Travelers planning an all-inclusive, hosted tour of Tuscany focused on wine and gastronomy have new options from A Toast to Travel. These seven-day, six-night itineraries are designed to help visitors experience the region like locals, combining iconic sights, hands-on culinary activities and visits to family-run vineyards.
The Highlights of Florence and Tuscany program includes guided visits to the Uffizi Gallery’s renowned collections, excursions to Siena and Pisa, and immersive food-and-wine experiences. Guests will tour vineyards and cellars, enjoy gourmet dinners, take cooking classes, and share meals with local cooks and winemakers to learn traditional techniques and regional flavors.
On Cooking Under the Tuscan Sun, participants join a truffle-hunting expedition led by a local hunter and specially trained hounds, and explore lively outdoor markets on a guided shopping tour. The company also offers themed departures such as a women-only tour, the Ultimate Tuscan Wine itinerary, and the five-star Premier Tuscan Wine and Culture experience for travelers seeking a more luxurious stay.
Pricing for fully customized tours starts at $3,900 per person for the 2018 and 2019 seasons (March through November). Special departures are also available for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, providing seasonal variations on the same culinary and cultural highlights.
Each itinerary balances cultural landmarks with slow-food experiences—visits to artisanal producers, family estates and local eateries—so visitors gain context for the region’s culinary traditions and wine heritage. Small group sizes and hosted services ensure time with expert guides, opportunities to ask questions and a pace that allows appreciation of Tuscany’s landscapes and table culture.
Whether you prefer a focused wine immersion, hands-on cooking lessons, or a luxury cultural escape, these hosted tours emphasize authentic experiences: shared meals with producers, guided tastings, and excursions that reveal both famous monuments and lesser-known local treasures. For travelers seeking to combine art, history and cuisine, the new itineraries offer a structured yet flexible way to explore Tuscany’s food and wine scene while staying in well-appointed accommodations and enjoying local hospitality.