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San Gimignano

Experience 'Wine and food tasting in an organic family winery', a guided tour near San Gimignano. Explore vineyards, cellars, and enjoy a tasting of eight wines, paired with olive oil, cheeses, and garden vegetables. Culminating in Vin Santo and cantucci, it's a true taste of Tuscany.

Experience 'Wine and food tasting in an organic family winery', a guided tour near San Gimignano. Explore vineyards, cellars, and enjoy a tasting of eight wines, paired with olive oil, cheeses, and garden vegetables. Culminating in Vin Santo and cantucci, it's a true taste of Tuscany.

Florence

Florence: Flambé Cheese Wheel Truffle Pasta Class & Tiramisù invites guests to discover the art of Italian cooking in a refined setting. This dining experience focuses on handmade pasta and traditional desserts. Guests will learn to make fresh pasta, guided by a personal chef, using top-quality flour, just like Italian grandmothers. The highlight is cooking the fresh pasta inside a 24-month aged Parmesan cheese wheel, enhanced with fresh truffle. Participants also learn to prepare classic tiramisu using the Moka method. This hands-on cooking class provides all the ingredients and equipment needed, alongside Tuscan wine and soft drinks. This experience is in an elegant setting, offering a deep dive into Italian culinary traditions. It is perfect for food enthusiasts who want to enjoy Tuscan flavors and create authentic dishes with expert guidance.

Florence: Flambé Cheese Wheel Truffle Pasta Class & Tiramisù invites guests to discover the art of Italian cooking in a refined setting. This dining experience focuses on handmade pasta and traditional desserts. Guests will learn to make fresh pasta, guided by a personal chef, using top-quality flour, just like Italian grandmothers. The highlight is cooking the fresh pasta inside a 24-month aged Parmesan cheese wheel, enhanced with fresh truffle. Participants also learn to prepare classic tiramisu using the Moka method. This hands-on cooking class provides all the ingredients and equipment needed, alongside Tuscan wine and soft drinks. This experience is in an elegant setting, offering a deep dive into Italian culinary traditions. It is perfect for food enthusiasts who want to enjoy Tuscan flavors and create authentic dishes with expert guidance.

Montepulciano

Visit the Cinta Senese farm in Montepulciano for an unforgettable rural experience. Interact with Cinta Senese pigs in their semi-wild habitat. Enjoy a walk through vineyards and olive groves, followed by a tasting platter of Cinta Senese cured meats or a delightful lunch made with farm-fresh ingredients. A unique and delicious Tuscan adventure.

Visit the Cinta Senese farm in Montepulciano for an unforgettable rural experience. Interact with Cinta Senese pigs in their semi-wild habitat. Enjoy a walk through vineyards and olive groves, followed by a tasting platter of Cinta Senese cured meats or a delightful lunch made with farm-fresh ingredients. A unique and delicious Tuscan adventure.

Bologna

Experience the art of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena with Giorgio and his father Mario. Visit their family's ancient acetaia, established in 1905, and learn about the production secrets. Enjoy a lunch amidst the historic vinegar barrels, exploring the rich history and flavors of ABTM.

Experience the art of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena with Giorgio and his father Mario. Visit their family's ancient acetaia, established in 1905, and learn about the production secrets. Enjoy a lunch amidst the historic vinegar barrels, exploring the rich history and flavors of ABTM.

Siena

Wine Class - Tuscan Classics: Delve into Tuscany's wine heritage with a local expert. Learn tasting techniques, uncover wine history, and enjoy curated food pairings. Enhance your dining choices with newfound knowledge.Perfect for wine enthusiasts!

Wine Class - Tuscan Classics: Delve into Tuscany's wine heritage with a local expert. Learn tasting techniques, uncover wine history, and enjoy curated food pairings. Enhance your dining choices with newfound knowledge.Perfect for wine enthusiasts!

Florence

Truffle Hunting Experience with Lunch in San Miniato offers an unforgettable journey into the world of Italian truffles. This isn't just a tour; it's an immersive food experience led by Francesca, a passionate truffle hunter, on her family's private estate near San Miniato, a charming town in Tuscany. Guests will walk through the forest with Francesca and her expertly trained dog, witnessing the magic of truffle hunting firsthand. After the hunt, guests will indulge in a gourmet, 3-course lunch featuring the freshly found truffles, paired with local Tuscan wine. This small-group walking tour offers a unique opportunity to savor authentic flavors and enjoy the beautiful Tuscan countryside. For those traveling from Florence, it's recommended to take the train to San Miniato. Upon arrival at the San Miniato train station, a local taxi driver, Antonio, can be arranged for pickup. Francesca's family has garnered high praise on platforms like Viator, celebrated for their warm hospitality and dedication to providing an authentic truffle hunting adventure.

