COOKING CLASS IN “FLORENTINE” CHIANTI
Small Group Cooking Class (approx 5 hrs)
Rates per person from (min 2 people): $190 (includes lunch) Children 12-18 years $95
Frequency: All year round - departs 10.00am
Departure Point: Meeting point advised upon reservation
Description:A wonderful Italian Villa just outside of Florence, surrounded by Tuscan hills, is the special setting for this home-style Tuscan and Italian cooking class. Veronica will host you at her place and lead you to discover the flavours of our traditional dishes. You will learn Pasta secrets, prepare Gnocchi and “Sugo”, Castagnaccio, or grill a traditional Chicken a’ la brick. Whatever the season, the ingredients will inspire the creativity of your host and you will be taken along in a path of traditional food, wines, olive, and wonderful sights. A true Tuscan experience.

Private transfer Round trip from Siena/Chianti (max 7 pax) - $298
Private transfer Round trip from Siena (max 7 pax) - $365

BALLOONING OVER CHIANTI - At sunrise or sunset - approx. 3 hrs
Rise up gently from the ground and discover Tuscany from an alternative perspective, from a hot air balloon!
Rates per person from (min 2 people): Sunrise $577 (includes Chianti breakfast) Sunset $692 (includes Chianti dinner) - Transfers from Siena on request
Frequency: Daily (weather conditions permitting)
Description:You will fly over the legendary Chianti landscape with its hilltop towns, castles, valleys, famous vineyards, and mixed woodlands. We fly in the early morning just after dawn or about 1 hour before sunset. The early flight morning is an easier flight, suitable for anyone. The sunset flight, because of wind conditions at that time of the day, is much more difficult. Passenger should expect a more sporty flight and, most likely, a strong landing. Suggested for activesport lovers. Flight details: The inflation takes about 30 minutes, and the flight approximately 1 hour depending on wind and weather. After landing, once the balloon is packed away, we move on to enjoy a marvelous champagne breakfast (sunrise flight) or a Tuscan dinner (sunset flight). We will then drive you back to the launch field. The whole adventure takes about two and a half hours (excluding dinner).

CHIANTI AND CASTLES TOUR
Rates per person from: $140 (ex San Gimignano) $120 (ex Siena)
Departing: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from Siena: 2.00pm, from S. Gimignano: 1.00pm (from Nov01 to Mar15 1 hour earlier)
Description: One of the most famous wines in the world: Chianti. This wine results from the wise blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and originates from the hilly area from which it draws its name. Our expert and witty tour leaders will lead you to the discovery of the breathtaking, uncontaminated landscapes that have been cradling the Chianti vineyards for centuries. The ancient churches, medieval castles and small villages where the rhythm of life remains unaltered over time. The tour is approximately 6 hours.

The tour includes: Shuttle service from your accommodation and back. Private minivan with all comforts for a maximum of 8 people. Expert bilingual guide (Italian-English). Wine tasting at two renowned wineries in the Chianti area and a detailed description of the different steps required for the production of wine. Guided tour of the most typical villages, abbeys and castles. Tasting of bruschette and typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheese.

COOKING CLASS & LUNCH (OR DINNER) IN SIENA - approx. 3 hrs
Rates per person from (small group class - min 2 people):$190 (includes wines)
Frequency: Monday to Saturday all year round (11am & 6pm)
Departure Point in Siena: Meeting point advised upon reservation.
Description: Right in the very centre of Siena, you host Elisabetta will host you for a cooking classes characterized by a reverence for fresh ingredients, simple preparation and a harmonious combination of ingredients that bring out the flavors of foods. They very carefully choose organically certified products from a variety of farms near Siena. The simplicity, lightness, and flexibility of many of the dishes they prepare fit into the hurried and health consciousness of today’s lifestyle. Experience Tuscan cuisine, right in the very centre of Siena.

SAN GIMIGNANO, SIENA & CHIANTI GRAND TOUR
Rates per person from: $108
Frequency: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday departing 9.00am from Piazza Adua - Siena
Description: A tour through the heart of beautiful Tuscany. The first stop during our trip is San Gimignano, one of the most splendid examples of medieval towns and declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. The town, distinguished by its world famous, characteristic towered skyline, stands along the via Francigena on the hills of upper Val D’Elsa. The town, also famous for its wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, saffron and the precious Santa Fina pottery, will meet our eye in the early morning. The guide will accompany you to every corner of the town characterised by beautiful squares, buildings, churches and suggestive alleyways. The day will continue with the tour of Siena where you will be enchanted by the architectural styles of the Cathedral and of the Palazzo Comunale (Municipal Building) in Piazza del Campo, the stage of the famous Palio race. In the afternoon we will tour the Chianti classico area with its charming scenic views. After a long stop at the hamlet of Castellina in Chianti you will have the pleasure of experiencing an itinerary through taste, touring a famous wine estate reviewed in the best specialised magazines, which produces Chianti Classico, oil, balsamic vinegar, aromatic and officinal herbs. A rich snack based on sliced cold meats, bruschettas, salami and cheeses will accompany the sampling.

SAN GIMIGNANO & MONTALCINO GRAND TOUR
Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Brunello di Montalcino
Rates per person from:$104
Frequency: Tuesdays and Thursdays from Siena departing at 9.00am from Piazza Adua
Description: San Gimignano, the “Town of the thousand towers”, stands on the Via Francigena crossed by thousands of pilgrims on their way to Rome during the medieval times. With our expert guides, you will the countless artistic and cultural treasures the town possesses, including Santa Fina pottery and local handicrafts. You will also be able to savour the unique taste of Vernaccia di San Gimignano, the only Tuscan white wine that can boast the highest level of acknowledgement, i.e. D.O.C.G. The sampling will be accompanied by a light lunch at a famous estate of the area. In the afternoon, the town of Montalcino, its centuries old fortress and one of the best wine cellars will be our main destination. Owing to the long period of ageing in fine wooden barrels, Brunello di Montalcino is today the most appreciated wine product in the world. You will sample prestigious wines with a rich snack based on sliced cold meats, cheeses and bruschettas and discover Montalcino, the splendid Abbazia di Sant’Antimo (St. Antimo’s Abbey) famous for Gregorian chants and the beautiful surrounding area.

The activity includes: Certified multilingual chef, Professional cooking room, Dinner based on what you have prepared

SIENA & CHIANTI GRAND TOUR
Rates per person from: $80
Frequency: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday. 11:00 am from Porta San Giovanni, San Gimignano
Description: South of San Gimignano a magical territory unravels with a wealth of history and traditions - Siena and the Chianti territory. Our multilingual guides will take you on a guided tour in the morning of Siena and all its architectural treasures. You will be enchanted by the visit to the Cathedral, Piazza del Campo, the stage of the famous Palio race, the Basilica dei Servi, the Basilica of Provenzano and San Francesco. The day continues with free time available for you before setting off for the Chianti tour. You will taste the famous Chianti at one of the best wine cellars of the area accompanied by a selection of bruschettas (garlic bread), typical cheeses and Tuscan salami and sliced cold meats. Our expert guides will show you the marvellous unspoilt landscapes that have been cradling the Chianti vineyards for centuries, and ancient churches, medieval castles and little hamlets where the pace of life has remained unchanged over the course of time.