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Gourmet Tuscany

Name: Gourmet Tuscany
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 1969 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5

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Země:

Itálie

Let:

Není v ceně

Oblíbené

Id zájezdu:

102756

Sdílet:

Operator:

Cosmos
Trvání:

8 Dní
Velikost skupiny:

50 Čl.
Věk:

5 to 99
Obtížnost:
Úrovně obtížnosti:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

On this affordable Italy, small group adventure, the town of Montecatini serves as home base from which to venture out to explore the surrounding landscapes of breathtaking Tuscany and getting to know its culinary and wine traditions. Indulge in picturesque scenery, world-class local wines, traditional cuisine, and cultural discoveries. From the rolling hills of Montalbano to Vinci and beyond, we’ll take you through bountiful vineyards, olive groves, and chestnut trees. You’ll even visit the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci to experience the Renaissance master’s life and art. Traveling through some of the most stunning and lush natural landscapes in Italy, you’ll embark to visit idyllic spots, including the gorgeous Chianti Valley and the Etruscan Coast. As you visit quaint wine shops, cafes, historic estates, and museums, you’ll feel immersed in the history and traditions of each destination. In addition to sampling the local gourmet Tuscan fare, you’ll also be treated to an Italian cooking lesson. You’ll prepare an authentic Italian dish inside a rustic Tuscan farmhouse where you and your travel companions will enjoy your culinary creations. You’ll also learn the art of Italian dessert making at your hotel and get to taste some of the celebrated Chianti and Super Tuscan wines right where they are produced. You’ll revel in the beauty of becoming familiar with a single destination of Montecatini while making priceless discoveries of locales that are off the beaten path—perfect for the smart, creative, and budget-minded travel lover.

Program zájezdu

Day 1

ARRIVE IN MONTECATINI, ITALY

Check into your hotel. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a special welcome dinner. (D)

Day 2

MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO VINCI

This morning, head out into the lush, rolling landscape of the Montalbano hills. Pass terraced grape vineyards, olive groves, and chestnut trees on your way to the quaint village of Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. Here, learn all about the Renaissance master at the museum dedicated to his life and many areas of interest from painting, sculpting, and inventing, to anatomy, music, and cartography! Round up the morning with the visit to a local bakery. Learn how bread is made and enjoy a light lunch with an opportunity to sample local products such as focaccia bread, sandwiches, wine, cheese, cold cuts, and olive oil. Everything tastes better in Tuscany! See for yourself with an optional culinary experience in the Tuscan countryside to indulge in authentic traditional dishes—with wine, of course!
Today’s Distance: 25 mi/ 40 km (B,L)

Day 3

MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO THE CHIANTI VALLEY

Cradled between the provinces of Florence and Siena, the Chianti Valley is the heart of Tuscany and has been hailed for its exceptional wines since the 13th century. Your journey today takes you to Greve, with time to visit the village and to enjoy lunch at a charming wine shop. Complete the day with the visit to a historic Tuscan estate known for its Chianti wine production.
Today’s Distance: 96 mi/ 155 km (B,L)

Day 4

MONTECATINI

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Montecatini. Maybe go for a walk in the Parco delle Terme with its tall shady trees. Most of the afternoon is dedicated to the Italian cooking lesson at a rustic farmhouse in the Tuscan countryside. Once you arrive at the farm, enjoy a welcome drink, explore the orchard to pick some fresh ingredients, learn about Italy’s most famous delicacies, and then roll up your sleeves for a fun, hands-on cooking experience. This evening, relax with your traveling companions and taste the delectable dinner you prepared—maybe your team will win the master chef prize! (B,D)

Day 5

MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO LUCCA

Visit Lucca, a stunning showcase of medieval architecture and layer upon layer of rich history and culture. Marvel at the beautiful art and tapestry collections at the baroque Palazzo Mansi National Museum, then take a guided walking tour around the Old Town with its fine, intact Renaissance-era wall, cobblestone streets, and café-lined piazzas. A lively café-crawl snack brunch is included, followed by a main course at a local restaurant. Then, your Local Guide will introduce you to the stunning ornamental gardens and grand arched ceilings of Palazzo Pfanner.
Today’s Distance: 39 mi/ 62 km (B,L)

Day 6

MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO BOLGHERI

Travel through the vineyard-dotted countryside and along cypress tree-lined Viale dei Cipressi for your grand entrance into enchanting Bolgheri. With its red-brick castle and atmospheric Old Town, it’s not hard to imagine that Bolgheri jumped right off the pages of a storybook. There’s time here to visit one of the wine cellars and taste Bolgheri’s celebrated Super Tuscan reds. First created in the 1980s, many wine experts believe these now rival French Bordeaux. Later, stop at nearby Castagneto Carducci, known for its splendid panoramic views of the Etruscan Coast. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and the chance to sample the local liqueur.
Today’s Distance: 155 mi/ 250 km (B,L)

Day 7

MONTECATINI

This morning is yours to do as you please. You could choose to explore more of the city on your own, to relax and shop for souvenirs. This afternoon is dedicated to a baking class at your hotel, focusing on the creation of cakes and desserts. (B,D)

Day 8

MONTECATINI

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Podrobnosti o zájezdu

accommodation

7 nights in hand-picked hotels.

flights

International flights not included.

guide

Experienced local guide.

insurance

Pojištění není v ceně. Pro tento zájezd je nutné cestovní pojištění. Ujistěte se prosím, že jste dostatečně pokryti.

meals

Buffet breakfasts daily; 4 lunches; 3 dinners, including dinner at a local farm in Montecatini

optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost.

others

MONTECATINICake- and dessert-baking classTUSCAN FARMHOUSECooking class and competition, followed by dinnerVINCIVisit the Leonardo da Vinci museum; learn about traditional bread making at a local bakeryCHIANTI VALLEYVisit Greve; enjoy lunch at a historic Chianti wine estateLUCCAGuided sightseeing with café-crawl brunch, visit Palazzo Mansi and Palazzo PfannerBOLGHERIVisit the village and a wine cellar

CASTAGNETO CARDUCCIVisit, wine tasting and lunch in a local restaurant

Other activities and services not included

transport

Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

Dobré vědět

Měna

€

Euro

Itálie

Konektory a adaptéry

Typ konektoru L

Zákaznické recenze

Celkově

Itinerář

Guide

Transport

Ubytování

3.5

Jídlo

4.5

Operator

4.9

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