Price: $2,849 per person based on double occupancy
*Featured price is per person, land only, based on double occupancy, on the departure date indicated, and includes taxes and fees and the Cosmos $150 per person discount.
Booking window: Now - September 2, 2025
Savings: $300 per couple on select 2026 Cosmos tours*
On this affordable Italy small-group adventure, the town of Montecatini serves as a home base from which to venture out and explore the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany, and get to know its culinary and wine traditions. Indulge in picturesque scenery, world-class local wines, traditional cuisine, and cultural discoveries. From the rolling hills of Montalbano to Vinci and beyond, we’ll take you through bountiful vineyards, olive groves, and chestnut trees. You’ll even visit the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci to experience the Renaissance master’s life and art. Traveling through some of the most stunning and lush natural landscapes in Italy, you’ll embark on a visit to idyllic spots, including the gorgeous Chianti Valley and the Etruscan Coast. As you visit quaint wine shops, cafes, historic estates, and museums, you’ll feel immersed in the history and traditions of each destination. In addition to sampling the local gourmet Tuscan fare, you’ll also be treated to an Italian cooking lesson. You’ll prepare an authentic Italian dish inside a rustic Tuscan farmhouse where you and your travel companions will enjoy your culinary creations. You’ll also learn the art of Italian dessert making at your hotel and get to taste some of the celebrated Chianti and Super Tuscan wines right where they are produced. You’ll revel in the beauty of becoming familiar with a single destination of Montecatini while making priceless discoveries of locales that are off the beaten path—perfect for the smart, creative, and budget-minded travel lover.
Photo: Tuscany, Italy
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Photo: Italy
World-class local wines - Experience Tuscany's renowned wine traditions
- Traditional Tuscan cuisine - Sample authentic local gourmet fare throughout the region
- Wine shop visits - Explore quaint local wine shops and taste regional varieties
- Italian cooking lesson - Prepare an authentic Italian dish in a rustic Tuscan farmhouse
- Italian dessert making - Learn the art of traditional Italian dessert preparation at your hotel
- Chianti wine tastings - Taste celebrated Chianti wines directly where they're produced
- Super Tuscan wine tastings - Experience premium Super Tuscan wines at their source
- Vineyard tours - Journey through bountiful vineyards in the rolling hills
- Olive grove experiences - Explore traditional olive groves and learn about olive oil production
- Farm-to-table dining - Enjoy your own culinary creations with fellow travelers in an authentic farmhouse setting
Itinerary:
Day 1 ARRIVE IN MONTECATINI, ITALY
Day 2 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO VINCI
Day 3 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO THE CHIANTI VALLEY
Day 4 MONTECATINI
Day 5 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO LUCCA
Day 6 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO BOLGHERI
Day 7 MONTECATINI
Day 8 MONTECATINI
Photo: Vineyards near Bolgheri, Italy
Vacation Highlights
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations, with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and a private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!
Big experiences come in small packages, so this tour is limited to a maximum of just 28 guests per departure.
The nearest airports to Montecatini are Florence and Pisa.