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Taste of Tuscany
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Delectable cuisine and stunning landscapes
Indulge your taste buds in a delicious Tuscany holiday where you'll get to enjoy not one, not two, but three included activities! Savour the greatest flavours of Italian cuisine with a professional cooking class, pizza making class, and local wine tasting all with the convenience of your own car hire. From insatiable cuisine to scenic landscapes and fascinating history, Tuscany truly has it all!
What's Included
- Manual economy car hire- pickup and drop off Florence Airport*
- 4 nights in Tuscany at La Fattoria Degli Usignoli Apartments or similar
- Tuscan Cooking Class with professional chef
- Pizza Making Class
- Wine Tasting at Castello di Meleto
*Since air is not included, you must advise your flight times prior to your departure to ensure no additional fees are required for your car hire.
Great Ways to Explore
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From pizza and pasta, to crostini and cannoli, you'll indulge in Italy's best cuisine.
Explore at leisure with the freedom an included car hire.
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Enjoy local wine and marvel at Tuscany's picture-perfect countryside.
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Learn what makes the Renaissance city of Florence so unique.
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Take easy day trips to Pisa, Siena, any other destinations in Tuscany.
Get ready to feel immersed in the breathtaking natural beauty of Tuscany, where scenic rolling hills and towering cypress trees await. Indulge in the delectable flavours of Italian cuisine with an included cooking class, pizza making class, and wine tasting – all with the convenience of a car hire so you can enjoy scenic drives and easy day trips to popular destinations in Tuscany like Florence and Siena.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
What's Included
- Manual economy car hire- pickup and drop off Florence Airport*
- 4 nights in Tuscany at La Fattoria Degli Usignoli Apartments or similar
- Tuscan Cooking Class with professional chef
- Pizza Making Class
- Wine Tasting at Castello di Meleto
*Since air is not included, you must advise your flight times prior to your departure to ensure no additional fees are required for your car hire.
Great Ways to Explore
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From pizza and pasta, to crostini and cannoli, you'll indulge in Italy's best cuisine.
Explore at leisure with the freedom an included car hire.
-
Enjoy local wine and marvel at Tuscany's picture-perfect countryside.
-
Learn what makes the Renaissance city of Florence so unique.
-
Take easy day trips to Pisa, Siena, any other destinations in Tuscany.
Package Overview
Get ready to feel immersed in the breathtaking natural beauty of Tuscany, where scenic rolling hills and towering cypress trees await. Indulge in the delectable flavours of Italian cuisine with an included cooking class, pizza making class, and wine tasting – all with the convenience of a car hire so you can enjoy scenic drives and easy day trips to popular destinations in Tuscany like Florence and Siena.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Tuscany!
Upon arrival in Florence, collect your car hire and embark on a scenic drive to Tuscany. Marvel at the enchanting serpentine roads, majestic cypress trees, and charming terracotta homes that grace your path.
Once you reach your lodging, take a moment to unwind and settle in. Toast to the beginning of your Italy holiday by treating yourself to a delectable Italian dinner.
Check-in - Fattoria Degli Usignoli
Reggello,
Italy
Fattoria degli Usignoli is surrounded by large olive groves in a resplendent, heart-warming natural setting. Built by the Vallombrosan friars in about 1400, it enjoys a panoramic position at an altitude of 1,300 feet, in San Donato in Fronzano, in the municipality of Reggello. Immersed in the heart of the Tuscan countryside and decorated in classic Tuscan style, it provides the ideal base for visiting nearby cities of art such as Florence, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra, Arezzo, Cortona and the Chianti area. The restaurant combines traditional recipes with inviting and innovative dishes, served in the property’s rustic former winery. While enjoying the delicacies of typical Tuscan cuisine, guests can enjoy the hotel’s own home-grown red and white wines, as well as the top wines from all over Italy. Fattoria degli Usignoli also features three swimming pools (including one for children), tennis, a riding school, two lounges and a wine bar.
Fattoria degli Usignoli is set on an enviable position between the Arno Valley and the Chianti Hills. It is located 180 miles from the Rome Airport, 20 miles from Florence, 65 miles from Siena, 54 miles from San Gimignano, 39 miles from Arezzo and 64 miles from Cortona.
Day 2. Tuscany
Make the most of another day on Tuscany holiday by taking a day trip to Siena, a city steeped in history. Immerse yourself in captivating medieval brick structures, local traditions, and delectable pastry establishments. Visit the iconic Piazza del Campo, renowned for hosting the exhilarating Palio di Siena horse race annually. Additionally, consider visiting the enchanting town of San Gimignano, near Siena.
Later, enjoy an included delightful cooking class.
La Fattoria Degli Usignoli Cooking Class
Complement your stay at Fattoria Degli Usignoli with a lesson on how to cook an authentic Tuscan meal! Afterwards, you’ll be able to enjoy your wonderful creations!
Day 3. Tuscany
Consider taking a day trip to Florence, a city renowned for its artistic allure and rich Renaissance heritage. Marvel at the magnificent Duomo, traverse the historic Ponte Vecchio, and explore the illustrious Uffizi Gallery.
Afterward, prepare to indulge in a delightful pizza making class, included in your itinerary!
Fattoria degli Usignoli Pizza Making Class
Complement your stay at Fattoria Degli Usignoli with a 2 hour, hands on lesson in pizza making! First you will learn about the history and evoluation of the pizza. Once you prepare your own pizza, cook & taste your wonderful creations!
Day 4. Tuscany
Visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa today, exploring the highlights of the area and taking unforgettable pictures. You may also wish to embark on a journey to the enchanting city of Lucca, renowned for its charming historic centre embraced by Renaissance walls.
Later, indulge in some local vino with your included wine tasting.
Wine Tasting at Castello di Meleto
Experience an authentic tasting of Chianti wines at the enchanting Castello di Meleto, which dates back to the 13th century. Within the original, vast old cellar of the castle at the end of a stone path hollowed through stone and past an original “secret passageway” is the large tasting room, where you'll enjoy a flight of 3 wines produced onsite.
Taste such acclaimed wines as the Meleto Chianti Classico Docg, Vigna Casi Chianti Classico Docg Riserva and Borgaio IGT Toscana Rosso - accompanied by crackers, bread and the organic extra virgin olive oil produced at the Castle.
Day 5. Depart Tuscany
Your incredible Tuscany holiday has unfortunately come to an end. It's time to depart the hotel and return your car hire. Ciao, Tuscany!
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