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Traditions Tour
DIVE DEEP INTO THE
WINES & FOOD OF TUSCANY
April 30-May 6, 2023
Limited to 12 adults
SOLD OUT
Are you a wine lover longing to experience the best of what Tuscany has to offer? Then this trip is for you. Join me, Jeni Moretti, on an insider’s tour of postcard-perfect Tuscany. With my years of experience in the Italian wine business and creating wine tours, I have cultivated relationships with wineries and winery owners throughout Tuscany and have used these relationships to put together unforgettable winery experiences for you. Let me show you the incomparable charms of Tuscan hill towns and their artisans while you savor the spectacular scenery - rolling hillsides, cypress trees, UNESCO sites, medieval castles, vineyards, olive groves, Renaissance buildings and more.
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
• Tour the renowned wineries of Chianti Classico, Montalcino and Montepulciano, while indulging in customized menus paired with their wines.
• Enjoy an elegant dinner al fresco and lunch at a famous butcher!
• Enjoy walking the quaint town of Montalcino and taking a guided walking tour of picturesque and historic Siena.
• Enjoy walking and shopping the quaint towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano
• Take a guided walking tour of picturesque and historic Siena, with time to explore this breathtaking Renaissance city on your own
• Learn Tuscan cooking secrets in a hands-on class at a renowned winery in a medieval abbey.
• Stay in a stunning, 4 Star, wine resort in the hills of Chianti and a 4 Star hotel in the heart of Florence.
• Throughout it all, Jeni will be there with her knowledge to guide you through the history and background of the wine and food you will be enjoying.
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The Details
$4950 per person, double occupancy
$1050 single supplement
Taste of Santa Rita Hills & Moretti Wine Co. Club Members and previous trip participants receive
$100 off the price.
What is included:
• 7 days/6 nights in 4-star hotels
• Breakfast daily
• 5 lunches & 2 dinners, including beverages
• Welcome drinks and farewell drinks
• All ground transportation during tour
• All tastings, tours & classes
• Gratuities for the bus driver & Siena tour guide
• Pre- and post-trip planning help from Jeni
What is not included:
• Airfare
• Transfers to/from airports and/or train stations
• Meals not included above
• Additional drinks or mini-bar charges
Florence Addition
ADDITION TO THE
TUSCANY TOUR
May 6-8, 2023
SOLD OUT
Explore the most beautiful Renaissance city in Italy – home to the Medicis, Dante and Michelangelo. Florence is one veritable museum with its artistic and archeological treasures everywhere you turn. Join me and get an insider’s view into the heart of the city. My friend Chandi, who is a licensed Florence city tour guide, author, history professor and an all-around Italy expert will be joining us on this two-day excursion. She will walk us through Florence explaining the major historical sites and some hidden gems most people don’t know about.
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Limited to 12 adults
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• Visit Michelangelo’s famous David statue at the Accademia
• Take a guided visit of the famous Uffizi Gallery
• Explore one of Jeni’s favorite food markets in Italy – the San Lorenzo Market in Florence and eat lunch from one of their delicious vendors
• Visit an apothecary founded in 1221 that still makes world-renowned perfumes and body products
• Lunch and dinner at two mouth-watering trattorias specializing in traditional Tuscan cuisine.
• Free time for shopping at some of the famous outdoor markets in Florence specializing in leather goods and gold jewelry.
$1275 per person
$325 single supplement
What is included:
• 2 nights at a 4-star hotel (the same one from the previous trip, so you won’t have to move!)
• Breakfast daily
• 1 lunch
• 1 dinner
• All museum entry fees
• Fees and gratuity for our guide
• Wine tasting and snacks one evening
What is not included:
• Meals not included in tour
• Additional drinks or mini-bar charges
• Transfers from Florence to next location
• Airfare
Please note:
We will be covering Florence by foot. While we will not be walking quickly, we will be walking a lot each day. Participants should be able to walk 3-5 miles over the course of a day.
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