The food escapades continue after breakfast as we venture out to a beautiful medieval town for a cooking class with the fabulous Guiseppina while Luca leads us through a tasting of their family wines. In the afternoon you can put up your feet and relax by the pool. This evening we take a stroll through a historical Italian style garden, before we head into the wine cellar to taste biodynamic wines with one of the area’s most innovative winemakers. A farm style tasting menu and wine pairing is the highlight of the evening.

After breakfast we hop on our bikes and head north into the rollings hills of Tuscany toward San Miniato. We will stop on the way to admire the breathtaking scenery and sip some organic wine. Just beyond the last rolling hill we say goodbye to our bikes and guide Marco and settle down for a laid back lunch and wine tasting at a local organic winery. You can kick off your shoes and enjoy a hearty meal and a few glasses of wine. This afternoon you are free to explore or enjoy the comforts of the villa as we settle in for a relaxed evening. We will tantalise your tastebuds as we give you a taste of another area in Italy, Puglia.

After yoga (optional bliss) we take a walk past Pinocchio’s movie set to a former ghost town, which has been restored to its former glory. We browse the unique art gallery and pop into a few boutique shops before we hitch a ride back to home base for a champagne brunch. Grab your shopping bags and recipes, and get ready to shop at the local CO-OP and gather all the ingredients we need for dinner. The afternoon will be spent preparing for our interactive cooking with a glass of wine and Chef Liezie! We will cook up a storm and enjoy a real Tuscan style dinner together.

Let your mind wander off to the middle ages, breathe in and smell the countryside of Tuscany and imagine being a Pilgrim on the Via Francigena as we walk through vineyards, fields and small forgotten villages. We end our pilgrimage at a local restaurant in a small town square, where we enjoy an ice cold sip of prosecco and a family style lunch. Wait the day isn’t over yet… This afternoon you can rest your weary legs before we dress up for a night out in one of the best preserved medieval towns, SanGimignano. There will be time for some shopping before we enjoy a contemporary Tuscan tasting menu that will blow your mind!

Today we head south to a traditional farmhouse to experience simple, friendly and sincere hospitality and the breathtaking scenery of the Tuscan hills. We will explore, taste olive oil and wine while indulging in the fresh produce on offer during a long, lazy lunch. Gelato anyone? This afternoon we will give you plenty of time to rest and digest before we go big on our last night together… another surprise awaits!

One last splurge for breakfast to celebrate and share a few more laughs and stories. This morning we will transport you back to Florence airport, train station or your hotel (approximately 1 hour’s drive) and send you home with extraordinary experiences and memories that will last forever!