Tuscany Rediscovered

September 24, 2014 - October 2, 2014

 

Experience the charm and romance of Tuscany from your base in Colle di Val d’Elsa, an quintessential Tuscan town. During this seven-night program, see the towers built by wealthy powerbrokers and merchants in the town of San Gimignano during the Middle Ages. Explore Castellina, an Etruscan town that became an important Florentine garrison. Discover the architectural treasures of Renaissance Florence and Siena, a city unchanged throughout the centuries. Journey off the beaten path as you explore San Galgano and its Gothic abbey and medieval Massa Marittima, two unspoiled gems. Enjoy a tasting of local wines and olive oils at a winery at Castello di Monsanto, visit a farm for a tasting of pecorino cheese, and learn the essence of Tuscan cooking during a private demonstration. This program includes all excursions, deluxe accommodations, an extensive meal plan and wine with dinner.