Do something different on your holiday. This is a great culinary adventure which combines our Traditional Family Recipes from the soul of Tuscany.

Spending your time with us you’ll soon be able to prepare wonderful fresh pasta and other Italian food specialties.

Fresh Ingredients: The Secret of Genuine Italian Recipes

Every good cooking class starts with very fresh ingredients. So you will start your cooking experience by collecting fresh and raw ingredients directly from the garden near the villa. You’ll pick up fresh tomatoes, vegetables and aromatic herbs for the sauces, enjoying a very relaxing and charming experience. Those fresh seasonal ingredients give to your recipes a really unique taste.

You will have the chance to cook in a very traditional way, learning the most famous and flavor recipes of Tuscany directly from locals.

Learn about prepare Fresh Handmade Pasta and also the Tiramisù

The chef will explain you all the secrets and the necessary steps to combine raw ingredients to create real Italian fresh pasta by hand, with fresh eggs. You will learn how to prepare genuine Italian tagliatelle, gnocchi or ravioli, recipes that you will easily re-create at home for your family and friends.

A good Italian lunch must include a dessert, and you will learn how to prepare one of the most famous Italian one: the Tiramisù. This dessert is easy to prepare (doesn’t even need cooking in the oven) but it’s really delicious.

Enjoy the Food You Prepared, Tasting all with Good Wines

The best part of the course is eating everything prepared by you. Bellissimo!

You will have a lunch with the master and your classmate enjoying the dishes you prepared. Obviously, a good glass of Tuscan wine will complete your exclusive tasting experience.

IMPORTANT: recipes may vary based on the availability of fresh ingredients

Important Info

DEPARTURE: everyday

PICK UP TIME: 8:00am to 9:30am

DURATION: 4/5h

MEETING POINT: from you accommodation

Inclusions

• Cooking class with lunch
• Wine tasting
• Professional guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Prices

Departure from Pisa

This Private Tour from Pisa starts directly from your accommodation in Pisa.

If your hotel or accommodation is far from the city, a supplement may be applied to the tour cost.

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Walking in the centre of Florence you will see the famous artwork of the Reinessance, a step into the past looking for the atmosphere of Medici family.

We will start the walk from the Cathedral admiring the Brunelleschi’s dome and the tower of Giotto. We will continue through Via dei Calzaiuoli to the Signoria square with the wonderful Palazzo Vecchio and the Michelangelo’s statue of David.

A few steps ahead is Ponte vecchio the main bridge on the Arno river, from there we will return to the starint point, passing by the leather market.

The last visit is a local winery, where you will taste Chianti wine and extra Virgin Olive Oil. The visit to the old cellar is a chance to learn the history and the tradition of this beautiful place.

The town is situated on the river Arno, which is spanned by the famous Ponte Vecchio, the only of Florence’s bridges not to be blown up in the Second World War. Florence’s most striking landmark is Brunelleschi’s dome on the Duomo, and its most reproduced sight is Michelangelo’s statue of David.

Florence: The Art Capital of The World

Know as the cradle of the Italian Renaissance, Florence is recognised as the art capital of the world. Built along the banks of the River Arno and surrounded by the Tuscan hills, it is here where you will find some of the finest sculptures, works of art and architecture including the magnificent Cathedral and Baptistry with its ‘Gates of Paradise’, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Ponte Vecchio. Why not hop on the local sightseeing bus to see the main sights.  Florence has an excellent shopping centre with a large range of Italian fashion, leather goods and shoes in the shops and boutiques.

Important Info

DEPARTURE: everyday

PICK UP TIME: 8:00am

DURATION: 8h approx

MEETING POINT: from your accommodation or nearby

Inclusions

• Free pick up
• Visit Florence
• Wine Tasting
• Professional guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Prices

Departure from Pisa

This Private Tour from Pisa starts directly from your accommodation in Pisa.

If your hotel or accommodation is far from the city, a supplement may be applied to the tour cost.

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Tuscany is one of the most influential and renowned wine-producing region in Italy.

Get ready for a relaxing tour in a very comfortable Minivan to discover the local wine through the rolling hills of Tuscany.

An AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE for friends, families, or couples  visiting a real local winery where you will learn how the grapes is transformed in the best wine of the world. During the day you will taste different wines, white and reds combined with the typical tuscan food.

Wine Tour in Tuscany

You’ll be introduced to the process of winemaking, which start with handpicking and follow the traditional method used from the old times.

Important Info

DEPARTURE: everyday

PICK UP TIME: 10:00 am or 2 pm

DURATION: 4h approx

MEETING POINT: from your accommodation or nearby

Inclusions

• Visit Winery
• Food and Wine tasting
• Professional guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Prices

Departure from Pisa

This Private Tour from Pisa starts directly from your accommodation in Pisa.

If your hotel or accommodation is far from the city, a supplement may be applied to the tour cost.

