Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

Following is a collection of random photos from this itinerary. To see more full-size photos, visit our photo galleries.

We take every opportunity we can to have fun as we galavant through the Tuscan hills Our hands-on cooking classes in Chianti are all about highlighting dishes unique to Tuscany There is nothing better than learning how make delicious Tuscan specialties and having fun doing it Tours and tastings at various winers in Chianti create a true appreciation for these wonderful Tuscan wines Meeting locals is one of the best ways to appreciate and discover the local culture of Tuscany. Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity interact with local shop-owners and taste Tuscan specialties Our hands-on cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn how to make the famous Italian liquor, Limoncello Our Chianti vacation makes day trips to places that once played an integral role in the region's history A small sample dish highlighting the wonderful cured meats we sample throughout our Tuscan adventures in Chianti The Duomo in Florence is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. We visit Florence during our Chianti Vacations Our barbeque party in Chianti is a great time to relax by the pool an soak up some sun before a night of dancing and fun Tuscany offers up some of the best views and vistas in all of Italy and Florence is no exception This is a peek of dish that can only be found in the Chianti region Tuscany, a truly local specialty We love making tasty food during our cooking classes, but we love having fun even more Vin Santo is a great finisher to a wonderful Tuscan meal, we'll taste many varieties on our Chianti vacation Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch Our guests eager to dive into another half day of cooking fun and learning how to make more Tuscan dishes Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity to get a feel of the local culture and experience the central market Learning how to make dishes unique to the region we vacation in is a major part of the cultural experience we offer Good food, good wine and good friends are always cause for celebration! Our Chianti vacation features a wine tasting in a small family run winery to create a more intimate experience The sunflowers blossoming in Tuscany is a sight to behold and we take every chance we can to appreciate their beauty Romance is truly in the air throughout our adventures and experiences across the Chianti region of Tuscany Our hands-on cooking classes always get everyone involved and having fun in some capacity Our guests truly become our family after spending a week with us in Tuscany Truly living under the Tuscan sun, enjoying a glass of famous Chianti classico red wine in a Tuscan vineyard The small town of Pienza offers the perfect view of the Chianti valley, a great chance to appreciate the Tuscan beauty Our small group class is getting ready to make a myriad of delicious local Tuscan dishes Up in the Tuscan mountains we tour a family farm. This is a great immersive experience and wonderful family atmosphere. The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany The Cathedral of Siena is one of the most beautiful in all of Italy. It houses many famous works of art. We always select traditional Tuscan dishes to prepare during our cooking classes in Chianti. All of our Chianti cooking classes include recipe books so favorite recipes can be replicated at home Learn how to make Tuscan specialty pastas like this pici with pesto in same setting as the movie Under the Tuscan Sun A shot of our locally produced ingredients we use for our hands-on cooking class experiences in Chianti Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany One our visits to a local farm includes learning how to make the Tuscan special pizza called schiacciata Our Chianti vacation features some of the best views Tuscany and Italy in general have to offer Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made Going to small family farms and places only locals know about are what make our trips truly immersive experiences Our final day in Chianti is spent with local Chianina cow farmers and Chianti wine makers in the Tuscan hills