Discover Tuscany: Culture, Food & Wine
Overview
Highlights
- Live the quintessential Tuscan life: vineyard hills, great wine and culture-rich cities
- Sip chianti with the experts in two renowned wineries
- Get to know Siena like a local, visiting a closed-to-the-public museum
- Discover the ancient ‘wine windows’ of Florence
- Learn the secrets of pasta-making from local chef and author, Federica Continanza
- Feel like one of the family with a stay in the Tuscan hills at Hotel Le Renaie
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Trip includes
- All accommodation
- Welcome drink
- All breakfasts
- Four dinners
- Two wine tastings with nibbles
- Cooking class
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
Itinerary
We start at Hotel Le Renaie, our welcoming family-run hotel in the village of Pancole, just 4mi (6.5km) from the medieval town of San Gimignano. In the evening, our tour leader hosts a welcome meeting to discuss the week ahead, give advice on the local area and answer...
We begin our exploration of Tuscany by visiting Colle Val d’Elsa, a medieval town well off the normal tourist track and, surprisingly, a world hub for crystal production. After an introduction to the town from our tour leader, enjoy free time to stroll through the enc...
After breakfast, we head to Certaldo station and catch a train to Siena (approximately 45 minutes). This medieval city is dominated by impressive gothic monuments and is divided into 17 contrade (districts), each of which goes head-to-head in the twice-annual Palio, a...
This morning, we drive for approximately one hour along the Chiantigiana, a picturesque route that winds through Chianti vineyards and olive groves. Our destination is Castellina in Chianti, one of the original Chianti Classico villages. Enjoy free time to wander, exp...
Today is free to enjoy Tuscany at your own pace. If you feel like relaxing, simply stay at the albergo and enjoy the hospitality of our hosts, taking dips in the pool. Alternatively, head to the nearby hilltop town of San Gimignano, which is wrapped in 13th-century wa...
Our destination today is Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. We reach Florence from Certaldo by train, approximately a one-hour journey. A local guide meets us upon arrival, leading a one-hour exploration of the city, delving into the captivating trad...
A 45-minute drive takes us to Volterra: perched on a hill, it is wonderfully picturesque with medieval ramparts, Etruscan roots, and panoramic views of the countryside. Take the opportunity to visit landmarks such as the first-century BCE Roman theatre or the Cathedra...
The trip ends after breakfast. Bid Hotel Le Renaie a fond farewell and begin your return journey home.
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What's excluded
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Local taxes (approximately €10 per person, see Trip Notes)
- Pre & Post Package
- Extension Package
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The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.
If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.
Period before departure in which you notify us
From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started
Cancellation charge
Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 100% of the total holiday cost.
For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:
Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)
Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.
179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.
119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.
89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost.
59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.
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