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This tour is a chance to see the heart of Tuscany.

We arrive in San Gimignano famous for the old towers. Walking in the main
street we will go up to the central square where we can see the ancient
Piazza della Cisterna and the Cathedral square.

After we will drive to Siena. The town was built on five hills, the first place to
visit is the San Domenico church, then we climb up to the main street of via
Banchi di Sopra following the ancient way of the pilgrims, arriving at Campo
square where the Palio horse race takes place twice a year.

The last stop is the incredible Cathedral on the highest hill, with its beautiful
facade made with different colors of marble stone.

Important Info

DEPARTURE: everyday

PICK UP TIME: 8:00am

DURATION: 8h approx

MEETING POINT: from your accommodation or nearby

Inclusions

• Free pick up
• Visit San Gimignano
• Visit Siena
• Professional guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Prices

Departure from Pisa

This Private Tour from Pisa starts directly from your accommodation in Pisa.

If your hotel or accommodation is far from the city, a supplement may be applied to the tour cost.

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Day Trips from Pisa in Tuscany

Cinque Terre is the star of the Italian Riviera, the five fishing villages are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Manarola, Corniglia and Riomaggiore, each one is more charming than the next. There are a million reasons to be enchanted by this remarkable part of the Italian coastline. Colorful coast with houses that climb to the cliffsides, bays and small beaches, terraced vineyards climbing up from the sea.

Cinque Terre means crystal clear waters, laid-back coastal towns, picturesque landscapes with colorful homes, amazing hikes and great food.

These five towns were originally fishing villages and that tradition remains strong in the cuisine of the Cinque Terre. Anchovies have been the primary staple since Roman times. Don’t be afraid, they are delicious. the pasta sauce that is most representative of the Liguria region is Pesto sauce. Dark green and aromatic, it is the essence of summer… and don’t forget Limoncello!

What’s Included in Our Private Day Tour in Cinque Terre by Boat

This is one of the most beautiful experiences to have when you are in Tuscany. After the pick up from your accommodation, you will be on board of a Mercedes Minivan destination the Cinque Terre park.

We will begin from the first village, Manarola, and we will take the boat or train (depending on the weather) to the next villages, visiting Riomaggiore with the incredible Marina, Vernazza, with its natural bay, placed in the centre of the national park and we will end up in Monterosso, the last village famous for the anchovies and limoncello.

This tour allows you to see the lifestyle of this charming piece of coast, tasting the regional food in the typical restaurants facing the Mediterranean sea.

Riomaggiore

Riomaggiore is probably best known for its colorful marina and the unique harbor. The oldest houses follow the traditional tower-shaped architecture, a picturesque fishing village with tall, narrow, pastel-colored houses and alternating light and darkness coming from the tight alleyways.

It has one main street, a harbor, a rocky beach, a castle and a church. The village is famous for its bars and restaurants and offers some of the freshest seafood in the area.

The castle, once used as a lookout for Saracen incursions, now offers lodging and facilities for didactic events.

Manarola

Manarola is picture perfect and is the oldest of the five towns, the marina has a rocky coastline with crystal clear water. This ancient Roman town huddles atop a headland of dark rock. The church is dedicated to the Nativity, and its bell tower was originally used as a lookout post.

In December, a Nativity scene with 300 life-sized statues (made from recycled materials) attracts visitors from across Italy.

Corniglia

Corniglia is different from the other towns in that it is perched up high up on a hill. Perched above the water but without access to it, Corniglia atypically lacks a port. As a result, it has long depended solely on agriculture and wine production.

Its urban layout is thus reminiscent of inland villages, with low houses along the main road. Its church, San Pietro, is one of the most interesting Romano-Gothic monuments in the Cinque Terre.

Vernazza

Vernazza is the most dramatic and picturesque of Cinque Terre. The Doria Castle is a tower built in the 15th century to protect the village from pirates. Vernazza is surrounded by lush vineyards and olive oil trees, two important industries for the region in addition to fishing.

Vernazza is probably the most photographed village of the Cinque Terre. The only town with a natural port, it has been in the hands of various Genoese families throughout history.

Monterosso

Monterosso is the largest of the five villages of Cinque Terre and is divided by a central tunnel that connects the Old Town and the New Town. It is also the most extensive sand beach of the five villages and is well used by tourists and locals alike

The town is also famous because of its lemon trees, grapes, olives, olive oil, and white wines. You can also try the tasty Gelato in some of the Gelateria that you can find in the town.

Important Info

DEPARTURE: everyday

PICK UP TIME: 7:30 am

DURATION: 9h approx

MEETING POINT: from you accommodation or nearby

Inclusions

• Visit Cinque terre (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso)
• Boat/Train tickets
• Professional guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Prices

Departure from Pisa

This Private Tour from Pisa starts directly from your accommodation in Pisa.

If your hotel or accommodation is far from the city, a supplement may be applied to the tour cost.

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