4-day trip
“Divine gourmandizing in Tuscany!”
DAY 1
Flight Eindhoven-Pisa. 9h55-11h35.
Nice transfer of 85 km to the Chianti. Check in in an attractive Agriturismo between the vineyards. Light lunch.
17h00, transfer to a monastery inaccessible to others. (3 ½ km) Informative walk through the vineyards of the Antinori family and visit to the monastery cellar where the wines have been aged for centuries.
Wine tasting followed by a refined tasting dinner with wine pairing in an Osteria next to the monastery, which “accidentally” received a Michelin star.
Transfer back and overnight in the Agriturismo.
DAY 2
09h00, breakfast.
After breakfast, enjoy “la dolce vita” with a traditional Italian Cooking Class in an annex of the Agriturismo followed by a partly self-prepared lunch in the garden with a view over the rolling Tuscan hills.
In the afternoon, soak up culture in Florence. (37 km)
Dinner in the best Trattoria in Florence.
Transfer back and overnight in the Agriturismo.
DAY 3
08h30, breakfast.
9h15, transfer to a “pleasantly deranged” perfectionist from the eighth generation of a butcher’s family, 12 km away.
His signature hangs on top restaurants around the world.
The wonderful day begins with a 4-wheel-drive safari to his Chianina ranch, where the cattle graze merrily. Followed by a walk through the beautiful valley.
A master butcher then gives us the lecture “butcher for a day” with cutting demonstrations in which we actively participate. Lunch specialty of the butcher shop: Sushi del Chianti.
At 14h30 returning to the Agriturismo and the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
At 19h30 an unprecedented grilling sensation awaits us at the butcher’s shop, which we are on top of: a varied signature menu of the juicy and tender red meat of his very best cattle. The Chianti wine also flows freely. Simple but divine.
Overnight in the Agriturismo.
DAY 4
7h30, breakfast.
08h15, transfer to a private domain where the truffles are for the taking. At least if you have the right nose for it. (73 km)
A stray dog lookalike and truffle hunter accompany us.
A little later we smell the most precious fungi, freshly found.
After the pleasant and informative forest walk, we help with our truffle brunch, in a hunter’s cottage in the valley.
Finally at 13h15 onward to Pisa Airport. (36 km) Flight Pisa-Eindhoven. 15h35-17h25.
Included:
Day 1:
Flight Eindhoven-Pisa v.v.
Meet & assist Pisa Airport
Private Transfer Pisa-Airport-Agriturismo
3 nights Agriturismo (Shared room)
3 breakfasts
Light lunch
Private transfer Agriturismo-Osteria v.v.
Walk through the vineyards
Visit monastery cellar
Wine tasting
Tasting dinner Osteria
Osteria wine pairing
Day 2:
Italian Cooking Class
Lunch in the garden
Private transfer Agriturismo-Florence v.v.
Walking tour with Dutch guide through Florence
Dinner Trattoria Florence
Day 3:
Private transfer Agriturismo-Butchery v.v.
Reception in Butcher shop
4-wheel drive safari Chianina Ranch
Informative walk through the valley
Lecture “butcher for a day”
Lunch “Sushi del Chianti”
Private transfer Agriturismo-Butchery v.v.
Extensive signature meat menu
Unlimited Chianti wine during dinner
Day 4:
Private Transfer Agriturismo-Truffle Domain
Private truffle hunt with hunter and dog
Truffle brunch
Private Transfer Truffle Domain-Pisa Airport
Full trip guided by Frans Kriesels (Director/Owner Global Events)
“Trips for Foodies” is part of Global Events.
Price indication:
€ 1.735,- per person
(When 12 people participate and based on shared Classic Room)
Surcharge Classic Room for single use: € 240,-
Wines included only where stated. Other wines/beverages as well as personal expenses to be paid locally.
The trip can be planned every year from April to mid-November.
The minimum participation is 8 people and 20 people is the maximum. (More than 20 people on request)