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Tuscany is the land of beautiful food and wine. Explore the Accademia Gallery for the secrets of Florence’s history, then immerse yourself in Italy with a vibrant market walk and hands-on cooking class. Head to the culinary school with your chef for an Aperitivo and learn how to make real Tuscan pasta and Tiramisu.

Chianti and the medieval town of Siena are the heart of Tuscany, and Bologna is known as foodie paradise. Dive into your destinations like a local. Enjoy artisanal food shops as you stroll through the marketplace. A private tour leads you to the finest of the Parma and Moderna region, including prosciutto and Parmesan cheese makers, and a Balsamic vinegar producer. Finish with a visit to the Museum of Wine’s Traditions with a final tasting. Bliss!

PLAN AND BOOK

Included Unique Activities

  • Best of Florence Walking Tour with David, Duomo, and Accademia Gallery
  • Florentine Cooking Class & Market Tour
  • Private Tuscan Villages Tour
  • Single Vineyards Wine Tasting & Private Tour
  • Private Bologna Street Food Tour
  • Private Tasting Tour of Northern Italy
Best of Florence Small Group Walking Tour with David & Duomo

Best of Florence Small Group Walking Tour with David & Duomo

Small Group Florence Cooking Class & Market Tour

Small Group Florence Cooking Class & Market Tour

Oltrarno at Sunset: Florence Food & Wine Tour

Oltrarno at Sunset: Florence Food & Wine Tour

Private Tuscan Villages Tour

Private Tuscan Villages Tour

Private Bologna Street Food Tour

Private Bologna Street Food Tour

Private Tasting Tour of Northern Italy

Private Tasting Tour of Northern Italy

Single Vineyards Wine Tasting & Private Tour

Single Vineyards Wine Tasting & Private Tour

Accommodations

3 Nights

4-Star Elegant City Center Hotel

2 Nights

Historic Castle Winery

2 Nights

Sophisticated Central Hotel

Transportation and Guides

  • Meet & Greet with Private Transfer on Arrival in Florence
  • Private Chauffeur Transfer from Florence to Chianti
  • Private Chauffeur Transfer from Chianti to Bologna
  • Private Transfer to Bologna Airport upon Departure

Meals Included

  • 7 Gourmet Italian Breakfasts
  • Private Bologna Street Food Tasting Tour
  • Private Tasting Tour of Northern Italy
  • Florence Market Tour & Cooking Class

Points of Interest

  • Intricate Frescoes in the Famous Uffizi Courtyard
  • Michelangelo's Iconic David Statue
  • Architectural Masterpiece Brunelleschi's Dome
  • The Art of Making Legendary Tiramisu
  • Visit to Balsamic Vinegar Producer
  • Parma Cheese Factory Tasting
  • Medieval San Gimignano UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historic Center of Florence, Tuscany Region

Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Tuscany Region

Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany Region

Bardini Gardens, Florence, Tuscany Region

Florence Cathedral, Florence, Tuscany Region

Florence, Tuscany Region

Piazza San Marco, Florence, Tuscany Region

Boboli Gardens, Florence, Tuscany Region

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Historic Center of Florence

Historic Center of Florence

Historic Center of Siena

Historic Center of Siena

Bologna

Bologna

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Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 7-Nights Superior Italian Accommodations

TRANSPORTATION

  • Meet & Greet with Private Transfer on Arrival in Florence
  • Private Chauffeur Transfer from Florence to Chianti
  • Private Chauffeur Transfer from Chianti to Bologna
  • Private Transfer to Bologna Airport upon Departure

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 7 Gourmet Italian Breakfasts
  • Private Bologna Street Food Tasting Tour
  • Private Tasting Tour of Northern Italy
  • Florence Market Tour & Cooking Class

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Best of Florence Walking Tour with David, Duomo, and Accademia Gallery
  • Florentine Cooking Class & Market Tour
  • Private Tuscan Villages Tour
  • Single Vineyards Wine Tasting & Private Tour
  • Private Bologna Street Food Tour
  • Private Tasting Tour of Northern Italy

POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Intricate Frescoes in the Famous Uffizi Courtyard
  • Michelangelo's Iconic David Statue
  • Architectural Masterpiece Brunelleschi's Dome
  • The Art of Making Legendary Tiramisu
  • Visit to Balsamic Vinegar Producer
  • Parma Cheese Factory Tasting
  • Medieval San Gimignano UNESCO World Heritage Site

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  • Prices are per person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room.
  • Traveling alone? No problem. Just ask us for a single supplement price.

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