Explore the magic of Tuscany with a sommelier and an expert local guide. Visit Florence, Siena, Montalcino, Pienza, San Gimignano, and San Quirico d'Orcia. Discover the delights of the region over the course of a week.
Learn MoreEmbark on a captivating journey through the heart of Tuscany on this week-long adventure. Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of experiences, blending delectable cuisine, exquisite wines, and cultural marvels. Delight your palate with tastings at renowned wineries, savor authentic Tuscan dishes, and explore charming villages.
Witness the region's cultural heritage through visits to historic landmarks. This is meticulously curated trip that offers a harmonious blend of culinary pleasures and immersive cultural encounters, ensuring a week of memories exploring Tuscany's beauty, flavors, and traditions.
Arrival in Florence. 3 PM check-in at 4-star Grand Hotel Baglioni located in the city center near Santa Maria Novella, steps away from the Cathedral and the main shopping area. Meet your guides and the group at B-Roof, the rooftop bar at the hotel for a welcome drink. We will toast to the beginning of the tour of Tuscany, meet fellow travelers, and get briefed on logistic details of the week. Free night for dinner on your own. Your guides will have lots of suggestions/recommendations to choose from.
Accommodation Grand Hotel Baglioni Included Meals n/aWalking tour of Florence with an expert local City Guide. Visit the exteriors of Piazza Signoria, Santa Croce square, Cathedral, and Baptistery. Lunch included in central Florence at Francesco Vini restaurant, with 400 year old wine cellar. Free afternoon. Your guides will be available with maps and suggestions for activities and shopping. Free night for dinner on your own, with available recommendations for restaurants.
Accommodation Grand Hotel Baglioni Included Meals breakfast and lunchBoard our private bus and depart for a day trip to the Chianti Classico wine region with photo opp stops along the way. Visit Poggio Amorelli, a family-owned winery, where a traditional Tuscan lunch will be served by the winery team, paired with wine tasting. Midafternoon take a stroll in one of the villages set on the rolling hills of the Chianti Classico region. Arrive at Castello di Volpaia, a medieval hamlet and historic winery combined into one. Tour of the winery, followed by a tasting of 3 wines Drive back to Florence. Free night for dinner on your own, with available recommendations for restaurants.
Accommodation Grand Hotel Baglioni Included Meals breakfast and lunchLeave Florence and drive to the stunning countryside surrounding the town of San Gimignano Visit Poggio Alloro, an organic Tuscan farm that produces vegetables, preserves, honey, saffron and the local white wine known as Vernaccia di San Gimignano Enjoy a wine tasting paired with bruschetta and small appetizers Proceed to San Gimignano. Explore the medieval town of San Gimignano with its towers and fairytale atmosphere for shopping and on-your-own enjoyment. Relax as we drive through the Tuscan countryside to our next hotel, located in the town center of San Quirico d’Orcia Check-in at Hotel Palazzuolo Group dinner at the restaurant in the hotel
Accommodation Hotel Palazzuolo Included Meals breakfast, light lunch and dinnerToday we explore the beautiful Val d’Orcia, in southern Tuscany, where the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine is produced. Take a stroll with your guides in the village of Montalcino. Optional entrance ticket to the fortress and walk on the medieval battlement Drive to Castello Tricerchi Winery where we visit the cellar and enjoy a wine tasting paired with a multi-course lunch Transfer to the ancient abbey of Sant’Antimo, located in an evocative valley surrounded by olive trees and forest. Free time to explore the medieval architecture at your own pace Midafternoon, arrive at the prestigious Poggio Antico, the second winery of the day for a tasting of 3 wines Return to the hotel. Tonight dinner is on your own. Your guides will be available for restaurant suggestions within walking distance of the hotel
Accommodation Hotel Palazzuolo Included Meals breakfast and lunchLate morning to enjoy the Tuscan countryside at your own pace. Drive to an organic and sustainable cheese farm near Pienza. Tour the facility, see the goats, the dairy workshop and the stunning views over the valley. Cheese tasting and a multi-course lunch with one hot dish is served the restaurant of the farm, with local wine Early afternoon, drive to the nearby town of Pienza for some free time. Walk in the town designed in Renaissance time and enjoy a gelato in the central square Return to the hotel for freshening up. Then drive about 20 minutes to the small village of Bagno a Vignoni, known for the fountain and the springs of water embellishing the central square. Dinner is on your own in one of the many restaurants in town. Return to the hotel
Accommodation Hotel Palazzuolo Included Meals breakfast and lunchDrive to Siena. Meet up with an expert local City Guide and get an orientation of the rich history and unique traditions of charming Siena. At midday enjoy free time and lunch on your own. Explore the city some more, taking in sites, architecture and great shopping. Midafternoon, drive back to the Hotel Palazzuolo. Later on depart on our bus to a nearby restaurant set in the middle of the Tuscan countryside for our Farewell dinner and celebrate the end of the tour.
Accommodation Hotel Palazzuolo Included Meals breakfast and dinnerBreakfast and check-out of Hotel Palazzuolo. Group transfer is included to Florence airport and to Santa Maria Novella train station in downtown Florence.
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Florence, Siena, ancient villages, wine cellars, restaurants, farms and strolling amongst the rolling hills of the region.
Ponte Vecchio
Castello Tricerchi
Province of Siena
Sam Kimball is not just a sommelier; he’s a storyteller. With years of experience and a deep passion for Italian wines, he’ll introduce you to the art and science of wine tasting. From the majestic Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino to the delightful and crisp Vermentino and Vernaccia, you’ll taste the diversity of Tuscany’s wine heritage on this tour.
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Michael Keyles We attended the Tuscany 2022 and Sicily 2023 wine tours and they were fantastic! Sam is a great host and really knew how to maximize the enjoyment of everyone on the tour. He selected great wineries, restaurants and places to stay. He took us to places we would never have found on our own or on other tours. The selection of the local tour guides could not have been better. We have already signed up for 2024 Naples and 2024 Sardinia. I highly recommend Crush Wines Italy Tours!
Larry Harris Our tour of Tuscany was the highlight of an extended European vacation. The tour exceeded all expectations. The planning and execution were flawless. The choices for where to go and what to do were better than I ever could have done. Sam is an incredible host. Knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. The destination guides were equally perfect as was the local tour host. We will definitely do another Crush Wine tour.
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