Tuscany — The Adventure Begins
DAY 1: WELCOME to your Villa in Tuscany
Today's Adventure: Into Tuscany
Meet our driver after clearing customs and enjoy the included transfer to the villa estate in Tuscany. Upon arrival, you are treated to a special welcome and tour of the estate. Welcome to the Tuscan countryside.
Later tonight you will enjoy an included dinner on the grounds of the villa prepared by our chef.
Welcome Dinner
Enjoy an included welcome dinner on the grounds of the villa by the Journey Chef. Made from scratch dinners are a hallmark of your villa experience. Tuscan cuisine is a celebration of simplicity and quality, characterized by hearty dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Staples include a variety of bread, beans, legumes, and meats, with iconic specialties like the renowned Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a succulent Florentine steak. The cuisine reflects a harmonious blend of flavors, highlighting the region's rich agricultural traditions and commitment to using fresh, seasonal produce.
Accommodation in Tuscany
The Villa — The private villa farmhouse in Tuscany
The authentic Tuscan farmhouse is a producing olive farm with room for 17 guests (but we cap it at 10 guests). Our villa estate is set upon 2.5 acres and is located about 2.8 miles drive from a nearby medieval town relatively unknown to the modern tourist. Each of the bedrooms feature Italian air-conditioning units that are controlled by the guests. The restored farmhouse is well decorated with terracotta tiles, wooden beams and precious, but comfortable furniture. The grounds feature a very nice garden, and multiple areas scattered on the property for relaxation. Dining in the farmhouse along with al fresco options highlight our stay. From April through October the estate's pool provides entertainment as well as stunning scapes of the valley.
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Let's Get Cooking
DAY 2: ENJOYING THE VILLA
The first full day at the villa is designed for relaxation and enjoyment. Take in the grounds, enjoy our included but optional cooking class, go for a walk, lay by the pool, swim, go into town or just simply, be. But for those who are ready for some special activity, we've provided an optional but included at no extra charge Cooking Experience.
Today's Adventure: Cooking Tuscan Style
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Enjoy learning about the skill of cooking Tuscany-style. Discover the very best of Italy's countryside right with cuisine and wine paired perfectly as you experience our authentic private cooking experience in Tuscany. Enjoy a wine tasting with a sommelier, try fresh Tuscan produce from an organic Tuscan farm and then prepare and eat your Italian meal complete with wine and the dolce.
Tonight: Apericena
A typical Italian Apericena is a delightful fusion of aperitivo and dinner, offering a lavish array of small, elegant bites such as artisanal cured meats, rich cheeses, crisp bruschetta, marinated olives, and other exquisite finger foods, all perfectly complemented by fine wines or crafted cocktails. This leisurely and convivial affair unfolds in the early evening, inviting guests to savor a vibrant, yet unhurried, atmosphere where conversation and culinary indulgence intertwine.
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Pienza: Fields of Elysium
DAY 3: AMAZING PIENZA
Today's Adventure: Discovering Pienza
Today, venture to amazing Pienza for a walking tour with our guide, and then free time for lunch. A tiny hole-in-the-wall that boasts excellent local fare and interesting vino (don't forget to try the olive oil). Pienza is also known as one of the filming locations for Gladiator, with the owner of this restaurant's Nonna owning the field of wheat where actor Russell Crowe walked through as Maximus.
We will return to our villa late afternoon.
Today’s Adventure: Pienza & a Winery in Tuscany
Enjoy a tour and tasting paired with morsels.
Tonight’s Dining
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The Journey Chef will create something spectacular for our dinner.
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DAY 4: SIENA
Today's Adventure: Discovering Siena
We make our way to Siena to take in a walking tour beginning in the impressive Piazza del Campo, in the heart of Siena. Enjoy a walking tour as we begin in the impressive Piazza del Campo, in the heart of Siena. The piazza is in the shape of the letter "D," and is divided into cloves to mimic the mantle of the Virgin Mary to whom the city honors. The tall tower, or Torre del Mangia, caps the Palazzo Pubblico, Siena's town hall. Then enjoy free time in the city before our included lunch in town.
We return in the afternoon to the villa for the balance of the day at leisure.
Siena Time for Lunch
Enjoy time for lunch in a special restaurant in Siena or explore at your leisure.
We return late afternoon to the villa for the balance of the day at leisure.
Tonight: Apericena
Enjoy another unique Apericena by Chef Walter, where the stylish blend of aperitivo and dinner features an inviting spread of small plates like cured meats, cheeses, and bruschetta, paired with wine or cocktails, creating a lively and relaxed early evening social experience.
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DAY 5: LEISURE AT THE VILLA
Enjoy a day at leisure or opt for one of our many optional experiences.
Discovery Walk: Village
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No charge to join the Journey Tour Captain for a trip into the nearby town to explore its quaint nooks and crannies. Throughout the day, the Villa Shuttle will transfer you at your leisure.
Tonight's Dining
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Meet your Journey Tour Captain for our special celebration tonight. Our days have been filled with new sights, tastes and discoveries - tonight enjoy reflecting on the incredible journey we've had together.
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DAY 6: DEPARTURE DAY
Where are you off to today? Inquire about a departure transfer if you have not already arranged one.
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