious Italian lunch youll reach Valpolicella Classica to visit a traditional winery and, as a perfect end of the day, youll taste the entire range of Valpolicella wines DOC and DOCG, such as Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone and Recioto with their different styles.
Departure at 9.00 a.m. from Via Roma, 33 Verona (in front of Castelvecchio).
After the transfer from Verona to Lake Garda, we have a walk on the Lake shore of Bardolino or Lazise, and a visit and a wine tasting session at a winery in the Bardolino wine area. The lunch will be in a local restaurant with Bardolino wines matched with traditional dishes.
Transport by air conditioned minivan (9 seats).
During the journey from Verona to Lake Garda and on the hills of Valpolicella Classica wine region, our Pagus tour leader and sommelier will be at your disposal; you'll have a visit and a wine tasting session at a Bardolino winery and at a Valpolicella winery, then lunch in a local restaurant (wine included).
The duration is 7 h approximately.
Minimum for 2 people max 8.
10.15 am Visit Chianti Classico Wine Region and stop at boutique Chianti winery for typical wine tasting (Vernaccia, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Extra Virgin Olive Oil). Wine tour inside the underground cellars.
12.00 am Drive to the second Boutique Winery where we stop for an authentic Tuscany Lunch included second wine and olive oil tasting.
02.30 pm Through the beautiful Tuscan countryside approaching San Gimignano. (the unique medieval city of watch towers). We recommend you to climb the Great Tower). Gelato World Champion tasting
5:00 pm We go back to Florence where the tour would be end by 5:00 pm but only after making a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic appreciate the exceptional view of Florence
Visit Chianti Classico Wine Region and stop at first boutique Chianti winery for typical wine tasting (Vernaccia, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Vinsanto). Wine tour inside the underground cellars.
Drive to the second Boutique Winery where we stop for an authentic Tuscany Lunch included second wine and olive oil tasting.
Through the beautiful Tuscan countryside approaching San Gimignano. (the unique medieval city of towers - a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Visit the famous medieval watch towers (we recommend you to climb the Great Tower). Gelato time
San Gimignano
Next is the town of San Gimignano, also known for its beautifully preserved medieval towers . 14 left out of 72 initially built in the 13th century. We will walk you to the square of the well, the center of the town for you to enjoy All the fine shops which also sell the local smooth, dry white wine called Vernaccia, and most of all the best ice cream (gelato) in the world.
According the availability of the wineries the San Gimiognano visit will be in the morning or in the afternoon
-Carpaccio Celtico mille-feuille and a selection of cheeses with a lime foam
Sparkling Italian Champagne
-Fresh durum wheat ravioli with Triangolo Lariano cheese and butter
Sangiovese prom Toscany
-Riserva San Massimo Carnaroli risotto of the day
Nebbiolo from Piedmont
-Steamed zander with lentil and leek purée
Sauvignon Blanc
-Mango and passion fruit sorbet Lamb in a myrtle and mustard crust Raspberry panna cotta
-Lamb in a myrtle and mustard crust
Pinot Noir
-Raspberry panna cotta
Sweet italian Wine
an incredible dinner experience in one of the most beautiful wine cellar of all italy, this unique private table give you the possibility of this exclusive fine dining or lubch time as well with the best italian wine and the beautiful cucine of chef Luigi Gandola.
Just a few minutes drive from Bellagios city center and Lake Como, an elegant restaurant the Salice Blu in Bellagio is home to the award-winning imaginative creative Chef Luigi. While young, Chef Luigi worked in the illustrious Villa DEste 5 star for seven years and has already won 50 gold medals in international culinary competitions. Still, Chef Luigi is humble and energetic as he talks about using local ingredients and teaches his hands-on pasta cooking class in his family-owned restaurant.
Start your day with a pickup from your centrally located Rome hotel. Then, sitting comfortably in a luxury minivan, make your way out of the city to Tuscanys UNESCO-listed Val d'Orcia region. As you travel, gaze out at the idyllic countryside and listen to your driver-guide share details of the days itinerary.
Make your first stop in the hilltop town of Montepulciano, known for its Vino di Nobile and Rosso di Montepulciano wines. With your driver-guide and small group, traverse the cobbled streets and have your camera ready as you pass buildings that date back to the Renaissance and Middle Ages. Then, visit an atmospheric wine cellar located in subterranean tunnels once used as tombs by the Etruscan people. Here youll also enjoy free time to explore this picturesque town on your own.
Next head to the charming medieval village of Bagno Vignoni, located on a hill surrounded by the Valley Orcia river and famous also for its thermal waters used since Roman times - the village is built around its central 'piazza of water', a huge pool of thermal water. Spend some time walking around this beautiful and unique village and capture the vibrant atmosphere of the place.
Continue on to Montalcino wine area, famous for its rich Brunello di Montepulciano wine. Enjoy a tour of a prestigious winery to learn about its winemaking methods. After exploring the vineyards and cellars, treat your taste buds to another tasting session while you savor a light lunch of cured meat, cheese, bruschetta and extra virgin olive oil.
Your final stop of the day is the UNESCO World Heritagelisted town of Pienza, whose layout was designed by Pope Pius II in the 14th century. With time here to spend at your leisure, revel in the relaxed atmosphere and marvel at the towns stunning ancient architecture. You might also wish to purchase some Pecorino cheese, Pienzas most famous export.
When the time comes, meet back up with your driver-guide and relax on the journey back to your hotel in Rome.
10.15 am Visit Siena.
12.30 am Departure from Chianti Classico and stop at boutique winery for an authentic Tuscany Lunch included wine, olive oil tasting & balsamic tasting (Vernaccia, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Truffle Oil, Vinsanto).
02.30 pm Through the beautiful Tuscan countryside approaching San Gimignano. (the unique medieval city of towers - a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Visit the famous medieval watch towers (we recommend you to climb the Great Tower). Gelato time
4.00 pm We go back to Florence where the tour would be end by 5:00 pm but only after making a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic appreciate the exceptional view of Florence
Siena (in the morning)
Sienas origins are surrounded by myth: the story goes that the city was founded by Senius, the son of Romulus. Historical statements attribute the first human settlement in this area to the Etruscans, who gave the name Sena to the settlement. After it was conquered by the Roman Empire, the place took on the name of Saena Julia. In the Middle Ages, Siena became an extremely important town, due to its intense demographic growth and the urban expansion of the town. Economic development brought wealth and bitter conflicts. The worst was the one between the Papal supporters (Guelphs) and the Empire supporters (the Ghibellines) After facing a series of internal struggles, Siena which sided with the Ghibellines fought against nearby Florence, which declared itself a supporter of the Guelphs. The tension grew worse and in 1260 a true war began that culminated in the Battle of Montaperti. The Siena Ghibellines were then defeated in the famous Battle of Colle Val dElsa and were sent away from the city, which fell to Guelph rule. The Guelphs ruled the city for a long time. Siena enjoyed its period of maximum splendor starting from 1200, largely due to the Good Government of Nine: this was the form of government that lasted longest in Siena and which allowed the city to flourish both economically and artistically. In 1348 the city was hit by the plague and suffered greatly, also economically and politically: there was a series of governments one after the other, which created instability and which forced Siena to join the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, thereby losing its independence.
1656 was the year when the traditional Palio Race was started. From that moment it has been organized every year in the city, attracting tourists from all over the world.
Between the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century, Siena fell under the rule of Napoleon, just like other cities in this region. Napoleon proclaimed Florence as the capital of the new Kingdom of Etruria. The Austrians arrived after Napoleon, who ruled until 1859. They were then defeated by the Franco-Piedmont army. In 1860, the temporary government of the newly liberated Florence joined forces with the Kingdom of Sardinia and then, the year after, with the Kingdom of Italy.
Lunch, Wine/Olive Oil/Balsamic/Truffle Oil tasting
San Gimignano (afternoon)
Next is the town of San Gimignano, also known for its beautifully preserved medieval towers . 14 left out of 72 initially built in the 13th century. We will walk you to the square of the well, the center of the town for you to enjoy All the fine shops which also sell the local smooth, dry white wine called Vernaccia, and most of all the best ice cream in the world.
4 days: Tuscan Wine Collector tour
A multi-day package experience for wine lovers! Exploring the top wine-producing areas, while staying in a luxury five-star accommodation selected by our staff.
This exclusive 4-days tour will make you discover Tuscany, from the sweet Chianti hills to the Medieval towns of Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Montalcino and Montepulciano, with 4 days immersed in the Tuscan wine world. Explore the area through a tour among the vineyards and amazing cellars of the tuscan wine producers. Our guests will appreciate the opportunity to purchase rare bottles of wine, directly from the producers. The perfect tour for wine collectors!
Day 1 Welcome to Florence
- Pick up from your arrival airport/station (Florence or Pisa). Private transfer to your address in Florence or in Chianti or in Siena.
- Afternoon guided tour of Florence with stop for an Italian wine and truffle Aperitivo.
- Dinner in a selected restaurant in Florence.
Day 2 First step in the Tuscan wine world
- Our wine expert and driver will meet you there and take you to the first wine tour. Lets focus on the Chianti wineries! You will be introduced to the basics of Tuscan wines and to the Wine etiquette. You meet the makers and the wine makers
- Time to see Siena and Chianti Wine Region
- Lunch in the winery
- Dinner in a selected restaurant in Florence.
Day 3 The Chianti Classico origins
Pick up for a private visit to the Chianti Classico area with our wine expert.
- Visits and wine tastings in two Chianti wineries. Sample some world-famous Chianti Classico Docg and Super Tuscan IGT wines with the perfect food combination.
