Tasting Tuscany 
F.A.Q's

If you have never travelled to Italy or do not feel comfortable travelling on your own, then an accompanied group structure is a good idea. All logistics are taken care of by Tasting Tuscany including all local transport, guides, winiery and museum visits, excursions are all planned as are most meals. You will have a host and or guide with you at all times. All tours are specifically designed for the food and wine lover. All you need to do is arrive at the hotel on day one of the tour with a big smile!

If you love to get out and experience a new culture, are open to experiencing a different way of life, are flexable and have a good sense of humor (on most days) then Yes Tasting Tuscany is right for you. Our guests for the most part come from the US & Canada, but we have had Australians, Indians, Mexicans. Our guests range in age generally from 45 to 75. We do have "solo" travelers with us, however most are either husband & wife couples as well as friends traveling together. The common thread with all our guests is the love of Italy & Tuscany and appreciation of good food & wine.

No, but in order to secure your booking you need to pay the non-refundable deposit. Many of our local suppliers (hotels and winery lodging) do require deposits well in advance given the popularity of Tuscany.

Upon our receipt of your registration form, you will be notified within 24 hours if there is space available. You will then need to forward tour deposits of $550 to secure your position. You will receive an invoice generated by PNC Bank and be given payment options. You can also see payment options directly on the website. You will receive a Welcome Pack that includes important information on traveling to Italy, money, how to pack etc.

Yes, you are responsible for anything that is not on the tour itinerary. You are responsible for the local hotel taxes which vary from 1 – 4 euros per night, in addition to tips and gratuities at restaurants and the mini-bus/coach driver. Most tours will include lodging in wineries. Bedrooms will likely vary but all are very nice. It may be the case where there are options for room up-grades at wineries/abbeys and a supplement may be required, in particular if standard rooms fill. Rooms selection is based on dates when bookings are completed and you may have no option in room selection and need to pay the supplement for an up-graded room. Room supplements will vary from $25 to $55 per person per night.

We do keep you busy but we try to give you at least 1 full day or 2 half days as well as 2 evenings free. Longer tours may have additional free time.

Yes hotels, b&b and winery lodging do have Wifi in most rooms.

Mastercard and Visa are accepted everywhere (even at many markets in Florence). AMEX is not used everywhere.

Yes, you should advise them of the country you intend to travel in as well as the period.

Most of our tours are either in the spring or fall, the weather is very pleasant (Low 70’s in the day, 50’s in the evening.

The voltage in Italy is 230 V and the power plugs and sockets are type F and L. You will need to purchase an adaptor prior to departure.

No. If you are on a tour with cooking classes, there are always plenty of dishes prepared that are not protein based and group meals will always have options that as well non protetin based. If you can eat cheese and like pasta and seasonal veggies you will not have a problem.

Because our guests arrive at different times and sometimes days, you will need to take a taxi from either the Florence airport or the trainstation to the hotel. Should you prefer to take our private driver, simply let us know when booking (this will incur a nominal fee paid directly to the driver).