Top Tuscany Dining Experiences - page 3

Lose yourself in the luscious scenery and flavors of Italy’s most famous wine region on this half-day sunset tour of Chianti. Travel from Florence through the rolling hills and vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, stopping at the charming medieval village of Greve-in-Chianti and a local vineyard for a cellar tour and tasting of Chianti Classico and Super Tuscan wines. Sip the wines and enjoy a typical Tuscan snack as the landscape is washed in the golden hues of sunset.

Explore the hidden passageways of the Palazzo Vecchio on this small-group tour in Florence. Enjoy the opportunity to visit areas of the museum that have historically not been open to the general public, such as medieval stairways and narrow passageways behind hidden doors. Hear about the history of the building and its contents from your local guide. At the conclusion of the tour, head to local restaurant to enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch or enjoy a gelato tasting at one of the city's most famous shops.

Connect with a Florentine chef in his home and learn the secrets to preparing pasta and other classic Italian dishes from scratch with this hands-on cooking class. Roll up your sleeves and get busy making two types of pasta or gnocchi and sauces, a variety of appetizers, and even tiramisù under the guidance of your host and instructor. Top off your lesson by sampling the specialties you’ve prepared, served with wine.

Visit a 900-year-old Tuscan castle, where you can learn how to make pasta and taste wine from the historic cellars, on this half-day tour. With a small group, eat a lunch of pasta you made by hand and taste three wines. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore the vineyards and wander the castle's grounds.

Find out how Italians eat in Montepulciano during a private lunch or dinner at the home of a local chef. Everything is prepared before you, so you get an insider’s look at traditional family recipes. Be sure to come hungry as the 4-course meal consists of a starter, pasta, main course, and a side dish. Wash everything down with a selection of regional wines.

Combine a sommelier-led wine tasting with a traditional Tuscan lunch during this gourmet Montepulciano excursion. Sample four local wines paired with regional products from within an authentic, centuries-old underground wine cellar. Then, sit down to a two-course Italian meal of cold cuts, cheeses, and fresh pasta, with vegetarian options available.

The Tour start with the visit of the vineyards Then Tasting of three of Villa La Ripa's wines in combination with a selected goat cheese, a quality Parmesan cheese and of Tuscan bread with our award-winning extra virgin olive oil. At the end Tour of the cellar during which the history of the company and the current production line are explained.

Experience the thrill of finding Italy’s most precious tuber with an experienced forager in the Tuscany countryside during this authentic truffle hunt outside San Miniato. Meet Francesca and her truffle dog and set out for a jaunt through the woods to find fresh truffles. Afterwards, relax at her family farmhouse over lunch featuring the truffles you’ve found together.

Experience the authentic side of Livorno far from the bustle of the cruise ship port with this unique home dining experience. Be welcomed into a local home and watch as your host prepares traditional dishes for you to enjoy together over an informal meal, picking up tips and techniques along the way. Feast on a four-course lunch or dinner paired with local wines and come away with new friends in Livorno.

Immerse yourself in Tuscan charm with this wine tasting tour! Savor delectable Chianti Classico, alongside other regional favorites, paired perfectly with traditional appetizers. Learn fascinating facts and stories about winemaking from a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy cured meats, cheeses, olives, and bruschetta, all while enjoying a beautiful Tuscany Wine. Escape the ordinary and create unforgettable memories!

Spend a romantic evening in the Chianti region with a winery visit and dinner outdoors in the vineyard.

Savor a meal fit for Italian nobility during this gourmet dinner experience from Florence. Travel outside the city to the beautiful Chianti countryside, where you settle into a historic villa and winery. Taste different Tuscan wines and extra-virgin olive oil, learn how these famous products are made, and create your own wine blend. After whetting your appetite, indulge in a gourmet 4-course dinner of regional dishes, topped off with dessert and a tasting of sweet Limoncello.

