HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
You will take a step back from your to-do lists and Instagram-worthy photo ops and simply embrace what Tuscany has to offer. You will become part of things that locals do every day, things that excite them and give them joy. You will support independent, locally-owned businesses and express interest in and respect for the people and customs in the places you visit.
SATURDAY
Villa check-in
Your driver will pick you up from the train station or airport and whisk you away to Tuscany! You will meet the others in your group and enjoy the region’s wine and cheese during a welcome reception at the villa, followed by a tour of the villa and dinner at the on-site Osteria.
SUNDAY
Panzano market and famous butcher
Explore nearby Panzano, home of the famous butcher: Dario Cecchini, famous for his respect for the animal by using everything in his cooking, from head to tail! Enjoy his prized cuts of beef in a lunch experience like no other!
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Local market and cheese tour
Walk from the villa into town and explore the outdoor flea market, restaurants and boutique shops in San Casciano. Visit a family-run sheep farm to learn how they make Pecorino cheese. Enjoy tasting their cheese, wine, and olive oil.
E-bike tour
Immerse yourself in the Chianti country-side on a guided e-bike ride through the hills of Tuscany. Stop at 3 medieval villages and reward yourself with a delicious winery lunch.
Enjoy the villa or visit Florence
Relax and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the villa. Shop and dine in San Casciano or hitch a ride with the driver and explore nearby Florence. Hands-on pizza making class at the villa.
San Gimignano and Castellina in Chianti
Your driver will provide a scenic ride to the medieval village of San Gimignano, known as the Manhattan of Tuscany and home to a world famous gelato. Enjoy lunch in the enchanting village of Castellina in Chianti.
Cooking class
Learn to make classic Italian dishes in a hands-on cooking class alongside an Italian chef. You will prepare a delicious 4-course meal in a historic kitchen paired with the estate’s incredible wine.
Arrivederci
We say goodbye until next time…we hope you join us in one of our other Tuscany locations for your next visit!