Join Jim Duane from Inside Winemaking for a winemaker's tour through the wineries of Tuscany in june 2026
Wine
We’ll begin our journey in Florence with a welcome dinner, the perfect way to toast the week ahead. From there, our small group will dive deep into Tuscany’s winemaking regions. Together we’ll enjoy exclusive visits to family-owned estates, walk through historic cellars, and taste wines that express centuries of tradition — from the bold Brunello di Montalcino to the elegant Chianti Classico and the noble wines of Montepulciano.
January 17 - June 24, 2026 Itinerary
Details will be updated as they come together
- June 17th Private Welcome Dinner in Florence
- June 18th All day in the Chianti visiting producers. Hotel in Siena
- June 19th visits to Siena and San Gimignano. Hotel in Siena
- June 20th Montepulciano & the Vino Nobile Wine Tour. Hotel in Siena
- June 21st (Sunday) Travel to Montacilno then cooking class at Giovanni's Farm. Hotel in Montalcino
- June 22nd Brunello producers in Montalcino and a winery lunch. Hotel in Montalcino
- June 23rd Another day of Brunellos and a countryside lunch. Hotel in Montalcino
- June 24th return to Florence. End of Trip
Cuisine
Each day will be punctuated by long countryside lunches, prepared with local specialties and paired perfectly with regional wines. In Montalcino, we’ll step into a Tuscan kitchen for a hands-on cooking class, learning side-by-side with locals and sharing in the joy of preparing and enjoying a traditional meal together.
What's Included
- 7 nights’ accommodation in 3 and 4-star hotels
- Breakfast and Lunch (big, late lunch Italian style) each day
- Winery, vineyard, and historical site visits in Chianti, Siena, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, and Montalcino
- Native tour guide during our winery and vineyard
- Local travel by private, comfortable climate - controlled vehicle
Culture & Evenings
Our itinerary also brings us into the heart of Tuscany’s medieval towns — Siena’s historic streets, San Gimignano’s soaring towers, and Montalcino’s quiet piazzas. Evenings beyond Florence are free for you to savor on your own: a cozy trattoria in Siena or a starlit stroll in Montalcino. With transportation, hotels, winery visits, tastings, lunches, and the cooking class all arranged, your only task is to relax and enjoy Tuscany at its finest.
What's not included
- Transportation to our meeting point in Florence
- Transportation from Florence after tour concludes on June 24th
- Personal Wine Purchases
- Evening drinks/dinners (we'll do big, late lunches each day)
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses and anything not mentioned
Tuscany 2026 Double Occupancy cost is $4,900 per person
Tuscany 2026 Single Occupancy cost is $5,900 per person
Payment of the $1,000 deposit will hold an individual spot until February 15, 2026 at which time the balance of payment is due in full.
A participant’s spot on this trip is complete when the balance payment has been completed and the Booking form Agreement is submitted to Inside Winemaking
Read Here for Terms and Conditions of Refunds and Cancellations
Details are forthcoming. A full itinerary will be available here when everything is planned.
Please reach out to Jim directly if you have interest or any questions. jim@insidewinemaking.com
