Our contact for the driver for the 2 transfers from Rome and back to Rome is Paolo (manager) +39 335 765 3762
Group pickup at Rome FCO airport @ 11:20am
Lynn Howe, 519-984-9141, Air Canada 890 arrives 10:20am
Cheryl Caron, 519 436 7002, Air Canada 890 arrives 10:20am
For those arriving the day before we will meet at 12pm at termini station at the TAXI stops (see map)
Private transfer to the villa
Stop at the Civita di Bagnoregio for a picture perfect view along the way and refreshment
Arrival and check in at the villa around 4-5 pm
Time to relax and enjoy the countryside
Group dinner at a nearby restaurant (cost of meal not included)
• Breakfast at the villa
• Full day excursion to Arezzo
• Continue to Cortona (Under the Tuscan Sun location)
• Free time for lunch sightseeing and shopping
• Return to the villa
• Evening at leisure (cost of meals not included)
• Early breakfast at the villa
• Full day excursion to Florence
• Free time to explore museums historic center and shopping
• Return to the villa in the evening
• Dinner at leisure (cost of meals not included)
Breakfast at the villa
Transfer to Bagno Vignoni
Full-day retreat at 5-star La Posta Marcucci Spa Resort in Bagno Vignoni, a charming village built around natural geothermal springs.
You will enjoy complimentary access to thermal pools, saunas, with the option to indulge in world-class spa treatments and massages. See optional packages here. Booked by:
Lynn Howe — 50 min massage and Lunch. EUR 130 or USD $150 - Payable here
Cheryl Caron — 50 min massage and Lunch. EUR 130 or USD $150 - Payable here
Susan Mason — 50 min massage and Lunch. EUR 130 or USD $150 - Payable here
Theresa (Terry) Davies — 50 min massage and Lunch. EUR 130 or USD $150 - Payable here
Free time to explore the village
group Dinner at the Charming Bagno vignoni Village (cost of meal not included)
• Breakfast at the villa
40 min drive) 10 AM to 4:00 pm - Hands-on Tuscan cooking class at a traditional farmhouse and farm house visit
Fattoria Pulcino: Strada per Chianciano 146, 37, 53045 Montepulciano SI, Italy. Phone (landline): 0578 758711, Mobile (Cecilia): +39 339 1403162
Enjoy the meal you create with the group
Visit charming towns of Montepulciano: watch Rick Steve's video, and see this useful article with interactive map
A cypress-lined road leads to the 16th-century Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Biagio overlooking the countryside.
Relaxed evening at the villa
Breakfast at the villa
Drive to Monteriggioni and spend an hour visiting this stunning walled town that makes you feel like you have just stepped back in time.
Lunch in Monteriggioni (cost not included) and transfer to Siena
Meet our Guide Sofia +39 339 784 2695 for a private guided tour of Siena
Free time to explore the historic center
Return to the villa
Farewell group dinner (cost of meal not included)
9:30 am - Depart villa after breakfast with your professional chauffeur/guide
Drive to Orvieto (1 hour)
Scenic stop to explore the stunning hill town of Orvieto (about 3 hours)
Drive to Rome (1.5 hours)
3:30 to 4:00 pm Drop-off at Rome Termini Station for onward travel (optional group drop-off at FCO)
Since our tour starts and ends in Rome you may choose to stay a couple of nights in Rome to visit the eternal city (see suggestions below for things to do and where to overnight).