Our Signature Tour, Now in Its 11th Year
Join Michelle and a small group of travelers as you explore the beauty of Chianti, Tuscany.
Renowned for its wines and olive oils, the Chianti region is a gourmand’s dream. We’ve spent years building partnerships across the Chianti countryside, and our Tour features some of the finest locales in the region, many of which are rarely accessible through other travel companies.
We’ve catalogued Tuscany’s most unique attractions, with a focus on tastings and cooking classes. We’ve also organized museum and cathedral tours, unforgettable restaurants, and our favorite boutique shopping experiences.
Wake up to Tuscany
Take a morning walk through vineyards of Sangiovese grapes, bordered by century-old olive groves. From all sides, rolling hills stretch beyond the horizon and the air carries a fragrance of jasmine and cypress. The Tuscan estate you’ve always imagined is yours.
Welcome home.
Slide through the photos below for a preview of some of our properties. . .
Explore the region
An 11th-century medieval castello, where you’ll learn to cook regional dishes. One of Chianti’s most prestigious vineyards, which also houses a dozen site-specific art installations. Wine tastings in arresting settings, and afternoon espressos in small cafes. Options to hike or bike the spectacular countryside. Ceramicists, cheesemakers, weavers, and painters, all waiting to share their crafts with you.
Unique attractions with a personal touch.
Cooking classes with local experts
Bring the flavors of Tuscany home with you after taking our three cooking classes. You’ll visit a local market with our hosts, after which you will be welcomed into their kitchens to learn beloved Tuscan recipes. Taste your hard work over dinner, and enjoy some of the wines produced on these very special estates.
Exceptional ristoranti
No trip to Chianti would be complete without a sampling of its restaurants, and we’ve selected our favorites for the Signature Tour. You’ll fall in love with Tuscany’s most iconic dishes at family-run osterias and cozy trattorias. Get ready for wood-fired pizzas, seasonal produce, handmade pastas, the famous Florentine steak, and—of course—the wines of Chianti.
Tuscan food and wine, curated with expertise.
Slide through the photos below for some of our favorite dishes. . .
Firenze like you’ve never seen it before
Take in Florence’s history, architecture, and iconic museums with your own tour guide. Have an aperitivo with rooftop views. Shop artisan leather goods off the Ponte Vecchio, fragrances and candles dating to 1612, or even the boutiques of Italy’s high fashion houses. Don’t forget the gelato!
The very best of this incredible city.
History &
discovery
in Siena
Visit Siena, a charming medieval city with unique history. After a private walking tour through its contrade and its magnificent Duomo cathedral, enjoy a leisurely Tuscan afternoon.
Tours are priced person, at double occupancy. Single rooms are available for an additional fee.
Private tours of artisans’ studios
Daily excursions to towns in Chianti
Private walking tour of Siena
Private tour of Florence’s landmarks and museums
Daily breakfast
4 dinners
7 nights in a private villa in Chianti
1 night in a hotel in Florence
Automotive transportation throughout Chianti
3 Tuscan cooking classes
3 (or more) wine tastings
1 olive oil tasting
Join Us!
Italy is ready, Are you? - Join us April 21-28, 2024!
Contact Michelle directly for information on this trip and additional dates. Michelle@carliandco.com
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