Which regions of Italy does The Magical Tour of Tuscany cover?

This gourmet tour explores the heart of Tuscany, Italy. The itinerary features multi-day excursions to Florence, where guests visit the Uffizi Gallery and historical landmarks, and the coastal town of Forte dei Marmi, known for its Roman history and luxury shopping. The group stays at a private luxury estate within the Tuscan countryside.

How is kashrut supervised during the tour?

Kashrut is managed by a full-time private chef and an on-site Mashgiach who accompanies the group throughout the journey. All meals follow Glatt Kosher and Chalak Beit Yosef standards for meat. This dedicated team ensures that local Italian delicacies are prepared to the highest kashrut standards without guests needing to research local establishments independently.

What are the dining arrangements for travelers?

The trip is inclusive of daily meals, including breakfast, light lunches, and full gourmet evening dinners served with local wines. This setup allows travelers to experience authentic Tuscan flavors while maintaining strict adherence to kashrut. Provisions are made for dining both at the hotel estate and during day trips.

What are the arrival logistics and local Jewish points of interest?

Travelers typically arrive at either Pisa International Airport (PSA) or Florence Airport (FLR). The tour provides private transfers from these airports directly to the luxury hotel estate. Florence is home to a historic Jewish community and a beautiful 19th-century Great Synagogue (Tempio Maggiore), which is a landmark of the region's Jewish heritage.

What type of traveler is this kosher tour designed for?

The itinerary is designed for travelers who appreciate the intersection of Jewish heritage, fine art, and high-end culinary experiences. It balances guided cultural visits to Renaissance museums with leisure time for shopping in exclusive boutiques and relaxing at the hotel's pool facilities.

The Magical Tour of Tuscany

Kosher Gourmet food, History, Art & Shopping

✡ Glatt, Chalak Beit Yosef meat

Location: Tuscany, Tuscany, Italy

Organizer: Yaya Tours

About

DAY 1
Monday 28th November †“ Welcome to Tuscany

You can arrive at Pisa or Florence Airport, Your private Transfer will be waiting for you, and drive you direct to our Luxury Hotel.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the Hotel Pool area, or walk around our amazing Tuscany estate.

Welcome Dinner at the hotel.

DAY 2
Tuesday 29th November †“ Full day in Florence

Florence is a great open-air museum for anyone who loves history and culture. This Tuscany Capital is full of interesting museums, piazzas, churches, statues and Renaissance art and it has more to offer than just the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo or Palazzo Vecchio. We will have a full day guided visit in this beautiful city, including a visit to the famous *Uffizi Gallery. Then some free time in the afternoon for Shopping or just strolling around in the beautiful streets and even enjoying a cup of Italian Capuccino.

Back to our Hotel for Dinner.

DAY 3
Wednesday, 30th November †“ Shopping in Forte Dei Marmi e Pietrasanta

Forte dei Marmi is one of the most exclusive and elegant tourist locations in all of Tuscany, and is a small jewel that has been a true style icon since the 1960s.

Established in Roman times, Forte dei Marmi began to expand heavily in the 16th century due to the opening of the quarries in the mountains behind it.

In that century the Fort began to grow thanks to the reclamation operations that lasted until the entire seventeenth century.

After the construction of the Fort that was completed in 1788, the Tuscany town began to become the attractive tourist resort it is today.

After enjoying a great shopping time, it is time for some Culture.

Pietrasanta, a city considered a centre of artistic activity where marble and bronze are handled and where there are numerous art galleries. And, of course, it has a historic centre with a variety of very beautiful monuments.

DAY 4
Thursday, December 1st †“ Siena, Winery and San Gimignano

Our day will start in the beautiful Medieval city of Siena, one of the most attractive cities in Italy thanks to the excellent combination of art, history, and the unique natural landscape that surrounds it. We will have a guided tour of the main attractions of the city including the charming Siena Synagogue.

A visit to a Kosher winery for wine tasting and then enjoy a wonderful lunch in the winery's kosher restaurant.

