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Experience for your private group. Come with us for an unforgettable day spent visiting Siena with a professional city guide and the Chianti area accompanied by one of our expert English speaking drivers born and raised in Tuscany. -During the 8hr tour you will explore the Gothic city of Siena with its famous shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the gorgeous cathedral, followed step by step by a licensed TOUR GUIDE! If you love to visit the cathedral there will be to pay at the guide directly euro 5 per person or euro 7pp with priority -In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit some of the most famous vineyards, or unknown small family businesses, see their cellars and taste their excellent wines and food. -Then explore the wonderful medieval city of San Gimignano.

The cellarmen of Casato Prime Donne are all women, including the winemaker, a unique feature in Italy that makes this winery a flag for pink winemaking. The frescoes among the barrels enrich the tour with information on the history of Montalcino and in the trinaia a representation of sounds and videos transports the visitor into the true spirit of the Borgo di Montalcino Finally, the art installations among the barrels, around the cellar and among the vineyards represent a permanent trace of the Casato Prime Donne Award as well as stand out as an example of Land Art

Pedal through the Tuscan countryside during this half-day e-bike tour through Brunello. Bike along unpaved roads with ease on your electric bike towards local Tuscan vineyards. Enjoy a wine tasting at the Abbey of Sant’Antimo and learn about the ancient winemaking process. Sample three glasses of wines, including the Brunello di Montalcino, before heading to the medieval town of Montalcino to explore.

Chianti is known for its excellent cuisine, so there is no better place to pick up pro tips and techniques in the kitchen. With this pizza and tiramisu class, learn how to prepare two of Italy’s most famous dishes in a single lesson. Go hands-on under the watchful eye of your instructor to top your pizza and assemble your tiramisu, then taste the fruit of your labors over lunch or dinner.

Exclusive Gourmet Experience in Montalcino - Wine Tasting with specially developed created Gourmet Bites! For all those who are in the mood for a culinary delight. During a guided wine tasting, you will get served 6 organic wines in 3 flights. Each wine paired with an individual Gourmet Bite. An exciting way to get to know us and our wines.

Taste your way through Tuscany at a classic wine tasting. After a cinematic journey through a cypress avenue, a trained team will serve you 6 wines in 3 flights at your table. After an introduction to each wine, you will have the opportunity to taste the wines in detail by yourself.

Discover three of Tuscany’s most beautiful towns as you explore Pienza, Montalcino, and Montepulciano in one day on this walking tour. With a private guide, see the splendid 16th-century Renaissance palaces of Montepulciano and walk through the town of Pienza, built by Pope Pius II. In Montalcino, take a guided tour of a winery and taste the renowned Brunello de Montalcino wine. Note: transportation is not included.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Castellina in Chianti treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Italy treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Taste wines and learn to make fresh pasta during a half-day culinary experience in Montalcino. Your chef-instructor leads a class where you make traditional ‘pinci’ pasta from local flour, then head to the wine cellar to the region’s legendary Brunello di Montalcino wines. Top off the evening with a dinner of pasta and other dishes, accompanied by five wine tastings. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Enjoy an unforgettable day: let yourself be guided through the rolling hills and vineyards while admiring the beautiful Tuscan landscapes! Our tour will combine the perfect Brunello di Montalcino wine with our typical Tuscan cooking.  Thanks to this tour you will be able to appreciate wines and food and to learn more about our history and traditions: in two words, our Tuscan life style!

A unique way to discover the colours, the landscapes, to taste the flavours of this land, come and meet the producers, enojoy the wines, and immerse yourself in Val d’Orcia! Our tour will combine the perfect Brunello di Montalcino wine with our typical Tuscan cooking. Thanks to this tour you will be able to appreciate wines and food and learn more about our history and traditions: in two words, our Tuscan life style! 10.00am Departure from Montalcino – Via Circonvallazione, 3 10.10am Arrive at MARTOCCIA . 11.45am Will reach PIOMBAIA – Biodynamic estate 1.00pm lunch in the historical villa, (4 coursed menù) After lunch, guided visit of the cellar 3.45pm We'll reach SAN CARLO estate. 3.15pm We move towards the historical cellar of CONTI COSTANTI, one of the oldest of Montalcino’s area. 7.00pm We’ll return to Montalcino – via Circonvallazione, 3

Do you want to live a special and unique experience? Join our truffle hunt with Irene and her dog, Tep. Our authorized guide will guide you through the paths of the woods of Tuscany, telling you stories and legends related to the territory and the practice of truffle hunting. She will teach you to recognize the trees under which they grow, the ideal habitat for the growth of truffles, and how to cook and store them. The search will take time and patience, but when you will see Tep start wagging his tail and sniffing insistently near a bush or the root of a tree, sticking his nose in the ground deeper and deeper and digging, it will only mean one thing: the treasure has been discovered! And Tep will finally receive a greedy reward for the excellent work done. We can not know how many truffles Tep will be able to find, but one thing is sure: after a fun and tiring walk, you will return to the starting point, at our Villa, where you can also receive your well-deserved reward!

