September 21 - 28, 2026!
Tuscany Unveiled 2026
September 21 - 28, 2026
Chef Walter’s Culinary Tourism Tours! Journey to the heart of Italy’s finest regions, immerse yourself in authentic cuisine, savor the finest wines, and discover the hidden gems only a chef with a passion for perfection can reveal. Each tour celebrates food, Culture, and heritage, crafted for lovers of authentic Italian flavor.
Reserve your spot today! September 21 - 28, 2026
Leave the USA on Sunday, September 20, for the overnight flight.
Home Base San Miniato
Arrival Airport Amerigo Vespucci Firenze
Day 1 - September 21 - 2026 Monday
Arrival at Florence Airport / Travel to San Miniato by train from the Firenze Train Station. Guests will be picked up at the train station in San Miniato. Check into the Hotel.
Welcome Cocktail / Orientation - Dinner with Wine. Overnight
Day 2 - September 22 Tuesday (Lucca)
Breakfast. Travel to Lucca - History + Culture Walk - Lunch with Wine in Lucca. Free Time in Lucca for personal enjoyment. Return to our home-base for an break. Evening Cooking Class with food and wine, on Tuscan cuisine.
Day 3 - Wednesday, September 23 (Firenze)
Breakfast. Travel to Florence. Sugar Break at Sieni Caffe. Free Time to enjoy the historic center. Lunch on your own. Return to San Miniato. Break. Dinner with Wine in San Miniato. Overnight
Day 4 - Thursday, September 24 (Panzano, Greve in Chianti)
Breakfast. Travel to Panzano for Lunch at Cecchini Butchery. Afternoon in Greve in Chianti for a wine tasting at the Falorno wine museum. Free Time. Dinner in Greve at Verrazzano Ristorante. Return to San Miniato / Overnight
Day 5 - Friday, September 25 (San Donato, San Gimignano)
Breakfast. Travel to San Donato Estate for lunch + Wine Tasting. Afternoon in San Gimignano. Free Time. Gelato tasting at Gondoli. Return to San Miniato. Evening Cooking Class with food and wine on Tuscan cooking.
Day 6 - Saturday, September 26 (Siena)
Breakfast. Travel to Siena. Take a history and Culture Walk on your own. Wine tasting with food at local selected enoteca. Sugar Break at Il Magnifico Bakery. Return to San Miniato. Free evening.
Day 7 - Sunday, September 27 (Empoli)
Breakfast. In the morning, travel to Empoli for a history and Culture walk. Lunch in Empoli historic center. Return to San Miniato for a break, followed by the Farewell Dinner.
Day 8 - Monday, September 28
Breakfast. Return to the Firenze airport for the final destinations.
September 21 - 28, 2026
A Curated Italian Journey: Land Package
An all-inclusive tour, exclusive of airfare.
Duration: 8 Days, 7 Nights
Pricing: Based on double occupancy. A supplemental fee applies for single accommodation. $5350 PP
Your All-Inclusive Experience Encompasses:
Accommodation: Hand-selected, star-rated hotels for superior comfort.
Expert Guidance: The full-time service of an English-speaking guide, accompanied by Chef Walter himself.
Seamless Transfers: All ground transportation, including arrival and departure transfers.
Culinary Immersion: A program of curated meals, featuring a hands-on cooking class.
Tastings: Inclusive wine and dessert tastings as detailed in the itinerary.
Not Included in Your Package:
International airfare.
Travel insurance (highly recommended).
Optional experiences and extra nights.
Gratuities, souvenirs, and personal expenditures.
Meals, snacks, and drinks not specified in the itinerary.
For Bookings and Inquiries:
Please contact Carmela Natale at carmela@chefwalter.com.
The Chef Walter Difference
More than a tour, this is a masterclass in Italian living. We eschew the standard itinerary for a deeply authentic journey, crafted by Chef Walter and our industry advisers. Since 1995, our family-owned operation has been dedicated to providing unparalleled access.
We travel in small, intimate groups, securing exclusive encounters with local artisans, private visits to family cellars, and reservations at tables far from the tourist trail. This is a curated exploration for the discerning traveler.