Truffle Hunting Experience with Lunch in San Miniato offers an unforgettable journey into the world of Italian truffles. This isn't just a tour; it's an immersive food experience led by Francesca, a passionate truffle hunter, on her family's private estate near San Miniato, a charming town in Tuscany. Guests will walk through the forest with Francesca and her expertly trained dog, witnessing the magic of truffle hunting firsthand. After the hunt, guests will indulge in a gourmet, 3-course lunch featuring the freshly found truffles, paired with local Tuscan wine. This small-group walking tour offers a unique opportunity to savor authentic flavors and enjoy the beautiful Tuscan countryside. For those traveling from Florence, it's recommended to take the train to San Miniato. Upon arrival at the San Miniato train station, a local taxi driver, Antonio, can be arranged for pickup. Francesca's family has garnered high praise on platforms like Viator, celebrated for their warm hospitality and dedication to providing an authentic truffle hunting adventure.

Florence

Florence Cooking Class in a Gorgeous Countryside Home with Maria offers a special chance to cook in a real Italian home. It's perfect for people who want to learn about Tuscan food and culture. This cooking class takes place in Maria's home kitchen, where she teaches how to make 2-3 classic Tuscan dishes. These are recipes you can easily make at home. Maria, a retired architect, picks guests up from the center of Florence and drives them to her beautiful home for a fun cooking experience. During the 15-minute drive, she shares stories about the city's history. In her kitchen, Maria teaches her grandmother's recipes for Italian favorites like handmade pasta, bruschetta, and tiramisu. If guests want, they can add a tour of San Lorenzo market with Maria, where she introduces her favorite vendors and explains how to choose fresh ingredients. After cooking, everyone enjoys the meal together with Maria and her husband at their dining table, which overlooks a lovely garden. The menu changes depending on the season and what's fresh at the market. Maria can also accommodate dietary needs like gluten-free or vegetarian options.

Florence Cooking Class in a Gorgeous Countryside Home with Maria offers a special chance to cook in a real Italian home. It's perfect for people who want to learn about Tuscan food and culture. This cooking class takes place in Maria's home kitchen, where she teaches how to make 2-3 classic Tuscan dishes. These are recipes you can easily make at home. Maria, a retired architect, picks guests up from the center of Florence and drives them to her beautiful home for a fun cooking experience. During the 15-minute drive, she shares stories about the city's history. In her kitchen, Maria teaches her grandmother's recipes for Italian favorites like handmade pasta, bruschetta, and tiramisu. If guests want, they can add a tour of San Lorenzo market with Maria, where she introduces her favorite vendors and explains how to choose fresh ingredients. After cooking, everyone enjoys the meal together with Maria and her husband at their dining table, which overlooks a lovely garden. The menu changes depending on the season and what's fresh at the market. Maria can also accommodate dietary needs like gluten-free or vegetarian options.

Bologna

Felsina Culinaria - Personalised Private Cooking Course, nestled in the scenic hills, offers an immersive culinary adventure into the heart of Bolognese cuisine. This private cooking class provides a unique opportunity to learn how to create traditional dishes while enjoying breathtaking views of the Po Valley. It's perfect for food enthusiasts who want a hands-on experience and personalized attention. Under the guidance of a skilled chef, you'll learn to prepare iconic Bolognese recipes, from handmade pasta to rich sauces. The experience begins with organizing fresh, local ingredients, followed by mastering the techniques of frying, boiling, and baking. After preparing each component to perfection, you will learn how to arrange the dishes for a memorable photograph. The tour culminates in savoring the delightful results of your cooking, complemented by the stunning landscape. While you're here, you can enjoy a wine pairing for €35 per person to enhance the tasting experience. If you don't feel like cooking, you can always take a dip in the swimming pool for an extra charge of €20 per person. Free pickup is offered in Castel San Pietro. Pickup in the Bologna area is available for €140 for groups of up to 4 people.

