La Petraia: Farm to Table Cooking in Tuscany
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Indulge in a week devoted to
the quintessential Tuscan experience; three days in
Florence and five days experiencing the unique ‘farm to
table’ experience. The essence
of Petraia lies in the purest and increasingly rare interpretation
of the agriturismo experience, an organic farm where guests
may stay and dine exclusively on what the property has to offer.
La Petraia is modeled after the European concept of a 'restaurant
with rooms', a combination of the highest quality dining experience
with first class, luxury
accommodation in a stunning rural setting. Petraia is a place
to relax, to feel the pulse of
nature, to sense the echoes of history and to enjoy the bounty
and splendor she offers.
Susan McKenna Grant, author of the award winning book, Piano
Piano Pieno:
Authentic Food from a Tuscan Farm, is your host and resident
chef.
Day 1-Departure
Depart Toronto or other gateway (independent arrangements)
Day 2-Florence
Private transfer from Florence airport to your hotel in the
historic city centre. This afternoon, explore the Renaissance
city with our private guide visiting the main sites such as
Piazza Signoria, Santa Croce Church, the Duomo and more.
Day 3-Florence
Join our guide for a visit of the Uffizi Gallery, housing masterpieces
of Italian painting. Spend the afternoon at leisure in the San
Lorenzo market or visiting the medieval Oltre’Arno district.
Day 4-Florence-Radda in Chianti
Depart Florence this morning for Siena and spend the day exploring
this most
beautiful of Italian hill towns with visits to the Cathedral
and the Palio square. Afternoon arrival at La Petraia and remainder
of the day at leisure. Dinner at La Petraia.
Day 5-Cooking Class and Chianti
This morning is your first cooking class, learning the secrets
to Italian dishes. Cooking class is followed by lunch. In the
afternoon enjoy an excursion to explore the villages of the
Chianti Classico - Greve, Castellina, and Radda. Dinner at a
favourite Chianti trattoria.
Day 6-Montalcino
In the morning explore the property, including a farm tour of
La Petraia. Afternoon visit to the Cinelli Colombini estate,
for a wine tasting luncheon featuring the estate’s famous
Brunello wine. Visit the walled hilltown ofMontalcino and be
amazed by the stunning scenery of the Crete Senese. Dinner at
La Petraia.
Day 7-San Gimignano
Enjoy another cooking class with Susan in the morning followed
by lunch. In the afternoon an excursion to San Gimignano, the
‘medievalManhattan’ where time seems to have stood
still. Dinner inMonteriggioni.
Day 8-Cooking Class
Your final cooking class this morning, followed by lunch. Take
the afternoon to relax on the estate and enjoy the stunning
views. Enjoy another unforgettable dinner at La Petraia.
Day 9-Radda in Chianti-Florence
Return to Florence for a full day to explore at your leisure.
Day 10-Departure
Private transfer to the airport or train station for departure.
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Private
Departures
available from 2 guests
Group Departures
Departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 8 guests.
Includes
Transportation throughout by
private coach, 3 nights accommodation in four star hotel in
Florence, 5 nights accommodation at La Petraia, breakfast daily,
1 wine tasting lunch, 3 dinners at La Petraia, 2 dinners out,
2 guided walking tours in Florence including entrance fees,
4 guided
excursions as per itinerary while at La Petraia, 3 cooking classes
at La Petraia with Susan McKenna Grant. Susan will present an
autographed
copy of her book to all
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