The Tuscany region starts at its west coast and extends east inland. Florence is its capital. Florence: cradle of the Renaissance, home to Michelangelo’s David, countless art treasures in museums like the Uffizi and magnificent striped churches like its Duomo. Its compact historic centre is easy to explore on foot. Enjoy markets, an incredible range of shops and foodie stops and at night, street performers in magical, lit up piazzas. The Chianti wine country lies between Florence and Siena. Explore towns like Castellina or taste Chianti Classico at welcoming wineries when you visit our Cooking school in Italy.
Medieval jewel, Siena’s cathedral is a masterpiece, especially its colourful frescoes. In the ancient town hall on Piazza del Campo, admire art, and climb to the top of the tower for fabulous views. South of Siena, wine lovers reach heaven at beautiful walled hill towns famous for Brunello and Vino Nobile, some of Italy’s top reds.
In Montalcino learn about and taste Brunellos in the wine bar in the imposing Medici fortress. In Montepulciano’s centre lined with Renaissance palaces, gracious wine shop owners chat and pour Vino Nobile. Lots of good shops too. Between Montalcino and Montepulciano, in exquisite little Pienza, only 25 min discover its famous pecorino cheeses. From the top of its medieval walls, admire vast views of rolling hills. Walkers! Country paths take you into magnificent valleys and hills past fields, olive groves and vineyards. Food for your soul! Some typical dishes: crostini with chicken liver spread, tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms, arista pork roll with herbs, almond biscotti dipped in vin santo wine. Top quality olive oil too! For more reviews on our cooking school in Italy please visit our website!
Medieval jewel, Siena’s cathedral is a masterpiece, especially its colourful frescoes. In the ancient town hall on Piazza del Campo, admire art, and climb to the top of the tower for fabulous views. South of Siena, wine lovers reach heaven at beautiful walled hill towns famous for Brunello and Vino Nobile, some of Italy’s top reds.
In Montalcino learn about and taste Brunellos in the wine bar in the imposing Medici fortress. In Montepulciano’s centre lined with Renaissance palaces, gracious wine shop owners chat and pour Vino Nobile. Lots of good shops too. Between Montalcino and Montepulciano, in exquisite little Pienza, only 25 min discover its famous pecorino cheeses. From the top of its medieval walls, admire vast views of rolling hills. Walkers! Country paths take you into magnificent valleys and hills past fields, olive groves and vineyards. Food for your soul! Some typical dishes: crostini with chicken liver spread, tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms, arista pork roll with herbs, almond biscotti dipped in vin santo wine. Top quality olive oil too! For more reviews on our cooking school in Italy please visit our website!
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