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Tuscany Food + Wine + History + Culture

Join Chef Walters Culinary Tourism

Chef Walter’s Culinary Tourism Tours! Journey to the heart of Italy’s finest regions, immerse yourself in authentic cuisine, savor the finest wines, and discover the hidden gems only a chef with a passion for perfection can reveal. Each tour celebrates food, Culture, and heritage, crafted for lovers of authentic Italian flavor.


Reserve your spot today! September 21 - 28, 2026


Leave the USA on Sunday, September 20, for the overnight flight.


Home Base San Miniato

Arrival Airport Amerigo Vespucci Firenze


Day 1 - September 21 - 2026 Monday 

Arrival at Florence Airport / Travel to San Miniato by train from the Firenze Train Station. Guests can pick up at the train station in San Miniato. Check into the Hotel.

Welcome Cocktail / Orientation - Dinner with Wine. Overnight


Day 2 - September 22 Tuesday (Lucca)

Breakfast. Travel to Lucca - History + Culture Walk - Lunch with Wine in Lucca. Return to San Miniato. Free Time. Evening Cooking Class with food and wine.


Day 3 - Wednesday, September 23 (Firenze)

Breakfast. Travel to Florence. Sugar Break at Sieni Caffe. Free Time to enjoy the historic center. Lunch on your own. Return to San Miniato. Dinner with Wine in San Miniato. Overnight


Day 4 - Thursday, September 24 (Panzano, Greve in Chianti)

Breakfast. Travel to Panzano for Lunch at Cecchini Butchery. Afternoon in Greve in Chianti for a wine tasting at the Falorno wine museum. Free Time. Dinner in Greve at Verrazzano Ristorante. Return to San Miniato / Overnight


Day 5 - Friday, September 25 (San Donato, San Gimignano)

Breakfast. Travel to San Donato Estate for lunch + Wine Tasting. Afternoon in San Gimignano. Free Time. Gelato tasting at Gondoli. Return to San Miniato. Cooking Class with food and wine.


Day 6 - Saturday, September 26 (Siena)

Breakfast. Travel to Siena. Take a history and Culture Walk on your own—wine tasting with food. Take a Sugar Break at Il Magnifico Bakery. Return to San Miniato. Free evening.


Day 7 - Sunday, September 27 (Empoli)

Breakfast. In the morning, travel to Empoli for a history and Culture walk. Lunch. Aperitifs break. Return to San Miniato for a Farewell Dinner.


Day 8 - Monday, September 28

Breakfast. Return to destinations. 


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Tuscany's Culinary Tourism

 

Food + Wine + Life Tour 

September 21 - 28, 2026

8 Days - 7 Nights 

Double Occupancy 

Land - Package

$ 4500 PP


carmela@chefwalter.com

+1401.273.2652


INCLUSION

  1. Five-Star-Rated Hotel
  2. Experienced English-speaking guide throughout the tour, including Chef Walter.
  3. All transportation from the day you arrive in Tuscany. 
  4. All breakfast, lunches, or related food + wine activities. All wine tasting. Most dinners.
  5. Cooking Classes
  6. Sustainable Tour Philosophy


NOT INCLUDED

Flights

Transfer from the Airport to San Miniato.


Insurance. Please make sure you are adequately covered.


Optional experiences and extra nights are available on this tour for an additional cost. 


Additional Services selected 

Gratuity if applicable

Other meals, snacks, and drinks


Contact Carmela Natale for booking or other details. carmela@chefwalter.com


Chef Walter Potenza and local chef advisors designed all restaurants, hotels, menus, wine tasting, and food-related activities.


Flavors  + Knowledge Tours has not partnered or worked with international tour agencies. It has been an independent family operation since 1995.


Complete Program July 15, 2026

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