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- Gold Operator
- Cosmos
- Food & Culinary
- Savor the world one bite at a time
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 42 - 50
- All Ages Welcome
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
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVE IN MONTECATINI, ITALY
- Day 2 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO VINCI
- Day 3 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO THE CHIANTI VALLEY
- Day 4 MONTECATINI
- Day 5 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO LUCCA
- Day 6 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO BOLGHERI
- Day 7 MONTECATINI
- Day 8 MONTECATINI
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Settentrionale Esplanade
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Operated by
Cosmos
Number of tours
213
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- AGlenn· July 10th, 2023The hotel and staff was outstanding. My tour guide was complete, knowledgeable, patient, reliable & personable.Show moreTrip date: July 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AMarianne· July 10th, 2023I loved the slower pace of the Gourmet Tuscany tour.Show moreTrip date: July 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AJaime· July 8th, 2023This tour was special. I really enjoyed traveling with a small group and the itinerary was thoughtful and well- planned.Show moreTrip date: July 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ADonna· July 5th, 2023Our 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.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AJESSICA· June 29th, 2023Our 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.Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ALisa· June 26th, 2023The 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!!!Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ARichard· June 5th, 2023It 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.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ABarbara· June 3rd, 2023It 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.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- APat· May 28th, 2023Great experience touring Europe through CosmosShow moreTrip date: September 2022Review collected by Cosmos
- ASally· May 28th, 2023Great value for money, lots of variety, wonderful to have one home base, tour group just the right size.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Cosmos
Dates & Availability
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- Instant Confirmation-3%From Sunday24 Aug, 2025To Sunday31 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$3,539NZ $3,439 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday31 Aug, 2025To Sunday7 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $3,639 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-3%From Sunday7 Sep, 2025To Sunday14 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$3,639NZ $3,539 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday14 Sep, 2025To Sunday21 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $3,639 per person
- From Sunday21 Sep, 2025To Sunday28 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $3,639 per person
- From Sunday28 Sep, 2025To Sunday5 Oct, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $3,639 per person
- From Sunday5 Oct, 2025To Sunday12 Oct, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $3,539 per person
- From Tuesday7 Oct, 2025To Tuesday14 Oct, 2025Not available in your region
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- 5 Other Unavailable Departures
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Wednesday15 Oct, 2025To Wednesday22 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $3,819 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday19 Oct, 2025To Sunday26 Oct, 2025Not available in your region
- From Wednesday22 Oct, 2025To Wednesday29 Oct, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $3,819 per person
- From Sunday26 Oct, 2025To Sunday2 Nov, 2025Not available in your region
- 2 Other Unavailable Departures
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday2 Nov, 2025To Sunday9 Nov, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $3,429 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Tanya
Asked on April 24th, 2025Do the hikers actually make the bread themselves or do we watch how the bread is made?
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Tanya
Traveler•Written April 2025Is this a walking tour? will we walk every day?
CosmosOperator•Written April 2025This 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
Traveler•Written April 2025We 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.
- CosmosOperator•Written 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, 2025How 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?
- CosmosOperator•Written 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, 2025Are there options for pre- and post-accommodation?
- CosmosOperator•Written March 2025
We offer pre and post-night accommodations, but they must be booked independently.
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Sophia
Asked on March 24th, 2025What is the name of our hotel in Montecatini
- CosmosOperator•Written 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, 2025Is it possible to customize the itinerary?
- CosmosOperator•Written March 2025
Itineraries can be discussed for potential modifications before booking.
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Brian
Asked on September 1st, 2024What happens if the tour reaches maximum capacity?
- CosmosOperator•Written 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, 2024What airport do we use?
- CosmosOperator•Written August 2024
The start and end airport is Florence Peretola Airport.
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Morgan
Asked on August 5th, 2024Could 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
- CosmosOperator•Written 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, 2024Need a tour of Tuscany with the least amount of walking. Husband is mobile but only for 20 - 30 min. at a time. Suggestions please
- CosmosOperator•Written 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, 2024Is travel insurance included?
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2024
Travel insurance options are available, please inquire for more details.
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