- Lunch in the winery
- Time to see San Gimignano
- Dinner in the Chianti region.
DAY 4 The Brunello, Rosso and Nobile country
- Our wine expert and driver will pick up for a private visit to the Brunello-producing area Visit two different wineries to sample the renowned Brunello DOCG and the Rosso di Montepulciano.
- Lunch in a Brunello winery.
- Wine collectors will appreciate the opportunity to purchase (and conveniently have shipped home for them!) rare bottles of Brunello, directly from Montalcinos leading wine store.
- Drive back to the hotel for dinner in one of our selected restaurant
DAY 5 Some relax before leaving Tuscany
- Private transfer out to the Pisa or Florence airports/stations
Discover Tuscany and get to know the charming city of Siena and its secrets, and enjoy the typical flavors and colors accompanied by professional experts.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Upon arrival at your accommodation in the centre of Siena, you will be welcomed by the friendly owner who will give you information about the city of Siena and some of the most important points of reference.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Siena with a licensed guide at your disposal for 3 hours. Visit the Cathedral of Siena (except on Sunday morning) to know the medieval city in all its corners. Then enjoy some free time to wander the beautiful streets of Siena.
Day 3: Today you will enjoy a private tour with a professional driver and wine guide to visit either Chianti, San Gimignano, Val d'Orcia Unesco Heritage Site, Pienza, Montalcino or Montepulciano.
Enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch paired with drinks followed by a winery visit and wine tasting. Sample Chianti, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano wines paired with Pecorino cheese and Tuscan salami. You will have free time at your disposal in the evening.
Day 4: Visit a famous enoteca on the corner of Piazza del Campo for the Wine Experience & Education with professional sommeliers.
Enjoy a placemat tasting with a professional sommelier for a close encounter with the Italian excellences (choose from 4 different tasting courses).
Enjoy this amazing adventure with your friends and family!
The countryside of classical Valpolicella is a land of renowned wines and rich in history and tradition. It is the perfect base for exploring Verona and the Lake Garda.
Let you be pampered in this 4-star hotel located in a seventeenth-century villa, the perfect wine holiday for wine lovers.
Enjoy a visit to a famous wine cellar. Start your journey through the fascinating wine world, where you will have the chance to taste the great wines of Valpolicella Classica. You will learn about history, vineyards, winemaking, drying the grapes and aging the wines in the cellar, where the casks lie in an enchanting atmosphere.
Embark on a fascinating journey in the hills of Valpolicella with a cheese and salami tasting in a local farm, a visit and a wine tasting session at an Amarone winery in the Valpolicella Classica wine region. The tour will last about 5 hours and revolves around the typical products and the wines of Valpolicella Classica wine region. Then, enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner at the hotel wine shop. The dinner includes water, coffee and 3 glasses of Valpolicella Classica wines per person chosen by the Wine Director.
Discover the countryside, the landscape, the story and the unique wines of Lugana wine region, a small territory in the southern shore of Lake Garda with a full-day tour. Enjoy a walking tour in the town of Sirmione and a motorboat trip around the peninsula. Visit a winery in the Lugana wine region and enjoy a wine tasting session, followed by a delicious lunch in a local restaurant.
Enjoy dinner in an exclusive location in Verona, among the oldest and most prestigious historic restaurants in Italy. The dinner includes a 3-course menu with water, coffee and 3 wine glasses chosen by a sommelier.
The package also includes a wine therapy body massage. The revitalising potential of red grapes in combination with thermos-chromotherapy and comfortable waterbeds will leave you feeling re-energised.
During the stay you will have free access to the Terme della Valpolicella, which includes access to the fitness area (520sq mt), the water area (1000sq mt) with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a wide whirlpool and 2 relax whirlpools, and the Thermarium (steam bath, sauna, Kneipp path, calidarium and mediterraneo, snow room, effervescent beds, relax and tea area).
Please note:
• For the Cheese, Salami and Amarone Wine Tour and Lake Garda and Lugana Wine Tour you will be picked up at 9am from the hotel and a min of 2 people is required.
• The visit to the Wine Cellar is not available on Sundays and transfers are not included.
• The outdoor pool is only open until middle of September.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1 Pick up and Morellino di Scansano and Montecucco Wine:
Stop At: Stazione Termini, Rome, Lazio
Red wines from Maremma in Tuscany are some of the very best Italian wines. This is somewhat unsurprising given that the winemakers of the region have centuries of experience upon which to draw: Wine has been made here since Etruscan times when it was sold across Europe. Get picked up by your local driver in Rome at 9am. Then start driving in an air-conditioned vehicle towards the stunning countryside between Montiano, Magliano in Toscana, and Montecucco, visiting three of the best local wineries and sampling their fine wines along the way. Each of these wineries is run by a local family who has vast experience of producing the authentic and sensational Morellino di Scansano and Montecuccos wines. Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the three local wineries and sample traditional food from Maremma. End the tour for dinner and the check in at your new home in a beautiful farmhouse.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Private Villa in a 4 star Tuscany Farmhouse
Day 2: Day 2 Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci:
Stop At: Bolgheri - Borgo Medievale, Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci, Province of Livorno, Tuscany
What a stunning way to start the day by driving to the village of Bolgheri at which you will enjoy a short visit to the Bolgheri. Then head down to the valley through the famous avenue of cypress trees to reach the first local winery before progressing along the main road that connects Bolgheri to Castagneto Carducci to visit two additional wineries. At each of the wineries, you will have a chance to sample fine wines and visit the cellars. The day will end at the accommodation for a dinner.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Private Villa in a 4 star Tuscany farmhouse
Day 3: Chianti Region and back to Rome
Stop At: Chianti Road, Tuscany
Day 3 Chianti region & Drop off: This is most certainly a day for wine enthusiasts. Get an opportunity to visit the Chianti region of Tuscany, where youll tour some of the areas most notable castles and vineyards and learn the deepest secrets of Chiantis renowned wines. Visit 3 wineries having wine tasting. Once you have had the chance to stock up on the areas high-quality products, start driving to Rome. You will be in Rome between 7pm and 8pm.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Upon meeting your hosts at Brindisi Airport, you will be transferred to your rural accommodation, a fortified farmhouse dating from the 17th century. After settling into your room, join your hosts and fellow enogastronomic enthusiasts for a refreshing glass of prosecco on the patio and a relaxing buffet lunch of local speciality. In the afternoon relax and unwind at the Masseria, soak-up some Puglian sunshine and admire the crystal saline swimming pool. For those feeling a little more energetic, why not go for a gentle stroll through the countryside and surrounding olive groves, to discover some ancient trulli dwellings only found in Southern Puglia. In the evening, you will be joined by a local sommelier who will introduce you to Puglian wine and some local grape varieties. A local artisan pasta maker will be your chef for the evening and will prepare a delicious dinner using regional and seasonal produce.
Day 2 - After a leisurely breakfast on the patio, head out into the Puglian countryside to harvest olives! Here you will meet a local farmer who will introduce you to some of the century old techniques for harvesting olives. Then, roll-up your sleeves and have fun harvesting! Afterwards join a specially arranged Puglian Pleasures Wine Tour during which you will take a walk through a local vineyard, learn about their organic methods of viniculture, sample their award-winning wines and watch mamma, as she demonstrates the art of Orecchiette pasta making. Enjoy a special lunch accompanied by live local Pizzica folk music and dancing. Later continue on to a nearby family-owned frantoio (oil mill) with the olives you have harvested in the morning to see how olive oil is produced. In the evening, enjoy a three course meal at a nearby trattoria specialising in local, Pugliese cuisine.
Day 3 - Travel to the fabulous White City of Ostuni. On the way you will pass through some fascinating ancient olive groves where the trees have been gnarled and twisted by time and the wind a perfect spot for a quick photo-shoot. Reconvene for aperitivo in a unique setting and head to the coast for a light lunch with a view. Return to the Masseria and before the sun sets, head to the heart of the Salento wine region to visit one of Puglias oldest wine estates, which happens to be an impresessive castle! The tour concludes with a wine tasting in the cantinas museum with one of the estates sommeliers. The dinner will be in a nearby town.
Day 4 - After breakfast you will be transferred to Brindisi Airport in time for your flight home.
Discover an exclusive boutique hotel and winery in Tuscany and let you be pampered in this dreamy escape from reality. Guests staying here will be surrounded by beautiful vineyards as they enjoy first-class service in luxurious settings. From gourmet dining to relaxing beauty treatments, you will find nothing but the very best on offer at this charming hotel.
With only seven rooms in the whole hotel enjoy a personalised stay in this exclusive and private hotel. The whole hotel has been designed and built by local craftsmen which creates an authentic Tuscan feel. The hotel boasts wellness services ranging from relaxing Ayurvedic therapies to pampering beauty treatments. Unwind with a 50 minutes massage surrounded by scents of aromatic oils and natural chestnut beams.
Enjoy a 3-course candlelit gourmet dinner in the hotels first-class restaurant. Offering a taste of the finest Tuscan food, this organic restaurant gets all ingredients locally to create traditional dishes infused with a modern twist. Furthermore, you can learn yourself how to cook marvellous traditional dishes in a Tuscan cooking class with a chef.
For a complete wine experience, wine lovers can taste fine wines and tour the on-site winery. If you like the sun and the sea, you will definitely enjoy a full-day sailing trip to Elba or Tuscan Archipelago.
When you visit Tuscany your dreams come to life before your eyes. This tour will wrap you in an Italian luxurywhich meets nature in all of its beauty.
Day 1: Upon arrival in Cagliari, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in.
