Immerse
yourself in the magic of Italy’s Tuscan countryside.
Rolling hills of olive groves and vineyards crowned by castles
and ancient abbeys. Bright yellow fields of sunflowers dotted
with gardens and 16th-century cypress trees. Renaissance culture
is around every corner with hilltop towns unchanged from the
Middle Ages.
5
nights at the 4-star Hotel Carolus* (or similar,
subject to availability) located in the historic
center of Florence with private bath/shower –
double occupancy
Daily
continental breakfast
Welcome
cocktail & dinner and orientation with tour
director
Walking
tour in Florence with local historian including
Il Duomo, Dante’s bronze doors created by
Ghiberti and Ponte Vecchio spanning the Arno River
Focaccia
Bread and Wine tasting lunch at Forno Verrazzano
Bakery (or similar, subject to availability)
Cooking
class and balsamic vinegar tasting at Ristorante
Vecchia Firenze
Farewell
dinner of local specialties
Services
of a tour director for the entire journey
