OF all the cultural delights that Italy has given us, and there are many, it’s probably the country’s food and wine that touches our hearts the most.

The mere thought of a homemade pasta dish washed down with a fine bottle of wine is enough to send me off on the next plane to bella Italia!

If you’re a lover of fine food and wines but your other half is an art buff who insists on touring the galleries and architectural splendours of Florence, we have the ideal solution. If you and yours just cannot decide on which of your passions to indulge this year, why not cover all bases?

A trip to Florence with food and wine tours is the perfect way to soak up everything you would ever want or need from a short break.

There are some great deals around right now through our friends at the social travel network talkholiday and you could be heading for a mouth-watering adventure, exploring the landscapes and flavours of Tuscany, taking in as much art and culture as you wish whilst tickling your taste buds.

We’ve found some of the best food and wine tours available from Florence that offer unforgettable, tours where you can sample traditional Tuscan dishes and learn about the culinary traditions of this region, all with the help and knowledge of a local expert guide.