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Hop on a scooter to explore the rolling landscapes of Chianti on this 7.5-hour Vespa tour from San Gimignano. Settle on a Vespa and ride around vine-coated hills, cypress groves and old villages, soaking in the views of this famous wine producing region. Your tour includes a wine tasting and lunch, plus the option to ride as a passenger with an escort driver or to upgrade to drive your Vespa.

This is the tour of the oldest Etruscan and Roman Maremma but remained intact over time. The thermal and healing spring attracts users from all over the world. Here you can breathe authenticity, history and rurality. Breathtaking views. Spectacular wines. The villages we will visit preserve the characteristics of Tuscany and its inhabitants still speak the ancient dialects. The Biodynamic, Biological company where we will have a picnic is truly an example of obsessive attention to traditions in respect of Nature! From the above you can enjoy a 360 degree view. Your basket includes: 2 basic wines, typical breads, 2 types of cheese, award-winning oil!

Just 2 km from the old town of medieval Siena, in the stunning hilly Tuscan countryside, the exclusive wine tour with tasting ‘Land, Climate and Taste’ will introduce you to the local food and wine and to the fascinating world of sustainable wines. A journey through the secrets of viticulture in the age of climate change. Designed for all those who love fine wine and food, this intimate experience is for a maximum of 8 people and is led by one of the winery's owners. The winery tour will be followed by a guided sensory tasting session to capture and break down the different organoleptic profiles that participate in the complexity of our vintage and private reserve wines. Finally, you will enjoy a full lunch with the right food and wine pairings that will delight your palate and nourish your soul.

Combine culture and cuisine with this walking through medieval Siena that includes two stops to sample Tuscan specialties. Explore the city with a guide who can bring its history and architecture to life, taking in highlights like Piazza del Campo and Torre del Mangia. Break up your walk with two tastings: a savory board of local cheeses and charcuterie, bruschetta, and other specialties plus traditional sweets at a local bakery.

In-depth tasting of 5 Brunello coming from the best vineyards by a certified local sommelier with a contagious and profound passion for wine, you’ll walk away with a deeper sense of appreciation and understanding of Tuscan wines and food pairings that you can share with your friends back home. Set within a beautiful medieval castle and winery in Montalcino, you will learn about the unique terroir that makes Brunello so special.

Try a new experience an interactive tasting where you are the protagonist. Test your senses and learn to recognize the smells of wine. Join a Mini lesson on how wine aromas are created, olfactory categories and sub-categories, olfactory approach to wine. You will receive a wine aroma kit ant take the Aroma recognition quitz. Finally do a practical test of tasting 3 wines pairing with cold cuts and cheeses.

Siena lovers, you will get the chance to breathe the atmosphere of the life of the Contrada and the Palio of Siena! An exclusive opportunity! An exciting experience lived with its protagonists: the Sienese people: vising the Museum and the Church of the Contrada Our guide will also lead you through the Piazza del Campo, where the most famous Palio in the world takes place every year on July 2nd and August 14th. We will also visit the Duomo of Siena, a gem set in a jewel city! We will continue to move into the world of the purest tradition with a tasting of typical Sienese sweets: Panforte, Ricciarelli and Cavallucci accompanied by Vin Santo del Chianti. These products, famous all over the world, maintain a high quality offered to the public in the past hundred years! The family of singer Gianna Nannini has been producing these sweets for generations and iat Caffè Nannini twe will stop and taste these specialities.

We offer customisable cycling routes for all level of riders. We know the best roads and all sorts of hidden secrets along the routes. Experienced English speaking local guides. Good quality bikes provided.

Discover the picturesque wine region of Chianti on a half-day excursion from Siena. Enjoy the Tuscan scenery of gently undulating hills and vineyards while tasting Chianti wines combined with Tuscan delicacies. A day journey from Siena to the Chianti region allows you to experience the gorgeous Tuscan landscape. Begin with a visit to Castellina in Chianti, followed by a wine tasting at a nearby vineyard. Immerse yourself in the bright colors of the rolling hills, where the views, smells, and flavors of the region will captivate your senses. Enjoy a stroll in Monteriggioni, a medieval village where time seems to stop. Proceed to another winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, where you can have a second wine tasting and sample extra virgin olive oil. A return trip to Siena marks the end of the excursion.

