Journeys Viaggio

I have been working with Chef Andrew Garrett to organize this amazing travel opportunity, so Iwanted to share it with you. He would like you to join him in Italy for a once-in-a-lifetime journey and culinary adventure.  See the details below and let us know if we can add you to this culinary journey…

“Our culinary adventure will begin in the city of Florence, the birth place of the Italian Renaissance, and then continue into the picturesque, cypress-clad Tuscan countryside. We will visit the surrounding sights and towns and enjoy the locally grown, lovingly prepared food and wine of the region.”
– Chef Garrett

Chef Andrew Garrett Escorts 10 Day Tuscany Villa Holiday highlighting the region’s food, wine, and culture September 29 – October 8, 2011  Published and award-winning, Chef Andrew Garrett, has a passion for food and life that shines through his personality and is highlighted by his experiences. He acquired an appreciation for all things local and historically rich while growing up in Sonoma, California. During his Army service time in Germany, Andrew was able to spend many weekends in Tuscany where he felt right at home with similarities to Sonoma such as wines, cheese, foraging, and butchery. He fell in love with the culture and cuisine of the region.Chef Garrett extends to you a special invitation to join him on this October journey. He is excited to share his sense of adventure and quest for knowledge, and is inspired to find new local treasures at Tuscany’s many markets, farms, and wineries during this October journey..  Our culinary adventure will begin in the city of Florence, the birth place of the Italian Renaissance, and then continue into the picturesque, cypress-clad Tuscan countryside. We will visit the surrounding sights and towns and enjoy the locally grown, lovingly prepared food and wine of the region. Tour Features: Two nights in a Four-star hotel in the historic center of Florence Half day walking tour of Florence highlights Visit the Accademia Gallery, where the original ‘David’ is on view Gala Dinner in Florence Seven nights at the luxurious 12th century stone villa, L’Eremo, located in the hills between Florence and Arezzo, beautifully restored and furnished with most of the bedrooms having private bathrooms Transfers throughout with private vans Enjoy three full days of sightseeing in Tuscany via private vans, to include Siena, San Gimignano, Cortona, Monepulciano, Pienza, Arezzo and Assisi Wine tasting, cooking classes, olive oil tasting Breakfast Daily, eight dinners, and many lunches included Other optional half day or full day tours offered Priced from $3450 per person, double occupancy (Single supplement $1050) For More Information, Contact: Colleen Lamont, CTC 866-297-1058 colleen@peaktravel.com Or Click Here to send a request via website form

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