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TUSCANY COOKING & WALKING ITINERARY:

Days 1-2 Gaiole in Chianti
Meet in Florence Enjoy lunch and a cooking lesson in a private home Stay at the magnificent Castello di Tornano, former home to the Ricasoli family Amble from castle to castle along wooded trails and through stone villages and orderly vineyards Explore the sleepy village of Gaiole in Chianti, a local center for wine production Prepare dinner together with a local chef, sampling the best vintages of Chianti Classico from the Tornano vineyards.

Day 3 Radda in Chianti
Hike the heart of the Chianti region to historic Radda, where time stands still Take a break from your hike for a delicious picnic on the grounds of a farmhouse, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves Shop for exquisite Tuscan ceramics at the renowned Ceramiche Rampini Step back in time as you prepare ancient Tuscan recipes in the historic kitchen at Palazzo Leopoldo.

Days 4-6 Greve in Chianti
Linger in Volpaia's quaint piazza before strolling into the Monti del Chianti Soak up views of the Arno and Arbia Valleys After exploring the medieval hamlet of Montefioralle, you have one last chance to show off your culinary skills during a cooking class in the kitchen of a private villa.

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
Level 1 2 Route Options Available
2.7, 4.8 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 2
Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
3.3, 6.8 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 3
Level 1 2 Route Options Available
Guided Walking Tour 1 hour
1.9, 3.4 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 4
Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
Guided Walking Tour 45 minutes
4.8, 5.5, 8.6 miles
500 - 2000 feet elevation gain

Day 5

Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
3.6, 5.2, 5.8 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 6

Level 1 1 Route Option Available
1.9 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain

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In the Kitchen with Tuscan Masters
Tuscany is the perfect place for the perfect integration: exhilarating activity and heavenly cuisine. And thanks to our long-standing and special relationships in this charming region of Italy, we're able to connect you with the local people and bring you closer to the Tuscany (and its food!) that they know and love. By learning about the history and seasonality of traditional ingredients, shopping in local alimentari (grocery stores), slowing down and making food the focal point of the day, you'll soon discover that this is a trip that will nourish your body as well as your spirit.
 
                        DATES & RATES

Premiere Inns
From $4398 To $4698 pp dbl. occ.

(+$1480 for sgl. occ.)

Reserve early for the best available price.

2008 DATES CLASSIC TRIPS
5/11-16
6/22-27
8/31-9/5
9/7-12
9/14-19
10/5-10

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Trip Notes:  All meals included in trip price.

Meet / Depart: 
Florence, Italy

Special Interest:  Cooking, Culture & History, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Romance &/or Honeymoon, Swim
 

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