Mini Tuscan Tour – Sample Itinerary

for a 4 day/5 night Trip

Arrival, Monday

Arrival at Montestigliano estate in Tuscany. Check-in to house.

Welcome reception and dinner at your house.

Day One, Tuesday

Cooking Class – Hands-on cooking class at the Mulino kitchen in a 13th century restored grain mill at 10 a.m. This class will be focused on typical Tuscan foods and include cultural insights of what makes this cuisine so special. We’ll prepare a four course meal paired with wines from the town of Montepulciano – Vino Nobile and Rosso di Montepulciano.

Our evening excursion will be to an area hill town and include a winery known for its Brunello production followed by dinner at the winery.

Day Two, Wednesday

Local food producers –Visits to two farms in the area – an organic goat cheese farm and a farm where they raise Cinta Senese pigs. After visiting both farms we’ll have a light lunch of the products they make.

In the evening we’ll have a guided walking tour of a nearby medieval city followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

Day Three, Thursday

Cooking Class – Hand-on cooking class at the Mulino kitchen at 10 a.m. preparing our 4 course lunch. Wines from the region will be paired with the dishes we prepare.

Evening excursion to San Gimignano known for its white wine Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Time to shop in this beautiful town followed by dinner.

Day Four, Friday

Chianti Region – Wine tour in Chianti includes 2 wineries with tastings, garden tour at a famous local castle. Lunch will be at a local winery or trattoria with a beautiful view of the vineyards paired with wines of the Chianti Classico region.

The evening is free to relax.

Departure, Saturday

Morning departure taking with you wonderful memories!