Tuscany Food and Wine Experience

Embark on a 7-night journey through Italy with superior, first-class accommodations and private, luxury air-conditioned coach transportation. Each day begins with a hearty breakfast, followed by 4 lunches and 6 dinners featuring authentic Tuscan cuisine.

Explore the cultural treasures of Firenze with a guided tour and entrance to the Accademia Gallery. Immerse yourself in the local culinary scene with a market tour, Tuscan cooking class, and pasta cooking class. Indulge in wine tastings and cheese tastings, and visit a local Tenuta for a picnic. Discover the charm of Siena and San Gimignano with a guided tour, and visit a cheese producer for an insightful experience. Throughout your journey, an English-speaking guide and a Women’s Travel Club Tour Host will ensure a seamless and enriching experience.

Inclusions & Highlights

  • 7 Nights superior, first-class accommodations
  • Transportation by private, luxury air-conditioned coach
  • Daily Breakfasts, 4 Lunch’s and 6 Dinners
  • Tour in Firenze
  • Entrance to Accademia Gallery
  • Market tour
  • Tuscan cooking class
  • Tour of Florence
  • Wine Tastings
  • Visit a Cheese Producer
  • Cheese tastings
  • Tour of Siena and San Gimignano
  • Visit a local Tenuta
  • Picnic
  • Pasta cooking class
  • Entrance fees
  • English-speaking guide
  • Women’s Travel Club Tour Host

ITINERARY

  • Day 1 - Arrive to Firenze

    Upon arrival at the airport, you will need to make your own way to your accommodation. Following this, you’ll embark on a walking tour in Florence, which includes a visit to the Accademia Gallery (entrance included). The tour will be led by a 4-hour English-speaking licensed guide.

    To conclude the tour, you’ll be treated to a 3-course welcome dinner at a restaurant near the hotel. Please note that drinks are not included and will be at an additional cost.

    Accommodation: Hotel Cellai 4 (Dinner)

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  • Day 2 - Market Tour with Cooking Class and Walking Tour

    You’ll start your day with breakfast at your hotel before heading out for a market tour followed by a cooking class where you’ll prepare a typical Tuscan menu. After the class, you’ll enjoy the meal you’ve prepared.

    In the afternoon, a 3-hour walking tour with an English-speaking guide awaits you. You’ll explore the historic center, visiting beautiful landmarks such as Piazza Santa Croce square and Church, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery (outside), Lungarno, Palazzo Pitti, and more.

    In the evening, you’ll have a 3-course dinner at a local restaurant in Florence. Please note that drinks are not included and will be at an additional cost.

    Accommodation: Hotel Cellai 4 (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

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  • Day 3 - Transfer to Chianti and Wine Tasting

    Breakfast at your hotel.

    This morning, you will be transferred from Florence to your next destination, Chianti.

    In Chianti, you will visit a local farmhouse and wine cellar in the Monteriggioni area, where you will have the opportunity to taste 4 wines. Lunch will be included as part of this experience.

    In the evening, you can look forward to a 3-course dinner at the hotel. Please note that drinks are not included and will be at an additional cost.

    Accommodation: Villa Curina Resort 4 (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

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  • Day 4 - Excursion to Chianti Region WITH CHEESE & WINE TASTINGS

    Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel before embarking on an adventure through the enchanting Chianti Region. Your first destination is Greve, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit a cheese producer. Indulge in a tasting session and savor a light lunch, complemented by a glass of wine per person.

    Following your visit, you’ll have leisure time to explore Greve at your own pace.

    Later, you’ll journey to an ancient castle and its wine cellar for a delightful tasting experience featuring 4 wines. The day culminates with a magical dinner in Greve.

    Accommodation: Villa Curina Resort 4 (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

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  • Day 5 - Siena and San Gimignano

    Start your day with breakfast at your hotel.

    Today, you’ll enjoy a full-day tour to Siena and San Gimignano.

    The tour includes guided sightseeing in Siena, with an inside visit to the Cathedral, followed by a visit to San Gimignano. You’ll have free time for lunch in Siena and the opportunity to taste some delicious ice cream in San Gimignano.

    In the evening, you’ll have a 3-course dinner in a medieval Chianti village, accompanied by a good glass of typical wine.

    Enjoy this full day of exploring and indulging in the delights of Tuscany!

    Accommodation: Villa Curina Resort 4 (Breakfast and Dinner)

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  • Day 6 - Wine Tasting with Picnic Lunch

    Start your day with breakfast at your hotel.

    This morning, indulge in a half-day tour with wine tasting, followed by lunch.

    You will visit a local “Tenuta” in the Chianti area for a wine tasting experience and a “picnic” lunch featuring typical products such as cheese, bruschetta, and cold cuts.

    The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

    Accommodation: Villa Curina Resort 4 (Breakfast and Lunch)

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  • Day 7 - Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner in the Tuscan Countryside

    Breakfast at your hotel.

    Enjoy your morning free at your own leisure.

    In the afternoon, you have one last amazing experience awaiting you: a Pasta Cooking class.

    You’ll enjoy a cooking class in the Valdichiana area, focusing on Pici pasta made from local flour. The experience concludes with a dinner featuring the pasta and other dishes you’ve prepared, accompanied by tastings of four wines, all under the stars in a vineyard.

