A perfect mix of culture, food, and wine, this tour will take you walking through the city of Lucca and then into the vineyard hills to taste the best dishes and wines of Tuscany.
Italians know Lucca as the “Città d’arte” (city of art) because the historic center is still perfectly preserved, with endless buildings and monuments from Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. It’s also as known as “Città della musica” (music city), because it contains a world-class archive of musical compositions, hosts year-long music concerts, and is the birthplace of opera composer Giacomo Puccini.
Walk through the city with the insightful commentary of an expert guide, who will reveal the history behind the city’s unique rectangular design. He’ll take you along the city’s Renaissance-era walls, into the awe-inspiring churches (Duomo entrance tickets included), across the piazza set in an old Roman amphitheater, around the Puccini family home, and so much more.
Then we’ll head to lunch on an organic vineyard nestled in the hills of Tuscany to enjoy some classic Tuscan fare in the sunshine. Featuring seasonal products from the neighboring farms, the lunch will also include a tasting of the vineyard’s own wines (of course!). Then we’ll bring you back to your accommodation to enjoy the rest of the afternoon.
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or in the immediate vicinity
Travel in a Mercedes 9-seat minivan with air-conditioning, large panoramic windows, and spacious, comfortable seats.
Small groups:unless you specifically request a private tour, the group will never exceed 9 guests.
Private guide – Entrance Ticket and Headseat
English speaking Driver for the full day
***We are also happy to personalize your itinerary or arrange a private tour just for you. Contact us and we’ll send you a customized plan with a quote! ***
We had an amazing time touring Tuscany with Niccoló! He was very knowledgeable about the area and wineries. The van was very comfortable for riding around to the different stops and having a small intimate group made the experience special. The tastings were excellent and we got to try a variety of wines, olive oils, and vinegars. The lunch stop was an awesome pairing of traditional Tuscan food and a lot of wine!
My husband and I had a fantastic day visiting Castello Tricerchi, tasting delicious wines and cooking with Alexandra. Even though I looovvee wine, the cooking and eating really made the day. The kitchen is cozy and has an incredible view of vineyards and the rolling hills of Tuscany. We made 2 kinds of pasta and tiramisu. Alexandra was a great teacher and very fun to spend the afternoon with. We will be sure to practice our new culinary skills once we get home. I urge you to book this very intimate and fun experience.
This was the highlight of our trip to Italy! The cooking class was awesome, the wine was delicious, and the views were amazing. We had a group of 7 and all of us said the food was the best we had while in Italy.
Outstanding tour! We loved everything— great communication, very professional and friendly driver, sparking clean van, gorgeous wineries with delicious and informative tastings. Our first stop was a lovely historic winery, then a stop in beautiful San Gimignano, and finally a lavish lunch and tasting at another lovely winery. Everything was picture perfect. Highly recommend!
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Step into the vineyard, learn the delicate craft of picking grapes at their peak and taste freshly harvested fruit. Discover all the secrets of fermentation and taste the renowned Brunello di Montalcino straight from the barrel.
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