Experience the beauty, flavors, and timeless charm of Tuscany with Belinda Jensen on this unforgettable journey through the heart of Italy! For six relaxing nights, enjoy the heart of Tuscany from Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais, a 5-star countryside retreat set among the rolling hills of Chianti Classico near Siena. Surrounded by vineyards, gardens, woods, olive groves, and the timeless beauty of the Tuscan landscape, Borgo Scopeto offers the kind of setting that makes this journey feel truly special. The property blends centuries of history with elegant country style, unique accommodations that preserve the character of a 14th-century village, excellent local cuisine, wine country atmosphere, and peaceful spaces to simply slow down and enjoy Tuscany. Rather than changing hotels, guests can settle in, unpack once, and experience the region from one beautiful home base throughout the week.
FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCES 13 meals including daily breakfast and a welcome and farewell dinner are included. We also feature several food tours, a pasta making class and wine tastings
ACCOMMODATIONS: Enjoy 6 nights at Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais, a 5-star countryside retreat set among the rolling hills of Chianti Classico near Siena.
AIRFARE OPTIONS
Roundtrip coach airfare from Minneapolis (MSP) is available as an airfare-included package. Guests who prefer to arrange their own flights may select the land-only option.
LOCAL GUIDES: Benefit from our guides as they handle all the details including exciting ideas for leisure time activities and restaurant suggestions for meals on own, so you can sit back and relax and enjoy the very best of Italy
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES: Enjoy a thoughtfully curated journey through Tuscany featuring airfare from Minneapolis, daily breakfast, welcome and farewell dinners, a professional Tour Director, and expert local Italian guides. Explore Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, Pienza, Chianti, and Montepulciano, along with special experiences including a hands-on pasta cooking class and an authentic truffle hunt.
TRIP ACTIVITY LEVEL - This trip is a 3 out of 5 for activity. There is uneven ground and around
2 - 4 miles of walking each day.
Airfare included from Minneapolis
Included Daily Breakfast
Welcome & Farewell Dinners
Professional Tour Director
Local Italian guides
Florence City Tour
Michelangelo's world-famous David sculpture
Medieval hill town of San Gimignano
Hands-on Tuscan pasta cooking class
Authentic truffle hunting experience
Historic city of Siena (cathedral & Contrada Museum)
Renaissance town of Pienza – known for its famous pecorino cheese
Chianti village tour
Wine Tasting in Montepulciano
Breathtaking views of rolling vineyards, olive groves, medieval villages and the Tuscan countryside
And so much more!
Roundtrip coach airfare from Minneapolis (MSP) is included only with the airfare-included package
Airport transfers included with group airfare package
6 Nights total lodging at the Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais, a 5-Star countryside retreat
Professional Tour Director to handle details
Daily breakfast included, along with several dinners
Included entrance to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David and other masterpieces
Discover the secrets of making an authentic Tuscan pasta during a pasta making class in the heart of Tuscany
Experience a wine tasting in Montepulciano
An authentic truffle hunting experience
Enjoy free time in each area to make your own discoveries
Items & meals not mentioned in the itinerary are not included such as extra meals, additional day trips
Travel insurance is not included in the tour price but is available for an additional cost through TravelEx
If you choose to purchase upgraded seats, please book 'land only'. Otherwise all seats are coach seats and we will do our best to seat you next to your travel partner but cannot guarantee this
Airfare is not included with the land-only package