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.

Our vacations mean more to us than Tuscan food and wines. Creating deep bonds and friendships is our true motivation Our cooking classes do an excellent job showcasing local specialties and these biscotti are no exception A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy The wine will be so good during the Chianti vacation that you'll want it straight from the barrel! Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity interact with local shop-owners and taste Tuscan specialties The sunflowers blossoming in Tuscany is a sight to behold and we take every chance we can to appreciate their beauty Italian piazzas are a great place to sit back with a glass of wine and observe Italian culture and lifestyle Romance is truly in the air throughout our adventures and experiences across the Chianti region of Tuscany Enjoying a small-group hands-on cooking class and wonderful meal with friends overlooking the Tuscan landscape Florentine steak is a must-have culinary experience in the Tuscan region. We enjoy ours deep in the hills of Chianti Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch Our Chianti vacation makes day trips to places that once played an integral role in the region's history Our guests truly become our family after spending a week with us in Tuscany Our immersive Chianti vacation offers many chances to interact and learn from locals of the area If the time is right, we love to get in the vineyards and harvest grapes with our winemaker friends in Tuscany! A small sample dish highlighting the wonderful cured meats we sample throughout our Tuscan adventures in Chianti Our barbeque party in Chianti is a great time to relax by the pool an soak up some sun before a night of dancing and fun Learn how to make Tuscan specialty pastas like this pici with pesto in same setting as the movie Under the Tuscan Sun Our Chianti vacation features a wine tasting in a small family run winery to create a more intimate experience Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy is the famous piazza of the Palio horse race, a pillar of the culture of Siena Take your glass of Brunello and enjoy the view of a vineyard in Montalcino. Truly a wonderful way to enjoy Tuscany A food tour in Florence and Tuscany cannot miss a stop at a local pastry shop to taste some Tuscan dessert During our Tuscany vacation, we tour what is considered by many, the most beautiful wine cellars in Europe Learning how to make dishes unique to the region we vacation in is a major part of the cultural experience we offer We always select traditional Tuscan dishes to prepare during our cooking classes in Chianti. Of course, on a Chianti cooking vacation in Tuscany you cannot skip delicious pasta! Meeting locals is one of the best ways to appreciate and discover the local culture of Tuscany. Guest giving love to Chianti cashmere goat deep in the hills of Tuscany at a local artisan's goat farm A shot of our locally produced ingredients we use for our hands-on cooking class experiences in Chianti Taking in all of the beauty of a vineyard. This is a truly immersive and cultural experience to enjoy in Tuscany The Palio horse-race in Siena is more than just a race. It is the life-blood of every citizen and a wonder to behold. We only choose restaurants popular among the locals for our vacations, and Chianti is no exception. The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany Going off the beaten path in the Tuscan hills to learn about the goats that help make beautiful cashmere products Tours and tastings at various winers in Chianti create a true appreciation for these wonderful Tuscan wines Our Chianti vacation features some of the best views Tuscany and Italy in general have to offer This is an up-close and personal experience on a Tuscan cashmere goat farm, overlooking vista from the hills of Chianti Our wine tastings are a fun, informal experience full of great information and exploration of Chianti wines Our Tuscan vacation is so much more than food and wine, it's about making lasting friendships and memories Our guests experience a whole new world of wine tasting on our winery tours in the Chianti region of Tuscany There is nothing better than learning how make delicious Tuscan specialties and having fun doing it