The Golden White and The Genius
9 Am: Pick up from your location (Florence center) departure for the part of the Excursion dedicated to "Searching Truffle" an expert Truffle-gatherers of the San Miniato hills, and his inseparable dog, you will lead for a walk in the wood with them.
It’s the opportunity to discover this “treasure” hidden in the woods of San Miniato and the dog’s training methods.
After the walk, some experts will explain you the working processes and the use of the truffle then a wonderful tasting lunch of Truffles in a real truffle factory, where is possible to understand better why this incredible product of the Earth is called the " White Gold" and taste a wonderful lunch of local food based on truffle ingredients.
2 Pm: Departure to Vinci.
Driving along the beautiful street between the olives trees of Montalbano mountain, you arrive at the foot of Leonardo’s house, typical ancient colonial house of Anchiano area. Free time to visit the house from the inside and where is possible to admire the “Renaissance lands”.
Going on to the historical center of Vinci you could visit the Leonardiano museum where you can see the most beautiful invention of the genius.
Among the most famous machines: the Motor Carriage, the Articulated Wings (intuition of the modern hang-glider), the Revolving Crane, the Crank-Operated Cart, the Diver, and so on. On the way back we stop at Montalbano oil mill for the extra virgin olive oil tasting, typical of Leonardo’s land. Experienced workers will explain you the oil processing methods.
The “Oleificio Montalbano” mill offers to its clients only high quality products, result of a precise selection of the olives that, according to a secular tradition, the workers have to pick directly from the trees to select them very carefully.
4:30 Pm: Departure for your location
Included: Private vehicle, English speaking driver, tools, parking, luggage handling, water on board, truffle tasting lunch (Typical Tuscan and truffle starters, first course with truffle, dessert, wine and water included), extra virgin olive oil tasting and visit of the oil mill.
Not Included: everything not written under “Included”.