Tuscany Food and Wine Day Tour from Florence: Chianti Wine, Cheese & Pasta Cooking

Step into the rustic charm of Orcia Valley during a guided tour of a local dairy farm. Immerse yourself in the daily life of a modern-day peasant as you meet animals, from donkeys to sheep, each playing a vital role on the farm. Then, journey into the heart of cheese-making as we unveil the secrets behind our artisanal cheeses. Indulge your taste buds with a delightful cheese tasting, perfectly paired with local wine.
But the adventure doesn’t end there! Dive into the culinary delights of Tuscany with a hands-on cooking class at a traditional Tuscan farm. Under the guidance of our expert chef, learn the art of preparing classic Italian dishes from scratch. After, savor your creations, accompanied by local wine.
Next, embark on a journey to the renowned Chianti Classico wine region, where history and legend await at a prestigious historic cellar. Explore the ancient rock-carved winery, where tradition meets innovation, and indulge in a wine tasting featuring their finest vintages.

Itinerary

1. Pickup from Florence
2. Dairy Farm: during a guided tour of the farm, you will be able to see with your own eyes what it means to live a farming life today here in the Val d’Orcia. You will get acquainted with the animals that live here, from donkeys to peacocks, from sheep to goats, and we will explain their role here on the farm. The tour will continue to the dairy, where you will learn the secrets and watch the processing of cheeses, including the traditional Pecorino. The tour ends with a table tasting of locally made raw milk cheeses.
3. Cooking Class: you will dive into the world of fine Italian cuisine. During the cooking class you will learn how to prepare a complete menu. The chef will guide you on this food and wine journey and will tell you episodes related to life on the farm, notions and curiosities about organic farming. The ingredients used will naturally be of our own production and at the end you will taste the fruit of your labor along with the raw milk cheeses produced in our dairy.
4. Wine Cellar: you’ll visit a historic winery in the heart of Chianti Classico wine area dating back to 1435 to explore the depths of the estate’s rock-carved winery, where tradition meets innovation
5. Drop off in Florence

What’s included?

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Transportation during the tour (could be shared)
• Guided tour and wine tasting in a historic winery in Chianti Classico wine area
• Guided tour of a dairy farm, the stables and cheese tasting
• Cooking course, where you will prepare fresh pasta, meat and side dish, dessert
• 4-course lunch accompanied by local wine

Please note

• Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies when booking.
• All visits and tastings will be conducted by the producers’ team and might involve other guests, no private guide will be with you during the day
• The visits will be held in the countryside farms, make sure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. Inside the cellar / storage / etc. the temperature could be low even during summer period.
• Alcohol is served only for over 18 years old
• The pickup will be from your hotel or the nearest point, when it is not possible to reach the place you stay in by car. The exact pickup time will be communicated after the tour confirmation.

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.