Complimenti: you have found a "purely local one"!

I am Massimo, born and brought up in a little country village in the center of Tuscany called Peccioli, where roughly a fourth of the 2k population is made of my relatives!!

I was born in a family of farmers where the knowledge on extra virgin olive oil and genuine wine was particularly deep. I studied Modern Languages and Tourism at Pisa University and I spent a year as an exchange student in Germany, where I met tens of lovely friends. At the end of this wonderful experience I invited many of them to visit my area, meet my family and taste the delicious foods and wines available here. Right then I realized how awesome my area is and how my guests were amazed at discovering it. I also understood that my passion is showing to visitors the beauties of the spectacular region where I grew up and the warm character of the local people that surround me. I feel lucky to live in such a unique context and I want to share it with as many people as possible.

I have over 18 years of experience in foodie tours, in particular as moderator in cooking classes and as guide in tours focused on extra virgin olive oil, cheeses and wines. I have raised a deep knowledge on farming techniques of both vines and olive trees and I like adding to my tours a lot of overall understanding of the origins of our farming traditions. Since 2023 I am qualified as a sommelier of the Italian association AIS.

My tours are designed around very interesting attractions off the beaten track, which most people might not be able to find.
We will meet local characters, learn about their stories, understand how they became successful producers of wine, cheese, extra virgin olive oil, truffle products, pasta . . and above all we will taste a lot of memorable delicacies!

Let's mEat!

Since March 2023 qualified sommelier of Italian Sommeilier Associtation A.I.S.

Special training on sampling of Extra Virgin Olive Oil at As.C.O.E. in January 2016

Special training on techniques of cultivation and maintenance of olive trees with professor Giorgio Pannelli of University of Spoleto in March 2016

Professional training on Gelato Italiano making with Massimo Corsi in February 2017

• My license as a guide is not valid for art towns and I will not be able to guide inside of the historical monuments and museums.
• I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

A fascinating way to experience Tuscany: get into our kitchen, meet our local grandma and learn to cook delicious Tuscan specialities!

In the end of the class taste your own creations and join them to excellent wine!

After lunch see a very authentic small and peaceful Italian village with a breathtaking medieval castle with a unique view over Pisa.
We finally stop in Pisa for a visit the monumental complex of the Leaning Tower.

A destination off the beaten track!

A tour for foodies and lovers of unspoiled countryside!

Cooking class on olive farm, medieval castle and Pisa full day tour - Shore Excursion From Livorno

A fantastic experience in unspoiled truffle woods together with a truffle hunter and a very enthusiastic dog. Meet them at their house and walk for 1 hour in a spectacular country setting in search of truffles.

Learn the stories of the local family of truffle hunters and enjoy a delicious lunch in which you eat the truffles you found!

The meal includes a guided sampling of wine and tasty truffle products like truffle butter, sauces and truffle honey. . .

It is an ideal half day trip to the Rural Tuscany!

Truffle hunting tour near Pisa - Full Day Tour

Most of the visitors to Tuscany do not know that Vespas are produced here!

The company is in Pontedera, right between Florence and Pisa.

This tour is a fantastic opportunity to ride a Vespa scooter and explore the beautiful hilly countryside of the Pisan Chianti just around Pontedera, an area famous for its excellent wine & food producers and for Andrea Bocelli's open air arena "Teatro del Silenzio".

A memorable day full of fun, delicious food and spectacular views!

NOTE:
THIS TOUR IS DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE WHO KNOW HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER. NOT FOR FIRST-TIMERS
Moto rider traveller must show up with driving license, be 18 years or older and have some experience riding scooters.
To not fulfil these requirements makes this tour fail.
Contact me for advices if needed by clicking 'Ask a Question'.

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