2-Day Private Taste of Tuscany: Hills, Truffles & Cooking Experience

FLORENCE – SAN GIMIGNANO – CHIANTI AREA (65km – 1hrs). Your journey begins in Florence, where you are picked up and driven into the rolling hills of Chianti, leaving the energy of the city behind. As you travel through vineyards and olive groves, the scenery gradually transforms into the peaceful landscapes that define Tuscany. In the afternoon, you arrive in San Gimignano, one of the region’s most charming medieval towns. Together with your private guide, you explore its historic center, walking through narrow streets lined with stone buildings, artisan shops and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the countryside. During your visit, you stop at the renowned Gelateria Dondoli, where you enjoy a gelato tasting experience featuring award-winning flavors. Afterwards, you can enjoy your accommodation in the Chianti countryside, where you can relax in the quiet atmosphere of your surroundings. Overnight in the Chianti Area.

CHIANTI AREA – FLORENCE (75km – 1,15hrs). Today, you experience the countryside in its most authentic form. Accompanied by an expert guide and trained dogs, you take part in a truffle hunting experience in the woods surrounding San Gimignano, discovering the traditions behind one of Tuscany’s most prized ingredients. After the hunt, you head to Podere La Marronaia, where your culinary journey continues with a hands-on cooking class. Guided step by step, you prepare traditional Tuscan dishes using fresh, local ingredients. At the end of the experience, you sit down to enjoy a lunch based on the dishes you have prepared, paired with local wines in a relaxed countryside setting. In the afternoon, you are transferred back to Florence, bringing your Tuscan escape to a close.