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Tuscany, Italy - 5 nights
Available year round
Where better to learn the art of preparing Tuscan cuisine than Tuscany? This tour will provide you with the skills and knowledge to prepare authentic Tuscan menus using the jewels of the Italian kitchen. Take cooking classes with talented chefs, stay in beautiful accommodations and experience all that is Tuscan in this very special "foodie" tour developed exclusively for Active Gourmet Holidays' clients.
ITINERARY
DAY ONE International Arrival in Florence  Arrive in Florence in the late morning; Hotel Check in Hotel Donatello, 3 star Comfort Inn in Florence; After check-in, time to rest; Overnight in Florence. Note: Optional activities – Depending on your arrival time:
*Cooking Class with Barbara Desderi: in the morning or in the afternoon (in the morning with and in the afternoon without visit at the S.Ambrogio market because it is open only from 7.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m ). The course includes 4 recipes, the school apron, handouts which include the recipes of the dishes presented during the lesson and lunch or dinner with wine at the end of the class. See pricing below.
DAY TWO  Florence
“Gastronomic walking Tour”: explore the San Lorenzo Market with Judy Witts who was featured in Food and Wine and in an article that appeared in Town and Country Travel Magazine. Discover gastronomic Florence with a food lover's walking tour of the Central Market with tastings and lunch. This discovering experience includes a trattoria lunch and dining guide/map of Florence plus a cloth shopping bag. Overnight in Florence. DAY THREE Florence 
AM - Free to explore the city of Florence; Special Cooking Course at Helvetia & Bristol by Chef, Enzo Pettè. With more than 15 years of experience, Enzo teaches with great passion the simplicity of recreating ancient customs and traditions into a grand contemporary feast. Lessons are small and intimate with hands-on experience. You will prepare a seasonal menu using the finest ingredients on the market. After all your hard work, wander through to the hotel’s enchanting bar and restaurant, the Hostaria Bibendum, for an aperitif before sitting down to a leisurely dinner of the delicious dishes you have prepared. Each pasta & flans course includes: Apron – Hat – professional gloves – Cooking class participation Certificate – aperitif – dinner. Overnight in Florence. DAY FOUR Florence - Radda in Chianti  Hotel Check out; Private Transfer to Radda in Chianti;
*Cooking Course in Radda in Chianti at Palazzo Leopoldo held in the old kitchen of the Palazzo. This course will take you on a culinary journey of traditional Tuscan cuisine. This entertaining “hands on” course held in the magnificent hotel kitchen of the Palazzo includes a guided fresh food market tour where guests assist in selecting only the freshest ingredients. Afterwards, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you dine in the Palazzo's dining room. Course includes certificate of completion and recipe book of the meal you prepare; Overnight Radda in Chianti at four star Hotel San Niccolo. DAY FIVE Radda in Chianti  AM - Transfer to Casole D’Elsa for an exceptional experience, a cooking course at Michelin one star Il Colombaio restaurant with a demonstration class, of the preparation of a 4 courses menu: starter, pasta/risotto/zuppa, main course and dessert. Course are tailored to guests experience level and you can even choose the type of menu you would like to prepare. The dishes change according to the season and to the clients' preference and are discussed previously. Each course includes an apron and the meal (drinks not included).
Transfer back to the Hotel; Dinner at the restaurant of Hotel San Niccolò; Overnight Radda in Chianti at four star Hotel San Niccolo. DAY SIX  Radda in Chianti
A.M. Hotel check out; Tour Concluded. Note: Optional transfer available or extend your stay – Enquire at time of booking. GROUP SIZE A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this tour and the tour is limited to a maximum of 6 participants. (The number of participants refers to how many persons are required to run the tour, not to how many persons you must have in your party. Please inquire.) HOW TO ARRIVE Private transfer (please inquire)
Florence train station SMN - 5 minutes from hotel (1.2 miles)
Amerigo Vespucci airport - 20 minutes from hotel (5 miles) *These details are provided as additional information. Please check below to see if transfers are included in this tour. BOOKING INFORMATION
Double Room/US$2875
Single Supplement/US$575
Optional Cooking Class/US$350 *Pricing may vary depending on market fluctuation After availability is confirmed, a non-refundable 30% deposit and the completed and submitted registration form will secure your reservation. Dates are not guaranteed without a deposit. Final payment is due in full 75 days prior to start of tour. Available year round upon request. *Three (3) nights' lodgings 3 star hotels, Double Room, B&B basis
*Two (2) nights' lodgings 4 star hotels, Double Room, Half Board basis
*One (1) Gastronomic Walking Tour with Judy Witts
*One (1) Cooking Course with aperitif and dinner at Helvetia & Bristol
*One (1) dinner at Hotel San Niccolo
*One (1) Cooking Course at Il Colombaio with lunch (drinks not included)
*Transfer from Florence to Radda in Chianti Not Included: *Meals not mentioned above (all others pay at time of service);
*Optional Activities
*Hotel Upgrades
*On tour purchases, shipping
*Transfers except the indicated one For further inquiries or to register, click here. Click here to return to top of page. CANCELLATION POLICY
Please contact us for cancellation policy information. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
CLIENT REMARKS Furnished upon request. Click here to return to top of page. MAP* This exciting region is depicted below. You can also access Google MapsTM by clicking HERE. 
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