Itinerary
Florence Cuisine & Culture
Price $2,260 CAD*

6 days in Florence - a food lover’s paradise. Unpack and relax, you stay here for a week. And we have a wide range of cultural explorations; your experience will be a journey of tastes. We feature a ‘Sample Itinerary’ which offers a suggested culinary program. Modifications to the program are easy enough as we’re flexible. Each outing is of course subject to weather, availability and whether or not it compliments your interests. Rest assured that an exceptional week is planned to highlight the very best of the region. You will enjoy fabulous wine tastings, informative guided tours, markets and delicious gourmet food.

Day 1
Depart Saturday.

Day 2 (overnight)
Sunday
Arrive Sunday morning at Florence Airport in Italy. Take a quick taxi ride to Villa Azalee, the cost of a taxi from the airport to your boutique hotel is approximately 15 Euros each way (approximately $25 CAD each way).
Arrive at hotel, check-in, relax, get unpacked and acquainted with your surroundings.
7.00 pm welcome cocktail
8.00 free night

Day 3 (overnight)
Monday
Continental Breakfast is included or a full American Breakfast can be ordered a la carte at an additional cost.
9.30 am departure for cooking class in the countryside.
10.00 am arrive at class – refreshments and presentation of the day’s program.
1.30 pm aperitif in the garden (weather permitting) and lunch. Wine from local producers in the Chianti area will be served with lunch, white wine is usually served with the appetizer, red wine served with the meal and following that a dessert wine.
2.30 pm departure for hotel.
5.00 pm refreshments will be served daily at Villa Azalee if you’re interested.
Your evening is free to ‘do your own thing’, relax & explore the surroundings. Consult your handy Safari Kit for local restaurant recommendations…it’s an excellent resource to ensure that your gastronomic experience is top notch.
(B/L)

Day 4 (overnight)
Tuesday
Continental Breakfast
9.30 am departure for sightseeing 10.00 am arrive at San Lorenzo Food Market – visit the market with food tasting.
1.00 pm light lunch at a nearby trattoria.
2.30 pm back to the hotel.
Afternoon and evening free to go out exploring to find that great little ‘gem’ for dinner.
(B/L)

Day 5 (overnight)
Wednesday
Continental Breakfast
9.30 am get ready to today’s cooking class.
10.00 am the class today will be held in the city, Florence – starting with refreshments and presentation of the day’s program.
1.30 pm sit down to enjoy your lunch creation with wine.
2.30 pm departure for hotel.
Free afternoon and night, make sure you consult your Safari Kit.
(B/L)

Day 6 (overnight)
Thursday
Continental Breakfast
9.30 am departure from hotel with your guide Gillian to an established historic vineyard.
10.30 am arrive at Castello da Verrazzano - visit the garden and the castle, rebuilt in the 18th century. Tour the cellars built in 1170 and receive your introduction to the Chianti area.
1.00 pm lunch starting with tastes of local cheeses and salamis, as well as a four-course meal, plus coffee and liqueur.
3.00 pm back to your hotel.
Free afternoon and night
(B/L)

Day 7 (overnight)
Friday
Continental Breakfast
9.30 am departure for cooking class in the countryside.
10.00 am arrive at class - refreshments and presentation of the day program.
1.30 pm aperitif in the garden and lunch with wine.
2.30 pm back to the hotel.
Free afternoon and night.
(B/L)

Day 8
Saturday
Continental Breakfast – Adios + Check Out + Taxi to Florence Airport + Return flight. (B)