Tuscan local lifestyle
Seven days in Valdichiana to learn about local traditions and the women who keep them alive
A journey through Tuscany to connect with local life and traditions. You will discover the Valdichiana Senese through carefully selected experiences to enjoy on farms and in charming villages.
During the week, you will take part in authentic activities such as Tuscan cooking classes, fresh pasta workshops, wild herb foraging, wine and extra virgin olive oil tastings, as well as guided visits to the villages of Montepulciano and Pienza. The experience also includes creative moments like flower design and active experiences such as bike tours through the countryside.
You will visit one of the eight underground wine cellars in Montepulciano and take part in many other activities that will allow you to live a week like a local. More information is available on the website.
Departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 8 participants. Price per person: from €2,999
Prices include
Stay
- 6 nights: accommodation in a multiple room with private bathroom for the duration of the trip. Single supplement ****
Tour
- Chef Experience: recipes and wines
- Appiciatura course with the community of Petroio
- Collection of wild herbs
- Cheese making class
- Educational extra virgin olive oil
- Tour of the cellars of the historic center of Montepulciano
- Wine tour in a winery in Montepulciano
- Bike tour between Valdichiana Senese and Val d'Orcia
- Flower design workshop
Visits
- Guided tour of Montepulciano
- Guided tour of Pienza
Meals
- Lunches and dinners throughout the stay
Transport
- Transfer for the duration of the trip
- Transfer to / from the airport not included. Available on request
Plan
Day 1
- Arrival and check-in in the accommodation
- Welcome dinner
Day 2
- Tuscan cooking class in a farmhouse and lunch
- Guided tour of Montepulciano and tasting in the underground cellars
- Dinner in historic centre
Day 3
- Wild herbs harvesting
- Fresh pasta cooking class in Petroio (Trequanda)
- Extra virgin olive oil tasting lesson
- Dinner based on pasta
Day 4
- Flower design experience
- Light lunch
- Bike tour
- Vegan cooking class
Day 5
- Cheese making class in cheese factory and lunch
- Guided tour of Pienza
- Dinner at the accommodation
Day 6
- Cooking class with a professional chef and lunch
- Visit and tasting in a winery of Montepulciano
- Dinner at the accommodation
Day 7
- Departure
