{"product_id":"florence-food-wine-escape-18-21-march-2027-150-deposit","title":"Florence Food \u0026 Wine Escape, 18–21 March 2027 – €150 Deposit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarket mornings, Chianti cellars and long lunches in the city that taught Europe how to eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18–21 March 2027 · Tuscany · Four days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis €150 deposit reserves your place on the Florence Food \u0026amp; Wine Escape. The balance will be confirmed with you directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFour days in a city where lunch is the point of the morning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlorence rewards the curious eater. Behind the Renaissance facades are market halls, tiny trattorias and wine bars where the city eats far better than its postcards suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe'll start at the market with a local guide, learning what Tuscans buy and why, then take that knowledge into the hills, to Chianti Classico, where the cypresses, stone farmhouses and cellars give the wines their character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn between: a masterclass with Sarah-Jane, long shared tables, and enough free time to wander Santo Spirito or find one last espresso at the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe day-by-day itinerary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay one · Thursday 18 March – Arrival and the first table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArrive in Florence and settle into our hotel in the historic centre, a few minutes from the Duomo. An evening aperitivo across the river in Oltrarno, then our first supper together at a neighbourhood trattoria with the wines of Tuscany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay two · Friday 19 March – Markets, larders and Tuscan wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA morning in the market with a local food guide: pecorino, cured meats, olive oil and warm schiacciata, tasted as we go. A relaxed afternoon masterclass with Sarah-Jane on the grapes and appellations of Chianti Classico, followed by a long lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay three · Saturday 20 March – A day in the Chianti hills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA full day among the cypresses and stone farmhouses of Chianti Classico, with two estate visits and cellar tastings. Lunch at a working fattoria, then back to Florence for a free evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay four · Sunday 21 March – A slow morning and a farewell lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTime to wander San Lorenzo, the artisan workshops of Santo Spirito, or one last espresso at the counter. A final shared lunch of Tuscan specialities before you make your way home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstate visits and restaurants are booked with our producers and confirmed with you before departure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the price\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree nights in a four-star hotel in central Florence, breakfast included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided market morning with tastings of cheese, salumi, olive oil and bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-day Chianti Classico excursion with two estate visits and cellar tastings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuscan wine masterclass hosted by Sarah-Jane McGrath, DipWSET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree dinners and two lunches at selected trattorias and producers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll local transport during included activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHosted throughout, with a maximum of 14 guests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlights and travel to and from Florence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirport transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel insurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinks and meals not listed in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional museum or gallery entries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood food. Great company. Extraordinary experiences.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Food \u0026 Drink Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55708968976727,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/9737\/9415\/files\/71a6717c-f122-4300-b49d-f768aeedce39_56dde454-3404-4098-98d9-c295114b3c25.jpg?v=1793791833","url":"https:\/\/thefoodanddrinksociety.myshopify.com\/products\/florence-food-wine-escape-18-21-march-2027-150-deposit","provider":"The Food \u0026 Drink Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}