Take in the splendours of southern Tuscany, an iconic landscape of rolling hills, avenues of cypress trees and medieval villages on this cultural highlights tour with a foodie focus. Explore the captivating city of Siena, take a tour through the vineyards and olive groves of Chianti and taste your way around the hilltop towns of Montalcino, Pienza and San Gimignano.
Val d’Orcia – Visit medieval hilltop towns set amongst a landscape of rolling hills and vineyards, stopping to enjoy wine tasting and tasting local dishes
Wine tastings – Sample some of Italy’s finest wines from Chianti to Brunello
Farm to table dining – Visit agriturismi to enjoy fresh produce and delicious flavours at their source
Itinerary
Itineraries on some departure dates may differ.
- DAY 1 – Join trip in Pisa; orientation tour followed by welcome dinner
- DAY 2 – Central Market tour in Livorno with street food lunch. Visit hilltop Montalcino, optional tasting of Brunello wines
- DAY 3 – Ramble to agriturismo for lunch of local organic produce; cheese-tasting in Pienza
- DAY 4 – Guided walking tour in Siena: pasticerria and pasta shop visits
- DAY 5 – Wine estate tour and tasting in Chianti; optional olive oil tasting
- DAY 6 – Farm tour and lunch at an agriturismo; visit to Medieval Volterra
- DAY 7 – Free morning in San Gimignano; gelateria visit, cooking class and farewell supper
- DAY 8 – Drive to Pisa Airport where the trip ends
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