Introducing our “Tuscan Immersion” tour! A small private group tour opportunity (limited to 6 guests) designed to give you a full immersion into culinary life in the Tuscan countryside! This one-week immersive experience drops you right in the heart of the Chianti region, staying at the charming Ancora del Chianti B&B. Your 7 days and 6 nights will be filled with excursions with our experienced Curata Travel guide through the rolling Tuscan hills, amongst wineries and quaint towns, while also learning the culinary specialities of the region through tastings and hands-on experiences.
Whether learning about ingredients or executing new skills like pasta making or olive oil production, you will gain a deep understanding of the wines, products, foods, and techniques, leaving as an expert in Tuscan cuisine!
Meet at the Florence Airport (FLR) by noon and transfer to our accommodation, Ancora del Chianti, in Greve in Chianti. We will stop for a light lunch on the way.
Shortly after departing the airport, we will stop in the countryside outside of Florence for a true farm-to-table meal, the perfect way to kick off our culinary adventure together!
Free time to rest, unpack, explore the lands, or sit under the Tuscan sun with a glass of wine.
After a relaxing afternoon to get settled, we will enjoy an 'apericena' at Ancora del Chianti where you'll be able to sample a wide variety of Tuscan specialties and we'll toast to the start of an amazing week!
We'll visit a local farm and wine producer outside of Panzano in Chianti, touring the property and and learning about their products, followed by lunch.
Explore the streets of Panzano in Chianti, do some shopping, or sip on Tuscan wines while people watching.
Tonight we visit and dine at the restaurant of fifth-generation butcher, Dario Cecchini. This will be a meat feast! And if we're lucky, we may even get a chance to say Ciao to Dario himself!
We will spend the morning perusing the streets of Greve in Chianti during their weekly market. Get ready to shop!
After shopping to your heart's content, you will enjoy a free meal in town (we can make recommendations)!
This evening we'll return to Panzano in Chianti to enjoy dinner together at one of our favorite spots, and if we're lucky enough to catch the sunset - you'll have the most incredible photo memories!
Today you will have the opportunity to a nearby town in Tuscany like Florence or San Gimignano and partake in a culinary activity (food tour, gelato class, etc.) as well as free time to explore.
You will have free time and lunch on your own in whatever town you choose.
You can rest, explore, or just enjoy the rolling hills before we head out to dinner.
Tonight we'll enjoy dinner featuring authentic Tuscan cuisine with fresh, local ingredients in a charming atmosphere. The seasonal menus here showcase homemade pastas and a taste of the region's culinary heritage.
This Chianti winery offers breathtaking views of the rolling hills and has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. Here, we will partake in a tour, wine tasting, and a delicious lunch overlooking the Tuscan countryside.
Free time to rest or explore.
This evening you'll enjoy in a pasta making class where our lovely instructors will teach us how to make some of the most traditional fresh Tuscan pastas. We will then enjoy dinner, feasting on our creations!
You will choose from various activities to decide how you want to spend your morning on-site at Ancora del Chianti. Some options include a watercolor class, yoga class, or a guided hike. Subject to availability.
We will indulge in a professional tasting of a curated selection of high-quality extra virgin Tuscan olive oils. We will then have an olive oil-themed lunch to sample their products.
Finale dinner!
We will depart Ancora del Chianti to arrive at the Florence Airport by 9 am.