Personalize Italy organizes active gourmet tours along with personalized travel packages for individuals, families, reunions or incentive groups.
Owner Linda Sorgiovanni has been living in Europe for Eleven years. I fell in love with Florence Nine years ago. After having travelled extensively through out Europe I decided to make Florence my home. I am an certified Tour Leader, Chauffeur Driver and Sommelier. I have met a number of talented chefs, wine growers, olive farm owners and many more wonderful personalities that I combine on all of my tours. You will experience an authentic Italy.
Join my small group tours of 4-8 persons in and around Florence:
A Morning Market Walk from 9.30am to 12.00pm
Visit two typical growers markets in the Historical Centre. I will take you on a fun tasting and informative walk where you will learn about local seasonal produce. Enjoy tastings of regional cheese, salumi, breads, fruit and a balsamic vinegar tasting. Price 50Euro per person
Florence Gourmet Walk from 3.00pm to 5.30pm
This is like a pre-aperitif tour! enjoy a walk around the historical centre. Learn about Italian food products while you visit local wine-bars, bakeries, historical pastry shops and gelato stores.
Taste local delicacies such as chianti classico, truffles, foccaccia, along with other Regional products that include prosecco, parmigiano, prosciutto and extra virgin olive oil. Price 55Euro perperson
Cooking at a local restaurant in Florence 9.30am to 2.30pm
Enjoy a hands on cooking class with chef Daniela at her restaurant situated on the oltra-arno. An authentic Florentine district.
Daniela is a native Florentine. An expert chef, sommelier and owner of two restaurants in Tuscany. Learn typical Tuscan recipes at her central restaurant followed by lunch. Class includes starter, first course, side dish and dessert with recipes. 100Euro per person minimum 4 pax
A Taste of Tuscany Bike Ride from 9.00am to 2.00pm
Depart from Central Florence for a gently rolling ride to the famous look out point of Piazzale Michelangelo. Experience beautiful views of the historical centre as we continue our ride through one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods.
As we pass by Galileo Galilei's home where he was placed under house arrest in the 1600's we take a down hill loop toward a Boutique Wine and olive oil Estate.
Enjoy a tour of the Renaiisance Villa, manicured gardens and wine cellars. Experience views of Tuscan Landscapes and rolling hills with olive groves,
poppy's and sunflowers as we enjoy a tasting with snacks. Price 90Euro person minimum 4 pax.
Chianti Hill Towns lunch at a private home from 9.00pm to 6.00pm
Meet expert guide and driver at your accommodations. Enjoy a drive along the old chianti road to the quaint town of Greve. Continue our drive through picture perfect landscapes of vineyards and olive groves passing the town of Panzano in Chianti where we will stop at a private home for lunch.
Chef and owner of the Estate Giulietta will prepare a delicious Tuscan meal. With vegetables from her garden, hand made pasta and a delicious meat dish. Wine from the estate and coffee included. We will say good-bye to Giulietta and continue our drive to the famous hill town of San Gimignano. Enjoy free time to shop and sightsee. Price 120Euro per person minimum 4 pax
Tour a bio-dynamic Olive Oil Farm 9.30am to 2.30pm
Visit a bio-dinamic wine and olive oil farm. The property was originally a Medici hunting lodge. Meet Alberto, farmer and care-taker who is proud to admit his
olive oil is the best in the world! Tour the property followed by a
tasting of the liquid gold served on wood fired Tuscan Bread.
110Euro per person minimum 4 pax
Small Group Tour - Il Palio 9.00am to 6.00pm
Join a small group (min4-8pax) on this full day tour discovering the highlights of Tuscany. Meet expert driver and guide at your accommodations in the centre of Florence. Visit the hill town of San Gimignano where you will have free time to shop and sight see. Enjoy a stroll along its windy medieval paths where you can view incredible views of the valley and visit artisan stores of ceramics and linens. Continue to Siena where you will be dropped off at the Piazza del Campo where the famous horse race 'Il Palio' is held twice a year. You will have two hours to enjoy lunch and visit the main monuments. Continue toward a wine estate in Chianti Classico stopping at the town of Monterriggioni called the 'crown jewel of Tuscany' by Dante. After our visit to the picture perfect hamlet we will stop at a winery for a tour and tasting of the world famous Chianti Classico wine.
89Euro per person minimum 4 persons.
Do not hesitate to contact me for a list of other tour options and personalized tour packages.