Day 2: Enjoy a visit at the colourful San Benedetto Market where your expert food guide will lead you on a tasting of local delicacies and crudities and help you select some of the ingredients that you will use in a cooking class. Travel to a nearby villages to meet a family of farmers who grow organic fruits and vegetables, and enjoy a delicious lunch. In a private traditional house, you will have fun learning how to make Sardinian fresh pasta and you could take a walk to view some of the most surprising wall graffiti for which San Sperate is so famous for. Dinner will be served with the dishes you cooked.
Day 3: Travel to the inner Sardinia and visit an olive oil grinding mill where you will meet the owners, take a tour and enjoy their aromatic extra virgin olive oils on mother yeast bread. The morning will continue with a visit to a beautiful wine cellar, with wine tasting. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch in a Michelin starred restaurant. Visit to Su Nuraxi Nuraghe a Unesco World Heritage Site. If time and weather allows it, you will take a walk to the Jara Park and admire its beautiful wild little horses. Transfer to Oristano / Sinis Peninsula where you will spend the night.
Day 4: In the heart of the Sinis Peninsula you will visit the ruins of Tharros town, a Phoenician city set by sea and climb up to medieval tower overlooking this charming romantic bay. From Tharros, you will be led to the beautiful Seu natural Oasis for a relaxing walk of this wild setting. Lunch will follow at a Beach Falasco or a local restaurant depending on the season. Return to the hotel to relax. In the afternoon, you will discover the traditional rustic unfired-mud-brick cellars where you will have the chance to view a Bottarga making demonstration and taste some of the most beautiful vernaccia. Enjoy an unformal dinner with the wine cellar owners accompanied by the sound of Launeddas.
Day 5: The day starts with a visit to the archaeological museum of Cabras and the stunning mysteries Nuragic statues called Monte Prama Giants. Travel to the picturesque town of Santu Lussurgiu, the stronghold of Sardinia slow food. A visit through the narrow cobbled lanes of the medieval centre will be followed by a visit to a Casizzolu Cheese Grotto. After lunch, transfer to Oliena, via the town of Orgosolo. Stop for a tour of its so famous murales, before continuing to Cala Gonone for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: A boat tour along the Orosei Gulf is a memorable experience but yours is even more special as you will spend a day with the fishermen on a small motor boat.
Day 7: Depart to Cagliari.
Discover Franciacorta and enjoy a long luxury weekend visiting renowned wineries, walking through the vineyards and enjoying sparkling wines.
You will be staying in a fabulous, elegant and charming hotel in the hills of Franciacorta, an old luxury country manor on the Lake Iseo shore. Restore your mind and body with special relaxing treatments in the awesome renowned hotel Spa. Enjoy a welcome cocktail upon arrival and an introduction to the Franciacorta wine region.
Franciacorta is one of the most beautiful regions in Lombardy, filled with churches and monasteries perched on the hills, towers of medieval villages, 16th century palaces, historic houses and ancient noble 18th century farmsteads.
The tour will focus on Franciacorta sparkling wines (Brut, Rosè, Satèn, Pas Dosè), using a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blend. You will have the opportunity to learn all about the Franciacorta sparkling wine, the Italian Champagne, taste it, feel its scent and learn to combine it with local food products.
You will enjoy two winery visits and learn all about the production methods. You will also visit a distillery in an enchanting hamlet, rebuilt on a 6th century parish church, where you will be tasting different grappa and herbs spirits (like Nocino or chestnut acquavite).
During an amazing exclusive cooking class, youll have the chance to learn how to pair wine the traditional recipes, under the careful guidance of a local chef.
Enjoy a guided tour of Brescia, the main city in the Franciacorta wine region. Visit Santa Giulia, UNESCO World Heritage Site from 2011, and the Tempio Capitolino, one of the most important temples of Northern Italy, built in 73 AC by Vespasiano, and the ruins of the ancient Theatre, built for about 15.000 people.
You will also vist Mantua city, with the marvellous frescoed galleries of the Palazzo Ducale and the enchanting Palazzo Te, with its superb architecture and frescoes of XVI century.
8 Days / 7 Nights visiting Taormina, Mt. Etna, Noto, Syracuse and Palermo. Enjoy the best Sicilian Organic Food & Wine. Visit Etna Farmhouses and Wineries, Learn cooking tricks in Family Trattoria and visit colourful Street Market and taste their StreetFood.
7 Tours/Activities with Licensed Local Guide.
Accommodation options in 3* 4* or 5* Hotels.
Overnights in Taormina, Syracuse & Palermo.
All ground Transfers in 8 seats A/C Mercedes Minivan or Mercedes Car and licensed driver, including Pick up and drop off to Airport.
24 hours coordination from arrival to departure.
Day 1. Arrival and transfer to Your special hotel in Taormina
Your driver will pick you up in Catania airport and take you to your hotel in Taormina.
Private Taormina Lifestyle & Gourmet Walking Tour
Your local guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel. Tour includes two foodie stops. First in
typical bottega for cheeses, salumi, bread, olives and wine tasting. Second in small pastry bar for tasting of typical sicilian sweets, liquors and coffee. Overnight in Taormina
Day 2. Taormina Cooking Class & Lunch in typical trattoria
Visit of Taorminas
Food Market. Select products for your class and learn culinary secrets how to prepare and cook homemade pasta and bread plus several fish and vegetables dishes in a traditional Sicilian style enjoying Your lunch. Overnight in Taormina
Day 3. Etna Countryside Food&Wine Lovers Tour
Pick up in hotel and transfer to Mt. Etna. Visit a well-known
winery for wine and olive tasting. Then a picturesque farmhouse for
Organic light lunch with seasonal products. Your tour will finish in local pastry bar with tasting of sicilian dolce and liquors. Overnight in Taormina
Day 4. Noto Walking Tour with Lunch and transfer to Syracuse
Meet your private driver in the lobby and move to magnificent Noto. Enjoy an easy walk with
local guide in town of UNESCO heritage a jewel of baroque. Taste a famous
Modica chocolate. After tour visit a
family taverna for your fresh lunch. Overnight in Syracuse
Day 5. Ortigia
Food & Wine Walking Tour
Your local guide will meet you at Ortigia city centre for Food&Wine Walking Tour. Enjoy this tour and taste fresh fish, typical Sicilian appetizers, homemade Sicilian pastries, Wine and liquors in three different food venues.
Eat and drink as locals do. Overnight in Syracuse
Day 6. Syracuse Winery Tours and Transfer to Palermo
Be picked by your private driver and start the day with visit of ancient Winery located in Syracuse countryside, have a guided visit of the cellars and enjoy a light lunch with local
organic products and wine tasting in magnificent courtyard. After lunch continue to drive to Palermo. Overnight in Palermo
Day 7. Private Palermo StreetFood Walking Tour
Sample the best of
Sicilian streetfood. Led by a
local expert guide visit Vucciria and Mercato del Capo
outdoor markets. Pass through Palermo old town and
most important highlights listening the stories of your guide. After tour enjoy free evening in Palermo.
Day 8. Transfer to Palermo Airport
• Enjoy the charme of Taormina, the Pearl of Mediterranean Sea
• Get personalized attention from your local travel agent;
• Discover Sicily through its various cuisine and colorful streetfood;
• Taste the best Sicilian wines and learn secrets of its production;
• Visit farmhouses and wineries to find organic local products: olives, cheeses, tomatoes
• Get an authentic lifestyle experience and feel like youve lived in Sicily your whole life
Day 1. Arrival in Catania and transfer to Your hotel in Taormina
Your driver will pick you up in the airport/port and take you to your hotel in Taormina.
Taormina Food & Wine Walking Tour
Meet Your Foodie Guide in Taormina city centre and discover ideal places to get a real taste of Taormina. Savour its delicious food, soak in its vibrant culture, and meet the people who keep so many wonderful Food&Wine traditions alive. Just follow your expert guide through the town and eat and drink like the locals. Your tour will in the heart of Taormina so after you can still enjoy the town at night.
Day 2. Godfather Vs Mafia Tour & Light Lunch and Wine tasting
Pick up in hotel to visit Forza dAgro and Savoca, where the most famous scenes of Godfather were played. During the visit you will have a stop for aperitif in the most famous Sicilian bar, Bar Vitelli, and also enjoy wine tasting and light lunch with fresh local products in typical family taverna.
Day 3. Etna Countryside Food & Wine Tour
Pick up in hotel and transfer to Mt. Etna. Visit a well-known winery for wine and olive tasting. Then a picturesque farmhouse for Organic light lunch with seasonal products. Your tour will finish in local pastry bar with tasting of sicilian dolce and liquors.
Day 4. Private Transfer to Catania Airport
Pick up in Your Hotel in Taormina and transfer to Catania Airport
• Welcome sign UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN TOURS plus your name
• Transfer service from Florence Peretola Airport or Florence SMN Central Railway Station to Florence Metropolitan city
• Mercedes/Audi sedan or Minivan Mercedes/W/GM/Opel/Ford
• English speaking driver
• Drop off directly at your address
• Wine Tasting Tour in Tuscany (full day 8 hrs time to visit the famous Chianti Wine Region and San Gimignano. Time to visit Pisa or Siena). You meet your Driver directly at your address in Florence at 9:30 am (the tour can run the date you prefer)
• Lunch and tasting included in the total price
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Welcome Transfer: The driver will meet you and take you to your destination, with no troubles.
