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.

Taking in all of the beauty of a vineyard. This is a truly immersive and cultural experience to enjoy in Tuscany The sunflowers blossoming in Tuscany is a sight to behold and we take every chance we can to appreciate their beauty Vin Santo is a great finisher to a wonderful Tuscan meal, we'll taste many varieties on our Chianti vacation The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch Tuscany offers up some of the best views and vistas in all of Italy and Florence is no exception Two of our guests helping out with the antipasto before our incredible meal at a family-run winery near Greve in Chianti A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy Going to small family farms and places only locals know about are what make our trips truly immersive experiences The small town of Pienza offers the perfect view of the Chianti valley, a great chance to appreciate the Tuscan beauty 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 A food tour in Florence and Tuscany cannot miss a stop at a local pastry shop to taste some Tuscan dessert Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world There is nothing better than learning how make delicious Tuscan specialties and having fun doing it This is a behind the scenes look into the Tuscan lifestyle. It's an excellent cultural experience. Going off the beaten path in the Tuscan hills to learn about the goats that help make beautiful cashmere products Aside from its famous view, Pienza is home to the delicious Tuscan pecorino cheese One our visits to a local farm includes learning how to make the Tuscan special pizza called schiacciata A shot of our locally produced ingredients we use for our hands-on cooking class experiences in Chianti Our small group class is getting ready to make a myriad of delicious local Tuscan dishes 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 Our vacations mean more to us than Tuscan food and wines. Creating deep bonds and friendships is our true motivation We make the trip to Cortona, the setting of Under the Tuscan Sun for a private, hands-on cooking class Good food, good wine and good friends are always cause for celebration! If the time is right, we love to get in the vineyards and harvest grapes with our winemaker friends in Tuscany! The Duomo in Florence is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. We visit Florence during our Chianti Vacations Our immersive Chianti vacation offers many chances to interact and learn from locals of the area The wine will be so good during the Chianti vacation that you'll want it straight from the barrel! This is a peek of dish that can only be found in the Chianti region Tuscany, a truly local specialty Sunflower blooms in the middle of summer are a wonderful opportunity to soak up the romance and beauty of Tuscany Having fun learning authentic Tuscan recipes from Chef Lorenzo in our private cooking class in Radda in Chianti Our hands-on cooking classes in Chianti are all about highlighting dishes unique to Tuscany Our Chianti vacation features some of the best views Tuscany and Italy in general have to offer During our Tuscany vacation, we tour what is considered by many, the most beautiful wine cellars in Europe The Cathedral of Siena is one of the most beautiful in all of Italy. It houses many famous works of art. Florentine steak is a must-have culinary experience in the Tuscan region. We enjoy ours deep in the hills of Chianti Our cooking class in Cortona, the setting for Under the Tuscan Sun is hosted by a local family in a private villa Guest giving love to Chianti cashmere goat deep in the hills of Tuscany at a local artisan's goat farm Learning how to make pasta from scratch is one of the best ways to soak of the beautiful and rich Italian culture Learning how to make dishes unique to the region we vacation in is a major part of the cultural experience we offer Up in the Tuscan mountains we tour a family farm. This is a great immersive experience and wonderful family atmosphere.