Chianti Guided Tour

Women-only Retreat Brings Italian Cuisine Alive

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) June 30, 2011

Jan Acorn, owner of Gateway Destinations, will host an 8-day Chianti Cooking and Tuscany Spa Retreat ending the week with a guided tour of beautiful Florence, Italy. This women-only luxury tour emphasizes cooking local cuisine with the Tuscan Mammas of Tutti a Tavola cooking school and discovering the history, beauty and serenity of Tuscany.

Guests will be transferred to the Chianti region where they will be welcomed by the owner of Podere Ciona Vineyard with a sampling of their delicious wines. This charming vineyard estate will serve as a relaxing base for the next three nights. Evenings will be spent learning to prepare family recipes to enjoy over relaxing hours of dining pleasure. Days will be full of exploring Siena and small Tuscan villages including wine tasting, a market visit, olive oil tastings, a castle tour and much more!

After Chianti, this unique tour will continue to the southern Tuscany countryside to relax at the tranquil and luxurious Adler Termae Spa Resort. This 5-star spa resort allows clients to unwind and enjoy an underground salt bath, indoor and outdoor thermal pools, exercise classes, as well as herbal, salt or Finnish steam saunas! Additional sightseeing to explore the surrounding countryside is included during the day.

“I loved every part of our trip to Tuscany and I would not have changed anything about it.” said Susie of Tucson, Arizona. “Our women’s tour was filled with a tremendous variety of activities to appeal to everyone, but I especially enjoyed cooking with the Tuscan Mamas. Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable and I appreciated how Paolo shared his family and home with us to introduce us to authentic country life. Our hotel rooms were great – I didn’t want to leave Adler Spa! No details were overlooked and our journey went smoothly every step of the way.”

This package is limited to 8 guests but requires only a minimum of 5 guests for a guaranteed departure. The cost is US $3950.00 (based on double occupancy) with a single supplement charge of US $600.00. The tour begins late September - early October 2011.

For further information about the Chianti Cooking and Tuscany Spa Retreat and other women-only tours, contact Jan Acorn with Gateway Destinations, 520-529-1242. You may also visit their website at http://www.gateway-destinations.com .

European Vacation | Florence guided tours and Chianti tours

Florence is truly one of the most beautiful places in Europe, a city with a rich history and cultural heritage and the most amazing lush countryside surrounding it. The narrow cities of Florence and the museums full of art are perfect to create a vacation that you will always remember. As you walk around in the city you will see the same magnificent buildings that Michelangelo or Da Vinci saw a long time ago.

If you are interested in a day tour Florence or private tours Florence make sure you contact Eugene Martinez, a licensed art guide for those interested in Florence and the surroundings. He is a native English speaker and has an education in art and art history. He knows Florence and the area more than anybody else and he can take you anywhere you want. If you decide to visit Florence make sure you take part in the Florence guided tours offered by Eugene Martinez. This way you can see the whole city in a much more relaxed way, and you won’t have to go around with a huge group of tourists. Most of the day tour Florence are made for up to 4 people, but you can also try one of the private tours Florence.

Besides the city itself, the art museums and exhibitions there is much more to see if you go to Florence. The area around this city is fascinating with its green hills and silent countryside. You must try the  Chianti tours if you visit this area, because it is the perfect remedy against stress. The beautiful landscape will always remain in your memory with its greenness and sunny hills. You can go on  Chianti tours with Eugene Martinez, because he knows this area better than anyone else. He can take you to the nicest places and tell you all you want to know about the history of the area. If you decide to go on the Chianti tours you can see fortified villages, castles and renaissance villas.

As you see there is a lot to see and learn if you go to Florence or to the surrounding area. With Eugene Martinez you can see the most magnificent places and learn about history, folklore, cuisine and everything that you are curious about. You won’t have to worry about making your own sightseeing plan, he will take care of everything and make sure you will have a great time. If you have some requests or suggestions you can contact him before the tour. To find out more about the Florence guided tours and the Chianti tours visit the website of  Eugene Martinez. There you can read testimonials, find our more about the options you have, or look at the tariffs or day tour Florence and  private tours Florence. After this all you have to do is contact  Eugene Martinez and your unforgettable vacation in this magical land can begin.

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