TRUE TUSCANY. September 20, 2018 DAYS / NIGHTS

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1 TRUE TUSCANY September 20, /7 17 GUESTS DAYS / NIGHTS MEALS Come together and raise a glass to the irresistible heart of Tuscany. Make it your home for a week and be renewed by la dolce vita. Relax in a historic and unique villa. Meet proud artisan creators and discover their superb wines, cheeses, and other specialty ingredients. See some of the most treasured and preserved concentrations of art and architecture. Tuscany inexplicably slows time and awakens your senses info@experi.com 1

2 THU DAY 1 FLORENCE Land in the Florence Airport, and meet your friendly Travel Director in the arrivals hall. Take a private transfer to our historical residence, a former hunting manor built by a protegé of the Medici Family. The villa has been painstakingly restored into an exclusive property that reflects the beauty of the surrounding Tuscan countryside. CORTONA Unwind at the property, and stroll through the gorgeous grounds, including a perfectly manicured garden filled with intense aromas of jasmine and lavender. Savor a welcome dinner at the villa s lovely restaurant. Dinner Overnight at Villa di Piazzano FRI DAY 2 TUSCAN PASTA WORKSHOP Learn the art of Italian cooking today while in the kitchen of Chef Titi at the Baracchi family Relais Chateaux. Make cheeses, hand-rolled pici pasta, and an accompanying sauce. Savor the prepared fare for lunch, paired with estate wines. CORTONA Explore the treasures of Cortona on a guided tour this afternoon. Learn about the city s amazing history, visit the church of Santa Margherita, and experience the town within the ancient stone walls. Stay in this ancient Etruscan city for dinner on your own. Breakfast, lunch Overnight at Villa di Piazzano info@experi.com 2

3 SAT DAY 3 SIENA Discover the medieval gem of Siena on a guided walking tour starting at Piazza del Campo. Visit the Siena Duomo and the art-filled Casa di Santa Caterina. Take a break to taste Sienese sweets from a local bakery. Enjoy lunch at your leisure at any of Siena s charming restaurants. CORTONA Unwind at the villa this afternoon. This evening, savor a delicious dinner of freshly prepared seafood and pizzas at a lively restaurant just outside of Cortona s city center. Breakfast, dinner Overnight at Villadi Piazzano SUN DAY 4 CASTIGLION FIORENTINO Drive to the small, walled city of Castiglion Fiorentino. Spend the morning with cheese expert Andrea Magi at his shop Alchimia dei Formaggi. Learn techniques to taste, cut, and smell different cheese varieties. After, enjoy lunch at a local family home. OLIVE OIL MILL Visit an olive oil mill in Cortona. Learn how it is one of the few remaining mills to operate a traditional, cold-stone milling process. Meet the family, and taste these delicious oils. Sit together this evening for a dinner at the villa, expertly prepared by the gourmet chef. Breakfast, lunch, dinner Overnight at Villa di Piazzano info@experi.com 3

4 MON DAY 5 PIENZA Uncover the charming hillside village of Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience a unique balsamic vinegar and cheese tasting at an admired local shop. Stop at the Abbey of Sant Antimo, a Romanesque church just outside Pienza. MONTENERO Stop for lunch at the award-winning Perazzeta family vineyard, nestled in the small village of Montenero. Enjoy authentic Tuscan cuisine amid the gorgeous setting, and fully appreciate the fruits of the land. End your day with dinner at the villa s restaurant. Breakfast, lunch, dinner Overnight at Villa di Piazzano TUE DAY 6 ETRUSCAN HIKE Rise early for a morning walk that unveils stunning villas and breathtaking vistas. A local guide leads the way along paths hiked by the Etruscans. See Piazza Garibaldi, Etruscan tombs, and Le Celle a 13th-century Franciscan hermitage. Stop for fourcourse gourmet picnic before heading back to the villa. CORTONA After lunch, head to Cortona and stroll the cobblestone streets at your own pace. Sip wine at a café, browse the many boutiques and shops that surround Piazza della Repubblica, or take in the Etruscan museum if you like. Roll up your sleeves for a pizza-making class at an old family mill, followed by a dinner and musical performance. Breakfast, lunch, dinner Overnight at Villa di Piazzano info@experi.com 4

