Italy Travel Review: Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, Chianti, Tuscany Truffle Hunt, Mt Vesuvius Hiking, Bicycle Tour

Our favorite tour was a truffle hunt through a lovely woods in Tuscany. We were accompanied by the lovely chef, his vigilant truffle hunting pal and his adorable and hard working dog. The chef gave us an unusual history of the area and topped off our hike with an amazing four course truffle meal. We dined alfresco over-looking the vineyards/valley from the terrace of an intimate resort. Each course was accompanied by a wine tasting. 

The second favorite was a bicycle tour through the rolling hills of Chianti. Our tour crew was so concientious and If anyone became fatigued they were welcome to hop in the support van! The ride took ended at a winery where we were served a fantastic buffet spread of food with wine for lunch. 

We had great guides for our most of our tours with our favorites being in Florence, and Pompei/Vesuvius. Our tour and guide through the Roman ruins was a bit tedious and too long. There is such a thing as "too much information".