Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

Following is a collection of random photos from this itinerary. To see more full-size photos, visit our photo galleries.

Sunflower blooms in the middle of summer are a wonderful opportunity to soak up the romance and beauty of Tuscany The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany Up in the Tuscan mountains we tour a family farm. This is a great immersive experience and wonderful family atmosphere. Our vacations mean more to us than Tuscan food and wines. Creating deep bonds and friendships is our true motivation Tours and tastings at various winers in Chianti create a true appreciation for these wonderful Tuscan wines A food tour in Florence and Tuscany cannot miss a stop at a local pastry shop to taste some Tuscan dessert Taking in all of the beauty of a vineyard. This is a truly immersive and cultural experience to enjoy in Tuscany Enjoying a wonderful evening of singing and dancing at a Tuscan-style barbeque Our Chianti vacation makes day trips to places that once played an integral role in the region's history The sunflowers blossoming in Tuscany is a sight to behold and we take every chance we can to appreciate their beauty If the time is right, we love to get in the vineyards and harvest grapes with our winemaker friends in Tuscany! Piazza del Campo in Siena comes to life under the night sky Meeting locals is one of the best ways to appreciate and discover the local culture of Tuscany. Aside from its famous view, Pienza is home to the delicious Tuscan pecorino cheese Vin Santo is a great finisher to a wonderful Tuscan meal, we'll taste many varieties on our Chianti vacation Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany There's no shortage of wineries and wine tasting in our vacation in the Chianti region of Tuscany Of course, on a Chianti cooking vacation in Tuscany you cannot skip delicious pasta! Our guests experience a whole new world of wine tasting on our winery tours in the Chianti region of Tuscany Our small group class is getting ready to make a myriad of delicious local Tuscan dishes Going to small family farms and places only locals know about are what make our trips truly immersive experiences Romance is truly in the air throughout our adventures and experiences across the Chianti region of Tuscany We only choose restaurants popular among the locals for our vacations, and Chianti is no exception. The small town of Pienza offers the perfect view of the Chianti valley, a great chance to appreciate the Tuscan beauty A shot of our locally produced ingredients we use for our hands-on cooking class experiences in Chianti Private lunch at a family owned winery overlooking the beautiful Tuscan landscape. Our Chianti vacation features a wine tasting in a small family run winery to create a more intimate experience Having a cooking class in Cortona, the setting for "Under the Tuscan Sun" Guest giving love to Chianti cashmere goat deep in the hills of Tuscany at a local artisan's goat farm All our cooking classes in Tuscany and Chianti are hands on, you will always make fresh pasta from scratch This is a peek of dish that can only be found in the Chianti region Tuscany, a truly local specialty A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy During our Tuscany vacation, we tour what is considered by many, the most beautiful wine cellars in Europe Our guests truly become our family after spending a week with us in Tuscany Getting ready to eat some local Tuscan specialties at our barbeque party in Chianti A small sample dish highlighting the wonderful cured meats we sample throughout our Tuscan adventures in Chianti Our Chianti cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn, experience and appreciate Italian food culture We make the trip to Cortona, the setting of Under the Tuscan Sun for a private, hands-on cooking class Tuscany offers up some of the best views and vistas in all of Italy and Florence is no exception Truly living under the Tuscan sun, enjoying a glass of famous Chianti classico red wine in a Tuscan vineyard Italian piazzas are a great place to sit back with a glass of wine and observe Italian culture and lifestyle There is nothing better than learning how make delicious Tuscan specialties and having fun doing it