At the appointed time and place, our driver will pick you up. He will be with your nameplate (ex. MR/MS SMITH UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN TOURS) and all necessary information about the trip. He will help you with the luggage and comfortably take you to your destination in Florence Metropolitan Area. Instead of hassling with train, ordinary taxi or bus schedules, strikes and confusion, why dont you just sit back and let our chauffeur drive you to your destination. UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN offers transfers and exclusive taxi services all over Italy
• Wine Tasting Tour in Tuscany (full day 8 hrs time to visit the famous Chianti Wine Region and San Gimignano. Time to visit also Pisa or Siena). You meet your Driver directly at your address in Florence at 9:30 am (the tour can run the date you prefer). Lunch and tasting there are included in the total price
The cars, comfortable and elegant, receive mechanical inspections regularly and guarantee best services and safety.
• Get personalized attention from your local travel agent;
• Discover Sicily through its various cuisine and colorful streetfood;
• Taste the best Sicilian wines and learn secrets of its production;
• Visit farmhouses and wineries to find organic local products: olives, cheeses, tomatoes
• Learn cooking tricks in typical Sicilian family trattoria;
• Get an authentic lifestyle experience and feel like youve lived in Sicily your whole life
Day 1. Arrival in Catania and transfer to Your hotel in Taormina
Your driver will pick you up in the airport/port and take you to your hotel in Taormina.
Private Taormina Lifestyle & Gourmet Walking Tour
Your local guide will meet you in the lobby of Your hotel. Tour includes two foodie stops. First in typical bottega for cheeses, salumi, bread, olives and wine tasting. Second in small pastry bar for tasting of typical sicilian sweets, liquors and coffee.
Day 2. Godfather Vs Mafia Tour & Light Lunch and Wine tasting
Pick up in hotel to visit Forza dAgro and Savoca, where the most famous scenes of Godfather were played. During the visit you will have a stop for aperitif in the most famous Sicilian bar, Bar Vitelli, and also enjoy wine tasting and light lunch with fresh local products in typical family taverna.
Day 3. Etna Countryside Food & Wine Tour
Pick up in hotel and transfer to Mt. Etna. Visit a well-known winery for wine and olive tasting. Then a picturesque farmhouse for Organic light lunch with seasonal products. Your tour will finish in local pastry bar with tasting of sicilian dolce and liquors.
Day 4. Private Transfer to Syracuse and
Pick up in hotel and Private transfer To Your Syracuse Accommodation
Syracuse Food & Wine Walking Tour
Your local guide will meet you at Ortigia city centre for Food&Wine Walking Tour. Enjoy this tour and taste fresh fish, typical Sicilian appetizers, homemade Sicilian pastries, Wine and liquors in three different food venues. Eat and drink as locals do.
Day 5. Syracuse Cooking Class & Ortigia food Market visit
Meeting with Yur Chef/Guide in Ortigia.Enjoy real Sicilian culinary experience visiting one of the oldest food market in Sicily and learn secrets and recipes of one of the best cuisine of all Italy. Spend one day like locals do in an authentic warm atmosphere in real Sicilian Home.Enjoy the meal You prepared in a convivial and friendly atmosphere with homemade white and red local wines and bring home the secrets You learned!
Day 6. Private Transfer to Catania Airport
Pick up in Your Hotel in Syracuse and transfer to Catania Airport
8 Days / 7 Nights visiting Taormina, Mt. Etna, Noto, Syracuse and Palermo. Enjoy the best Sicilian Organic Food & Wines. Visit Etna Farmhouses and Wineries, Learn cooking tricks in Family Trattoria and visit colourful Street Markets and taste their StreetFood.
Included 8 Tours/Activities withLicensed Local Guide.
Accommodation options in 3* Superior or 4* Hotels.
Overnights in Taormina, Syracuse & Palermo.
All ground Transfers in 8 seats A/C Mercedes Minivan or Mercedes Car and licensed driver, including Pick up and drop off to Airport. 24 hours coordination from arrival to departure.
Day 1. Arrival and transfer to Your special hotel in Taormina
Your driver will pick you up in Catania airport and take you to your hotel in Taormina.
Private Taormina Lifestyle & Gourmet Walking Tour
Your local guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel. Tour includes two foodie stops. First in
typical bottega for cheeses, salumi, bread, olives and wine tasting. Second in small pastry bar for tasting of typical sicilian sweets, liquors and coffee. Overnight in Taormina
Day 2. Taormina Cooking Class & Lunch in typical trattoria
Visit of Taorminas
Food Market. Select products for your class and learn culinary secrets how to prepare and cook homemade pasta and bread plus several fish and vegetables dishes in a traditional Sicilian style enjoying Your lunch. Overnight in Taormina
Day 3. Etna Countryside Food&Wine Lovers Tour
Pick up in hotel and transfer to Mt. Etna. Visit a well-known
winery for wine and olive tasting. Then a picturesque farmhouse for
Organic light lunch with seasonal products. Your tour will finish in local pastry bar with tasting of sicilian dolce and liquors. Overnight in Taormina
Day 4. Noto Walking Tour with Lunch and transfer to Syracuse
Meet your private driver in the lobby and move to magnificent Noto. Enjoy an easy walk with
local guide in town of UNESCO heritage a jewel of baroque. Taste a famous
Modica chocolate. After tour visit a
family taverna for your fresh lunch. Overnight in Syracuse
Day 5. Ortigia
Food & Wine Walking Tour
Your local guide will meet you at Ortigia city centre for Food&Wine Walking Tour. Enjoy this tour and taste fresh fish, typical Sicilian appetizers, homemade Sicilian pastries, Wine and liquors in three different food venues.
Eat and drink as locals do. Overnight in Syracuse
Day 6. Syracuse Winery Tours and Transfer to Palermo
Be picked by your private driver and start the day with visit of ancient Winery located in Syracuse countryside, have a guided visit of the cellars and enjoy a light lunch with local
organic products and wine tasting in magnificent courtyard. After lunch continue to drive to Palermo. Overnight in Palermo
Day 7. Private Palermo StreetFood Walking Tour
Sample the best of
Sicilian streetfood. Led by a
local expert guide visit Vucciria and Mercato del Capo
outdoor markets. Pass through Palermo old town and
most important highlights listening the stories of your guide. After tour enjoy free evening in Palermo.
Day 8. Transfer to Palermo Airport
• Transportation service with Driver
• Half day Guided Walking Tour in Florence included the famous David inside the Academy Gallery (reservation tickets entrance skip the line). Best of Florence (Duomo - Ponte Vecchio - Repubblica Square - David)
• Full Day Tuscany Wine Tour included San Gimignano and 1 Organic Wineries in Chianti Wine Region (lunch, tasting and wine tour inside the wine cellars) and Siena
• Half Day Pisa and Organic Wine Farm (lunch, tasting and wine tour inside the wine cellars)
Flexible activity and departure time, we suggest you the following itineraries
• 10 am or 2 pm - Meet your Guide directly at your address in Florence. Half day Guided Walking Tour in Florence included the famous David inside the Academy Gallery (reservation tickets entrance skip the line). Best of Florence (Duomo - Ponte Vecchio - Repubblica Square - David)
• 9.30 am - Meet your Driver directly at your address in Florence. Full Day Tuscany Wine Tour included San Gimignano and 1 Organic Wineries in Chianti Wine Region (lunch, tasting and wine tour inside the wine cellars) and Siena. Siena can be substitute with a second winery
• 9.30 am or 2.20 pm - Meet your Driver directly at your address in Florence. Half Day Pisa and Organic Wine Farm (lunch or dinner, tasting and wine tour inside the wine cellars). Pisa can be substitute with Lucca
The highlight of this tour is the chance to experience and have fun picking olives and visit the olive oil mill while it is working and transforming olives to extra virgin olive oil.
Day 1 Airport pick up and welcome to Abruzzo dinner!
After the pick up from Rome Fiumicino airport, head to the ancient Roman town of Vasto on the Adriatic Coast after crossing beautiful Abruzzo mountains looking at amazing landscapes. After checking in a charming and family run Hotel in the historical downtown, get to know your guide and learn more about the cookery holiday and enjoy a welcome dinner in a traditional restaurant.
Day 2 Cooking pasta with Mamma, exploring Vasto's historic center
After breakfast, we'll learn how easy fresh pasta is to make with a cooking class with Mamma.
In the afternoon explore Vasto historical center. Tonight you may experience dinner on your own in one of the many restaurants of Vasto
Day 3 Olive harvest, olive oil tasting and wine-tasting
Following breakfast well visit the La Selvotta Olive Grove where you will learn how to pick olives in a short time and we will finish with an olive oil tasting and traditional lunch. Then, you'll have a visit to the olive oil mill to learn the transformation process by olives to extra virgin olive oil.
Next well visit Fontefico, an award winning winery that sits between a marine park and the mountains. Well have a wine tasting with pairings from local cheeses and salami and tour of the vineyard and cellars. Dinner in a traditional restaurant in the heart of Vasto.
Day 4 Learning the art of Italian stuffing and fishing demonstration on a trabocco fishing house
After a leisurely breakfast, well prepare our lunch and learn Larte dei ripieni The art of stuffing at Mamas.
After a scenic itinerary along the Trabocchi (ancient fishing equipment typical to Abruzzo) Coast well stop at Trabocco Punta Tufano. In this location well have a funny fishing experience with the traboccante (traboccos owner). Dinner on your own
Day 5 Learning to make ricotta cheese at a small local artisan farm with its own creamery and Roccascalegna Medieval castle
After breakfast well make our way to a farm where well learn how to prepare ricotta cheese at a small local artisan farm. A delicious traditional lunch will be prepared and served. Next, explore the enchanting Abruzzos castle in Roccascalegna. Dinner on your own
Day 6 Free morning, pizza cooking class and tiramisù
Free morning for your own activities, which could be: to go to one of the many beaches, visit a natural reserve, join to a truffle hunting experience, biking, take part to some extra activities/excursions or whatever you prefer. Lunch at your leisure. After lunch, learn how to make homemade pizza and tiramisù.
