An exclusive wine & food journey with
Vérité in Tuscany:
A Grand Wine & Culinary Journey
November 1 - 8, 2026
12-24
Guests
8 / 7
Days / Nights
16
Meals
Join Vérité Winery on a journey to Tuscany to explore the region’s flavors and artisan traditions. During our week together, we’ll discover celebrated corners of Tuscany, from Florence's artisan workshops to Montalcino's wine cellars, savoring distinctive wines, regional specialties, and the rolling hills of the Chianti countryside.
Chianti Classico and Brunello cellars
Tour wine estates spanning centuries of Tuscan winemaking, from the Antinori family's contemporary hillside winery to a thousand-year-old Benedictine abbey.
Hot air balloon over Tuscan vineyards
Drift over the Chianti countryside at sunrise, watching hilltop towns and vineyard-covered valleys unfold below as the light transforms the landscape.
Florence's living craft traditions
Step into working artisan studios where specialized, centuries-old techniques are still practiced daily.
Day 1
ARRIVE FLORENCE
Land in Florence Airport, where a driver will be waiting to greet you and transport you to our accommodations in the heart of Florence. Settle in at the hotel and take time to explore your new surroundings. This evening, we'll gather for an aperitivo, introductions, and a Welcome Dinner featuring Tuscan flavors.
Day 2
FLORENTINE ARTISANS
This morning takes us behind the scenes of Florence's living craft traditions. We'll visit working artisan studios where specialized techniques passed down through generations are still practiced daily. We'll continue to the Ferragamo Museum, housed in the Palazzo Spini Feroni where Salvatore Ferragamo, Hollywood's “shoemaker to the stars” in the 1920s, returned to Florence to build a company that combined traditional Italian leather craftsmanship with technical innovation.
Afterward, we’ll sit down to lunch at a local restaurant, with the remainder of the afternoon and evening free to explore Florence at your own pace. You may wish to stroll through the San Lorenzo Market, or visit the Duomo complex, Accademia (home to Michelangelo's David), or the Uffizi museum.Our Travel Director is available to help with suggestions for dinner.
Day 3
CHIANTI CLASSICO
We’ll venture out of Florence this morning and head south into the Chianti Classico hills, where vineyards and olive groves cover the rolling landscape. Our first stop is an olive estate for a tour of the property and its operations, including historic mill buildings and production areas. We’ll sample the estate's oils before enjoying a freshly prepared lunch featuring local ingredients.
Afterward, we'll continue to Antinori nel Chianti Classico, the striking hillside winery near Bargino. The Antinori family has been making wine in Tuscany for 26 generations, and this contemporary estate represents their commitment to both tradition and innovation. We'll tour the cellars and production facilities followed by a guided tasting of the estate's wines. We'll return to Florence in the late afternoon, with time to explore on your own or relax after a day in the countryside.
Day 4
TUSCAN TRADITIONS
After breakfast, we'll check out and head south through the Chianti countryside. We’ll head to a thousand-year-old Benedictine abbey turned wine estate for a tour and cooking class where a chef will guide us step-by-step in preparing traditional Tuscan dishes, before gathering at the table to enjoy our creations for lunch alongside a wine pairing from the estate. The property has been producing wine and olive oil since the abbey's monastic days, and the cellars occupy the original medieval structures. From here, we’ll continue to Castel Monastero, our historic hotel, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. We'll have time to settle in and relax before dinner at the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant.
Day 5
SIENA
After a relaxing breakfast, we'll head to the medieval city of Siena, where we’ll start with an introduction to the historic center of the city and the Contrada system— the seventeen neighborhood districts whose centuries-old rivalries still shape Sienese identity and fuel the famous Palio horse race. Following this overview, we’ll have free time to find a spot for lunch and explore independently. You might visit the cathedral with its striped marble facade and inlaid marble floors, climb the Torre del Mangia for views over the Piazza del Campo, or wander the narrow streets to discover local shops. We'll return to Castel Monastero, stopping on our way for dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 6
MONTALCINO
This morning we'll head south to the Montalcino wine region, home to Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy's most celebrated wines. We'll visit two local wineries for cellar tours and guided tastings, learning about the Sangiovese Grosso grape and the aging requirements that distinguish Brunello from other Tuscan wines. We’ll enjoy lunch at one of the estates, where we'll pair the wines with traditional dishes prepared from local, seasonal ingredients.
In the late afternoon, we’ll return to Castel Monastero, with the evening free to relax at the hotel and have dinner on your own.
Day 7
CHIANTI CLASSICO
We'll get an early start this morning with a hot air balloon flight over the Tuscan countryside (conditions permitting), drifting over vineyards and hilltop towns as the sun rises. After landing, we'll head to a historic Chianti Classico wine estate. We'll walk through the property before touring the cellars and sitting down to lunch paired with the estate's wines. Returning to Castel Monastero in the mid-afternoon, we’ll have some time to relax before gathering this evening for a festive Farewell Dinner at our hotel.
