Taste of Tuscany
Day 1 -Florence, the Birthplace of the Renaissance
Leave Gaeta and head to Florence by train.
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Explore Florence by foot,In the evening, enjoy an aperativo at Enoteca Alessi. With a huge selection of Italian and international wines as well as whiskeys, spirits and liqueurs from all over the world, you can enjoy a glass or 2 with a tagliere of Italian cured meats and cheeses.That's amore!
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Day 1 - Montalcino Wine Excursion
Our driver will pick us up from the trains station and drive us through the beautiful Siena province to Montalcino where we will stay for 2 nights at Paradiso di Cacuci https://paradisodicacuci.com , a family owned Winery and Bed & Breakfast that produces a small quantity of exceptional Brunello.
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Tour the vineyard and winery with Francisco followed by a Wine Paring Lunch. In the evening, wander around the historical town of Montelcino during the Sagra del Tordo, taste the famous white truffles, chestnuts, mushrooms, fresh pressed olive oils, salumi and wines, of course.
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breakfast, our driver meets us at our hotel and drives us through the beautiful Siena province to the town of Siena, a beautiful terra cotta medieval village. See the famous Duomo, climb to the top to see spectacular views. Walk the quaint circular streets stopping in the specialty shops for regional delicacies, panforte or biscotti. Make your way down to the Piazza del Campo where the famous Palio di Siena, the horse race that takes place twice a year. Enjoy a coffee in the Piazza.
Check into Hotel Bonifacio.
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Then on our way to Montalcino, Montepulciano and the famous rolling hills of Val d’Orcia on the way back to Florence, we will stop along the way for photos!
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Day Explore Florence and Food
The morning light is amazing in Florence and has inspired artists and art lovers for centuries. It’s no wonder Florence is at the heart of the Italian Renaissance.The scent of cappuccino and fresh baked Cornetti will gently signal it’s time to awaken to your own personal Renaissance.
After breakfast, we will explore Florence and see the Duomo, Giotto’s tower, Brunelleshci's dome, MichelAngelo’s David and my favorite Botticelli, The Birth of Venus at the Uffizi Museum.After sight seeing, it’s time for a siesta to refresh.
Then…Foodie and Artisan Tour of the OltrarnoIn the evening meet up for a fantastic food and wine tour of the other side of the Arno, known as the Oltrarno.
You will visit the quaint authentic neighborhoods where the Florentines hang out tasting all the best from the Tuscan region.Stroll around after your tour and check out the artisan studios in the cradle of the Renaissance. You will see small workshops of Goldsmiths, bookbinding, handmade leather and paper products, crystal, bronze and musical instruments.
Day -Central Market tasting tour
After breakfast we will visit the Central Market to indulge in regional delicacies such as truffles, Pecorino or Sheep Cheese, olive oil, prosciutto, salamis and wines.
Lunch at Central Market.After a siesta, visit the tiny but packed art and leather studio of Daniela Baldini http://pitturantica.it/ for ancient style paintings and leather objects.
Shop at Melrose Vintage https://www.instagram.com/melrosevintagestorefirenze/?hl=itand for leather goods.
Enjoy an aperativo at La Menagere https://www.lamenagere.it/
Day - Last Day in Florence.
After breakfast, enjoy the day, take a stroll, shop, have lunch and catch up with your heart.
Farewell Dinner at Ribeo, https://www.facebook.com/OsteriaRibeo/ the hand cut Chianina tartare will not disappoint.
On the walk back to the hotel stop by My Sugar Gelato Artiginale https://my-sugar.business.site/.The Black Sesame and salty caramel are my favorites.
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