Day 7 Goodbye
After breakfast departure (normally at 09:00 am) for Rome F. airport or your next destination (around 3,5 hours driving from Vasto to Rome F. airport)
You will not only visit the most interesting art and history sites but also experience delicious eating and drinking in country farms and vineyards.
Explore Venice, Verona, Florence, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Puglia, Calabria, Sicily and their spectacular charming countryside rich of flavors and colours
This is a unique tour for food wine and art lovers that want to see both famous and off-the-beaten tracks highlights of Italy.
Enjoy Italy food wine and art treasures in one all-inclusive tour with private guide and driver with air-conditioned minivan/bus. They will pick you up at the airport or port in Venice and take you through the peninsula down to Sicily. You will be staying in highly-rated rural villas and farms to relax and taste real Italian countryside flavors and atmosphere. The followin itinerary can be customized to suit your availability and desires.
Day 1: Guided tour of Venice highlights and Food Market to taste some of the city specialties such as Sarde al Saor and Tiramisù (yes! it was invented here)
Day 2: Explore Valpollicella and Amarone Vineyards that surround the city of Verona. Visit its famous monuments: Romeo and Juliet House, the Roman Amphitheatre and taste the Risotto.
Day 3: Visit the cities of Parma and Reggio Emilia and a farm producing Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
Day 4: Discover the masterpieces of Bologna and enjoy the best Tortellini, Lasagne, Fettuccine and Mortadella.
Day 5: Guided Tour of Florence highlights. Explore the food market and enjoy Ribollita soup, Cantucci with Vin Santo, Finocchiona and other specialties.
Day 6: Explore the Chianti castles and Vineyards: Guided tour of Medieval city of Siena.
Day 7: Visit Montalcino, Pienza, D'Orcia Valley. Enjoy Brunello and Pecorino cheese.
Day 8: Tour the volcanic lake of Bolsena and the town of Orvieto and Bagnoregio.
Day 9: Guided Tour of Viterbo and Tuscania with tradional food and spirits tasting.
Day 10: Visit Rome and the Vatican. Experience real Carbonara, Maritozzi, Artichokes.
Day 11: Visit Tivoli Gardens and Villas and an olive oil farm.
Day 12: Visit Capua and its Ampitheatre and a traditional Mozzarella producer.
Day 13: Guided tour of Caserta Vecchia and Royal Palace.
Day 14: Guided tour of Naples monuments. Enjoy the best Pizza Margherita, Coffee, Sfogliatella, Babà.
Day 15: Visit Pompeii, Vesuvius Volcano and Spaghetti producer in Gragnano, italy's most famous town for durum-wheat pasta
Day 17: Discover the Amalfi Coast, Positano, Sorrento, and authentic Limoncello.
Day 18: Guided tour of Paestum and Cilento natural and food highlights.
Day 19: Explore Castelmezzano, Pietra Pertosa and Basilicata art and culinary treasures.
Day 20: Visit the towns of Matera and Alberobello and taste Puglia regional specialties.
Day 21: Discover the villages of Scalea and Tropea and other beautiful treasures of Calabria region.
Day 22: Guided tour of Taormina and Catania. Taste Pasta alla Norma and original Cannoli.
Day 24: Explore Piazza Armerina and Palermo, Sicily's capital.
Day 25: Visit Monreale and Castellammare. Enjoy Malvasia, Rosolio and bucatini con le Sarde.
You will love this memorable tour of the best of Italy!
The Ancient Romans used to call this region "Campania Felix", happy land, for its fertility and beauty. Still today it is one of Italy richest areas for variety and quality of food, wine and art masterpieces.
On this 7 days tour of the region you will visit the main historic and cultural sites of Campania such as Pompeii, Naples, Amalfi Coast, Paestum, Caserta Royal Palace, Pozzuoli and Capua.
Taste genuine delis produced by small family run eateries and farms. Visit olive groves and oil mills, vineyards, mozzarella and limoncello facilities, fruit vegetable and fish markets and other amazing specialties from this gifted land. You will stay in charming rural villas and farm accommodations surrounded by the warm flavors and colors of Italian countryside.
A private top-rated guide and driver will be with you the whole trip from pick-up to your departure. They will assist and take you to some hidden treasures that only locals know.
Please your senses and your taste buds with an all inclusive guided tour of Campania region in Italy. You will visit the most beautiful and interesting sites, explore traditional farms and experience quality food and drinks.
A private guide with an experienced driver will pick you up at the airport or cruise ship or any other location in the area to start this exclusive gourmet and art trip in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan.
Day 1: Visit Naples and its precious monuments including the Duomo and spectacular Piazza Plebiscito. Here, you will taste the specialties the city is famous for: pizza Margherita (that was invented here), coffee (Neapolitans have the highest reputation in Italy for coffee) and legendary pastries such as Sfogliatella and Babà.
Day 2: Discover Capua amphitheatre, where gladiator Spartacus started the slaves rebellion against the Romans. The amphitheatre undergrounds are better preserved that the Colosseum and you will never forget it. On the same day you will visit the church of Sant'Angelo in Formis, masterpiece of Medieval Art with some of the most interesting frescoes of central Italy.
This area is nationally famous for Mozzarella production and you will visit a factory with real Buffalo grazing.
Day 3: Explore Caserta Vecchia and Royal Palace, by far the most magnificent Royal Palace in the world, more beautiful than Versailles for the quality of interior paintings and decorations and the elegance of outside architecture and gardens.
Day 4: Live Ancient Mithology by visiting the volcanic geysers of Phlegraean Fields, the land of Titans and Pozzuoli Amphitheatre.
Day 5: Explore the archeological ruins of Pompeii and reach the top of vulcano Vesuvius that destroyed the city in 79 AD. On its slopes, in a town called Gragnano, first-choice durum-wheat pasta and spaghetti are made. You will visit the production facilities.
Day 6: Discover the charming villages of the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano, see how they make famous local liqueur Limoncello and Olive oil.
Day 7: Enjoy Castellabate and Cilento Park including Paestum archeological sites. Did you know that some of the most celebrated "Greek" philosophers were born and taught here, such as Parmenides and Zeno? After WWII scientists studied local pupulation to find out why they were living so long and the answer was in the diet. The work "Mediterranean diet" was used here for the first time to celebrate Cilento great variety of healty food and wines. You will experience it thoroughly.
Day 8: Optional: day trip to Capri or Ischia Island with boat and funicular rides.
Every night you will stay in a charming typical farm or rural accommodation to fully enjoy Campania countryside and relax.
• Transportation service with Driver
• Half day Guided Walking Tour in Florence included the famous David inside the Academy Gallery (reservation tickets entrance skip the line). Best of Florence (Duomo - Ponte Vecchio - Repubblica Square - David)
• Full Day Tuscany Wine Tour included San Gimignano and 1 Organic Wineries in Chianti Wine Region (lunch, tasting and wine tour inside the wine cellars) and Siena
• Half Day Pisa and Organic Wine Farm (lunch, tasting and wine tour inside the wine cellars)
Flexible activity and departure time, we suggest you the following itineraries
• 10 am or 2 pm - Meet your Guide directly at your address in Florence. Half day Guided Walking Tour in Florence included the famous David inside the Academy Gallery (reservation tickets entrance skip the line). Best of Florence (Duomo - Ponte Vecchio - Repubblica Square - David). Kind note: The Academy gallery is close each Monday
• 9.30 am - Meet your Driver directly at your address in Florence. Full Day Tuscany Wine Tour included San Gimignano and 1 Organic Wineries in Chianti Wine Region (lunch, tasting and wine tour inside the wine cellars) and Siena. Siena can be substitute with a second winery
• 10 am or 3 pm - Meet your Driver directly at your address in Florence. Half Day Pisa and Organic Wine Farm (lunch or dinner, tasting and wine tour inside the wine cellars). Pisa can be substitute with Lucca (if you prefer)
Day 1: Pick up at the airport/station than transfer to your bed&breakfast, where your host will welcome you with a traditional and cool aperitif. After that you can start to explore Naples with your private driver but also by your own when you prefer. He will give you a lot of suggestions about restaurants, pizzerias, and city attractions like museum, old buildings, churches, and amazing places.
Day 2: At 9 o'clock breakfast. 10 o'clock your driver will pick you up and you can visit Pompeii and Vesuvius Volcano. This tour has value 6 hours and at the end you will be driven in an ancient winery in the historical center of Naples, where the owner will serve you local high quality wines accompanied by cheese tasting, cold cuts, and typical taste of the famous Lattari Mountains.
Day 3: 8 a.m. Breakfast. 9 o' clock departure towards Amalfi Coast. On the way, your driver will stop you to take some pictures from the best panoramic points. Than you will be driven through some of the most fascinating villages of this area, such as: Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. You will have time enough to walk around.
* On request, you can have a guided tour in a Mozzarella Cheese Factory, or in an ancient Winery of Lattari Mountains.
* Other tours on request.
