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Tuscany Tours

Chianti Wine Salute

	Radda in Chianti, Tuscany
Embark on a delicious journey in time honored wine making! Visit the vineyards and ancient cellars of a premiere Tuscan winery near Radda in Chianti. Meet a Chianti enologist whose profound passion for wine is matched only by his commitment to preserve Tuscany’s age old wine making techniques. Even the estate’s olive oil mill has foregone most modern means.
$55.00 per person

Cooking at Mamma's Tuscan Table

	Sarteano, Tuscany
Learn age-old Tuscan farmhouse recipes in Mamma Adina's country home, just outside the medieval Tuscan hill town of Sarteano. This cooking class centers on the local favorites – baking ciaccia, the Tuscan version of focaccia and hand rolling pici pasta.
$80.00 per person

Cooking up Florence with Viviana

	Florence, Tuscany
Master the secrets of Tuscan cuisine in as honored guests in private home in the heart of Florence. Viviana, a classically trained Cordon Bleu chef, welcomes two couples each week to spend four glorious nights in her Florentine home for three full days of touring, cooking, dining and shopping.
$1,495.00 per person (based on double occupancy)

Design a Tuscan Ceramic

	Montecatini Alto, Tuscany
Learn Tuscan ceramic hand decorating techniques from a master artisan in her private studio. Create a colorful piece of original art to take home as a treasured Tuscan souvenir.
$55.00 per person

Fast Footin' in Florence

	Florence, Tuscany
Spend a morning getting acquainted with Italy's most walkable city. This guided walk is designed to point out the highlights while explaining their place in Florentine history. Along the way, pick up a few tips on where to find "real" gelato and the best espresso!
$75.00 per person

Intro to the Uffizi

	Florence, Tuscany
With over 100,000 drawings and prints, navigating through the Uffizi galleries may seem like a daunting afternoon. This two hour tour focuses on the most important works and your guide is happy to accommodate requests.
$75.00 per person

Montepulciano Wines: Tuscany’s Significant Other

	Montepulciano Stazione, Tuscany
Spend a morning discovering Tuscany's most "noble" wine at the estate of a top ranked Vino Nobile di Montepulciano producer. With an English speaking sommelier at your side, the tour begins among the vines and follows the entire process to the tasting room. Sample three wines pared with local ham and Pecorino cheese from nearby Pienza.
$35.00 per person

Wine Country Ceramics

	Montefollonico, Tuscany
Within the walled, medieval citadel of Montefollonico sculpt, decorate and glaze a Tuscan ceramic plate under the guidance of a well-known local artist.
$65.00 per person