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A Taste of Tuscany - Hilltop Towns and Vineyards

8 days
Start and end in Pisa
4.6
11 traveler reviews
A Taste of Tuscany - Hilltop Towns and Vineyards - Explore!
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Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
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Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Explore Pisa's Campo del Miracoli and Leaning Tower
  • Taste Livorno's seafood and explore its markets
  • Hike to an organic farm and taste local Tuscan wines
  • Discover Siena's medieval architecture on foot
  • Tour Ricasoli Wine Estate and taste Chianti Classico

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Pisa; orientation tour followed by welcome dinner
  2. Day 2 Central Market tour in Livorno with street food lunch. Visit hilltop Montalcino, optional tasting of Brunello wines
  3. Day 3 Ramble to agriturismo for lunch of local organic produce; cheese-tasting in Pienza
  4. Day 4 Guided walking tour in Siena; pasticerria and pasta shop visits
  5. Day 5 Wine estate tour and tasting in Chianti; optional olive oil tasting
  6. Day 6 Farm tour and lunch at an agriturismo; visit to Medieval Volterra
  7. Day 7 Free morning in San Gimignano; gelateria visit, cooking class and farewell supper
  8. Day 8 Drive to Pisa Airport where the trip ends
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Number of tours

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Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.9
  • Food
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    4.6
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  • MW
    · September 10th, 2024
    The hilltop towns were all incredibly beautiful! Our guide Esther was very organized, fun and made our trip as comfortable as possible. The pace was perfect with a mix of guided tours, classes and demonstrations with enough free time to pursue our own interests. The location of Pieve a Salti was incredible as were the highlights of the Ricasoli Wine Estate and Brolio castle and the Fattoria San Donato for the pasta making class. The only caution is that the hotel rooms are comfortable but are in very old buildings that have been renovated.
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    Thank you for sharing your lovely review of your recent trip! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the stunning hilltop towns and found Esther to be an organised and fun guide. It’s great to know that the pace of the itinerary, along with the mix of... Show more
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • A Taste of Tuscany - Hilltop Towns and Vineyards reviewer 2
    · May 27th, 2024
    Wonderful guide Ester, nothing was too much trouble for her. Excellent food and wine visits couldn't have asked for more. Highly recommend this trip
    Explore! commented on this review
    Hi Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. It brings immense joy to hear about your experience and we're thrilled that Esther left such a positive impression. We'll make sure to pass on your kind words. We hope to have the chance to... Show more
    Trip date: May 2024
  • A
    · May 16th, 2023
    Our silver wedding anniversary lunch at local farm and a present from the Rep Esther Baardemans
    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · June 25th, 2023
    Montalcino - would have loved more time here to explore Pienza - beautiful Pasta making class on the last day was incredible - the teacher was fantastic, really enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Worked very well.
    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · September 11th, 2023
    Agritourismo visit. The manager was excellent and very informative Pasta making class and dinner was also very good, as was the oil tasting and lunch
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 14th, 2023
    Visiting the historic towns and sites.
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 15th, 2023
    The eating experience
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 11th, 2023
    My highlights were: Siena - what a fantastic city! The cake shop and coffee in Siena; the wine tasting at Risoli; the olive oil tasting; San Gimignano with its unique atmosphere, shops and fabulous scenery. The hotel in San Gimignano because the room had a fantastic view of the countryside.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 29th, 2023
    Visit to farm Pieve a Salti. Excellent talk from farm director which I found very inspirational.
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 25th, 2023
    The lunch at Pieve a Salti was superb. Wine gour and tasting at rRicasoli Castle also excellent and pasta making/dinner on last night hugely enjoyable
    Trip date: September 2023
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A Taste of Tuscany - Hilltop Towns and Vineyards
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