After a leisurely morning, we'll have a walk in the woods to hunt for truffles then linger over a homemade, truffle-themed lunch! After lunch you'll have the option to venture into the town of Vicchio for a workshop with a master leather craftsman. Otherwise you can enjoy free time to find a sunny spot for a cat nap or take a walk around the farm. In the evening, our hosts will serve their homemade pizza!

Meals Included:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we'll connect with the culture by helping out with the olive harvest, followed by an oil tasting where you'll finally learn how to select a quality olive oil at home. Later we'll get to kick back at a gorgeous winery where we'll wander the vine-covered grounds and have a homemade lunch while getting to know the family that runs the vineyard. The rest of the day depends on how the group feels. We can go back to relax, visit another charming village! We'll go with the flow and surrender ourselves to the magic of the unexpected!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine Tasting, Dinner

After breakfast, we'll head to the village of Vicchio to kick off today's adventure. Lead by our local nature guide, we'll traverse rolling hills, passing through vineyards and fields of wheat to arrive at a humble little farm with a secret...a family-run restaurant serving incredible homemade dishes featuring their main product: Saffron. This is the perfect way to really connect with the beautiful scenery of Mugello and reward ourselves with delicious traditional food! Afterwards, we'll return to the farm to relax.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You'll have the morning free today to sleep in or just enjoy the scenery sitting by the pool. For lunch, we'll visit a typical salumeria where you can pile a sandwich high with delicious local cured meats, cheeses, vegetables, and other local products.

Next, we'll head to the medieval hamlet of Scarperia, famous for its production of artisanal, handcrafted knives since the 1400s. We'll visit a knife workshop that has been preserved as it was left in the 1900s. Next, we'll step inside the stunning Palazzo dei Vicari where medieval history is brought to life! 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

In the morning we'll visit the historic home of the Chini family, now a museum dedicated to Art Nouveau. Afterwards, we'll walk through the village of Borgo San Lorenzo, keeping an eye out for Art Nouveau details! Then, we'll bid farewell to our home on the farm and head to Palazzo Torriani in the town of Marradi. Our hosts, Anna Maria and Mariaemilia, will walk us through this gorgeous villa where their family has lived for over 500 years. After a break to settle in, we'll step into the kitchen for a cooking class. Prepare to delight your taste buds and soul!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Marradi is known for its marrons glacés (candied chestnuts) and October is the season they are celebrated! Today you'll be free to enjoy the local chestnut festival which is full of food stands offering all the best local products and traditional food based on their prized chestnuts! Enjoy the full day to wander the village on your own and shop for souvenirs. Lunch and Dinner on your own.

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you'll be free for another day enjoying the festival and buying your last gifts & souvenirs to take home. There will be an optional visit to a chestnut forest and we'll have our driver on hand if we get an itch to explore! Later, we'll enjoy a final farewell dinner at the Palazzo!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After a delicious breakfast featuring homemade cakes and local meats & cheeses, we'll drop you at the Florence Airport. A presto! (See you again soon!)

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Meals Included: Breakfast