SOUTHERN Tuscany WINE AND WELLNESS TOUR

Our adventure begins in the heart of Rome where we meet as a group to start our journey towards the beautiful southern Tuscan countryside.

Enroute, we stop at the gorgeous Ruspoli castle in the Lazio countryside. This stunning castle is home to one of the most important Renaissance Gardens in Europe and dates back to 847. It was the source of a long-standing dispute between the Church and the Aldobrandini, Orsini, and Borgia families. We meet our local guide who tours us through the castle and enchants us with stories about the women who lived here (and still do!) before we sit down to a lunch fit for royalty in the castle itself.

This morning we visit one of the jewels of Tuscany – the Medieval masterpiece Siena. Tuscans love their traditions, but there’s perhaps no town that holds on to them quite as strongly as Siena thanks to the twice yearly Palio horse race around the town’s main piazza. We’ll learn all about this special race and why rivalries and alliances run so deep, even up to this very day, among the districts of Siena with the help of our local guide.

Afterwards, you have some free time to grab a bite to eat or shop up a storm in one of Siena’s many beautiful historic shops. We’ve got lots of favorite spots and can help you pick the perfect location for lunch, a drink, or gift shopping.

Get off the beaten track this morning as we explore a stunning local town. This pretty hamlet is quintessential southern Tuscany thanks to its Medieval stone houses and cobbled laneways. Together we visit a historic 17th century villa and discover its intriguing history and stories. Enchanted by the charismatic owner, we sit down to a local lunch in her home and raise a glass to beautiful Tuscany!

This afternoon we have some time to rest and recharge back at the farmhouse or soak up some sunshine with a dip in the swimming pool.

After tasting so many delicious dishes, it’s time we learn to recreate them for ourselves. This morning, we head to a local’s home for a cooking class and lunch like no other. Our host delights in telling stories of their home and sharing local Tuscan recipes. Roll up your sleeves as we learn to make a four course Tuscan meal including traditional local pasta. Later we sit down to taste our creations with matching wines and enjoy an incredible view.

In the afternoon we head to the nearby hilltop town of Montalcino, home to some of the most important red wines and stunning landscapes in all of Italy. Here we have free time to soak in the views, get a spritz or pop into some local shops.

During our Spring tours, we whisk you away for a short drive to a local flower farm in the evening. We’ll enjoy a guided visit through the garden, and pick a small selection of flowers together, before sitting down to an apericena with typical products overlooking a stunning view.

Experience complete relaxation this morning as we visit a nearby town famed for thermal waters. Rich in calcium, iron and zinc, the terme or thermal baths are renowned for their healing properties and have been enjoyed by locals and visitors for centuries.

Here you have the choice to spend the day at a luxury private spa center where you can swim in one of three pools, book in for a massage or enjoy the sauna. Alternatively, choose to explore the town and nearby countryside on a guided e-bike tour. If neither option sounds quite your style, there are plenty of little shops and restaurants to explore in town during your free time.

Our last full day kicks off with a winery visit to sample Vino Nobile Montepulciano DOCG. Made from Sangiovese grapes, we learn about (and taste) the very best and enjoy plum, cherry, and olive aromas. Take in the stunning view of the vineyards and olive trees during our visit as we pair the wine with a mouthwatering local lunch.

Ready to stretch our legs after lunch, we journey to cheese-obsessed paradise Pienza. Designed as a ‘utopia’, we wander the pretty streets that all have romantic street names as the smell of pecorino cheese follows us everywhere.

We enjoy a final breakfast together, before beginning our onward journey to Rome but not before one last adventure.

We make a stop outside the gorgeous hilltop town of Orvieto in Umbria to sample their famous wines. We visit a family-run winery inside a medieval palace, where we enjoy a wine tasting like no other. We delve into Etruscan history as we explore an extra special cellar…

Fascinated with the landscapes of central Italy, we sit down to a final lunch together and reflect on our week in southern Tuscany. Leave with hearts full of love for this extraordinary part of the world, and a newfound appreciation for the everlasting traditions that make Tuscany so special.

Our Tuscan Farmhouse

Meet Your Tour Host

Born and raised in Rome (but with Sardinian origins), Manuela graduated in art history. She has a huge passion for food and wine, and is first level sommelier and runs cooking classes in Rome. 

As a tour leader with over 10 years experience,  Manuela loves meeting people from all over the world and showing them different regions throughout her country. What she likes most is getting to see Italy through her group’s eyes and help them fall in love with bella Italia every time. 

Arrivals and Departures

Upcoming Tour Dates

• SPRING 2025 – 10 – 16 – book now
• FALL 2025 – September 8-14 – book now
• FALL 2025 – October 13 – 19 – book now
• Exclusive tours available on request for groups of 6-10 – inquire

Booking information

• Price from $US 6,290 per person based on double or twin share accommodation
• A supplement applies for solo travelers wanting a private room
• 30% deposit required to reserve your spot
• Cancel for a full refund up to 120 days before departure
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