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Arezzo: Val di Chiana Wine Tasting Experience

1. Arezzo: Val di Chiana Wine Tasting Experience

Together with an expert, you will walk in the vineyard whilst admiring the amazing Tuscan landscape. You can listen to your guide as they explain to you the history of the location, as well as the explanation of the methods and techniques of the wine production. This journey follows a unique tradition in high-quality wine production, and you will learn how this is all possible thanks to the ideal climate conditions of the Chiana Valley, exposure of the fields, location, and soil properties. Following that, take part in an exclusive wine tasting created by the farm combined with local Tuscan products. Throughout this experience you will taste three most-important Tuscan wines known all around the world, as a professional sommelier explains to you in depth the particularity of those Italian excellencies. A sample of red and white wines will be served with local products such as Tuscan sausages and cheese, and you will also be treated to water, wine, appetizers, and bread. This experience will prove a fantastic opportunity to learn how to match your wine with tasty food, as well as how wines are made.

Arezzo and Province: Drive Vintage Vehicle with Audio Guide

2. Arezzo and Province: Drive Vintage Vehicle with Audio Guide

This tour is designed to familiarize you with places of historical and nostalgic significance. Many of the places available to discover on this tour are off-the-beaten path, and not commonly seen by tourists.  Start your adventure at the meeting point where you will get to choose your tour option, and the vintage vehicle you desire to drive. Pick the tour most suited to your needs and the car you've always dreamed of driving. Once you've picked your tour and vehicle, you will be required to successfully complete a driving lesson to familiarize yourself with the technical components of driving your vintage vehicle.  Once you have learnt the basics, you will be able to set-off, learning a lot about the places you drive past with your complimentary audio-guide. Your vehicle will be equipped with everything you need as you drive through quaint Tuscan towns and witnessing places of historical curiosity.

Arezzo: Private Walking Tour

3. Arezzo: Private Walking Tour

After gathering at the tour meeting point with your guide, your walking tour through Arezzo will begin. You will learn how this city arose in the pre-Etruscan era in an area which had been inhabited since prehistoric times. This is evident through the discovery of stone tools and the so-called "Man of the Elm", which dates back to the Paleolithic. This took place near the hamlet of Olmo which occurred throughout the excavation works of a short segment of the Rome-Florence railway line in 1863. Arezzo was then one of the main Etruscan cities, and you will learn about how throughout the Roman era, especially in the republican period, Arezzo became a very important symbol of Roman expansion to the north. It was also a defensive bastion of the unborn empire. Throughout your tour you can discover the history and secrets of this city and this territory as you admire findings which date back to centuries ago.

Arezzo: Cooking Class at a Local's Home

4. Arezzo: Cooking Class at a Local's Home

Immerse yourself in a cooking class at a local home. During the lesson, the cook will reveal the tricks of the trade for three authentic local recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. You will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Instead of loading your suitcase with souvenirs, take home Italian cooking skills that will stay with you for life.

Cortona and Arezzo: Full-Day Tour from Rome

5. Cortona and Arezzo: Full-Day Tour from Rome

During the tour, you can explore the narrow and charming streets of Cortona and you can visit the most picturesque and hidden corners of this beautiful and unusual town. Together with your guide, you will also be able to retrace the places of the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun" and take a look at the famous Villa Bramasole.  After Cortona, you can visit Arezzo, another beautiful Tuscan town and one of the richest of the region, situated at the top of a hill. Here you will see the Basilica of San Francesco, well known for its wonderful cycle of frescoes and the "Legend of the True Cross" a masterpiece by Piero della Francesce. Also visit the city's cathedral, with its beautiful stained glass windows and the Piazza Grande, famous for being the set of Roberto Benigni’s movie "Life is beautiful".

