Picturesque Tuscany at its finest.

When you think of Tuscany, the images that come to mind are the stunning countryside panoramas of the Val D’Orcia. Soak up the beauty of the area with 5 days of delicious wines, cheeses and traditional local cuisine paired with cobbled hilltop towns for a deliciously magical mini-break in gastronomic heart of Italy.

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What’s included

4 nights/5 days in 4-star hotels or boutique country house accommodation
All transfers in comfortable transport
Transfers to and from Florence train station
All meals
5 food and wine experiences
Welcome pack

Dates:

1st May - 5th May, 2025
17th - 21st September

Price

From $3875* per person twin share

Single occupancy supplement available on request.

Exclusions
- Optional excursions and activities
- Tips / Gratuities
- Anything which is not clearly specified under “What’s included”

Not suitable for vegans or those with food intolerances.

*Please note, price is subject to fluctuation and availability is subject to change until booked and confirmed.
Prices are in AUD. Contact us for a quote in another currency.

Itinerary

Day 1: Check-in and Cooking Class.

Check-in to your beautiful, boutique countryside hotel. Relax at the property before going to one of the most stunning panoramic terraces in the Val d’Orcia area. Visit the farm before rolling up your sleeves and learning how to make some of the local cuisine.

Day 2: Montalcino winery. Pienza. Dairy visit and Cheese Tasting.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit a small, family-run vineyard that produces one of Italy’s most renowned wines, Brunello di Montalcino. Learn about the production process before sitting down to savour the winery’s products paired with a delicious homemade lunch. Spend some time wandering the streets of Pienza before we make our way to a local dairy farm where you can experience the pecorino cheese-making process.

**Day 3: Truffle Hunting*. Thermal bath.**

Today you will set out to hunt the “black pearl”, more commonly known as a truffle. See the dogs in action, sniffing their way through the woods to uncover this prestigious delicacy. You will then return to the farmhouse to enjoy a truffle-based lunch. In the evening you will enjoy a relaxing thermal bath at the nearby Bagno Vignoni before dinner around the unique square.

Day 4: Montepulciano wine cellar. Farewell dinner.

Visit the historical cellar of one of Italy’s most prestigious wines, Vino Nobile, before a tasting of all their best products. After some free time to see the town and a spot of souvenir shopping we will meet back up to enjoy a farewell dinner together.