• Welcome sign with your name at the airport exit gate or at the train platform
• Round Trip: Transfer service between Florence Peretola Airport (or Station) and Florence Metropolitan city (and viceversa)
• Mercedes/W sedan or Minivan Mercedes/W/GM/Opel/Ford
• Drop off directly at your address/airport/station
• Guided Walking Tour in your language (Meet your Private Guide directly at your address in Florence Metropolitan Area)
• Reservation Tickets Entrance (skip the line) to see the David inside the Accademy Gallery
• 3 different Tuscany Tour
Included:
• Welcome Transfer
• Guided Walking Tour Best of Florence included David and reservation tickets entrance (3 hrs)
• Tuscany Tour (full day 8 hrs).
• Transfer Out
• You book 2 private transfer services (round trip) plus a Private Guided Walking Tour in Florence included the Tickets reservation entrance to see the famous David inside the Accademy Gallery
• Driver will meet you when you land in Florence or you reach Florence by train at the Central Station
• At the appointed time and place, our driver will pick you up. He will be with your nameplate (ex. MR/MS SMITH UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN TOURS) and all necessary information about the trip. He will help you with the luggage and comfortably take you to your destination.
• Guided Walking Tour in your language (Meet your Private Guide directly at your address in Florence Metropolitan Area). Kind Note: The Driver will be always a English Speaking Driver. The Guide can be confirmed in each languages you need it
• Reservation Tickets Entrance (skip the line) to see the David inside the Accademy Gallery
• 2 different Tuscany Tour (full day 8 hrs - meet your Driver at 9:30 am directly at your address), you can choose 3 of the 6 itinerary below:
• Full Day Wonderful Tuscany (Siena, Chianti, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Full Day Best Of Tuscany (Pisa, Chianti Wine Region, San Gimignano, included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Full Day Highligts Of Tuscany (Lucca, Pisa, Chianti, included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Full Day Medieval Tuscany (Volterra, Chianti Wine Region,, San Gimignano, included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Full Day Organic Wine and Food Tuscany (Chianti Wine Region, San Gimignano, included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti, visit a second Organic Wine Farm and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Full Day Yummy Tuscany (Chianti Wine Region, Greve in Chianti, included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti, visit a second Organic Wine Farm and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Welcome sign with your name at the exit gate or at the train platform
• Round Trip: Transfer service between Florence Peretola Airport (or Station) and Florence Metropolitan city (and viceversa)
• Mercedes/W sedan or Minivan Mercedes/W/GM/Opel/Ford
• Drop off directly at your address/airport/station
• Guided Walking Tour in your language (Meet your Private Guide directly at your address in Florence Metropolitan Area)
• Reservation Tickets Entrance (skip the line) to see the David inside the Accademy Gallery
• Tuscany Tour
Included:
• Welcome Transfer
• Guided Walking Tour Best of Florence included David and reservation tickets entrance (3 hrs)
• Tuscany Tour (full day 8 hrs).
• Transfer Out
• You book 2 private transfer services (round trip) plus a Private Guided Walking Tour in Florence included the Tickets reservation entrance to see the famous David inside the Accademy Gallery
• Driver will meet you when you land in Florence or you reach Florence by train at the Central Station
• At the appointed time and place, our driver will pick you up. He will be with your nameplate (ex. MR/MS SMITH UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN TOURS) and all necessary information about the trip. He will help you with the luggage and comfortably take you to your destination.
• Guided Walking Tour in your language (Meet your Private Guide directly at your address in Florence Metropolitan Area). Kind Note: The Driver will be always a English Speaking Driver. The Guide can be confirmed in each languages you need it
• Reservation Tickets Entrance (skip the line) to see the David inside the Accademy Gallery
• Tuscany Tour (full day 8 hrs - meet your Driver at 9:30 am directly at your address), you can choose one of the 5 itinerary below:
• Full Day Wonderful Tuscany (Siena, Chianti, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Full Day Best Of Tuscany (Pisa, Chianti Wine Region, San Gimignano, included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Full Day Medieval Tuscany (Volterra, Chianti Wine Region,, San Gimignano, included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Full Day Organic Wine and Food Tuscany (Chianti Wine Region, San Gimignano, included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti, visit a second Organic Wine Farm and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Full Day Yummy Tuscany (Chianti Wine Region, Greve in Chianti, included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti, visit a second Organic Wine Farm and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Welcome sign with your name at the exit gate or at the train platform
• Round Trip: Transfer service between Florence Peretola Airport (or Station) and Florence Metropolitan city (and viceversa)
• Mercedes/W sedan or Minivan Mercedes/W/GM/Opel/Ford
• Drop off directly at your address/airport/station
• Guided Walking Tour in your language (Meet your Private Guide directly at your address in Florence Metropolitan Area)
• Reservation Tickets Entrance (skip the line) to see the David inside the Accademy Gallery
• Tuscany Tour
Included:
• Welcome Transfer
• Guided Walking Tour Best of Florence included David and reservation tickets entrance (3 hrs)
• Tuscany Tour (full day 8 hrs).
• Transfer Out
• You book 2 private transfer services (round trip) plus a Private Guided Walking Tour in Florence included the Tickets reservation entrance to see the famous David inside the Accademy Gallery
• Driver will meet you when you land in Florence or you reach Florence by train at the Central Station
• At the appointed time and place, our driver will pick you up. He will be with your nameplate (ex. MR/MS SMITH UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN TOURS) and all necessary information about the trip. He will help you with the luggage and comfortably take you to your destination.
• Guided Walking Tour in your language (Meet your Private Guide directly at your address in Florence Metropolitan Area). Kind Note: The Driver will be always a English Speaking Driver. The Guide can be confirmed in each languages you need it
• Reservation Tickets Entrance (skip the line) to see the David inside the Accademy Gallery
• Tuscany Tour (full day 8 hrs - meet your Driver at 9:30 am directly at your address), you can choose one of the 5 itinerary below:
• Full Day Wonderful Tuscany (Siena, Chianti, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Full Day Best Of Tuscany (Pisa, Chianti Wine Region, San Gimignano, included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Full Day Medieval Tuscany (Volterra, Chianti Wine Region,, San Gimignano, included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Full Day Organic Wine and Food Tuscany (Chianti Wine Region, San Gimignano, included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti, visit a second Organic Wine Farm and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Full Day Yummy Tuscany (Chianti Wine Region, Greve in Chianti, included lunch and wine/olive oil tasting and wine tour at organic farm in Chianti, visit a second Organic Wine Farm and Michelangelo panoramic stop)
• Welcome sign UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN TOURS plus your name
• Transfer service from Florence Peretola Airport or Florence SMN Central Railway Station to Florence Metropolitan city
• Mercedes/Audi sedan or Minivan Mercedes/W/GM/Opel/Ford
• English speaking driver
• Drop off directly at your address
• Wine Tasting Tour in Tuscany (full day 8 hrs time to visit the famous Chianti Wine Region and San Gimignano. Time to visit Pisa or Siena). You meet your Driver directly at your address in Florence at 9:30 am (the tour can run the date you prefer)
• Lunch and tasting included in the total price
• Transfer out from your address to Florence Airport or Florence Central Station
•
Welcome Transfer: The driver will meet you and take you to your destination, with no troubles.
At the appointed time and place, our driver will pick you up. He will be with your nameplate (ex. MR/MS SMITH UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN TOURS) and all necessary information about the trip. He will help you with the luggage and comfortably take you to your destination in Florence Metropolitan Area. Instead of hassling with train, ordinary taxi or bus schedules, strikes and confusion, why dont you just sit back and let our chauffeur drive you to your destination. UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN offers transfers and exclusive taxi services all over Italy
• Wine Tasting Tour in Tuscany (full day 8 hrs time to visit the famous Chianti Wine Region and San Gimignano. Time to visit also Pisa or Siena). You meet your Driver directly at your address in Florence at 9:30 am (the tour can run the date you prefer). Lunch and tasting there are included in the total price
• Transfer out from your address to Florence Airport or Florence Central Station
The cars, comfortable and elegant, receive mechanical inspections regularly and guarantee best services and safety.
Enjoy a small group, walking tour of Rome for a personal and intimate experience that will allow you to discover the culture and heritage of the city. Savor and learn all about Italian food on this guided 3-hour tour and sample a variety of Rome's culinary offerings (included in price).
With this tour you can maximise your time enjoying awesome experience.
Tour for family with kids, groups of friends and couples.
You can use the panoramic bus with the Hop-On Hop-Off formula 24 or 48 hours. You have 10 stops all around the city centre. On board you have digitally recorded commentary in 9 different languages. Hop on board to explore the city and enjoy the best views of the citys distinctive landmarks and learn about its fascinating 2.000-years history.
This combo allow you to enjoy the best of Rome, both highlights and best flavors.
With this walking tour you will taste the flavors of Italian and Roman cuisine, and also discover the highlights of Rome and its most characteristic neighborhoods. A professional local guide will escort you around the city, where you will taste a selection of delicious Italian street food.
This tour will include food and wine tastings, offering you treats such as fried pizza, a selection of salami and ham, pecorino D.O.P., red and white wine D.O.C.G., olive oil D.O.C.G., locally made ice cream and much more. You will experience the "boccacciello" (a portion jar) thanks to a special aperitif we planned to the famous Italian chef Pietro Parisi, expert in the ancient Italian tradition of "food jar".
Your guide will share with you knowledge about all things food and wine, and will also tell you all about the history of Rome. This tour will give you the chance to enjoy a special and breathtaking panoramic view of the Colosseum, Michelangelo's statue of Moses, and a visit of the picturesque stone-paved streets and squares of Rione Monti. You will stroll through streets filled with craft shops, art galleries, restaurants, pubs, and gelaterias where the locals meet.
one Activity for FREE. Enjoy 3 different Activities from Taormina in 2 or 3 different days: 1)
Etna Countryside Food & Wine Lovers Tour 2)
Godfather Vs. Mafia Tour & Sicilian Light Lunch 3)
Taormina Food & Wine Walking Tour. Discover Sicilian Cuisine, Culture, Lanscapes and Villages. Small Groups are guaranteed and Your Local Licensed Guide will let You feel as a true Sicilian. Pick Up in Your accommodation with A/C Mercedes Minivan.