You will be in the middle of the Chianti classico area, enjoying our beautiful farm, having a typical Tuscan dinner including olive oil tasting over our olive Grove under the sky serves by all our family.

Enjoy an unforgettable day: let us guide you through the rolling hills and vineyards to discover the local flavors and scents Montalcino is a land of great wines, but perhaps not everyone knows that it also hosts many other excellences. It is a territory with a vast production of extra virgin olive oil, honey, flour and ancient grains, white, black and marzuolo truffles, excellent cold cuts and cheeses and not least the expensive saffron, the oldest product of Montalcino

Walking, discovering, and tasting: In the heart of Tuscany, through the lands of the Chianti region, we accompany you on daily excursions combined with original experiences to search for artistic, wine, gastronomic, and artisanal treasures. We walk to come into contact with this region’s nature: the hills, the streams, the woods, the trails through vineyards, and the wildest corners. We discover hidden gems: old farmhouses, parish churches, castles, and workshops where craftsmen create as they did once upon a time. We taste the fruits of this land: Chianti wines together with traditional dishes, but we also take in the scents of the flowers, the colors of the fields, and the sounds of every setting that we pass through. Each hike reveals an aspect of this land and combines outdoor activities with unique experiences to be enjoyed together, sharing every step, every taste, and every emotion.

Our experienced sommelier will guide you through a tasting of four fine wines, including a white wine and three different red wines, each with its own unique characteristics and nuances. The red wines will surprise you with their colours from ruby red to deep dark red; you will learn to recognise the flavours, from the softest to the most tannic; you will discover the many aromas hidden in a wine, belonging to the families of spices, fruits, woods and many others such as leather and tobacco. White wine will refresh you and offer delicate and complex notes, also all to be discovered and analysed. The expert sommelier who will guide you through the tasting will not only introduce you to the wines, but also talk to you about the best pairings to make with food, local and otherwise. Once the tasting is over, it will be time for dinner, based on fresh, local and typical products, to be enjoyed in the beautiful SiChef Villa, framed by the Tuscan hills.

Embark upon a journey into the heart of Tuscany, nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Chianti region, renowned for its storied vineyards and centuries-old wineries. Begin your day with a visit to an ancient Etruscan cellar. Here you'll discover the secrets of Italian vinification, from grape selection to maturation, that contribute to the distinctive character of each vintage. After exploring the historic cellar, indulge in a sumptuous four-course lunch, meticulously prepared to reflect the rich culinary heritage of this enchanting region. Each course is thoughtfully paired with one of six prestigious wines produced on-site. The wines, ranging from robust reds to vibrant whites, allow you to explore the breadth and depth of the winery's craftsmanship. With every sip, uncover the nuanced taste profiles influenced by the fertile soils, unique microclimate, and expert cultivation of the vineyard's Terroir.

Join us in our little corner of paradise and, through a fun and interactive cooking class, you will learn how to prepare delicious recipes typical of Tuscan cuisine with a professional chef, while tasting the excellent local wine. A hands-on experience designed for food lovers, allowing you to explore Tuscan cuisine in more depth than you would simply by eating in restaurants. You will discover, step by step, how to prepare a perfect Tuscan lunch, from appetizers to desserts, including the art of making fresh pasta. You will learn how to cook different types of pasta such as ravioli, tagliatelle, and gnocchi. The recipes will be provided to you after the lesson, making sure you can recreate Tuscan dishes in your home as well. What we offer you is a unique experience, in a magical location, where you will learn the essence of Italian gastronomic culture. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our passion for Italian food with you!

Trace the historic Via Francigena pilgrim route by e-bike, taking in some of the most charming hilltowns in Tuscany along the way. Begin your adventure with a walking tour of Siena before heading out with your guide to pedal through the Tuscan countryside. Stop to admire the medieval villages of Monteriggioni and San Gimignano before heading back to Siena.

Original full day tour that will lead you into the most charming wine cellars which produce the king of Italian wines: Brunello di Montalcino. An experience among the vineyards and the grapes of Brunello to tell the story, the production secrets, the men who have made "prestigious" Montalcino and its territory. A good opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of wine: guided tours, tastings and, above all, the chance to make a very quiet trip, without having the worry about the breathalyser after sipping a glass of good wine.

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of the Italian cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

Your experience will start directly at your hotel, where you will climb aboard an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver. You will visit a historic wine cellar to discover the aromas of the barrel room and the quiet of the cellars. Enjoy different vintages of local Chianti Classico wines. After, you will be welcomed to a family-run winery to visit the cellar, have a wine tasting, and enjoy a full lunch accompanied by locally produced wines for those who wish to discover the pleasure of local cuisine. In the end of the tour, you will visit a third winery, a biological one. You will visit the cellars and enjoy a guided tasting of three local wines with tastings of olive oil with bread and Cinta Senese Dop cured meats. Please note that the order of visits and the wineries could change due to availability. When select SELF DRIVE OPTION, you have to travel with your OWN car. NO TRANSFER is included. It is NOT possible to take the tour using public transportation.