Savour the culture of this renowned region in true Italian tradition - slowly, like a glass of fine wine or an indulgent 6-course feast. This remarkable tour is flexible enough to allow for a cappuccino stop or theatre visit when the whim takes you, but it is also cleverly crafted to reveal Tuscan treasures often overlooked on the typical tourist trail. Every meal is an adventure of fresh produce and divine wine and every accommodation stop is a showpiece of the region's rich culture, history and creativity. Bello!
Back-Roads Experiences
Relax in a gorgeous villa in the heart of Tuscany, cook your own Italian lunch with a chef, wine tasting in Chianti, enjoy a day exploring the Cinque Terre, discover Florence with a local guide, meander through Tuscany at leisure, stroll through medieval towns, try the local gelato!
Tour Inclusions
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8 nights in charming accommodation (2 nights at staying in a Tuscan villa)
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Driver/guide companion
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Mini-coach transportation throughout
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Local guide in Florence
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European breakfast daily
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Cookery class
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4 x evening meals, 1 x lunch
Entrance Fees Included:
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Uffizi Gallery, Florence
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Cinque Terre ferries, trains and coastal walk
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Wine tasting
Please note: This tour involves a lot of walking and steep inclines and is only suitable for those who are reasonably fit.
Countries Visited
Itinerary coming soon
Tuscan Treats
Nellie Scalzo, Australia (Jul 2010)I really enjoyed revisiting places in Italy that I had been to in 2007, this time I was able to see them in more depth and I learnt much more thanks to the knowledge of our guide Gian Paulo. Our last day was the icing on the cake as we saw the most amazing countryside and enjoyed a delicious lunch before returning to Florence.
- Tuscan Treats
Sincerely, Liz and Bruce Arkwright, Canada (Sep 2010) Our Tuscan Treats tour was wonderful. Our tour guide and driver were very friendly and provided lots of information about the Italian culture and history. Our group of 12 got along well and we had lots of fun getting to know each other. Our hotels were good and the breakfasts provided lots of variety for a busy day ahead. We were also glad to be staying at The Hotel Cellai--a 15 min walk to the Duomo and 10 min from the train station. We liked having some time to ourselves but we were very busy most of the time. Our tour guide was flexible in meeting our requests and arranged the group dinners to feature local dishes and wines. Our cooking lesson with a chef from The International Kitchen was a highlight of our trip. We would definitely go on a Back Roads tour again.
