ENCHANTING TUSCANY
Itinerary
October 09-16, 2010
WHAT THE TOUR INCLUDES | WHAT THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE | PHOTO GALLERY

DAY 2 Sat.
Arrival at Rome airport, Leonardo da Vinci” meeting at Concorde; lower level in front at the coffee shop at 11:30am. Depart Rome to Bagno Vignoni 2-1/2 hrs drive snacks and water on board.

Arrival at this beautiful 16th century country villa that will be our residence for the next days. Accommodation in apartments; sharing living room, kitchen and facilities. Time to relax and dinner.

DAY 3 Sun.
Breakfast and departure for a visit to Pienza famous for its unique architecture, birth of Renaissance city blueprint. Sightseeing tour with English speaking guide then time on your own for lunch and shopping.

Return to the villa and time to relax by the pool. Welcome dinner in a local restaurant.

DAY 4 Mon.
Today after breakfast we will drive through the landscape of Leonardo da Vinci to reach Montalcino medieval town well known since the 14th century for the best red wine in the region, the famous Brunello wine. Wine tasting with the owner of the winery and light lunch. In the afternoon on the way back to the villa, stop for a visit to Sant' Antimo Abbey, a masterpiece of the 11th century early Gothic architecture.
Time for relaxing and then start a cooking class and dinner.

DAY 5 Tue.
Breakfast and then departure for Siena, one of the most beautiful and best preserved medieval town in Italy.
Upon arrival we will have a walking sightseeing tour of the town and then time at leisure for your lunch and shopping.
In the afternoon an unforgettable experience of cooking and learning the ancient secret of Tuscan cosine followed by dinner with what you’ve prepared.

DAY 6 Wed.
Breakfast and departure for a visit to San Gimignano the town of the beautiful towers. Sightseeing tour then time on your own for lunch and shopping. In the afternoon continue to Monteriggioni the smallest village in Italy.
Return to the villa and dinner.

DAY 7 Thu.
Breakfast and departure for a full day to Florence city of art and great shopping. Arrival and meet with our guide for a visit of the historical center that includes: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Signoria square, the Academy of Fine Art where you can admire the David by Michelangelo, Holy Cross church and more. Lunch on your own and time to shop for high quality leather and goldsmith jewelry.
Return to the villa for dinner.

DAY 8 Fri.
Today is your relaxing day; get ready for an easy walk to the swimming pool of Bagno Vignoni, where you can enjoy the hot springs as the ancient roman use to do. Time to stroll in the village and lunch on your own.
Walk back to the villa and dinner.

DAY 9 Sat.
Early departure to Rome airport in time to catch your flight back home or extend in Rome.

Have a safe and peaceful return home!

ENCHANTING TUSCANY

WHAT THE TOUR INCLUDES:

• Private transportation
• 6 nights sccommodation in a 16th century Villa
• Daily breakfast and dinner
• Visit of: Pienza, Siena, Montalcino, San Gimignano, Bagno Vignoni, Florence
• Sightseeing tour of Siena, Pienza and Florence with a private English speaking guide
• Entrance fee to the Academy of Fine Art
• Entrance fee to the Hot Springs in Bagno Vignoni
• Wine tasting and lunch in Montalcino
• Cooking class and dinner
• Wine or beverages included in each meal
• Gratuity for restaurants
• Bilingual English speaking Travel director throughout your stay
  

WHAT THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Round trip airline tickets to Rome Italy
• Personal expenses
• Laundry
• Everything not mentioned in "what the tour includes"
• Telephone calls
• Gratuity for the driver and local guides
  

ALL SERVICES MENTIONED ABOVE STARTS ON YOUR ARRIVAL IN ROME, ITALY

Cost per person in a double room based on 16 people $ 1980
Cost per person in a double room based on 10 people $ 2110
Cost per person in a double room based on 8 people $ 2350
Cost per person in a double room based on 6 people $ 2570

* First deposit of $500 at the moment of your reservation.
* Second deposit, 60 days prior your departure
* Balance, 30 days prior your departure

For more information visit our web site www.essentialjourneystravel.com or
call Clara Salvoni-Young at 719 360-0825 cell 719 266-0397 office

Web site to explore for this program:
;www.poggiocovili.com
;www.scuoladicucinadilella.net