TAORMINA FOOD & WINE WALKING TOUR: Available every Monday Tuesday Thurdsay Friday & Saturday at 18.30
Follow Your Foodie Guise and hear about the old food traditions of Sicily on a 2.5-hour walking tour of Taormina. Meet local chefs and food heroes at 3 different venues and immerse yourself in the food scene. Try fresh seafood such as pepata di cozze (mussels in sauce) or alici alla beccafico con pesto trapanese (filled anchovies with pesto) paired with white wines from the region.
Try a variety of bruschetta and other appetizers including cold cuts, soups, cheese with honey and marmalade and caponata. Savor red wines such as Nero dAvola and Cerasuolo di Vittoria and end with a tasting of local pastries and liquors. Tour Ends at 21.30.
GODFATHER VS. MAFIA TOUR & SICILIAN LIGHT LUNCH: Available every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10.00 AM
Your licensed, native English speaking will meet you at 10:00 AM in the lobby of your accommodation in Taormina, Giardini Naxos or Letojanni. After 20 minutes driving in 8-seat air-conditioned minivan you will reach Savoca, a real and authentic small Sicilian village.Enjoy a walking tour of the old town and visit the places where The Godfather movie was filmed. While taking the walking tour your Guide will introduce you the real history of Sicilian Mafia. After the visit to Savoca you will reach Forza D'Agro the second Sicilian small village where the movie was filmed. After a Walking tour of the village with an explanation of authentic Sicilian culture, it is time for a delicious light lunch in a typical trattoria with Etna white wine. After lunch, you will be dropped off back at your accommodation at 15.00
ETNA COUNTRYSIDE FOOD & WINE LOVERS TOUR:
Available every Monday, Wednseday and Friday at 10.00 AM
Start your wonderful trip at 10:00 with a pick-up from your accommodation. Continue your trip driving through typical Sicilian villages admiring discover the breathtaking Etna territory. Here, enjoy views of the best Etna vineyards surrounded by frames of lava stones. After 45 minutes of driving, you will stop at the first venue, an antique family run winery, where you will be welcomed by the owner with a glass of cool rose prosecco. After a guided visit of cellars, you will start your 3 wine tasting with cold Organic appetizers, locally produced: cheeses, salami, artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and olive oil bruschetta.
Your second stop will be in an antique and unique farmhouse. Here, you will continue your food and wine tour with 2 glasses of local Etna wines, ricotta cheese with marmalade, grilled mushrooms, grilled sweet pepper, vegetable omelette, fried cheese and 2 different tasting of pasta with seasonal local ingredients & Etna dessert. Expected return will be at 16:00.
• Welcome sign UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN TOURS plus your name
• Transfer service from Florence Peretola Airport or Florence SMN Central Railway Station to Florence Metropolitan city
• English speaking driver
• Guided Walking Tour Best of Florence included also the David by Michelangelo and reservation tickets entrance (skip the line)
• Wine Tasting Tour in Tuscany (full day 8 hrs time to visit the famous Chianti Wine Region and San Gimignano. Time to visit Pisa or Siena). You meet your Driver directly at your address in Florence at 9:30 am (the tour can run the date you prefer)
• Lunch and tasting included in the total price
• Transfer out from your address to Florence Airport or Florence Central Station
•
Welcome Transfer: The driver will meet you and take you to your destination, with no troubles.
At the appointed time and place, our driver will pick you up. He will be with your nameplate (ex. MR/MS SMITH UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN TOURS) and all necessary information about the trip. He will help you with the luggage and comfortably take you to your destination in Florence Metropolitan Area. Instead of hassling with train, ordinary taxi or bus schedules, strikes and confusion, why dont you just sit back and let our chauffeur drive you to your destination. UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN offers transfers and exclusive taxi services all over Italy
• Guided Walking Tour Best of Florence included also the David by Michelangelo and reservation tickets entrance (skip the line)
• Wine Tasting Tour in Tuscany (full day 8 hrs time to visit the famous Chianti Wine Region and San Gimignano. Time to visit also Pisa or Siena). You meet your Driver directly at your address in Florence at 9:30 am (the tour can run the date you prefer). Lunch and tasting there are included in the total price
• Transfer out from your address to Florence Airport or Florence Central Station
The cars, comfortable and elegant, receive mechanical inspections regularly and guarantee best services and safety.
-Dinner with tasting menu
-Wine Therapy
Pamper yourself in the Chianti Classico areas, surrounded by nature and wine. Let yourself be transported by vinotherapy and its aphrodisiac taste.
Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed in a small medieval village.
After having given you slippers and bathrobe, you will be taken to the Spa, where you will make wine therapy accompanied by a bottle of wine. During dinner you will taste the typical dishes of the area paired with the company's wines.
The following morning a continental breakfast will be included with a later check-out.
In case you want to stay one more day, there is the possibility to stay, paying the extra night.
On this 3 days food and wine short break in Lecce, you will be able to discover the Apulian culinary heritage, visit local markets, experiment with the local tradition, learn how to make the famous orecchiette and maccheroni, the fresh pasta of the sunday lunch. The sojourn will also include guided food & wine shopping tour and cultural walks through Lecce old town, a wine tasting experience, to understand more about the local grapes and wine production including tastings of selected local wines from the famous Primitivo and Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera di Lecce and Salice Salentino.
DAY 1 : at your arrival a typical aperitivo and welcome dinner will introduce you to the local flavor and to the activities you will be experiencing in the days to come.
DAY 2 : start your culinary exploration with a Wine tasting tour of local boutique wineries for a complete introduction to the local grape varieties and wine production , through tutored tasting of selected wines combined with a tasty aperitivo. In the evening explore Lecce and dine independently, at one of the suggested restaurants.
DAY 3: this is a cooking day, as you will learn how to make the famous "orecchiette" (ear shaped pasta) and the "maccheroni" through an hands on fresh pasta making class. Your effort will be rewarded with an earthy lunch based on what prepared paired with fine local wine and dessert.
Afternoon is at leisure to relax or further explore Lecce.
DAY 4 : depart or stay for more....
Kind Note: we do this tours since 1980 and we are very flexible, below our propose itineraries that will be possible to customize according the availability (ex. Pisa can be replace with Lucca)
• Wonderful Tuscany Wine Tour: Siena, San Gimignano included farmer lunch, tasting and wine tour at boutique wine farm in Tuscany (full day 8 hrs from 9.30am to 5.30pm)
• Half Day Pisa and Chianti wine Region included farmer light lunch (or light dinner), tasting and wine tour at boutique wine farm in Tuscany (half day 5 hrs in the morning or in the afternoon)
• Guided Walking Tour Best of Florence included time to see the David by Michelangelo inside the Accademy Gallery (3 hrs walking tour with your Local Guide)
Multi-Day Tuscany Tours - Super Saver Tuscany Pass (All of Tuscany in 3 days)
Transportation service with Professional Local Driver included lunch and tasting and Guide in Florence
• Wonderful Tuscany Wine Tour: Siena, San Gimignano included farmer lunch, tasting and wine tour at boutique wine farm in Tuscany (full day 8 hrs from 9.30am to 5.30pm)
• Half Day Pisa and Chianti wine Region included farmer light lunch (or light dinner), tasting and wine tour at boutique wine farm in Tuscany (half day 5 hrs in the morning or in the afternoon)
• Guided Walking Tour Best of Florence included time to see the David by Michelangelo inside the Accademy Gallery (3 hrs walking tour with your Local Guide)
4-course dinner with wine
Be fascinated by the Crete Senesi and the possibility of sleeping outdoors admired by the stars.
The bedroom will be a plastic, heated igloo with a double bed inside. You will find yourself completely immersed in nature, sleeping under a starry sky.
Upon your arrival you will be welcomed by the owners of the farm, who will accompany you to the bubble. Afterwards, you will have an aperitif with cold cuts and cheeses paired with a sparkling wine.
Following a 4-course dinner.
The following morning you will have a continental breakfast and finally the check-out.
Please advise in case of allergies or preferences on the menu (Vegetarian, Vegan, etc. ..)
