Culinary & WineTour

D I S C O V E R

CRISTIANA CHIACCHIERINI IS FROM THE QUAINT TOWN OF SPELLO, LOCATED IN THE MEDIEVAL REGION OF UMBRIA. HER PASSION FOR SHARING ITALY’S LOCAL COOKING SECRETS AND HER CULINARY SKILLS, COUPLED WITH HER BEAUTIFUL, OUTGOING PERSONALITY, MAKE ANY NOVICE UP TO THE WELL-SEASONED COOK, FEEL AT EASE. HER AND HER HUSBAND MAX (ALSO OUR TOURS HOST) HAVE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY, FROM MANAGING A 4-STAR HOTEL IN ROME AND RUNNING A COUNTRYSIDE BED-AND-BREAKFAST, TO LEADING OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH PRIVATE AND SMALL-GROUP EXCURSIONS.

“ I t is more than our years of exper ience tour ing and organiz ing events. I t is about the pleasure we get seeing our c l ients fa l l in love with the many beaut ies of our country. And of ten, in the process, we f ind we have al l become fr iends and had a new adventure of our own!”

T H E F I N E S T I N I TA L I A NW I N E S & C U I S I N E

THROUGH FOLLOW YOUR HEART TOURS

COOKING WITH CRISTIANA ~ OUR UMBRIAN CHEF

Follow Your Heart TOURS was originally designed with the photographer in mind. It has since broadened its audience and encompasses the creative travelers and culture-loving souls who have a desire & love to discover the world around them.

Enjoy private cooking lessons while staying in an agriturismo (luxury farm-house B&B) for your tour vacation. Wander through vineyards and enjoy winetasting in the italian sunshine. Discover the ways of cheese making in an ancient old cheese factory. Trapse through the Umbrian Countryside as we truffle hunt for the dishes we will create.

Join us from June 8-13, 2014

MASSIMILIANO “MAX” BRUNELLI - OUR TOUR HOST

BORN IN GENOVA, THE NORTHWEST REGION OF ITALY KNOWN AS THE ITALIAN RIVIERA, MAX BRINGS OVER 2 DECADES OF TOURING VISITORS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD THROUGH HIS BELOVED ITALY.

His love for his country, culture and people make our English-speaking, fun-loving and very educated guide an absolute treasure to have leading this tour. His wife, Cristianna, and himself take pride in their tours and every tour they lead has special touches that you do not get in most Italian tours. In his own words, “My job is to organize photo-events, workshops, food and wine tours around Italy for people that love to explore new sides of my wonderful country. So...follow me and I will show you the hidden treasures of Italy.”

U M B R I A & T U S C A N Y

T O U R I N F O R M AT I O N

DESTINATIONUmbria & Tuscany

DATE & LENGTHJune 8-13, 2014 || 6 days, 5 nights

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE8 persons

PRICE$3000 per person, with double room**

DESIGNED FORFood lovers, Wine lovers and those who love culture, the countryside & villages and off the beaten path.

WHAT YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES5 nights, 6 days accomodation in an agriturismo (farmhouse b&b), cooking lessons, wine tours & tasting, truffle hunting, cheese factory tour & tasting, all in-Italy ground transportation and entrance fees.

WHAT YOU NEED TO FACTOR INAirfare to/from Rome (pick up/drop off point)

Lunches - we have designed the tour so that you can go and discover the small towns culinary treasures on your own and immerse yourself in the culture and try other local foods.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE50% deposit to reserve your spot. This can be refunded up to 21 days after your registration. ($100 cancellation fee is deducted)Registration is until April 1. Late registration will incur a $250 additional fee. The remaining 50% is due 20 days before the tour start.

ADDITIONAL INFOWe can assist you in booking your air flights for no extra charge, to ensure the correct flights are acquired.Add-on’s for Rome or other Italian destinations are available, post-tour.

Without a doubt, both of these regions are two of Italy’s most beautiful. Not only are they located right next to each other, they have many things in common - rolling hills and vineyards, medieval hilltowns and fantastic food.Yet they are different. Hidden treasures off the beaten path is Umbria. While some of Italy’s most famous wines are from Tuscany.

Thus we bring you both for this Italian tour!

Phone +63 917 819 3607

www.followyourhearttours.com

TOURSFOLLOW YOUR HEART