Travel to Tuscany

with Chef Jerry Edwards CPCE

for another Culinary Adventure


Two weeks from which to choose!


September 11 - September 18, 2027

September 18-Septemebr 25, 2027


Jerry has led tours all around the world from South America to Spain to France and Australia


His favorite place is the country of his heritage, Italy. This tour has been carefully curated to give you the best Tuscany has to offer with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the trip.



 

Mangiare

Bere

Sii Allegro


(EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY)


We will be staying in our own luxurious Villa and travel by luxury coach to a new experience each day


Experience Florence

If you have never been to Tuscany, you are missing a visit to the place where the Italian Renaissance began. At one time,

Florence, Italy was the financial capital of the world.

Explore the same streets of Florence that great men like Michelangelo and Leonardo walked.


Today Tuscany it is most known for its contribution to the Visual Arts, The Italian Table and Italy's contribution to the world of Wine.


Travel to the Italian West Coast, Bolgheri

The place where Super Tuscan Wines began. There we will taste legendary wines such as Ornellaia and Guado al Tasso.


Tour, Taste and Dine at an Italian Farm Winery

Experience a renovated fabled Villa, Farm and Winery. Taste opulent olive oils that will tantalize your tongue, and fine wines that will entice the palate. Experience fine dining of locally produced delicacies raised and produced on this fatoria (farm) and winery.


Visit and dine with Dario Cecchini (The Butcher of Panzano)

We will meet Dario and dine at his eponymous Butcher Shop and Restaurant in Panzano. "Carne Diem".


Relax in our own Private Luxury Villa in Chianti, while Chef Jerry Edwards CPCE prepares authentic Italian Cuisine.


Participate in a Cooking Class

A Local Italian Chef followed by an incredible dinner in a private Montepulciano Villa.


Take a day trip to San Gimignano,

a Medieval fortress town and enjoy wine tastings and tours. Finish the experience at a Michelin Star Restaurant.


 


WINE TASTINGS


Sip wines while gazing at the undulating Tuscan hillside


Visit Ancient cellars from 900 AD


Learn winemaking techniques as we taste wines

from many famous wineries



DINING EXPERIENCES

All dining is included in the price



Wines at Restaurants will be an additional cost to you on a separate check



The trip includes the following curated experiences


DINING EXPERIENCES

All dining is included in the price



Special chosen wines at Restaurants will be additional.

The trip includes the following curated experiences.

 

Dining Experiences

 

Breakfast - Daily breakfast prepared in the Villa

 

Lunches- Will be procured every day at multiple locations in the rolling Hills of Tuscany.

 

Exquisite Dinners-

 

Dining Out- Personally selected by Chef Jerry himself, you will experience his favorite restaurants in Tuscany. Featuring an Iconic Michelin Starred Temple of Cuisine to out of the way "Wine Soaked" Trattorias.

 

Dining In- Villa Dinners will be curated by Chef Jerry allowing you to select items from local markets as he transforms those ingredients into a Tuscan feast. There will even be a poolside BBQ Party featuring Seafood from The Mediterranean as well as Local Farms.


ACCOMMODATIONS

We will be staying in our own Luxury Villa in the Heart of Chianti. No packing or unpacking every other day!

 

VILLA NOZZOLE- Our home away from home

 

Villa Nozzole is perched high in the Tuscan Hills

The Villa was built in the 17th century and as part of The Tenute Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari.

 There is a winery producing the best of Chianti on the property.

 

An elegant 9 Bedroom Estate with it’s own Winery. 

We will have time in the Villa to enjoy the surroundings and to dine with Chef Jerry Edwards CPCE


Amazing Views

Air Conditioning in the entire Villa

Private Pool

Exercise Room

Private ensuite rooms

BBQ Grill

Wi-Fi

Washer Dryer

Fully Stocked with fine Wines included in your price


ARTS AND CULTURE

EXPLORE THE MUSEUMS OF FLORENCE


Tour of The Acadamia dell Galleria


Sculptures

See the incomparable Statue of David

and gaze into David's heart shaped eyes


Musical Instruments

Learn about the original musical instruments like the very first piano, see an original Stradivari Violin


Renaissance Paintings

Stop and study the many Florentine paintings from the 13th to the 19th century, featuring Botticelli's Modonna and Child, Perugino's The Visitation, Lorenzo Monaco's Agony in the Garden and the breathtaking

"Annunciation" by Allesandro Allori



TRANSPORTATION

Air travel is the responsibility of each Guest.

 

Pick up at Florence Airport on September 11th between 10:30-2:30

(Villa is about approximately 30 minutes from the airport)

 

Luxury Coach the entire trip

 

PACKAGE DETAILS

$5,750 per person

 

Airfare not included

Depending on the week you choose, travelers are to meet in Florence on September 11th or September 18th between 10:30

and 2:30 for transportation tom the Villa.

 

Guests are encouraged to arrive a day or two early to get acclimated to the time difference and be in Florence between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm

 

Guests not arriving in that time frame will need to find transportation to Villa Nozzole.






To call for Information

Chef Jerry 410-458-6332