Wine and Cooking 5 Days Under the Tuscany Sun

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Enjoy this 5-Day Food & Wine-Focused Tour of Tuscany with Private Driver

Indulge in the authentic flavors and world-class wines of Tuscany on this 5-day independent tour with a private driver for a worry-free and flexible experience.

Explore the Tuscan towns of Florence, Montepulciano, San Gimignano, and Pienza, each offering unique culinary delights and wine traditions.

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Food & Wine Experiences Included:
Montepulciano
Visit a countryside wine cellar and enjoy a guided tasting paired with local specialties such as pecorino cheese, cured meats, and bruschetta. Learn about traditional winemaking.

Pienza
Known as the "City of Cheese," Pienza is famous for Pecorino Toscano — a rich sheep’s milk cheese. Enjoy a tasting and scenic drive through the Val d'Orcia countryside.

San Gimignano
Enjoy a wine tasting at a family-owned vineyard with beautiful countryside views, accompanied by local produce and handmade pasta dishes.

What's Included

Hotel/Airport pickup and drop-off
Private tour
4 nights accommodation
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Driver
Breakfast
Breakfast
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Private guide (60EUR/hour)
Additional touring time (60EUR/hour)
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

• Pickup Airport: Driver will meet you near the Meeting Point just outside baggage claim area with a sign with your name on. • Tour Ends at the same location where it started.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1: Rome Arrival (No meals)

    3 stops
  • 1

    Piazza Grande a Montepulciano

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Historic Centre of San Gimignano

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Piazza Venezia

    Piazza Venezia Rome

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Day 2: San Gimignano and Pisa Day Trip (B)

    2 stops
  • 4

    San Gimignano, Unesco World Heritage Site, is a small walled medieval hill town. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls form "an unforgettable skyline".

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5

    First, your driver will suggest that you visit Pisa. On arrival, you will have time to take photos of the city’s UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower (from outside), and take in the sights around the Piazza dei Miracoli, the square that surrounds it.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Day 3: Montepulciano and Pienza (B)

    2 stops
  • 6

    Free time for shopping and self-guided walking visit in the Medieval scented village! Montepulciano is a medieval and Renaissance hill town in Southern Tuscany. It is a major producer of food and drink. Renowned for its pork, cheese, "pici" pasta, lentils, and honey, it is known world-wide for its wine. Connoisseurs consider its Vino Nobile, which should not be confused with varietal wine merely made from the Montepulciano grape, among Italy's best.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Pienza is a small town that was rebuilt in the 15th century as a Renaissance town. Self-guided walking through the streets, several important sites can be spotted, and each of them carries a portion of the town’s history. It is also for the wine production, food, and culture. In particular, Pienza is famous for its pecorino cheese, that is matured in several different ways in order to enhance its flavor.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Day 4: The Mall and Florence (B)

    2 stops
  • 8

    In Florence you will have a self-tour of the best highlights: - Piazzale Michelangelo - Ponte Vecchio - Piazza della Signoria - Basilica of Santa Croce - Accademia Gallery with Skip-The-Line tickets (in Private tour options) - Piazza del Mercato Centrale - Giotto BellTower - Duomo

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 9

    The Mall is an Italian luxury outlet destination. It offers a unique shopping experience with high-end designer brands, personalized services, and gourmet itineraries. The Mall Firenze, the first of its kind, opened in 2001 and quickly became a symbol of style, elegance, and quality.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Day 5: Departure to Rome (B)

    1 stop
  • 10

    Departure Back to Rome

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Accommodations: standard double room; 3-star hotel
  • Please note: If you would like to spend more time on the tour, you may add extra hours to the itinerary for an additional cost of 90EUR/hour. Pay in cash only direct to the driver.
  • If you would like a guide, it will be an additional 90EUR/hour with a minimum of 3-hours per day. Pay in cash only direct to the driver
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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