Felsina Culinaria - Personalised Private Cooking Course, nestled in the scenic hills, offers an immersive culinary adventure into the heart of Bolognese cuisine. This private cooking class provides a unique opportunity to learn how to create traditional dishes while enjoying breathtaking views of the Po Valley. It's perfect for food enthusiasts who want a hands-on experience and personalized attention. Under the guidance of a skilled chef, you'll learn to prepare iconic Bolognese recipes, from handmade pasta to rich sauces. The experience begins with organizing fresh, local ingredients, followed by mastering the techniques of frying, boiling, and baking. After preparing each component to perfection, you will learn how to arrange the dishes for a memorable photograph. The tour culminates in savoring the delightful results of your cooking, complemented by the stunning landscape. While you're here, you can enjoy a wine pairing for €35 per person to enhance the tasting experience. If you don't feel like cooking, you can always take a dip in the swimming pool for an extra charge of €20 per person. Free pickup is offered in Castel San Pietro. Pickup in the Bologna area is available for €140 for groups of up to 4 people.

Montecatini Terme

Discover the secrets of Extra Virgin Olive Oil production on a family-run Tuscan farm. Walk through olive groves, learn expert tasting techniques, and enjoy a fresh, homemade dinner featuring various EVO oils. Experience a unique, informal setting blending professional expertise with rustic charm. An authentic taste of Tuscany awaits!

Discover the secrets of Extra Virgin Olive Oil production on a family-run Tuscan farm. Walk through olive groves, learn expert tasting techniques, and enjoy a fresh, homemade dinner featuring various EVO oils. Experience a unique, informal setting blending professional expertise with rustic charm. An authentic taste of Tuscany awaits!

Florence

Join Chef Cinzia in Florence for an authentic Tuscan pasta class. Learn to create fresh pasta and traditional sauces, tailored to your dietary needs. Enjoy a hands-on lesson with kitchen tips passed down through generations, culminating in a delicious, memorable meal. A truly immersive Florentine culinary experience.

Join Chef Cinzia in Florence for an authentic Tuscan pasta class. Learn to create fresh pasta and traditional sauces, tailored to your dietary needs. Enjoy a hands-on lesson with kitchen tips passed down through generations, culminating in a delicious, memorable meal. A truly immersive Florentine culinary experience.

Lucca

2Italia Lucca Food Tour: Immerse yourself in Lucca's culinary heart. Stroll through historic streets, savoring rustic Tuscan flavors. Discover original, quality food and wines, experiencing the town like a local. A delightful walking tour unveiling Lucca's gastronomic treasures.

2Italia Lucca Food Tour: Immerse yourself in Lucca's culinary heart. Stroll through historic streets, savoring rustic Tuscan flavors. Discover original, quality food and wines, experiencing the town like a local. A delightful walking tour unveiling Lucca's gastronomic treasures.

Assisi

Pic Nic Deluxe Assisi for 2 combines wine tasting with an outdoor adventure. Enjoy SAIO Assisi wines, handmade food amidst Assisi's vineyards, offering panoramic views of the city and Saint Francis basilica. This experience includes a self-guided vineyard tour and a relaxing picnic, blending nature, local flavors, and wine.

Pic Nic Deluxe Assisi for 2 combines wine tasting with an outdoor adventure. Enjoy SAIO Assisi wines, handmade food amidst Assisi's vineyards, offering panoramic views of the city and Saint Francis basilica. This experience includes a self-guided vineyard tour and a relaxing picnic, blending nature, local flavors, and wine.

Florence

Private Florence Cooking Class with Mirella offers an immersive culinary journey into Tuscan cuisine. Learn to prepare authentic dishes, including homemade pasta, in a hands-on class at Mirella's home. Experience Florentine Renaissance-inspired recipes using seasonal ingredients, enhanced by wine pairings and limoncello.

Private Florence Cooking Class with Mirella offers an immersive culinary journey into Tuscan cuisine. Learn to prepare authentic dishes, including homemade pasta, in a hands-on class at Mirella's home. Experience Florentine Renaissance-inspired recipes using seasonal ingredients, enhanced by wine pairings and limoncello.

San Gimignano

At the Cesani Wine Experience, immerse yourself in the world of organic Tuscan wines. Just outside San Gimignano, indulge in a guided tasting of five wines and extra-virgin olive oil paired with local pecorino. Tour the cellars, blending tradition with modern techniques for premium wines. A flavorful journey awaits!

At the Cesani Wine Experience, immerse yourself in the world of organic Tuscan wines. Just outside San Gimignano, indulge in a guided tasting of five wines and extra-virgin olive oil paired with local pecorino. Tour the cellars, blending tradition with modern techniques for premium wines. A flavorful journey awaits!