A few steps from San Gimignano, there is a splendid family-run winery. Here you can taste the typical Tuscan products: starting from the wine up to tasty local croutons. You will visit the cellar, the vineyards, and all the places where the wine comes to life. You will listen to stories, and curiosities, and you will learn the winemaking processes that make Tuscany and Chianti areas to be protected and loved. You will discover the secrets of wine and grapes and the best combinations with strictly typical foods. Do not miss the opportunity to combine Tuscan wine with appetizing foods (such as cheese and ham) and find out how wines are produced in a real cellar. You can have a lovely tasting of 4 wines accompanied by snacks of typical products preceded by a tour of cellars and vines.

Discover the secrets to making two of Italy's most beloved dishes with this pasta and tiramisù class hosted in a local home kitchen. Prepare both a filled and shaped pasta from scratch, then put together an authentic tiramisù under the watchful eye of your host. Cap off your experience by sitting down with your small group to sample both kinds of pasta and the dessert you've made together.

Break up your day of sightseeing in Florence with a quick wine and cheese tasting at a family-run wine bar in the heart of the city. Relax in a Florentine “enoteca” and sample three Tuscan wines served with local cheeses, olive oil, and other regional specialties. Learn about each wine and its pairing from your sommelier host plus pick up general tips for choosing and serving wines from Tuscany.

Skip a cliché meal out in town on your vacation, and head to the Tuscan hills for dinner with a view instead. Taking place at a farm near Montepulciano against a backdrop of vineyards and olive groves, the dinner features a menu of Tuscan specialities and local wine. Four courses of food and carefully paired wine are all included.

Savor the fresh flavors of Sienese cuisine on this private morning or afternoon cookery class in Siena. Visit the home of Cesarina, your host, and roll up your sleeves for an immersive cooking experience—Sienese style. With all utensils and ingredients included, follow three traditional local recipes with helpful hints and tips from your host. Then, enjoy your food with a glass of wine among your fellow chefs.

Enjoy a bit of Italian culture at a private cooking class in Pisa at the home of a cesarina (cook). You'll learn about local cuisine and how to make popular dishes using regional recipes. Then taste these creations, served with a glass of local wine.

Sip, slurp, and savor your way through Lucca's charming streets on a walking food tour. Indulge in delectable tastings of traditional Tuscan pasta, local specialties, and authentic Italian sweets. Regional cheeses, cured meats, and freshly baked bread are just the beginning. Discover hidden gems and family-owned eateries while learning about the history and culture behind each culinary delight. This immersive experience is the perfect way to explore Lucca's gastronomic treasures.

The Cesani family and our staff are pleased to welcome you to Pancole, just 5km from the historic center of San Gimignano, where you will have the opportunity to sit down and taste the company's products presented with competence and passion, and thus have the opportunity to know the history, the production process and the organoleptic characteristics of all the products that the Cesani family offers. The tasting includes 5 wines of our production (2 Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 3 Red Wines) and our extra-virgin olive oil. The type of wines offered may vary according to availability. A taste of pecorino and other traditional goodies will accompany the wine presented. The guided tour of the modern and rational company cellar will allow you to discover that tradition and technology are an inseparable combination for the production of great wines from organic grapes. Simplicity and professionalism are fundamental characteristics for obtaining products of the highest quality.

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Lucca, shop for seasonal ingredients together at the local market, then get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by a selection of Italian wines.

Visit a family-owned winery in San Gimignano for a tour of its prestigious vineyards, followed by a tasting session and lunch. Owned by the esteemed Giachi winemaking family, the Tenuta Torciano estate is dedicated to the production of the vernaccia grape, which is then turned into San Gimignano’s famous wine. Visit the estate’s unique spiral vineyard, sample several varietals of Tuscan wine, then take a seat for a 4-course lunch of local specialities.

Experience the picturesque countryside views and the fresh valley air of Segromigno on this farm tour of a local olive grove and winery. See where the high quality grapes and olives are grown, and learn about how the olives are pressed and made into olive oil, and where the grapes go to be made into wine. Taste both the local olive oil and local wines, and enjoy the local ambiance.