Viareggio

Dinner packages

Set off on a day trip in the typical Tuscan countryside with its ups and downs on this self-guided bike tour from Lucca. At the shop, you'll receive instructions to follow from a customized itinerary on a free app for mobile and all accessories to safely enjoy your journey. Following local roads, you'll first visit the famous historical villa area by cycling next to Villa Oliva, Villa Grabau, Villa Reale, and Villa Torrigiani. Then, proceed to the wine roads from Lucca hills up to the beautiful hamlet of Montecarlo. Ride your bicycle on local roads passing wineries, small farms, olive groves, and enchanting views. Get recommendations on where to stop to have the best Tuscan lunch or to taste quality local wines. The way back will be easier, first downhill and then flat by secondary roads up to Lucca. Difficulty: Challenging – 2 climbs Lengh: 29+25 km usually 3+2 hours by bike

Explore the Natural Reserve area of Padule marshes on an electric boat tour. Listen to the story of a landscape rich in history, traditions, and floral and faunal richness. At the end of the tour, enjoy a glass of wine and some locally produced biscuits. Meet your guide at the meeting point and board your electric boat. Enter the enchanting context of the Padule, where even the majestic Apuan Alps bathe. Listen to the story of a landscape rich in history, traditions, and floral and faunal richness. Learn about the commercial importance of this area since the archaic period. Discover why the area was dear to the master Puccini, who loved hunting in the marshes. Immerse yourself completely in this atmosphere that will take you into a parallel world while listening to the music of the famous composer who loved these waters. He himself said that "coming here calms the soul". At the end of the tour, enjoy a glass of wine from a local winery, accompanied by biscuits from the local area.

Our driver will pick you up from the meeting point in Montecatini Terme and take you to a farm in the Tuscan countryside in Chianti's hills where we can start our experience. Montalbano represents the ideal place to immerse yourself and enjoy its rolling Chianti hills. Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo, the Genius, offers an atmosphere rich in history with its characteristic medieval streets and unique views of the hills of Florence. Take part in an unforgettable e-bike experience dedicated to enthusiasts of the fine Chianti wine, the undisputed emblem of Tuscan wine excellence. Through a spectacular itinerary among the rolling hills of Chianti, you will cycle immersed in the greenery of olive trees and among unique vineyards up to the charming town of Vinci, birthplace of the great Leonardo. This trip is designed for Food-Wine Lovers and lovers of art, history and culture. At the end of this wonderful adventure, tastings of typical food and wine products paired with the renowned Chianti wines of Tuscany await you, completing the experience in a delicious and unforgettable way. Wine and food need to be pay directly to the winery. Available also vegan or vegetarian food.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoying an exclusive cooking show and tasting authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian "Mammas". Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. You will enjoy a 4-course menu including a starter, pasta, a main course with a side dish, dessert, and drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars, and coffee).

Paddle through the natural park of Migliarino San Rossore Massaciuccoli and enjoy an aperitif with local products in a traditional fisherman's scale. Relax as you paddle through the ancient navigation routes of the park. Meet your guide at the scale and receive a life jacket, paddle, and canoe. There will not be a guide at your disposal during the canoe tour, you will be free to wander around the marshes wherever you prefer. At the end of the tour, a tasty aperitif will be waiting for you, consisting of typical local products, all carefully selected and locally sourced.

Go shopping in the vibrant local market with a friendly host, and learn how to recognize the best produce of Italy. After you buy some fresh ingredients, you'll head straight to your host's home for an immersive cooking session. Learn how to prepare three of the most authentic local recipes and taste the fruit of your labor accompanied by a selection of local wines. You will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients required to make the dishes. Experience the warmth of Italian hospitality and return home with something more than just souvenirs — classic Italian cooking knowledge that will stay with you for life.

Enter the authentic heart of Tuscany through an experience of local flavors, aromas, and stories. We will welcome you to a historic shop that has been in business for over 30 years, a corner of excellence where a passion for wine, olive oil, and local products is intertwined with tradition, careful selection, and a desire to share the best of the region. My goal is to select niche, authentic, high-quality labels, creating moments of encounter where the customer becomes the protagonist, tasting and learning. WHAT WE WILL DO DURING THE TASTING Inside my shop, we will begin with a brief introduction to the world of Tuscan wine and extra virgin olive oil, with some interesting facts you may not know. Then we will move on to the tastiest part: a tasting of three local wines selected from among the best producers in the area, each with its own characteristics, aromas, and ideal pairing. You will also taste olive oil, with an explanation of production techniques and advice on how to recognize a quality oil. To complete the experience, you will enjoy a selection of typical products, a true Tuscan aperitif, convivial and full of flavor. WHO IS IT FOR: - Travelers who want to enjoy an authentic experience - Lovers of good wine and good food - Couples, small groups, or families looking for a special moment - Those who want to discover Tuscany away from the tourist trails WHERE IT TAKES PLACE: The experience takes place in my shop, in the heart of Montecatini Terme, a small, well-kept and welcoming town near Florence, Lucca and Viareggio. Easy to reach, with parking available, it is also perfect as a refreshing break between visits. THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: - Guided tasting of 3 local Tuscan wines - Tasting of high-quality extra virgin olive oil - Selection of typical products (platter of cold cuts and cheeses, crostini...) - Stories and interesting facts about Tuscan culture - Personalized welcome in a niche shop with over 30 years of history

Arrive at the home of your local expert cook and immerse yourself in a cooking class learning the secrets of the most famous dishes of the region. During the lesson, the cook will reveal the tricks of the trade for three authentic local recipes for a delicious starter, pasta, and dessert. You will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes so you can have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Once the end result is ready, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines. Instead of loading your suitcase with souvenirs, take home Italian cooking skills that will stay with you for life.

Make a beautiful meal and a beautiful memory with a market tour and home-cooked dinner hosted by a local chef. Arrive at the home of your expert cook. Explore the market and shop like a local. Learn how to recognize the best produce. Afterward, return to your host’s home and enjoy a private cooking demonstration. Gain insight into Italian cuisine as your host reveals the secrets of her family’s cookbook. Watch as a delicious meal is prepared before your eyes. Once the food is ready, sit down at an authentic Italian dinner. Enjoy a 4-course seasonal menu including a starter, pasta, main course with a side dish, and dessert. Chat with your host as you share a delicious meal together. Enjoy a selection of red and white wines from regional cellars, as well as an after-dinner coffee. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.

Discover Versilia on your bike! Our ebike tour will allow you to explore the area effortlessly on an approximately 4-hour ride along scenic bike paths. And don't worry, it won't be 4 hours of continuous pedaling: we will make several stops to relax, have a chat, enjoy a coffee or an aperitif. The meeting point is the pier in Forte dei Marmi, where we will start our journey. We will cross the bike path to Cinquale di Montignoso and then take the charming "Via Romantica" that will lead us along the riverbank. We will continue to Querceta and then head to Seravezza, famous for its "Palazzo Mediceo." We will make a brief visit to the town and resume our journey to Pietrasanta, where we will have the opportunity to explore its fascinating historic center. After a brief stop at my favorite café, we will continue pedaling toward Castello Carducci Valley. Finally, a long descent to Marina di Pietrasanta awaits us, before we return to the waterfront and ride back to Forte dei Marmi. The route has a distance of about 35 km, but don't worry, we will enjoy beautiful views and landscapes without getting too tired. I am waiting for you to share the beauty of the sea and Versilia together!