Aside from Tuscany, can we add on a trip to Florence?

We are unable to make any modifications to the itinerary. A trip to Florence would have to be arranged independently.

How early do tours start in the morning?

The start times of the tours varies and are advised once on tour as they are subject to change.

What airport is best to fly into? I need to be in Florence to attend a soccer camp on 6/22/26. Can I get to your site easily from Florence? I am very interested in going on this tour with your group.

This tour will start in Montecatini, Italy the airport there is the Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR) which is in Florence. You should be able to get to your soccer camp by June 22, 2026 as the tour ends on June 21, 2026.

This trip is rated easy. How much walking is required? My traveling companion(s) have very limited walking ability. Could they come along and enjoy each day's excursion without having to walk very far or could they stay at a central location while the rest of the group goes on a walk?

There is limited walking required as it is primarily touring by motor coach and on Day 5 there is a walking tour included. Participation is optional, guest are welcome to decline or check with Tour Director once on tour for waiting area.

Do the hikers actually make the bread themselves or do we watch how the bread is made?

Is this a walking tour? will we walk every day?

How many are in the tour group, and are they singles or couples? What is the age range of the participants? What is the activity level of the tour, and is it fully guided?

The requested departure date is at capacity. We do have apace available on our October 15, 2025 departure. This tour is one of our Small Group Departures. There will only be a maximum of 24 guest on any of our departures. The age ranges from 5 years old to 80+. This tour is mildly challenging. A considerable amount of activity is required, you may need to climb full flights of stairs, navigate uneven terrain or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Are there options for pre- and post-accommodation?

We offer pre and post-night accommodations, but they must be booked independently.

What is the name of our hotel in Montecatini

Depending on the scheduled departure date, the hotels are not confirmed until 30 days prior to that departure. As of today we have Settentrionale Esplanade. This may change in the future.

Is it possible to customize the itinerary?

Itineraries can be discussed for potential modifications before booking.

What happens if the tour reaches maximum capacity?

We will not be able to request additional space if the tour is at capacity.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Settentrionale Esplanade)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with Tour Director and travel companions
Day 2
Vinci
Vinci
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch with local products including focaccia bread, sandwiches, wine, cheese, cold cuts, and olive oil)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Settentrionale Esplanade)
Included Activities
- Visit the Leonardo da Vinci museum
- Learn about traditional bread making at a local bakery
- Light lunch with local products tasting
Optional Activities
- Culinary experience in the Tuscan countryside with authentic traditional dishes and wine
Landmarks
Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci Museum
Montalbano hills
Day 3
Chianti Valley
Chianti Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a charming wine shop in Greve)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Settentrionale Esplanade)
Included Activities
- Visit the village of Greve
- Lunch at a charming wine shop
- Visit a historic Chianti wine estate
Landmarks
Chianti Valley
Greve
Day 4
Montecatini
Montecatini
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner prepared during the cooking class at the rustic farmhouse)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Settentrionale Esplanade)
Included Activities
- Leisurely morning walk in Parco delle Terme
- Italian cooking lesson at a rustic farmhouse in Tuscan countryside
- Welcome drink at the farm
- Explore orchard and pick fresh ingredients
- Learn about Italy's famous delicacies
- Hands-on cooking experience
Landmarks
Parco delle Terme
Day 5
Lucca
Lucca
Meals
Breakfast, Brunch (Café-crawl snack brunch), Lunch (Main course at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Settentrionale Esplanade)
Included Activities
- Visit Palazzo Mansi National Museum
- Guided walking tour of the Old Town with Renaissance-era wall, cobblestone streets, and piazzas
- Café-crawl snack brunch
- Main course at a local restaurant
- Visit Palazzo Pfanner with ornamental gardens and grand arched ceilings
Landmarks
Lucca
Palazzo Mansi National Museum
Palazzo Pfanner
Day 6
Castagneto Carducci
Castagneto Carducci
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant with opportunity to sample local liqueur)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Settentrionale Esplanade)
Included Activities
- Visit Bolgheri village
- Visit wine cellar and taste Bolgheri Super Tuscan red wines
- Visit Castagneto Carducci
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Sample local liqueur
Landmarks
Bolgheri
Castagneto Carducci
Day 7
Leisure Day with Baking Class
Leisure Day with Baking Class
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Settentrionale Esplanade)
Included Activities
- Baking class focusing on cakes and desserts at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore city on own
- Shopping for souvenirs
Day 8
Departure
Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci Museum
Montalbano hills

Landmarks
Chianti Valley
Greve

Landmarks
Parco delle Terme

Landmarks
Lucca
Palazzo Mansi National Museum
Palazzo Pfanner

Landmarks
Bolgheri
Castagneto Carducci

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Settentrionale Esplanade
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

All accommodations are subject to change

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 92 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.5
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.9