In the Afternoon we will visit the famous village of San Gimignano. "Manhattan of the Middle Ages† and "The City of a Thousand Towers† , thanks to its tall towers of stone. The most enjoyable adventure in this magical town is to lose yourself in the cobbled streets of its historic centre. a World Heritage Site. We will guide you through the city's main attractions and also let you wander around by yourselves.

Dinner in our Hotel.

DAY 5
Friday, December 2nd †“ Cooking Master Class and Pisa

This morning we will roll up our sleeves, wear our aprons and embark on a hands-on culinary journey. We will have our master chef that will guide us, teach us and work with us. We will prepare a mouth watering Lunch that we will all enjoy tasting together.

Afternoon we will visit Pisa, a fantastic city that offers a great deal more sites than just its legendary leaning tower. We will visit the historical Centre of the city and enjoy some stories about the history of this town.

Back to Shabbat Preparation and Kabbalat Shabbat

DAY 6
Shabbat December 3rd, Hotel and surroundings

Today after Shacharit and kiddush we will enjoy a great Shabbat Buffet Lunch, then time to relax next to the pool or have a great walk around our hotel estate.

Dinner back at our Hotel

DAY 7
Sunday December 4th †“ Lucca and Barga

The little town of Lucca is considered to be one of the most beautiful towns in Tuscany.

A walking guided tour through the historic old town will reveal many beautiful attractions, picturesque alleys and charming squares. We will visit the Torre Guinigi, the famous tower with the trees on top and you will have a chance to walk or a Bicycle ride the 4 km long city wall, one of the best preserved in Europe. After a great picnic lunch, Our afternoon visit will be to the village of Berga, the drive to Barga will help us understand the beauty of the Tuscany region. We will visit the famous Devil's bridge, and drive up to this medieval mountain top village where time has stood still for hundreds of years. We'll arrive at the top of the village and enjoy the 360 º panoramic view.

Dinner back at our Hotel

DAY 8
Monday December 5th †“ Time to goodbye

After Breakfast, Transfer to Pisa or Florence Airport.

About the provider

Yaya food and Travel Group, Jewish Heritage and Culinary tours. Aya and Isaac Massias established the Yaya Food & Travel group, in 2008 and were guided by one dream: To expose Jews from communities around the world to the profound impact of the Spanish inquisition and the fascinating history and influence of the Jews throughout the Mediterranean "“ Spain, Portugal, Italy/Sicily, France, Morocco and Israel.

Our background as restaurateurs in Jerusalem and New York City prepared us for this journey. In Jerusalem we owned two award winning restaurants; "˜Taverna' and "˜Montefiore' , and in New York we established and owned the "˜Primavera Restaurants, also acting as consultants on several other fine cuisine projects.

From the beginning, our passion for fine food and travel made it clear to us that our tours would involve exquisite food, awesome cooking workshops, adventure, luxury accommodation and world-renowned tour guides who truly bring history to life.

Aside from educating Jews from around the world about their deep heritage, we've made a commitment to provide an unforgettable experience with the tour of a lifetime.

We hope you will join us in this wonderful educational and spiritual journey.

Rooms & accommodation

Tuscany

Kashrut & dining

Glatt, Chalak Beit Yosef meat
Breakfasts, light lunches and full evening dinners with wines

When you join one of our kosher tours, you will be delighted to find that each tour will have a full-time, private chef to help you enjoy the local delicacies prepared for you "“ always at the highest standard. There will also be a Mashgiach in attendance who can attest the status of establishments visited and foods eaten, so you don't have to worry about researching or asking questions "“ everything on our tours is sorted on your behalf so that you can fully relax and enjoy your expedition.

Location

Address: Tuscany, Italy

Getting there

You can arrive at Pisa or Florence Airport, Your private Transfer will be waiting for you, and drive you direct to our Luxury Hotel.

Contact

Organizer: Yaya Tours
Location: Tuscany, Italy
Phone: +34678011585
Phone: +19173103895
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.yayajewishtours.com/