The tour begins with a visit to the winery, fermentation, aging and barrels cellar and then we will accompany you on a guided tour through our vine rows, to discover the place where our wines originate, after which you can spend the tasting in complete privacy. You will be given a delicious basket and you will be assigned a position among the rows of the vineyard where you can sit or lay down. In the picnic basket you will find delicious local food and o a bottle of Podere Casanova wine and its glasses, o plates and cutlery, o cold cuts and cheeses, o bread and focaccia, o seasonal vegetables, o "grandmother's" cakes.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Go on an artistic, spiritual quest to Assisi and discover the divinity in the air and in Giotto's brushstrokes, which depict the life of Saint Francis in Assisi's Basilica. Stop for lunch in an intimate, local restaurant/farmhouse, for a gourmet meal with a glass of Montefalco Red or Sagrantino ready at hand for a toast, and experience their local extra virgin olive oil production. After lunch delight in Deruta, where you will encounter extraordinary ceramics and have the chance to visit Ubaldo Grazia, the world's most ancient majolica factory

A private tour in a small boutique winery with wine tasting. Gourmet food experience in a local home. Enjoy a taste of several local and home made products, including Pecorino (sheep) cheese, olive oil, Balsamic vinegar and homemade pasta. Finish off with a panoramic tour of the Val d'Orcia stopping for photos wherever you want.

Being able to visit Tuscany with a local person, your tour will be even more unique, passionate and full of stories and anecdotes. Furthermore, being also an expert sommelier each of your questions will be an exchange of ideas and insights.

On board an electric van, you will visit two organic producers in Valdichiana Senese and taste their products

Inside a suggestive park located in a Franciscan convent converted into a hotel located in the center of Chianciano Terme, you can relax sipping excellent local wine paired with delicacies proposed by the chef, all in a bucolic setting with background jazz music which makes this experience unique and unrepeatable.

Our business stands out for offering a unique experience that combines equestrian adventure with the sophistication of wine tasting. We are committed to taking travelers on a sensory journey through breathtaking landscapes and fine wines, enriching their experiences with the magic of poetry that permeates this land. We are proud to offer an opportunity to connect with nature in meaningful and memorable ways, while immersing ourselves in the timeless beauty of this destination. We invite our guests to book with us for an experience that will leave them inspired and satisfied, enriched by the unique combination of adventure, culture and gastronomy that only our business can offer.

Emanuele, a licensed sommelier, will always be by your side as your driver and guide to share his knowledge and help you discover the best of the world famous Tuscan flavours and wine. You will visit small boutique wineries and have a typical lunch in a off the beaten path location, taste excellent Tuscan products and throughout the tour enjoy the best views on offer. Tours are normally in groups but can also be done privately on request.

Discover the Tuscan countryside behind the wheel of a classic Fiat 500 on a private six-hour tour. Starting from Florence, hit the open road with your guide.  Along the drive, you’ll visit three historic villages, stopping whenever you like.  Later, enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch with wine tasting  at a 19th century villa.

Al vostro arrivo ci sara una merenda vino incluso, in relax eseguiremo un tipico pasto toscano, prepareremo la pasta da voi scelta, un secondo piatto, contorno e il dolce. Imparare a allestire una bella tavola e servire il cibo. Insieme conosceremo i prodotti, le farine e come eseguire un ottimo piatto. Cucineremo insieme e il vostro pasto sarà servito come a casa. Con il preparato eseguiremo la cena o il pranzo vino incluso, finito il pasto potete rilassarvi nel nostro salone davanti a un camino o fuori nella nostra veranda. Vi aspettiamo per una vera cucina casalinga e di gusto con prodotti freschi di stagione. Vegani, vegetariani, intolleranze sono tutti ammessi alla nostra scuola di cucina peer passare una esperienza divertente tutti insieme. Se si desidera noi con costo extra possiamo ospitare per la notte. Vi aspettiamo a presto

Discover Siena from a gastronomic point of view in this food tour! Accompanied by a local, you'll discover the gastronomic traditions of the city and uncover its secrets and curiosities. Walking though the beautiful historical center, with world-famous alleyways, you'll be making five delicious stops where you'll taste local specialties like pici and ricciarelli. You will get the chance to experience a unique and authentic food tour with a local host, hand selected by Eatwith, the world’s largest community for authentic culinary experiences. Eatwith experiences are top rated on TripAdvisor and are loved by thousands of travelers from around the world!

Unique experience visiting top olive oil producer for a class sampling 6 different olive oils, then visit an award winning winery off the beaten path for tasting and a la carte lunch. (Facility tours an option.) Our experienced guides are fluent in English. We can accommodate up to 6 people in our air conditioned Land Rover 4x4.

Take a day excursion to San Gimignano, Chianti, and Montalcino to experience the charm of the Tuscan countryside. Savor the best local blends during a wine tasting at a renowned Chianti winery. Optional lunch for an authentic gastronomic experience. Begin your full-day journey by seeing San Gimignano, well known as the City of Fine Towers. With your tour guide's insights, take advantage of your free time to explore the historical center and its artisan stores. Explore the birthplace of Vernaccia, the renowned white wine that is regarded as Italy's first DOCG wine, after that. Enjoy a sample of Chianti, cheese, and salami at the optional lunch at a nearby winery. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Val d'Orcia before continuing on to Montalcino, which is famous for its panoramic vistas of Brunello grapes. Finish your tour by visiting a local wine cellar to experience the renowned Brunello di Montalcino and other regional delicacies.