Glenn5.0•July 2023
The hotel and staff was outstanding. My tour guide was complete, knowledgeable, patient, reliable & personable.
Traveled in July 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Marianne5.0•July 2023
I loved the slower pace of the Gourmet Tuscany tour.
Traveled in July 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Jaime5.0•July 2023
This tour was special. I really enjoyed traveling with a small group and the itinerary was thoughtful and well- planned.
Traveled in July 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Donna5.0•July 2023
Our tour guide, Oreonta, was amazing. The tour was well planned, well scheduled, and extremely interesting.The tour...
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Traveled in May 2023
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JESSICA5.0•June 2023
Our tour director Roberto was the best we've ever had. We felt so sad to say goodbye to him. He is true gem of a tour...
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Traveled in June 2023
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Lisa5.0•June 2023
The hotel was charming, staff was attentive, and located well. Roberto, our tour guide exceeded all expectations....
The hotel was charming, staff was attentive, and located well. Roberto, our tour guide exceeded all expectations. He was personable, knowledgeable, and attentive to needs of individual clients, as well as to the group as as a whole. Paola, who led the tour in Lucca, as also exceptional. I liked that the tour was based at a single hotel, with excursions radiating out from that point. Bonus to not have to be continually unpacking and repacking. Also liked that the tours were not "over-programed". Montecatini, was a delightful town, and it was fun to have time for individual exploration. i can't remember the tour originally advertised activity levels. There was one person in our group that struggled some physically, and probably should have been directed to a different tour. Again, Roberto did an amazing job to assure that her tour was delightful, while not holding back the rest of the group. Also thought it would be nice to have cold bottled water available for purchase on the coach - It was pretty hot during our stay. Highly recommend!!!Show more
Traveled in June 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Richard5.0•June 2023
It was a great trip. I really enjoy the fact that we stayed at the same hotel for the whole week. I wish that Cosmos...
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Traveled in May 2023
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Barbara5.0•June 2023
It was very well organized and it is so wonderful to have everything taken care of for you. We did an Avalon cruise 5...
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Traveled in May 2023
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Pat5.0•May 2023
Great experience touring Europe through Cosmos
Traveled in September 2022
Review collected by Cosmos
Sally5.0•May 2023
Great value for money, lots of variety, wonderful to have one home base, tour group just the right size.
Traveled in May 2023
Review collected by Cosmos

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G
Grace
Asked on September 19th, 2026
Aside from Tuscany, can we add on a trip to Florence?
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written September 2026
  We are unable to make any modifications to the itinerary. A trip to Florence would have to be arranged independently.
O
Oliver
Asked on May 13th, 2026
How early do tours start in the morning?
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written May 2026
  The start times of the tours varies and are advised once on tour as they are subject to change.
O
Oliver
Asked on April 28th, 2026
What airport is best to fly into? I need to be in Florence to attend a soccer camp on 6/22/26. Can I get to your site easily from Florence? I am very interested in going on this tour with your group.
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written April 2026
  This tour will start in Montecatini, Italy the airport there is the Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR) which is in Florence. You should be able to get to your soccer camp by June 22, 2026 as the tour ends on June 21, 2026.
J
Jeffrey
Asked on February 3rd, 2026
This trip is rated easy. How much walking is required? My traveling companion(s) have very limited walking ability. Could they come along and enjoy each day's excursion without having to walk very far or could they stay at a central location while the rest of the group goes on a walk?
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2026
  There is limited walking required as it is primarily touring by motor coach and on Day 5 there is a walking tour included. Participation is optional, guest are welcome to decline or check with Tour Director once on tour for waiting area.
- J
  Jeffrey
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  Can you let us know if you offer this tour including roundtrip airfare from Detroit, MI to either Florence or Pisa? Which one is available and what would be the cost?
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2026
  We do not offer airfare. You would need to book flights independently.
T
Tanya
Asked on April 24th, 2025
Do the hikers actually make the bread themselves or do we watch how the bread is made?
Other
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  Tanya
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  Is this a walking tour? will we walk every day?
- CosmosOperator•Written April 2025
  This will be a fully guided tour via private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. It will not be a walking tour. You will not be able to make the bread, however, you will be able to learn and taste the bread.
- T
  Tanya
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  We would like to combine a walking tour with a cooking, maybe foraging, tour. We are experienced hikers and that is our priority. Actually being involved in the preparation of the cooking proses, is also part of our plan for May 2026. The cooking need not happen every day. The idea of sightseeing in the different towns, is very appealing.
- CosmosOperator•Written April 2025
  This tour will require a considerable amount of activity. You will have the opportunity on Day 4 to roll up your sleeves and enjoy some hands on Italian cooking.
G
Glenn
Asked on April 2nd, 2025
How many are in the tour group, and are they singles or couples? What is the age range of the participants? What is the activity level of the tour, and is it fully guided?
Age Range
Group size
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written April 2025
  The requested departure date is at capacity. We do have apace available on our October 15, 2025 departure. This tour is one of our Small Group Departures. There will only be a maximum of 24 guest on any of our departures. The age ranges from 5 years old to 80+. This tour is mildly challenging. A considerable amount of activity is required, you may need to climb full flights of stairs, navigate uneven terrain or stand for prolonged periods of time.
B
Bianca
Asked on March 29th, 2025
Are there options for pre- and post-accommodation?
Accommodation
- CosmosOperator•Written March 2025
  We offer pre and post-night accommodations, but they must be booked independently.
S
Sophia
Asked on March 24th, 2025
What is the name of our hotel in Montecatini
Accommodation
- CosmosOperator•Written March 2025
  Depending on the scheduled departure date, the hotels are not confirmed until 30 days prior to that departure. As of today we have Settentrionale Esplanade. This may change in the future.
A
Amanda
Asked on March 17th, 2025
Is it possible to customize the itinerary?
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written March 2025
  Itineraries can be discussed for potential modifications before booking.
B
Brian
Asked on September 1st, 2024
What happens if the tour reaches maximum capacity?
Group size
- CosmosOperator•Written September 2024
  We will not be able to request additional space if the tour is at capacity.

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