Offering a well-balanced mix of culinary and artistic experiences, this tour is well-suited to travelers who love wine, food and art. Given a small size group, participants are able to experience many aspects of Italy unavailable to mass tourism. This tour includes historic hill towns, ancient castles and exploring some of the best vineyards in Italy.
Participants will have the opportunity to taste notable wines right in the cellars where they are produced. Wines featured include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montepulciano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Orvieto. Also included are olive-oil tasting and field trips to food producers.
Art centers, on this itinerary, include Siena, Florence, Pienza, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Monteriggioni, Colle Val d'Elsa and Orvieto.
As travel branches off the main routes, participants get a more personalized experience of the country, its people and its culture. All accommodations are in charming country inns, stylish villas and medieval castles. Scheduled dining varies from in upscale, elegant restaurants to carefully selected rustic trattorias and a castle setting.
These are only some of the unforgettable experiences you will have while on this tour.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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