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.

If the time is right, we love to get in the vineyards and harvest grapes with our winemaker friends in Tuscany! Our guests experience a whole new world of wine tasting on our winery tours in the Chianti region of Tuscany Aside from its famous view, Pienza is home to the delicious Tuscan pecorino cheese Our cooking classes do an excellent job showcasing local specialties and these biscotti are no exception Our cooking class in Cortona, the setting for Under the Tuscan Sun is hosted by a local family in a private villa The Duomo in Florence is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. We visit Florence during our Chianti Vacations Romance is truly in the air throughout our adventures and experiences across the Chianti region of Tuscany Our small group class is getting ready to make a myriad of delicious local Tuscan dishes Having fun learning authentic Tuscan recipes from Chef Lorenzo in our private cooking class in Radda in Chianti This is a behind the scenes look into the Tuscan lifestyle. It's an excellent cultural experience. One our visits to a local farm includes learning how to make the Tuscan special pizza called schiacciata Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch Of course, on a Chianti cooking vacation in Tuscany you cannot skip delicious pasta! Taking in all of the beauty of a vineyard. This is a truly immersive and cultural experience to enjoy in Tuscany The Palio horse-race in Siena is more than just a race. It is the life-blood of every citizen and a wonder to behold. Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany The small town of Pienza offers the perfect view of the Chianti valley, a great chance to appreciate the Tuscan beauty Florentine steak is a must-have culinary experience in the Tuscan region. We enjoy ours deep in the hills of Chianti Our immersive Chianti vacation offers many chances to interact and learn from locals of the area The sunflowers blossoming in Tuscany is a sight to behold and we take every chance we can to appreciate their beauty The wine will be so good during the Chianti vacation that you'll want it straight from the barrel! We make the trip to Cortona, the setting of Under the Tuscan Sun for a private, hands-on cooking class Enjoying the intimacy and romance of a delicious tasting of famous Chianti classico wines Taking a walk through this Tuscan castle turned winery in the hills of Chianti Piazza del Campo in Siena comes to life under the night sky Our hands-on cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn how to make the famous Italian liquor, Limoncello Our Chianti vacation features a wine tasting in a small family run winery to create a more intimate experience Our Chianti vacation features some of the best views Tuscany and Italy in general have to offer Learning how to make pasta from scratch is one of the best ways to soak of the beautiful and rich Italian culture Learn how to make Tuscan specialty pastas like this pici with pesto in same setting as the movie Under the Tuscan Sun Enjoying a small-group hands-on cooking class and wonderful meal with friends overlooking the Tuscan landscape Up in the Tuscan mountains we tour a family farm. This is a great immersive experience and wonderful family atmosphere. Going to small family farms and places only locals know about are what make our trips truly immersive experiences Tours and tastings at various winers in Chianti create a true appreciation for these wonderful Tuscan wines Our hands-on cooking classes in Chianti are all about highlighting dishes unique to Tuscany During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made All of our Chianti cooking classes include recipe books so favorite recipes can be replicated at home Meeting locals is one of the best ways to appreciate and discover the local culture of Tuscany. 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 Our vacations mean more to us than Tuscan food and wines. Creating deep bonds and friendships is our true motivation Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity interact with local shop-owners and taste Tuscan specialties Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy is the famous piazza of the Palio horse race, a pillar of the culture of Siena