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Visit
Tuscany
wine
country in luxurious style |
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October 1 - 6, 2008 |
4350
Euros/per
person US $5295 per person airfare not included |
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Contact: IV Travel |
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Leader: Simona Piccinelli, Sommelier, Italian Wine Expert |
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ItalianVisits.com
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What
better
time
to
discover
the
greatest
vineyards
of
Tuscany
than
during
La
Vendemmia,
the
grape
harvest?
This
is a
very
special
time
in
Tuscany,
filled
with
gaiety
and
excitement,
and
steeped
in
colorful
local
traditions.
The
vineyards
are
bustling
with
activity,
the
weather
is
delightful,
and
the
autumn
sun
bathes
the
spectacular
scenery
in a
wash
of
golden
light.
On this special harvest tour, you'll share in the excitement as you visit Tuscany's most prestigious estates. Beginning in Florence, you'll travel through the lovely back roads of Chianti Classico and visit the beautiful city of Siena, then enjoy tastings at the finest estates of Brunello and Vino Nobile de Montepulciano (like highly-rated Poggio Antico and Avignonesi). Watch peccorino cheese being made at the farm, and enjoy free time to explore the medieval villages of Pienza and Cortona along the way. Then on to coastal Maremma, where you'll enjoy VIP tastings at the very best Super Tuscan vineyards: Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Tua Rita and Petra. You'll even get a chance to try your hand at grape-picking, if you wish!
Two
gorgeous,
luxurious
villa-hotels
have
been
specially
chosen
for
this
program:
the
fairytale-like
Locanda
dell'
Amorosa,
and
then
in
the
Maremma,
the
elegant
and
lovely
Villa
Il Tessoro.
Sample
the
finest
local
cuisine
at
top
restaurants,
including
several
meals
at
the
wineries
you'll
be
visiting.
A
pre-tour
extension
to
explore
Florence
is
available,
or
take
a
few
days
afterward
to
discover
the
jewel-like
city
of
Lucca. |
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Tour Highlights |
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