Eat + Drink: Rome to Florence

Located in Rome, the very contemporary Hotel Twenty One features an elegant, upscale setting with fantastic views of the Pincian Hill and of Saint Peter's Cupola. Staying here will surely be an unforgettable experience. The most famous touring itineraries of art, culture, history and tradition can be easily reached from this exclusive boutique hotel, located in the city center of Rome, half way between the Vatican Museums and the Spanish Steps. This hotel is unique for its modern, sophisticated style and for its attention to detail, is the ideal destination for those seeking a pleasant vacation and for those traveling on business.

One of our chefs will take you on a culinary journey through the real Italy. You'll shop in Campo de'Fiori market, choosing fresh ingredients to use in your cooking class.

Then you'll prepare your meal in an exclusive location in the heart of the Eternal City. Our movie set, magazine-cover apartment on the Tiber Island, or our breathtaking three-story space nestled inside a 16th century palace between Piazza Navona and Castle Sant' Angelo.

You'll make homemade pasta such as ravioli or fettuccine and prepare other dishes under the guidance of your personal chef in order to produce a full meal. At the end of the course, enjoy the dishes you've created accompanied by the perfect wine your chef has selected to complement your lunch. Real food, pure indulgence. In this way, you become not a tourist, but a true traveler immersed in authentic Roman culture.

Your lesson includes 3 types of pasta, main course, dessert and a selection of wine and soft drinks. We can easily accommodate vegetarians, any sort of food intolerances and even the most discerning palate.

Our Food Tour is the only Rome food tour designed by chefs!

Venture off the beaten path to experience the real flavors of Rome in the vibrant neighborhoods of Trastevere and Campo de'Fiori. Along the way, we'll share insider tips on Italian cuisine and introduce you to local food specialties, immersing you in Rome's rich culinary traditions. In between each delicious tasting, you'll get a glimpse into the history, culture, and architecture that define the Eternal City.

You'll finish with wine and fresh pasta prepared just for you at one of our spectacular locations in the heart of the city.

This is a leisurely-paced walking tour over uneven surfaces, but by the end you will have enjoyed a complete meal, so gear up your appetite!

Hotel Cellai is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence, surrounded by monuments, churches and buildings of extraordinary beauty. All the most interesting and evocative city sites are within a short walking distance, passing through little streets full of charm and mystery.

This exclusive hotel in Florence is very close to the San Lorenzo Market, hosted in a gigantic iron and glass building, where natives gather to buy local food and wine specialties. The Galleria dell'Accademia is just a short distance away, hosting the famous David by Michelangelo, as is the Duomo with its splendid dome by Brunelleschi.

Enjoy this small-group tour which will let you discover the beauties of Siena, San Gimignano and the Chianti countryside, before admiring the sunset on the Tuscan hills and tasting a typical dinner in a fascinating location.

In the ancient times, there was only one city in Tuscany that competed against Florence for power, wealth and artistic beauties: Siena.

Starting from Florence, you will be taken to Siena by a comfortable air-conditioned minivan by an English speaking driver and tour leader.

Here you will enjoy a guided walking tour of this compact city that will let you discover also Piazza del Campo, the main central square where the famous Palio horse race takes place every year, as well as exploring quieter backstreets and learning everything about the Contrade, the 17 medieval city districts that compete against each other in the Palio.

The journey continues to San Gimignano, famed for its medieval skyscrapers, high walls and narrow streets that typify most peoples image of a Tuscan hill town. San Gimignano is unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form an unforgettable skyline.

After some free time in San Gimignano, gaze in awe at a marvellous sunset on the Tuscan hills and then enjoy a typical Tuscan dinner at a boutique winery in the Chianti countryside. During your dinner you will also enjoy a wine tasting, pairing different wines with the various courses of your Tuscan meal.

A wonderful and complete experience that leaves you the free morning but lets you discover all the main aspects of the Tuscan countryside, including the gems of Siena and San Gimignano and a boutique winery.

Enjoy a private tour of truffle hunting with dogs and a truffle searcher. You will head out to San Giovanni d'Asso by a private van and an English speaking guide-driver to start the truffle hunting with a finder and his dogs. A lunch with a truffle tasting menu at Osteria delle Crete, including appetizers, homemade pasta plate, dessert and wine, will be served after the truffle hunting. After lunch, enjoy a short walk in San Giovanni d'Asso then you will head back to your hotel in Florence.