Planning on basing out of Florence and planning day trips via train or group tours to avoid renting a car: Lucca, cinque terre, san gimignano, siena, chianti and cortona. Would like some cooking demos such as Olive farm, pasta, bread etc (not cheese or wine). Would like interaction with locals. Is this too much for 8-10 days? Is $5000 for two possible (plus airfare). How do I find the best tours to hook up with? What is best area in Florence to stay nice but economically.
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