    Accommodation: Villa Curina Resort 4 (Breakfast and Dinner)

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  • Day 8 - Departure

    Start your day with breakfast at your hotel.

    Please note that no transfer is included for your departure. You will need to make your own way to the airport.

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**Prices are subject to change and availability. Space is limited and activities and specific hotels are subject to change. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

IMPORTANT DETAILS & PRICING

Rates

Double Occupancy: $6929 CAD per person (sharing a room)
Single Occupancy: $7449CAD per person (your own room) 

If you would like the double occupancy rate but don’t have a roommate, we will match you with a suitable roommate. The single occupancy rate will give you your own room. Single occupancy may be limited. CAD = Canadian dollars. USD = United States of America dollars. Conversion to USD is approximated by current exchange rates and is subject to change. You will be charged in CAD and your bank may charge a slightly different rate or fee.

Payment & Cancellation Schedule
Payment of $300 due at time of booking.
Final payment due – June 15, 2025

*All payments are non-refundable Please see full terms and conditions. Prices are subject to change based on availability.

Activity Level

Moderate Activity. Some longer walking tours with stops.

Group Size

Minimum: 8 members
Maximum: 16 members

Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Visa and passport handling fees
  • Meals not listed in itinerary
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Optional Activities
  • Expenses of a Personal Nature
  • Early check-in and late check-out of hotel
  • Airport transfers
  • Local taxes
  • Travel Insurance

Roommate Matching Policy

Roommate matching is done as a courtesy, and while most matches result in wonderful friendships, success is not guaranteed. If, during the tour, you decide you would no longer like to share a room with your roommate, you will need to request (and pay for) a single room at all accommodations. This can be shared between the two people in the room if it is a mutual decision. If you are a very light sleeper or snore, you may want to consider getting your own single room.

Flight Information

The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible or refundable air tickets when possible.

Arrive to Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) at any time on or before the first day of tour.
Depart from Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) – the last day of the tour.

If you would like assistance booking international flights for your tour, please use the form below. The Women’s Travel Club Flight Desk will work with you to arrange the best options.
Our flight management fee is CAD 100.00 + HST per tour.
Flight Quote

Travel Insurance:

Out-of-country medical insurance is required. We strongly recommend that you obtain cancellation and interruption insurance to protect your investment.
Use this link to request an insurance quote.

Insurance Quote

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel Cellai 4

Hotel Cellai, situated in the heart of Florence, offers a unique blend of valuable antiques, original artworks, and contemporary flair. Each guest room is a harmonious mix of comfort, tradition, and Italian vintage style. Rooms facing the front feature double soundproof windows for a peaceful stay.

Start your day with a delightful breakfast buffet served in the Winter Garden, where the candlelit setting adds to the ambiance. The buffet includes eggs, fresh fruit, fruit cocktails, juices, breads, homemade focaccia, herbal teas, cereals, yogurts, coffee, diet products, fresh pastries, and homemade cakes. Afternoon tea is served from 05:00 to 06:00 pm.

Guests can unwind at the Library bar, perusing art books or enjoying music. For a scenic experience, head to La Terrazza, a flowered rooftop garden offering stunning views and refreshing drinks.

Villa Curina Resort 4

Villa Curina Resort 4 is a charming retreat just a few kilometers from Siena, nestled in the picturesque countryside of Chianti. The guest rooms, situated in a villa designed in typical Tuscan farmhouse style, exude comfort and elegance. They feature antique wooden floor slabs, luxurious fabrics, romantic four-poster beds, and antique furniture.

Guests can indulge in the culinary delights of Il Convito di Curina restaurant, which specializes in Tuscan cuisine made from garden-fresh fruits and local Chianti and Sienese products. The restaurant also boasts an extensive selection of wines from some of the best Tuscan producers. Dine on the terrace overlooking the stunning Chianti hills with Siena as a captivating backdrop.

The hotel offers an outdoor pool where guests can unwind and soak in the beauty of the surrounding countryside.

FAQ's

Through our own clients and networking clubs we have realized a general desire for women to travel but they don’t always have a companion. We developed the Women’s Travel Club for these women to have a fun and safe group to travel with. We offer a wide range of destinations, so that there is something for everyone.

We have women of all ages, with the average being 45 to 65 years. However, we do have regular travelers anywhere from 30 years to over 80 years of age.

We do not include international flights in the price of our tours. Not including the cost of international flights in the cost of the tour allows members the flexibility to get the flight schedule, price and class of service that best suits them. The Women's Travel Club flight desk will be happy to help arrange your international flights.

Yes, we always negotiate the best possible single supplement rate for our trips. Single spots fill quickly and may be limited so we suggest you book early for a single spot.

Yes, each of our booking forms has an area for you to request to be matched with a roommate. We get some general information that will help us match you with a great new friend.

Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days for Canadian and US residents

Tuscany average daily temperatures range between 18°C (64°F) to 25°C (77°F)

Tuscany Food and Wine Experience

Sep 16 - Sep 23 2025

Tour Level: Signature Tours,
Tour Type: Sightseeing Tours,
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