Useful Italian for rail travel
English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
Where is? | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
...train station | la ferroviaria [or] la stazione | lah fair-o-vee-YAR-ree-yah [or] lah stat-zee-YO-nay |
ticket | un biglietto | oon beel-YET-toh |
first class | prima classe | PREE-mah CLAH-say |
second class | seconda classe | say-CONE-dah CLAH-say |
one way | solo andata | SO-low ahn-DAHT-tah |
round trip (return) | andata e ritorno | ahn-DAH-tah ay ree-TOUR-noh |
Just the supplement | Soltanto il supplemento | soul-TAHN-toh eel sou-play-MEN-toh |
Just a seat reservation | Soltanto una prenotazione | soal-TAHN-toh oo-nah pray-no-tah-tsee-YOH-nay |
I have a Eurailpass | Ho il Eurailpass | oh eel YOO-rail-pahs |
sleeping couchette | una cucetta | oo-nah koo-CHET-tah |
berth in a sleeping car | un posto nel vagone letto | oon POH-sto nell vah-GOAN-nay LET-toh |
track | binario | been-AR-ree-yoh |
train | treno | TRE-no |
car (carriage) | carozza | ka-RO-tza |
seat | posto | PO-sto |
departures | partenze | par-TEN-zay |
arrivals | arrivi | ah-REE-vee |
information | informazione | in-for-ma-tzee-OH-nay |
left luggage | deposito bagagli | day-PO-zee-toh ba-GAHL-yee |
punch your ticket | timbrare il biglietto | teem-BRA-ray eel beel-YET-toh |
Is this the right platform for the Rome train? | E questo il binario per il treno à Roma? | ay KWAY-sto eel been-AR-ree-yo pair eel TRE-no ah RO-ma? |
delayed | in retardo | een ree-TAR-do |
strike | sciopero | SHO-pair-oh |
Mon-Sat | Feriali | fair-ee-YAHL-ee |
Sun & holidays | Festivi | feh-STEE-vee |
Daily | Giornaliere | joor-nahl-ee-YAIR-eh |
City / Train station names | ||
English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Main station |
Rome | Roma | Termini |
Florence | Firenze | Santa Maria Novella |
Venice | Venezia | Santa Lucia |
Milan | Milano | Centrale |
Genoa | Genova | Porta Principe |
Naples | Napoli | Centrale |
Leghorn | Livorno | Centrale |
Turin | Torino | Porta Nuova |
Useful Italian for air travel
English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
Where is... | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
the airport | l'aeroporto | LAHW-ro-port-oh |
the airplane | l'aereo | LAIR-reh-oh |
terminal | terminal | TEAR-me-nahl |
flight | volo | VOH-lo |
gate | uscita d'imbarco | oo-SHEE-tah deem-BARK-oh |
to the right | à destra | ah DEH-strah |
to the left | à sinistra | ah see-NEEST-trah |
straight ahead | avanti [or] diritto | ah-VAHN-tee [or] dee-REE-toh |
keep going straight | sempre diritto | SEM-pray dee-REE-toh |
departures | partenze | par-TEN-zay |
arrivals | arrivi | ah-REE-vee |
delayed | in ritardo | een ree-TAR-doh |
on time | in orario | een oh-RAH-ree-yo |
early | in avanti | een ah-VAHN-tee |
boarding | imbarco | eem-BARK-o |
connecting flight | la coincidenza | la ko-een-chee-DEN-za |
check-in | accettazione | ah-chet-ta-zee-YO-nee |
immigration | controllo passaporti | cone-TRO-lo pah-sa-POR-tee |
security check | controllo di sicurezza | kohn-TRO-lo dee see-kur-AY-tzah |
customs | dogana | do-GA-na |
shuttle | la navetta | lah na-VET-tah |
boarding pass | carta d'imbarco | kart-ta deem-BARK-o |
baggage claim | ritiro bagagli | ree-TEER-oh bah-GA-lyee |
carry-on luggage | bagaglio à mano | bah-GA-lyo ah MA_no |
checked luggage | bagalio | bah-GA-lyo |
Useful Italian for car travel
English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
car | automobile | ow-toh-MO-bee-lay |
scooter/motorboke | un motorino | oon mo-tair-EE-no |
gas station | stazione di servizio | stah-zee-YO-nay dee sair-VEE-tzee-yo |
gas | benzina | ben-ZEE-nah |
diesel | gasolio [or] diesel | gah-ZOH-lee-oh [or] DEE-zell |
Fill it up, please | al pieno, per favore | ahl pee-YAY-noh, pair fa-VOHR-ray |
Where is... | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
...the highway | l'autostrada | lout-oh-STRA-dah |
...the state highway | la statale [written "SS"] | lah sta-TAHL-eh |
...the road for Rome | la strada per Roma | lah STRA-dah pair RO-mah |
to the right | à destra | ah DEH-strah |
to the left | à sinistra | ah see-NEEST-trah |
straight ahead | avanti [or] diritto | ah-VAHN-tee [or] dee-REE-toh |
keep going straight | sempre diritto | SEM-pray dee-REE-toh |
to cross | attraversare | ah-tra-vair-SAR-ay |
toll | pedaggio | peh-DA-jo |
parking | parcheggio | par-KEH-jo |
road map | carta stradale | kar-ta stra-DA-lay |
where can I pay the fine? | dove posso pagare la multa | DOH-veh Po-so pag-GAR-ray la MOOL-tah |
Typical road signs / terms » more
English (anglais) | French (français) |
Stop | Stop |
Exit | Uscita |
Staffic light | Semaforo |
One-way | Senso unico |
Dead-end | Strada senza uscita |
Parking prohibited | No parcheggio or parcheggio proibito |
Pedestrian zone | Area pedonale |
Limited Traffic Zone (you pay to drive in) | ZTL or Zona Traffico Limitato |
Basic phrases in Italian
English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | pro-nun-see-YAY-shun |
thank you | grazie | GRAT-tzee-yay |
please | per favore | pair fa-VOHR-ray |
yes | si | see |
no | no | no |
Do you speak English? | Parla Inglese? | PAR-la een-GLAY-zay |
I don't understand | Non capisco | non ka-PEESK-koh |
I'm sorry | Mi dispiace | mee dees-pee-YAT-chay |
How much is it? | Quanto costa? | KWAN-toh COST-ah |
That's too much | É troppo | ay TROH-po |
Good day | Buon giorno | bwohn JOUR-noh |
Good evening | Buona sera | BWOH-nah SAIR-rah |
Good night | Buona notte | BWOH-nah NOTE-tay |
Goodbye | Arrivederci | ah-ree-vah-DAIR-chee |
Excuse me (to get attention) | Scusi | SKOO-zee |
Excuse me (to get past someone) | Permesso | pair-MEH-so |
Where is? | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
...the bathroom | il bagno | eel BHAN-yoh |
...train station | la ferroviaria | lah fair-o-vee-YAR-ree-yah |
to the right | à destra | ah DEH-strah |
to the left | à sinistra | ah see-NEEST-trah |
straight ahead | avanti [or] diritto | ah-VAHN-tee [or] dee-REE-toh |
information | informazione | in-for-ma-tzee-OH-nay |
Days, months, and other calendar items in Italian
English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
When is it open? | Quando é aperto? | KWAN-doh ay ah-PAIR-toh |
When does it close? | Quando si chiude? | KWAN-doh see key-YOU-day |
At what time... | a che ora | a kay O-rah |
Yesterday | ieri | ee-YAIR-ee |
Today | oggi | OH-jee |
Tomorrow | domani | doh-MAHN-nee |
Day after tomorrow | dopo domani | DOH-poh doh-MAHN-nee |
a day | un giorno | oon je-YOR-no |
Monday | Lunedí | loo-nay-DEE |
Tuesday | Martedí | mar-tay-DEE |
Wednesday | Mercoledí | mair-coh-lay-DEE |
Thursday | Giovedí | jo-vay-DEE |
Friday | Venerdí | ven-nair-DEE |
Saturday | Sabato | SAH-baa-toh |
Sunday | Domenica | doh-MEN-nee-ka |
Mon-Sat | Feriali | fair-ee-YAHL-ee |
Sun & holidays | Festivi | feh-STEE-vee |
Daily | Giornaliere | joor-nahl-ee-YAIR-eh |
a month | una mese | oon-ah MAY-zay |
January | gennaio | jen-NAI-yo |
February | febbraio | feh-BRI-yo |
March | marzo | MAR-tzoh |
April | aprile | ah-PREEL-ay |
May | maggio | MAH-jee-oh |
June | giugno | JEW-nyoh |
July | luglio | LOO-lyoh |
August | agosto | ah-GO-sto |
September | settembre | set-TEM-bray |
October | ottobre | oh-TOE-bray |
November | novembre | no-VEM-bray |
December | dicembre | de-CHEM-bray |
Numbers in Italian
English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
1 | uno | OO-no |
2 | due | DOO-way |
3 | tre | tray |
4 | quattro | KWAH-troh |
5 | cinque | CHEEN-kway |
6 | sei | say |
7 | sette | SET-tay |
8 | otto | OH-toh |
9 | nove | NO-vay |
10 | dieci | dee-YAY-chee |
11 | undici | OON-dee-chee |
12 | dodici | DOH-dee-chee |
13 | tredici | TRAY-dee-chee |
14 | quattordici | kwa-TOR-dee-chee |
15 | quindici | KWEEN-dee-chee |
16 | sedici | SAY-dee-chee |
17 | diciasette | dee-chee-ya-SET-tay |
18 | diciotto | dee-CHO-toh |
19 | diciannove | dee-chee-ya-NO-vay |
20 | venti | VENT-tee |
21* | vent'uno* | vent-OO-no |
22* | venti due* | VENT-tee DOO-way |
23* | venti tre* | VENT-tee TRAY |
30 | trenta | TRAYN-tah |
40 | quaranta | kwa-RAHN-tah |
50 | cinquanta | cheen-KWAN-tah |
60 | sessanta | say-SAHN-tah |
70 | settanta | seh-TAHN-tah |
80 | ottanta | oh-TAHN-tah |
90 | novanta | no-VAHN-tah |
100 | cento | CHEN-toh |
1,000 | mille | MEEL-lay |
5,000 | cinque milla | CHEEN-kway MEEL-lah |
10,000 | dieci milla | dee-YAY-chee MEEL-lah |
* You can use this formula for all Italian ten-place numbers—so 31 is trent'uno, 32 is trenta due, 33 is trenta tre, etc. Note that—like uno (one), otto (eight) also starts with a vowel—all "-8" numbers are also abbreviated (vent'otto, trent'otto, etc.).