You’ve heard the hype: Tuscany, in the heart of Italy, is as beautiful as a postcard, the food is incredible, the streets are filled with charm and history, and the wine is some of the best in the world. But what you won’t know until you go there is that it’s ALL TRUE!
We'll stay at the luxurious 16th century renovated Villa Valentina complete with frescoes and wood-fired pizza oven, in the heart of the Chianti region just outside of Lucca- famous for its incredible Tuscan wines and the best olive oil in the world!
We’ll cook together in our villa’s gorgeous kitchen, making Tuscan classics like fresh spinach ravioli, the lightest gnocchi and a dreamy tiramisu. Then we’ll head out to explore, visiting artisan cheese makers, olive mills and the outstanding open air market in the village of Pistoia. And when we’re ready for wine, we’ll head to the vineyards to taste and learn about Chianti and the Sangiovese grape, Super Tuscans, and Brunello. Just when you're ready to relax and take it all in, the spa at our villa awaits.
This is such a special place and I can’t wait to explore it with you!
Group size is limited and these tours sell out quickly.
US $5,500 per person, double occupancy*
Deposit of $1500 per person required to secure a spot. (Single room supplement charge US $1,500.00)
*Airfare not included |
Beautifully preserved medieval villages come to life at the foothills of the mountains that back up to the Basque Country surrounded by vineyards, rich traditions, delicious food and world-class wines- this region of Spain has it all!
We’ll stay at a completely restored Hotel Teatrisso in the heart of the La Rioja region. Our week will include hands-on cooking classes at my friend's fantastic restaurant where I will teach you how to prepare some of my favorite Spanish recipes such as gazpacho, shellfish and chorizo paella, Patatas Bravas with spicy tomato sauce and allioli, and Churros with warm chocolate.
Excursions during the week will include a day in the gorgeous seaside town of San Sebastián in the Basque Country, a tour of Laguardia, a walled medieval city, a visit to an extraordinary olive oil producer, a tour to several of the best wineries, and we’ll even enjoy a little tapas bar-hopping along the way! And typical to the Spanish zest for life, the last evening’s celebration is not to be believed. This is an insider’s tour of Spain, a trip of a lifetime and I promise you’ll never forget it!
Group size is limited and these tours sell out quickly.
US $5,500 per person, double occupancy*
Deposit of $1500 per person required to secure a spot. (Single room supplement charge US $1,500.00)
*Airfare not included |
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