Day 8
VOLTERRA
Today we'll continue our exploration of Tuscany as we head west toward the Etruscan Coast. We'll stop in the medieval hilltop town of Volterra, known for its Etruscan heritage and alabaster craftsmanship, with free time to wander the town and have lunch on our own. We'll then continue to our accommodations overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, with the remainder of the day free to relax at the property before gathering for dinner at the hotel.
Day 9
BOLGHERI
This morning we'll visit one of Italy's most renowned wine estates. Founded in 1981 along the Tuscan coast, Ornellaia pioneered the Bordeaux-style Super Tuscan movement with its Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends. We'll tour the estate and cellars before sitting down to lunch paired with the estate's wines.
Afterward, we'll head to the medieval village of Bolgheri for a stroll through the stone streets and free time to explore the artisan shops, wine bars, and cafes. We’ll return to the property afterward for an open evening.
Day 10
BOLGHERI
We'll continue exploring the Bolgheri DOC this morning with a visit to a winery in the Castagneto Carducci area for a cellar tour and vertical tasting, exploring how the wine evolves across different vintages.
Next, we'll head to Tenuta Guado al Tasso, the Antinori family's historic Bolgheri estate, for a tour of the vineyards and cellars, followed by a vertical tasting of the estate’s wines. We’ll toast our journey with a delicious wine-paired lunch before returning to the hotel to relax or explore the coastal area at your leisure.
Accommodations
HOTEL L’OROLOGIO
Hotel L'Orologio sits on Piazza Santa Maria Novella in Florence's historic center, walking distance from the city’s major landmarks. The boutique hotel occupies a 16th-century building, renovated in 2009 with interiors inspired by luxury watchmaking. The property features a top floor breakfast room with views across the piazza, Bar L'O serving cocktails and light meals, fitness center with sauna, and access to spa facilities at sister hotel Villa Cora with complimentary transport. Rooms offer air conditioning, terracotta floors, wooden beams, complimentary WiFi, and bathroom equipped with bathrobes, slippers, toiletries, and hairdryer.
CASTEL MONASTERO
Set in the Chianti countryside, surrounded by vineyards, chestnut forests, and olive groves, Castel Monastero occupies an 11th-century monastery and medieval village. First mentioned in 1044, the site served as a monastery, fortress, and noble country residence over the centuries before its restoration as a resort. Amenities include two restaurants (Michelin-starred Contrada, and La Cantina in the 13th-century wine cellar), Monasterii Spa with jacuzzi and hammam, seasonal outdoor pool, and fitness center. Rooms are distributed around the medieval piazza and throughout the hamlet, each with terracotta floors, wooden beams, air conditioning, complimentary WiFi, and bathroom equipped with bathrobe, slippers, toiletries, and hairdryer.
The Sense Resort (Bolgheri Extension)
Situated in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, this resort property is nestled in a pine forest with beautiful views overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The property features multiple dining options, bar/lounge, private beach club, seasonal heated pool, walking trails, complimentary bicycles, and fitness classes. Spacious rooms offer a terrace with sea view, air conditioning, coffee/tea maker, complimentary WiFi, and bathroom equipped with bathrobes, slippers, toiletries, and hairdryer.
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Activity Level
This trip has been designed to include daily exploratory walks that range from one to three hours. Each day, whether touring a city or winery, guests should be prepared to be on their feet for multiple continuous hours. Guests should feel comfortable strolling along cobbled surfaces, walking up and down stairs, and sauntering down uneven nature paths. Europe tends to have Old World infrastructure (narrow cobblestone streets, lack of elevators, etc.), which can leave some areas inaccessible. Typically, our more invigorating walks are included as optional activities. If your mobility is limited in any way, or if you have questions, please contact our Guest Services team at guestservices@experi.com.
Note: The itinerary is subject to change or substitution at any time. You can learn more at experi.com/agreement.
Included
- Seven nights accommodations, including all taxes and fees
- Meals as listed on the itinerary: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners, plus wine pairings with most major meals
- All private excursions described in the itinerary along with services of local speakers, guides, entrance fees, and transportation
- Gratuities for travel director, local guides, drivers, porters, and included meals
- Full guiding services of a dedicated Travel Director
- Private airport transfers with porterage on the first and last scheduled days of the program
Not Included
- Pre-and post-trip accommodations and associated expenses
- Air and land transportation to/from host cities
- All types of personal insurance
- Personal expenses
- Additional alcoholic beverages beyond what has been arranged by Experi to pair with the included major meals
Rates*
Double Occupancy:
Classic: $TBD
Deluxe: $TBD
Junior Suite: $TBD
Suite: $TBD
Single Occupancy:
Classic: $TBD
Deluxe: $TBD
Junior Suite: $TBD
Suite: $TBD
Extension Rates*
Double Occupancy:
Classic: $TBD
Deluxe: $TBD
Junior Suite: $TBD
Single Occupancy:
Classic: $TBD
Deluxe: $TBD
Junior Suite: $TBD
*Rates are per person in US Dollars.
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