CULINARY TOURS
Chianti Walking & Cooking
Itinerary
Day 1
- Arrival in Florence and transfer to Fattoria la Quercia in Panzano in Chianti. Accomodation in double room with private bathroom.
- Dinner.
Day 2
- We embark on a full day walking tour, starting from Panzano.
- Our adventure will lead us along a dirt road leading to La Cipressaia,an artisan cheese producer. After tasting their delicious pecorino, we continue on to Il Cennatoio Inter Vineas, one of the most well known wineries. After a visit of its cellars Mr. Alessi and his son will delight your senses by offering you a bit of the famous “Etrusco” 100% Sangiovese wine.
- We then proceed on to the Castle of Volpaia, built in the 13th century, which is a wonderful example of medieval architecture.
- Light lunch at “La Bottega” where we can taste some delightful dishes based on traditional Chiantigian recipies.
- Transfer back to La Quercia.
- 5 pm cooking class, followed by dinner.
Day 3
- After breakfast transfer to Querciabella.
- We will walk through the woods of the park San Michele to get to Villa San Michele. After a flavourful cup of coffee, a look at the wonderful surroundings, and walking on a panoramic pathway we arrive at Greve,the capital of the Chianti Area. We will visit the famous square and also the butcher shop, Falorni, which is famous worldwide for its salami and prosciutto.
- Wine tasting in the historical cellars of Greve in Chianti.
- Lunch in Greve.
- Back to La Quercia where you will spend time at own leisure followed by dinner.
Day 4
- After breakfast you will transfer back to Florence, where you will spend the afternoon at your own leisure.
Day 5
- After breakfast we depart on a walking tour of historical centre of Florence.
- Afternoon cooking class and farewell dinner.
Day 6
- After breakfast you can say your goodbyes and depart for your onward journey with good memories.
Tour Includes
- Transfers to and from Florence
- 5 nights accommodation including daily breakfast
- 3 star superior country Inn and 3 star superior Bed & Breakfast in Florence
- Two cooking classes (which include dinner)
- Two lunches – during Chianti Excursion
- Walking city tour of Florence
- Wine Tasting in Greve
2006 Rates Based on Double
- Euros 1099.00
- Euros 1499,00--single supplement
- Min. 4 pax, max 8 pax
Fattoria, an old monastery built in the 15th century, is situated between Greve and Panzano in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine producing region. It offers our friends warm hospitality in double rooms with private bathrooms, furnished in typical Tuscan style. Looking out of your room window, you can enjoy the characteristic Tuscan landscape with olive trees and vineyards. For those who love Tuscan cuisine Ms. Grazia Bavecchi Chellini (descendant of a noble Florentine family) and her daughter Laura offer you the chance to discover the customs and fragrances of the farmers' tables at the Fattoria. Fattoria La Quercia also produces Chianti Classico wine (the famous Pianoro della Quercia), Vinsanto, Grappa from Chianti Classico, extra virgin olive oil and honey. The Chellini Family invites you to spend a weekend, entirely dedicated to Tuscan tradition, in the magic "Terra di Toscana".