Event

Tasting Tuscany

6 nights, 5 days exploring Tuscany peasant food, hunting truffles with truffle-sniffing dogs, learning to make pizza, pasta, bruschetta, and tiramisu. And, all the while seeing and being surrounded by the beautiful Renaissance artistry and architecture of Florence.

Monday-Learn about regional specialties and traditions during full day Tuscan cooking class. Sip wine, eat a feast and enjoy the views of this hilltop villa --- kitchen garden, olive grove and distant purple mountains.

Tuesday-Experience the peace of the Boboli gardens and Pitti Palace, former home of Florence's uncrowned royalty,d'Medici dynasty. Free time to explore the South Bank "Oltrarno District" and peek into shops where artisans continue traditions of Renaissance craftsman. Often missed by tourists, this peaceful time capsule district is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site,

Wednesday-Hunt your own truffles and learn how to serve up...AND EAT...a truffle feast. Countryside luxury roundtrip in a Mercedes van with private driver.

Thursday-Renaissance art immersion day starting with Michelangelo's magnificent statue of David at Galleria dell'Accademia, which also offers a pantheon of great Italian painters. Finish with a visit to the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens.

Friday-Immersion in Rennaissance art

You'll never forget this trip.