2 days8 Days Tuscan Food and Wine Experience Shared Tour
New8 daysSiena
Supplied by Immersive Experience Travel
Length
8 days
Itinerary
8 days planned
Group
Max 10
Guides
English
Overview
Tuscany is one of the great food and wine destinations in Italy, and, indeed the world. The scenery is unbelievably beautiful with large tracts of agricultural land, including wheat fields, vineyards and olive groves, placed on rolling hills, dotted with cypress trees and criss-crossed by white gravel roads. So just imagine this: An unforgettable week in southern Tuscany, tasting some exceptional wines, learning how to cook like an Italian, visiting some spectacular medieval towns and enjoying sumptuous gourmet meals. All while staying in luxurious accommodation in the beautiful Val d'Orcia World Heritage area while in the company of other like minded people. Our Food and Wine Experiences are unique as they consist of small groups ensuring a more personalised and intimate experience.
Day by day itinerary
1Arrival at BelSentiero⌄
Arrive and settle in at BelSentiero Estate and Country House, your home for the next week. Check-in is from 16.00.
Meals: Dinner: A traditional Tuscan dinner at BelSentiero
Overnight: Overnight at BelSentiero Estate and Country House
2Visit Montepulciano⌄
Cellar tour and wine tasting at one of the top Vino Nobile wineries in the Montepulciano DOCG.
Walk through the beautiful historic town of Montepulciano on the way to lunch with an opportunity for some brief sight-seeing and shopping.
Visit a second great Vino Nobile winery for a tasting.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at BelSentiero
Overnight: BelSentiero Estate and Country House
3Cooking lesson (pasta)⌄
Today you will learn to cook Italian pasta with the help of a great Tuscan chef. The lesson will take place at BelSentiero with the meal you prepare serving as lunch with a light meal for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at BelSentiero · Lunch: Lunch at BelSentiero prepared as part of the cooking class · Dinner: Light dinner at BelSentiero
Overnight: BelSentiero Estate and Country House
4Visit Montalcino (the Brunello)⌄
First up is a visit to this great wine shop located in the castle in Montalcino. You will have a tasting of various top Brunellos to give you an overview of what this famous wine is all about.
Brief opportunity to explore the historic town of Montalcino. Thereafter lunch will be at an elegant local restaurant with great views over the valley.
After lunch you will visit what is one of the oldest Brunello wineries for a cellar tour and tasting.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at BelSentiero
Overnight: BelSentiero Estate and Country House
5Cooking lesson (local dishes)⌄
Today there will be a second cooking lesson at BelSentiero, but this time with a focus on various local Tuscan dishes. Again the meal you prepare will serve as lunch with a light meal for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at Belsentiero. · Lunch: Lunch at BelSentiero prepared as part of the cooking class. · Dinner: Light dinner at BelSentiero.
Overnight: BelSentiero Estate & Country House.
6Visit Pienza and surrounds⌄
After breakfast we will visit the historic town of Abbadia and the crypt of its famous abbey. The drive there will take us through the beautiful forests of Mont Amiata.
Lunch will be in the historic town of Pienza, famous for its pecorino (sheep's cheese) and food products. There will also be an opportunity for some sight-seeing and shopping in the town.
After lunch there will be a visit to a pecorino sheep farm and the opportunity to taste their various cheeses.
Dinner will be at the elegant il Silene, a restaurant with one Michelin star. This will give the opportunity to taste the products from the Val d'Orcia in a fine dining setting.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at Belsentiero.
Overnight: BelSentiero Estate & Country House.
7Barbecue at BelSentiero⌄
Today is a day to wind down and relax after a busy week. After breakfast there is an opportunity to take a walk to the village of Campiglia d'Orcia. The highlight of the day though will be a traditional Tuscan barbecue for lunch on the veranda overlooking the infinity pool and with panoramic views of the Val d'Orcia.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at BelSentiero. · Lunch: Lunch will be a traditional Tuscan barbecue on the veranda at BelSentiero (weather permitting). · Dinner: Light dinner at BelSentiero.
Overnight: BelSentiero Estate & Country House.
8Departure⌄
Today will be the date of your departure after breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at BelSentiero.
What's included
- ✓7 nights accommodation
- ✓Dinner at a Michelin one starred restaurant
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Visits to historical towns including Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano
- ✓Cooking lessons x 2 with a top chef
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Winery / enoteca visits x 4
- ✓Tuscan barbecue
- ✓Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- ✕Lunch x 3 and dinner x 3. Reservations are included but not the cost as these are a la carte menus.
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Airport transfers.
Good to know
Starts: Guests should proceed to BelSentiero Estate and Country House on the date of commencement of the tour. BelSentiero is located in the Val d'Orcia in southern Tuscany. Detailed directions can be provided on request as can transfer to the property at an additional cost.
Ends: Guests should proceed to BelSentiero Estate and Country House on the date of commencement of the tour. BelSentiero is located in the Val d'Orcia in southern Tuscany. Detailed directions can be provided on request as can transfer to the property at an additional cost.
Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From
$5,268