Tuscany Cooking Experience
Savor all of the flavors of Italy with this escape to Tuscany
Learn the secrets of Italian cooking with this 5- or 7-night culinary adventure! You'll stay in a beautiful villa in the famous Chianti region, where you'll enjoy a cooking class as well as pizza making class. Choose the 7-night option to add on two days in Rome, Italy's ancient capital.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Florence (FLR)
- Hertz Manual shift economy Inclusive Car
- 5 nights in Tuscany at the Villa Casagrande
- Pizza Making Class
- Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Drive through the vineyards of Tuscany to the Renaissance city of Florence.
- A traditional pizza making class will make this Italy getaway unforgettable!
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Pay a visit to Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel ceiling at the Vatican Museums if you wish.
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Treat yourself to local culinary specialties as you make your way from city to city.
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Take a day-trip to Pisa, where you can pose with its famous leaning tower.
Your Italy escape will be much more than the Statue of David and a bottle of Chianti. Enjoy five nights at the Villa Casagrande, located in a small town near Florence. With your rental car you’ll be able to take any day trips you’d like. Explore Tuscany’s picturesque countryside or adventure to the nearby cities such as Siena, Pisa and Arezzo.Enjoy another afternoon spent with a fun, hands-on lesson in pizza making!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
Add the following to your vacation:
- One Authentic Cooking Class of a Tuscan Meal
- Guided Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Florence (FLR)
- Hertz Manual shift economy Inclusive Car
- 5 nights in Tuscany at the Villa Casagrande
- Pizza Making Class
- Breakfast daily
-
Drive through the vineyards of Tuscany to the Renaissance city of Florence.
- A traditional pizza making class will make this Italy getaway unforgettable!
-
Pay a visit to Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel ceiling at the Vatican Museums if you wish.
-
Treat yourself to local culinary specialties as you make your way from city to city.
-
Take a day-trip to Pisa, where you can pose with its famous leaning tower.
Your Italy escape will be much more than the Statue of David and a bottle of Chianti. Enjoy five nights at the Villa Casagrande, located in a small town near Florence. With your rental car you’ll be able to take any day trips you’d like. Explore Tuscany’s picturesque countryside or adventure to the nearby cities such as Siena, Pisa and Arezzo.Enjoy another afternoon spent with a fun, hands-on lesson in pizza making!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
Add the following to your vacation:
- One Authentic Cooking Class of a Tuscan Meal
- Guided Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting
Day 1. Welcome to Florence!
Arrive in Florence! Take a scenic drive and gawk at soaring mountains, hilly countryside, and picturesque villages. You will arrive at your homey hotel, nestled right in the middle of Florence, Siena, and San Gimignano. Once you're all settled, feel free to explore the area! Your rental car gives you the flexibility to take day trips to the picture-perfect places you've always dreamed of.
Check-in - Villa Casagrande
Villa Casagrande is a 4-star hotel located in the heart of historic Figline Valdarno. The hotel features a spa where guests can book services like a massage, or unwind in the sauna. There are two on-site restaurants that serve traditional Tuscan cuisine, along with delicious cocktails and wine. Additionally, there is a small fitness area and an outdoor pool.
Guest rooms are bright and spacious, featuring a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, a TV, minibar, hairdryer, desk, and an in-room safe.
The front desk and friendly staff are available to assist with guests' needs around the clock.
Figline Valdarno train station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel, and The Mall Firenze is 16-minutes away via car.
Day 2. Tuscany
Enjoy the first part of your day exploring the gorgeous city of Lucca. Enclosed within imposing Renaissance Walls, this historical city is the perfect picturesque day trip.
Please note: tour dates are subject to change based on availability and will be confirmed 30 days prior to travel.
Villa Casagrande Cooking Class
Take your experience in Italy to the next level with a lesson on how to cook an authentic Tuscan meal! The Villa Casagrande’s incredible chef, Paola Boncini, will show you how to prepare typical Tuscan dishes and other Italian specialties, sweets and Tuscan cakes. Afterwards, enjoy your wonderful creations!
Day 3. Tuscany
Enjoy a morning at your leisure. Consider taking a drive to Siena, one of the most beautiful medieval towns of Italy. Take a stroll to the magnificent Piazza del Campo, then pay a visit to one of the most breathtaking examples of Romanseque-Gothic churches: Siena Cathedral. This stunning building will have you in awe from the intricate exterior to the colorful interior.
Upon returning to the Villa Casagrande, enjoy a fun, hands-on lesson in pizza making!Â
Please note: tour dates are subject to change based on availability and will be confirmed 30 days prior to travel.
Villa Casagrande Pizza Making Class
Bring a piece of Italy home with you when you learn to make the country's most famous and iconic dish! You'll get an introduction to the story of pizza and its evolution, and a demonstration of the preparation of the dough followed by the creation of your own pizza. At the end of your class, you'll be able to taste your own pizza!
Day 4. Tuscany
Continue your Tuscan adventure by paying a visit to the city of Florence, capital of the Tuscany region - and, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Stroll down the cobblestoned lanes, through the majestic squares, and across the ancient bridges that are sprinkled throughout the city.
Along the way, take a stop at the Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Accademia. Florence offers the largest number of historical buildings and works of art in Italy, as well as several world-class museums!
For an extra special view, take a hike (or a cab) up to Piazzale Michelangelo and feast your eyes on an unforgettable sunset view of the city.Â
Day 5. Tuscany
Take the drive to Pisa today, where you can see its famous leaning tower up close! Spend some time at the famous Knights' Square where you can discover remnants of its Renaissance past, and explore the Gothic buildings that are sprinkled through the city.
Day 6. Depart Italy
Cruise back toward Florence today. Upon arrival at Florence Airport (FLR), be sure to return your rental car to the rental area before proceeding to check-in. Then, enjoy a relaxing flight home! The pizza and pasta will miss you, too.Â
Fly home!
Where available, the Flexible Change Plan allows you to change your travel date for ANY reason (between 30 days and 14 days before planned departure). You will receive a Future Travel Credit for the entire amount you paid. Please note that prepaid instant purchase airfares and group airfare are not eligible for the Flexible Change Plan and are subject to airline-imposed change or cancellation fees based on airline rules at the time that the change is requested. You must rebook using the original air carrier at least 14 days prior to your originally scheduled departure and complete travel at least 1 year from original booking date. Additional fees may apply. Future travel credit is non-transferable, non-refundable, and may not be redeemed for cash.