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Val d'Orcia - Villa Escape - Sept 13th to 20th

Day 1 – Sept 13: Transfer from Rome - Civita di Bagnoregio & Villa Arrival

• Circa at 9:30 am Depart FCO for Tuscany with your professional Chauffeur/guide

• Stop to visit Civita di Bagnoregio

• Arrive at private villa in Val d’Orcia in the afternoon1

• Settle in with a welcome aperitivo around our private pool

• Dinner at a local tuscan trattoria

• 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, typical Italian snacks and finger food while at the Villa (included)

⚠️ Note: Days 2-7 may occur in a different order depending on local weather and conditions. All activities listed are included.

Day 2 – Sept 14: Val d’Orcia Towns - Montalcino & Winery visit 

• We will drive around the beautiful Val D'orcia exploring the landscape for the perfect picture stop. 

• We will explore the town of Montalcino before we visit a winery for a great wine tasting and light lunch (like bruschetta with local products)

• 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, Wine tasting and light meal,  Aperitivo with typical Italian snacks and finger food while at the Villa

Day 3 – Sept 15: Florence Day Trip

• Train to Florence

• Introductory walk with Alessandra

• Afternoon free to explore museums, shops, or cafés

• Return to the villa for a peaceful evening with aperitivo by the pool.

• 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, typical Italian snacks and finger food while at the Villa (included)

Day 4 – Sept 16: ADLER Spa & Bagno Vignoni

• Full day at 5 Star ADLER Spa Resort

• Access to geothermal pools, saunas, and optional treatments

• Visit Bagno Vignoni at walking distance for coffee or lunch in the charming thermal water pool square.

• 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, typical Italian snacks and finger food while at the Villa (included)

Day 5 – Sept 17: Siena & San Gimignano

• Introductory walks with Alessandra in both towns (Siena and San Gimignano)

• Enjoy world-famous gelato in San Gimignano and free time in both towns

• Explore wine country scenery 

• 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, Aperitivo with typical Italian snacks and finger food while at the Villa 

Day 6 – Sept 18: Val d’Orcia Towns Montepulciano  & Cooking Class

• Visit charming towns in Val D’orcia like Montepulciano

• Hands-on Tuscan cooking class at a traditional farmhouse

• Enjoy the meal you create with the group

• Relaxed evening at the villa

• 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, Cooking Class with traditional tuscan meal included,  Aperitivo with typical Italian snacks and finger food while at the Villa 

Day 7 – Sept 19: Val d’Orcia Towns - Pienza & Cheese farm visit

• We will drive around the beautiful Val D'orcia exploring the landscape for hidden treasures.

• We will explore the town of Pienza before we visit a cheese farm for a great cheese production demonstration and cheese tasting.

• 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, Cheese Tasting at the farm,  Aperitivo with typical Italian snacks and finger food while at the Villa

Day 8 –Sept 20: Transfer from Villa - Orvieto & Return to Rome

• 9:30 - 10:00 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 3.5 hours)

• Drive to Rome (1.5 hours)

• 3:30 to 4:00 pm Drop-off at our Rome apartment

• 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast 

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3 nights in Rome and Transfer to Airport

Sept 22nd: 3 hours Private Vatican Guided Tour 

EUR 108.50 Per Person (5 people paid)

 You have a 3 hours tour on the 22nd at 3:00 pm with Rosanna +39 320 402 6298 (she will have your tickets)

Meeting in front of the Vatican Museums entrance, Rosanna will communicate with you by WhatsApp. She will hold a sign saying "Ale's friends"

Sites That Require Entrance Tickets

• 1. Colosseum: Official web site (often unavailable there). Trusted reseller see here.

  2. Pantheon: requires EUR 5 per person entrance tickets. It appears that this year it is faster to go through the entrance with cash. For advance purchase see official site here.

  3. Palazzo Colonna not available on Sundays.

  4. Galleria Borghese: official site here (look at the buy tickets button), additional information here

  5. Altare della Patria or Il Vittoriano: From Monday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm (last entry at 6:45 pm). Free fist Sunday of the month

Unusual Rome:

Alessandra will be available for discovering the less known Rome. Coordinate with her and refer to the videos posted in the "Italy with Ale" messanger community chat