let me know when you schedule this trip. Hopefully you will have a tour in 2026!

Our calendar is already very full next year and I am not sure we will be able to schedule any new dates! We do have a Tuscany Walking tour happening from the 20-27 May 2026, with 4 spaces left. The hiking is not strenuous, 5-6 miles on average. The chef who does our cooking classes will also prepare 3 private dinners. We go wine tasting and eat in great restaurants, so it will be a culinary experience anyway.

Is August 25 the only departure date for this tour this year?

Actually the Aug 18th date is no longer available. As you are a group of 6 we can look into sheduling a private trip for you for another date. When were you thinking of travelling? did yo have a specific date or month in mind? Our 2025 calendar is really quite full, but lets see if we can make somehting work. The first half of May for example could work for us.

My friend and I are interested in visiting Tuscany for a 5-7 day cooking and wine / cheese tour. We are both professional chefs in Canada and will be spending one week in Paris at Le Cordon Bleu taking their short courses, and would very much love to finish off our dream trip to Europe, in Italy. We have a very short window that fits into our schedules. Please let us know what you have that might work for us? We are very interested in trips that include accommodation, all meals, tours, cooking classes, inclusive in price.

Unfortunately we do not have any Tuscany trips scheduled for this March and usually require a minimum of 6 people to run a private tour. That said, we may be able to help you put together a custom itinerary. Would you be interested in slightly more independent travel arrangements as opposed to a fully guided tour?

Are there any other available dates (other than March) for "In a Tuscany Country Kitchen" tour?

We are offering In a Tuscan Country Kitchen next year from 31 August - 6 Sept 2024 on our own website but not yet on Tour Radar.

Tuscany Gourmet Cooking Tour

7 days

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Start and end in Cortona

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The itinerary was well planned and our experience while touring the Tuscan towns or preparing the menus each evening was exceptional!
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Food & Culinary: Savor the world one bite at a time
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Italian
Group Size 6 - 10
Ages 25+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cortona
Start point
Stazione Terontola-Cortona, Località Landrucci, 124, Cortona, Arezzo 52044, Italy (Terontola-Cortona Train Station, 14:00)
Meals
Dinner (Tuscan feast prepared by the chef)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail party
Landmarks
Cortona
Day 2
Cortona
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the forest), Dinner
Included Activities
- Italian coffee preparation class with award-winning barista
- Truffle hunting hike on Mount Sant'Egidio
- Picnic lunch in the forest with truffles
- Historic walking tour of Cortona through ancient city gates
- Cooking Lesson 1
Landmarks
Mount Sant'Egidio
Cortona
Day 3
Pienza
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch and wine tasting in historic cellar), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Montepulciano's palazzos and streets
- Wine tasting in historic cellar of Montepulciano
- Visit to Pienza
- Cooking Lesson 2
Landmarks
Montepulciano
Pienza
Day 4
Montalcino
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch), Dinner (Dinner at a typical local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting and cellar tour at a Brunello winery
- Light lunch
- Scenic drive through Val d'Orcia with views of Monte Amiata
Landmarks
Montalcino
Val d'Orcia
Monte Amiata
Day 5
Monteriggioni
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Siena's historic centre
- Visit to Monteriggioni
- Lunch in local restaurant at Monteriggioni
- Cooking Lesson 3
Landmarks
Siena
Monteriggioni
Day 6
Cortona
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Free time in Cortona for shopping and exploring
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Cortona
Day 7
Cortona
End point
Stazione Terontola-Cortona, Località Landrucci, 124, Cortona, Arezzo 52044, Italy (Terontola - Cortona Train Station, 10:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Terontola-Cortona station

Landmarks
Cortona

Landmarks
Mount Sant'Egidio
Cortona

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Montepulciano
Pienza

Landmarks
Montalcino
Val d'Orcia
Monte Amiata

Landmarks
Siena
Monteriggioni

Landmarks
Cortona

Landmarks
Terontola-Cortona station

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Barbara Churchill
November 16th, 2022
5.0
My daughter wanted to experience what it was like to live in Italy and we got just that, staying at a warm,...
My daughter wanted to experience what it was like to live in Italy and we got just that, staying at a warm, comfortable farm house and dining regularly with our hosts and their extended family. We truly enjoyed learning to prepare several appetizers, entrees and desserts with the help of Lucca, a true master chef. And we were able to explore many of the wonderful towns in Tuscany, tasting wines, cheeses and house specialties. I couldn't have asked for ahing more!Show more
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Laura Johnson
November 16th, 2022
5.0
My mother and I traveled to beautiful Tuscany, Italy in Nov. 2016 to celebrate my 40th birthday. I was looking...
My mother and I traveled to beautiful Tuscany, Italy in Nov. 2016 to celebrate my 40th birthday. I was looking for an opportunity to learn what it FEELS like to live in Italy, rather than just see the sights (which ARE wonderful and amazing!). We booked the cooking/food tour with Caspin Journeys and I could not have been more pleased with my experience. We began each day of our Tuscan adventure in the beautiful Nobile guest house relaxing with great coffee and delicate pastries from a local bakery. Each day we were guided by either Pino or Antonio & Simona to new towns to view the architecture, hear the stories of old, and learn about the treasured foods and wines. We stopped for Cappuccino (only before noon!) and expresso in the afternoon. We dined in wonderful restaurants filled with the local people, trying something new every time. We would have a small respite upon coming home to the Nobile guest house. When Luca (our Master Chef) arrived, we could either enjoy watching him at work or dive right in to learn how to prepare some of Tuscany?s finest foods. These evenings were so fun while cooking, feasting, drinking great wine, and enjoying the company of the Nobile family. For the week I spent in Italy, I felt well-guided, indulged, enlightened, and most importantly welcomed by this great Italian family ? it was a trip my mother and I will never forget!Show more
Traveled in December 2016
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Jill Marten
November 16th, 2022
5.0
Where do I start? Every person was kind, considerate, knowledgeable, humorous, patient, and flexible!
Traveled in September 2017
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Susan Mackania
November 16th, 2022
5.0
Pino, Caroline and their entire family & staff made us feel like family. The itinerary was well planned and our...
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Traveled in September 2017
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Janna and Gary Thomas
November 16th, 2022
5.0
This was a first class experience conducted by two affable, intelligent, adventurous and fun people, Simona and...
This was a first class experience conducted by two affable, intelligent, adventurous and fun people, Simona and Antonio. Simona is vivacious, creative and extremely competent, and Antonio is energetic and a virtual fountain of information concerning Italian history and culture. Lucca , the chef, was engaging and ready to teach. The people, the food, and the wine were all great! If we had the opportunity, we would definitely repeat this experience!Show more
Traveled in October 2019
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