Foxcroft Wine Company Invites You
to Tuscany & The Piedmont
October 14 - 24, 2024
Only $6,695*
The Foxcroft Wine Company invites you on a journey dedicated to the discovery of great wines and cuisine in Tuscany and the Piedmont regions of Italy - two of the great wine and culinary areas of the world. The folks at Foxcroft Wine have an unmatched breadth of knowledge and passion for wine, and would love to share this amazing experience with you.
What’s Included:
· Round trip airfare from Charlotte to Italy**
· Walking tours of Florence and Siena
· Tastings of the great wines of Italy
· 7 dinners including a Welcome Dinner in Florence
· 5 lunches at spectacular wineries in Tuscany and The Piedmont
· Daily breakfast
· 9 nights in beautiful 4* hotels
· Truffle hunting in Alba
· Italian Tour Manager (fluent English) throughout our journey
· Luxury motor coach
* Double occupancy price. Single supplement of $1,125.
**Land only options available
Our Select Hotels:
Florence 10/15/24 – 10/17/24 Hotel Cavour****
Siena 10/17/24 – 10/20/24 Hotel Executive****
Sestri Levante 10/20/24 – 10/21/24 Grand Hotel dei Castelli****
Pollenzo-Bra 10/21/24 – 10/23/24 at Hotel Albergo Dell'Agenzia****
Varese 10/23/24 – 10/24/24 at Hotel Capolago****
DAYS 1 & 2, October 14 & 15: USA & Florence
Depart USA on overnight flight to Florence. Meals served onboard. Upon arrival at Florence airport we'll be met by our tour leader and transferred to Florence. After checking into our hotel, we'll enjoy the rest of the day at leisure before a Welcome Dinner with the famous “Bistecca alla Fiorentina.” We will learn the history of this incomparable dish, the aging process and the breed of cattle traditionally used and how the cut should be cooked. Overnight in the Florence at the Hotel Cavour. (D)
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DAY 3, October 16: Florence
After breakfast, we'll enjoy a half day guided walking tour of the “Renaissance City” including Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Repubblica, The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore & Baptistry Square. The remainder of the day at leisure to explore Florence and it's magnificent restaurants, museums and shops. Overnight in Florence. (B)
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DAY 4, October 17: Tuscany - Chianti
Depart hotel and stop at the American Cemetery where we will pay our respects to those men who died in Italy during WWII. Continue to Castello di Vicchiomaggio for a guided visit of the estate, a tasting of three wines and lunch. After lunch proceed to Castello di Querceto for a guided visit of the estate, wine tasting of three wines and snack. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Executive. (B|L|D)
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DAY 5, October 18: Montalcino - Siena
Today we visit Fattoria de Barbi for a guided visit of the estate, the cheese production, and 4 course lunch matched with 4 wines. Depart to Siena, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a two-hour guided walking tour of this lovely medieval town. Dinner on your own in Siena, before returning to the hotel. (B|L)
DAY 6, October 19: Bolgheri - San Gimignano
This morning we travel to the Bolgheri region of Tuscany where we will enjoy a three-course lunch at Osteria Enoteca San Guido. Lunch will include the world renowned Guidalberto, Ornellaia, Le Volte and Sassicaia wines. Before heading home, we will visit Guicciardini Strozzi estate in the San Gimignano area. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B|L|D)
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DAY 7, October 20: Cinque Terre & Liguria
Today we leave Tuscany and travel to Liguria. En route, we stop in Cinque Terre where we will take a leisurely stroll down to the enchanting town of Manarola. We will then take the train to Monterosso for lunch on our own. From here it's onward Sestri Levante, a lovely town on the Italian Riviera. After check-in at the hotel, we will enjoy a wonderful dinner and learn how to make the incomparable Ligurian pesto. Overnight at the Grand Hotel dei Castelli. (B|D)
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DAY 8, October 21: The Piedmont - Alba
Depart for Alba in the Piedmont. Alba is the capital of the UNESCO heritage area of Langhe and is famous for its white truffles. We’ll have a walking tour of this historic town and time for lunch on our own. After lunch we’ll delight in a tasting of eight wines (including the famous Barolo) at the Paolo Manzone winery. Dinner and overnight at the extraordinary Albergo Dell’Agenzia Hotel, home of the University of Gastronomic Sciences and the Wine Bank. (B|D)
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DAY 9, October 22: The Piedmont - Alba & Barbaresco
This morning we visit the Montaribaldi vineyard in the lovely little town of Barbaresco to try the same name wine and other typical wines of the area (Barolo, Nebbiolo and Dolcetto). After, it's truffle hunting in Tartuflanghe! After our hunt we’ll feast on a two-course lunch based on truffle specialties. Return to the Albergo Dell’Agenzia for dinner and overnight. (B|L|D)
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DAY 10, October 23: The Piedmont - Asti & Induno Olona
Depart to Induno Olona where we visit the Castello di Razzano. We will have a guided tour of the “Wine Museum” and cellars, and lunch with a tasting of eight wines including the famous Spumante. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Capolago Varese. (B|L|D)
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DAY 11, October 24: Departure Day
Today it’s "Arrivederci!" to Italy. We depart after an unforgettable wine and culinary tour of Tuscany and the Piedmont. Grazie, Foxcroft Wines! (B)