Arezzo: Dining Experience at a Local's Home

6. Arezzo: Dining Experience at a Local's Home

Arrive at the home of your expert host for a memorable private dining experience where you will taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian mothers. During an exclusive cooking demonstration, feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as your host shares the secrets of her family cookbook while preparing the dishes right in front of you. Once the end result is ready, sit at an authentic Italian dining table and enjoy your 4-course seasonal menu including a starter, pasta, main course with side dish, and dessert. At the end of the experience, not only will you take home your official apron, you’ll also have memories that'll stay with you for life.

Arezzo and Cortona: Full-Day Tour by Deluxe Van

7. Arezzo and Cortona: Full-Day Tour by Deluxe Van

We’ll take you in one of our deluxe vehicles to show you the best of eastern Tuscany. This full-day tour begins with a drive to the medieval city of Arezzo. In the 11th century the commune of Arezzo became an independent city-state and remained so until it yielded to Florentine domination in 1384. This was the birthplace of the painter and architect Vasari, who is credited with the realization of the Loggia of Palazzo degli Uffizi in Florence. It was also the birthplace of the poet Petrarch and Guido of Arezzo - the inventor of modern musical notation. Arezzo has often been chosen as a movie location. "Life is Beautiful" is one of the popular movies that was filmed here. Among the many notable highlights of Arezzo is the late medieval Basilica of San Francesco, dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi. It features frescos by Piero della Francesca, one of the greatest painters of the Renaissance. We continue driving through the Tuscan countryside to visit the hill towns of Cortona, with its well preserved medieval structure, as well as Etruscan ruins dating from the 2nd century B.C.

Arezzo Market Tour, Home Cooking Demo and Dinner

8. Arezzo Market Tour, Home Cooking Demo and Dinner

Uncover the secrets of Italian family recipes on your travels, Your guide, or Cesarina will share their wisdom, which has been passed down in their families for generations. Go food shopping like a local with your host, enjoy the distinctive Italian local market, and learn how to recognize the best produces from the land.  Come back to your Cesarina’s home, attend a private cooking demo where your host will share the secret of her family cookbook while finishing one of the dishes in front of you. Sit at an authentic Italian table and enjoy a 4-course seasonal menu including starter, pasta, main course with a side dish, and dessert accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. 

Arezzo: Market Tour, Cooking Class with Original Recipes

9. Arezzo: Market Tour, Cooking Class with Original Recipes

Shop at a local market and learn how to pick out the best produce from your expert guide. Visit a traditional Italian grocery and learn about the local offerings. Choose ingredients that inspire you, and start thinking about how you'd like to experiment with them in the kitchen. After choosing your ingredients, head back to your host's home. Get ready to cook 2 recipes of your own creation. Immerse yourself in a private cooking class in which you'll bring together your chosen ingredients to create 2 delectable dishes. Your local chef will show you the best way to bring out the flavor of each ingredient. After you've cooked your original recipes, celebrate your achievement by naming your creations. Finally, sit down for a delicious meal with your host and enjoy a selection of local red and white Italian wines. By the end of your class, you'll have added an Italian flair to your cooking repertoire.

Arezzo: Private Pasta-Making Class at a Local's Home

10. Arezzo: Private Pasta-Making Class at a Local's Home

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labor accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson, the Cesarina will reveal to you the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

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What people are saying about Arezzo

Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 14 reviews

It was a great day with a great classic car! The route took us past fantastic places that weren't so touristy and showed us Tuscany from the most beautiful side! If you want to discover a piece of Italy with peace and comfort, just the right thing! You have enough time to enjoy the landscape and to explore the small towns. The Fiat purred like a kitten and got us safely over the hills. Thank you for the nice experience.

Andrea a name, a guarantee. great guide for this great experience. punctuality, cordiality and sympathy have been the masters. Excellent cellars with modern and "ancient" technologies. good moment wine tasting with lots of good food. I really recommend this experience.

Wonderful experience. The host ( Andrea) was amazing and absolutely professional.

One of the highlights of our trip to Italy.

What a privilege & pleasure to enjoy lunch with the delightful Cecilia!

Great guide, lots of information and a great tasting