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Gourmet Tuscany

8 days
Start and end in Montecatini
5.0
132 traveler reviews
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Food & Culinary
Savor the world one bite at a time
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo
  • Sample Chianti wines in historic Tuscan estate
  • Cook Italian delicacies in a rustic farmhouse
  • Discover medieval Lucca and its rich history
  • Taste Bolgheri's Super Tuscan red wines

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN MONTECATINI, ITALY
  2. Day 2 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO VINCI
  3. Day 3 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO THE CHIANTI VALLEY
  4. Day 4 MONTECATINI
  5. Day 5 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO LUCCA
  6. Day 6 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO BOLGHERI
  7. Day 7 MONTECATINI
  8. Day 8 MONTECATINI
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  • Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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  • A
    · July 10th, 2023
    The hotel and staff was outstanding. My tour guide was complete, knowledgeable, patient, reliable & personable.
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    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · July 10th, 2023
    I loved the slower pace of the Gourmet Tuscany tour.
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    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · July 8th, 2023
    This tour was special. I really enjoyed traveling with a small group and the itinerary was thoughtful and well- planned.
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    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · July 5th, 2023
    Our tour guide, Oreonta, was amazing. The tour was well planned, well scheduled, and extremely interesting.The tour guide was knowledgeable, professional and attentive to the needs of all the people on the tour. It was delightful.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · June 29th, 2023
    Our tour director Roberto was the best we've ever had. We felt so sad to say goodbye to him. He is true gem of a tour guide! So personable and knowledgeable and caring! We also were very happy with our tours and hotel.
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    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · June 26th, 2023
    The hotel was charming, staff was attentive, and located well. Roberto, our tour guide exceeded all expectations. He was personable, knowledgeable, and attentive to needs of individual clients, as well as to the group as as a whole. Paola, who led the tour in Lucca, as also exceptional. I liked that the tour was based at a single hotel, with excursions radiating out from that point. Bonus to not have to be continually unpacking and repacking. Also liked that the tours were not "over-programed". Montecatini, was a delightful town, and it was fun to have time for individual exploration. i can't remember the tour originally advertised activity levels. There was one person in our group that struggled some physically, and probably should have been directed to a different tour. Again, Roberto did an amazing job to assure that her tour was delightful, while not holding back the rest of the group. Also thought it would be nice to have cold bottled water available for purchase on the coach - It was pretty hot during our stay. Highly recommend!!!
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    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · June 5th, 2023
    It was a great trip. I really enjoy the fact that we stayed at the same hotel for the whole week. I wish that Cosmos would offer more packages like that. It's really nice when you don't have to pack up or unpack your luggage for a full week.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · June 3rd, 2023
    It was very well organized and it is so wonderful to have everything taken care of for you. We did an Avalon cruise 5 years ago and we're so impressed that we decided to stick with the same brand.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · May 28th, 2023
    Great experience touring Europe through Cosmos
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    Trip date: September 2022
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  • A
    · May 28th, 2023
    Great value for money, lots of variety, wonderful to have one home base, tour group just the right size.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Gourmet Tuscany
From Montecatini to Montecatini

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Tanya

    Asked on April 24th, 2025

    Do the hikers actually make the bread themselves or do we watch how the bread is made?

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      Tanya

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Is this a walking tour? will we walk every day?

    • CosmosOperatorWritten April 2025

      This will be a fully guided tour via private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. It will not be a walking tour. You will not be able to make the bread, however, you will be able to learn and taste the bread.

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      Tanya

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      We would like to combine a walking tour with a cooking, maybe foraging, tour. We are experienced hikers and that is our priority. Actually being involved in the preparation of the cooking proses, is also part of our plan for May 2026. The cooking need not happen every day. The idea of sightseeing in the different towns, is very appealing.

    • CosmosOperatorWritten April 2025

      This tour will require a considerable amount of activity. You will have the opportunity on Day 4 to roll up your sleeves and enjoy some hands on Italian cooking.

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    Glenn

    Asked on April 2nd, 2025

    How many are in the tour group, and are they singles or couples? What is the age range of the participants? What is the activity level of the tour, and is it fully guided?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten April 2025

      The requested departure date is at capacity. We do have apace available on our October 15, 2025 departure. This tour is one of our Small Group Departures. There will only be a maximum of 24 guest on any of our departures. The age ranges from 5 years old to 80+. This tour is mildly challenging. A considerable amount of activity is required, you may need to climb full flights of stairs, navigate uneven terrain or stand for prolonged periods of time.

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    Bianca

    Asked on March 29th, 2025

    Are there options for pre- and post-accommodation?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten March 2025

      We offer pre and post-night accommodations, but they must be booked independently.

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    Sophia

    Asked on March 24th, 2025

    What is the name of our hotel in Montecatini

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten March 2025

      Depending on the scheduled departure date, the hotels are not confirmed until 30 days prior to that departure. As of today we have Settentrionale Esplanade. This may change in the future.

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    Amanda

    Asked on March 17th, 2025

    Is it possible to customize the itinerary?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten March 2025

      Itineraries can be discussed for potential modifications before booking.

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    Brian

    Asked on September 1st, 2024

    What happens if the tour reaches maximum capacity?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten September 2024

      We will not be able to request additional space if the tour is at capacity.

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    Teresa

    Asked on August 11th, 2024

    What airport do we use?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten August 2024

      The start and end airport is Florence Peretola Airport.

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    Morgan

    Asked on August 5th, 2024

    Could you please provide some further information on the following: Accommodation type and name of accommodation, average group size for this tour, and average age of people on this tour

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten August 2024

      This tour uses 3-3.5 star hotels that are conveniently located. The average group size is 25 passengers, and the average age is 55-years.

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    Sam

    Asked on July 29th, 2024

    Need a tour of Tuscany with the least amount of walking. Husband is mobile but only for 20 - 30 min. at a time. Suggestions please

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten July 2024

      This tour does require a moderate amount of walking. We do have our Italy's Best tour that is a little slower pace. This may work for your husband. If he is needing to bring a walker, cane or motorized scooter to help, he is allowed to bring them.

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    Diane

    Asked on July 21st, 2024

    Is travel insurance included?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten July 2024

      Travel insurance options are available, please inquire for more details.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 102756

  • Currency
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    Italy
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type L.

    Type L
    Italy
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Cosmos will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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