Arezzo

Cellar Tour & Wine Tasting at Villa Fabbriche offers an immersive experience into Tuscan winemaking. Enjoy guided tours of cellars and vineyards, discovering the wine making process. Includes fine Tuscan wines and food tasting led by experts, bottled water and lunch. A private tour perfect for groups.

Cellar Tour & Wine Tasting at Villa Fabbriche offers an immersive experience into Tuscan winemaking. Enjoy guided tours of cellars and vineyards, discovering the wine making process. Includes fine Tuscan wines and food tasting led by experts, bottled water and lunch. A private tour perfect for groups.

Orvieto

The 'Winery tour and wine, cheese & charcuterie tasting' immerses you in Orvieto's winemaking heritage. Explore vineyards, cellars, and Etruscan barrel rooms. Indulge in a guided tasting of four wines paired with local cheeses and cold cuts. Discover the art of winemaking from vine to glass in this sensory experience.

The 'Winery tour and wine, cheese & charcuterie tasting' immerses you in Orvieto's winemaking heritage. Explore vineyards, cellars, and Etruscan barrel rooms. Indulge in a guided tasting of four wines paired with local cheeses and cold cuts. Discover the art of winemaking from vine to glass in this sensory experience.

Chianciano Terme

Visit and Wine Tasting in Val D'Orcia offers a delightful wine experience in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. This tour takes guests through the Poggio del Moro estate, a special winery where Tania makes organic and natural wines. She avoids pesticides to keep the land healthy. Guests will walk through the vineyards, see the olive oil mill, and visit the cellars. They will learn how Poggio del Moro makes its natural wines. The tour includes tasting six of Poggio Del Moro's wines, such as the white IGT "IVOLE" and the DOCG CHIANTI "NU". The wine tasting takes place in a nice room and includes Tuscan snacks like cheese, salami, and bruschetta. Visitors can also buy wines and other farm products at the shop.

Visit and Wine Tasting in Val D'Orcia offers a delightful wine experience in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. This tour takes guests through the Poggio del Moro estate, a special winery where Tania makes organic and natural wines. She avoids pesticides to keep the land healthy. Guests will walk through the vineyards, see the olive oil mill, and visit the cellars. They will learn how Poggio del Moro makes its natural wines. The tour includes tasting six of Poggio Del Moro's wines, such as the white IGT "IVOLE" and the DOCG CHIANTI "NU". The wine tasting takes place in a nice room and includes Tuscan snacks like cheese, salami, and bruschetta. Visitors can also buy wines and other farm products at the shop.

Lucca

Truffle Hunting in San Miniato offers a unique immersion into Tuscan tradition. Explore the forest with trained dogs, uncover truffle secrets, and enjoy a tasting. Experience the thrill of the hunt and connect with nature in this exclusive culinary adventure. A truly memorable Italian escapade.

Truffle Hunting in San Miniato offers a unique immersion into Tuscan tradition. Explore the forest with trained dogs, uncover truffle secrets, and enjoy a tasting. Experience the thrill of the hunt and connect with nature in this exclusive culinary adventure. A truly memorable Italian escapade.

Chianti

Homemade Pasta Class and Lunch in Chianti offers an immersive Tuscan experience. Join Francesco's family, learn pasta-making, and savor authentic recipes in a serene garden setting. Enjoy Chianti wine and receive a special gift. This experience is perfect for families and groups seeking a taste of Italian culture.

Homemade Pasta Class and Lunch in Chianti offers an immersive Tuscan experience. Join Francesco's family, learn pasta-making, and savor authentic recipes in a serene garden setting. Enjoy Chianti wine and receive a special gift. This experience is perfect for families and groups seeking a taste of Italian culture.

Arezzo

Personal Chef - Cooking class at your villa offers an intimate culinary journey in Val d'Orcia. Tuscan chef shares authentic recipes and techniques, sourcing ingredients from local producers. Enjoy personalized cooking sessions at home, wine pairing suggestions, and insider tips for exploring Tuscany. Experience the region's flavors firsthand.

Personal Chef - Cooking class at your villa offers an intimate culinary journey in Val d'Orcia. Tuscan chef shares authentic recipes and techniques, sourcing ingredients from local producers. Enjoy personalized cooking sessions at home, wine pairing suggestions, and insider tips for exploring Tuscany. Experience the region's flavors firsthand.