Tuscan Food and Wine Extravaganza
While researching Italy last
spring, I had the good fortune to meet Signora Parretti, the owner of Archibusseri Viaggio
in Florence. Patrizia is a native Florentine and with her assistance I discovered Tuscan
cooking schools, trattorias, wineries, and artistic treasures. It is my great pleasure to
share with you the wonders of my Tuscan Food and Wine Extravaganza Tour.
Imagine a serpentine
cobblestone road winding its way up a Florentine hill to a quaint villa perched high above
the city. The owner of this lovely estate, is sculptor, musician, painter, poet and Tuscan
chef, Signor Riccardo. This handsome and very personable man has invited us to his home to
view his art, read poetry, listen to music and sample his rustic Tuscan cooking.
You will have the pleasure
to tour, taste and dine al fresco with the owner of Trebbio Castle, a private 12th century
villa. On another day, Patrizia has invited you to participate in a cooking demonstration
at her beautiful Florentine home situated in the panoramic hillsides high above the city.
These are only a sampling of the surprises that await you on my Tuscan Food and Wine
Extravaganza Tour.
This unique and personable
tour led by Chef David and his very good friends, Marco, Pauline and Signora Parritti is
an experience you will treasure for many years to come. I hope to share with you the
splendors of Tuscany from an insiders point of view.
QUICK LOOK ITINERARY: Tuscan Food and Wine Extravaganza |
| Day 1 |
Check
into Hotel Lungarno in Florence |
Welcome
dinner at Latini Restaurant in Florence |
| Day 2 |
Guided walking
tour of Florence |
Visit
Uffizi Gallery |
Dinner at the
private home of artist/sculptor/poet Riccardo |
| Day 3 |
Wine
tasting at 12th century Castello del Trebbio |
Private
wine luncheon at Selvapiana Estate |
| Day 4 |
Free
day to discover the wonders of Florence |
| Day 5 |
Guided
tour of Lorenzo Church, Medici Chapels and the fresh food Market |
Cooking
class and dinner prepared by Chefs Gianluca and David at Patrizia Parretti’s private
residence in Florence |
| Day 6 |
Departure to
Radda in Chianti |
Visit
famous Grappa distillery on way to Greve |
Wine tasting
and special dinner at Castello di Volpaia |
| Day 7 |
Full
day cooking class at historic Podere Capaccia with lunch prepared by the estate’s
owner |
| Day 8 |
Visit and
private wine tasting at Badia a Coltibuono |
Tour
of beautiful Siena |
Special
farewell dinner in Siena |
| Day 9 |
Transfer
for homeward bound connections |
Tuscan Food and Wine Extravaganza
October 20, 2000 - October 28, 2000
Price: $3,195.00 per person
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