5 WED DAY 7 FLORENCE Rise early for breakfast and check-out. Take a private transfer to Florence where we ll check into our new luxury hotel. Meet our local guide for a walking tour of Florence s famous sites, like the Duomo di Firenze, the Uffizi Gallery, the Basilica di Santa Croce, and the Ponte Vecchio. OLTRARNO, FLORENCE Visit the artisan workshops of Oltrarno to meet the shop owners and learn about their crafts, such as bookbinding, handcrafted Murano glass mosaics, and jewelrymaking. Stop at the Pitti Palace, a beautiful Renaissance palace. Head to a favorite restaurant serving delicious Florentine dishes for our special farewell dinner. Breakfast, dinner Overnight at Hotel Santa Maria Novella THU DAY 8 FLORENCE Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before taking a private transfer to the Florence Airport. Not ready to leave Italy behind? Continue your journey on an optional four-day extension in Rome. Arrivederci! Breakfast info@experi.com 5

6 EXTEND YOUR TRIP + 4 DAYS IN ROME THU DAY 8 Travel to Rome and check into your hotel. Meet your Travel Director for a guided tour of St. Peter s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. End the in-depth tour at the Sistine Chapel and gaze upon this masterful piece of art. Enjoy dinner on your own tonight. Breakfast Overnight at Boscolo Exedra Roma FRI DAY 9 This morning, we ll head to the winemaking town of Frascati just outside Rome s city center. Discover the historic center of Frascati and see the catacombs, Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, and more. After, enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at a lovely estate set upon acres of vineyards and olive groves. Breakfast, lunch Overnight at Boscolo Exedra Roma info@experi.com 6

7 SAT DAY 10 Meet in the hotel lobby after breakfast to embark on a private tour of Rome. Walk along narrow alleys, and pass through impressive piazzas. Visit the famed Colosseum, and learn its storied history. Take a seat at the Spanish Steps to soak up the energy of Rome. Dinner is on your own. Breakfast Overnight at Boscolo Exedra Roma SUN DAY 11 Savor your last breakfast in Italy, then take a private transfer to the Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport for flights home. Breakfast info@experi.com 7

8 ACCOMMODATIONS VILLA DI PIAZZANO Enjoy six nights in this restored historic residence, perfectly situated for exploring nearby Cortona, Pienza, Siena, and Assisi. While this luxury villa was once the private hunting manor of Cardinal Silvio Passerini, it has been recently transformed into a gorgeous hotel. Amenities include a restaurant with outdoor terrace, bar, and lush garden filled with cypress trees, roses, peonies, gardenias and more. Rest in one of the property s bright and colorful rooms. HOTEL SANTA MARIA NOVELLA Enjoy one night in this boutique hotel in the center of Florence. Located in a picturesque square, this hotel offers luxury accommodations and breathtaking views of the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella from its rooftop terrace. Rest in one of the property s 71 rooms, decorated with marble lacquered woodworking in the traditional Florentine style. BOSCOLO EXEDRA ROMA In Rome, enjoy three nights at this luxury palace located in Piazza della Repubblica. The property includes two superb restaurants, a stunning terrace and pool overlooking Rome, and an exclusive well-being center. Rest inside one of the property s 238 spacious, elegant rooms with neoclassical styles and finishes info@experi.com 8

9 THE FINE PRINT QUESTIONS? GET IN TOUCH. DETAILS DATES Program: September 20-27, 2018 Extension: September 27-30, 2018 FLIGHT INFORMATION If you would like assistance with reserving your flights, please contact us at ACTIVITY LEVEL This trip has been designed to include daily exploratory walks that range from one to three hours. Guests should feel comfortable meandering along cobbled surfaces, walking up and down stairs, and sauntering down uneven nature paths. Typically, our more invigorating walks are included as optional activities. Please contact us at if you have questions. Note: Group maximum is based on double occupancy. INCLUDED 7 nights accommodations, including all taxes and fees Meals as listed on the itinerary: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 6 dinners, plus wine pairings with most major meals All private excursions described in the itinerary along with services of local speakers, guides, entrance fees, gratuities, and transportation Full guiding services of a dedicated Experi Travel Director Private airport transfers with porterage on the first and last scheduled days of the program NOT INCLUDED Pre-and post-trip accommodations and associated expenses Air and land transportation to/from host cities All types of personal insurance Personal expenses Additional alcoholic beverages beyond those included with major meals info@experi.com 9

10 RATES* Classic: $5,495 Superior: $5,895 Deluxe: $6,295 Jr. Suite: $6,695 Single: $7,695 Call to discuss availability and rates for triple, quad, and child accommodations. EXTENSION RATES* Classic: $2,995 Single: $4,195 *Rates are per person, double occupancy in US Dollars. DEPOSITS A $1,000 deposit per person reserves your space for this program. Final payments are due no later than 90 days prior to departure. An additional $500 deposit is required for extension reservations. TRAVEL TERMS & CONDITIONS View our complete terms and conditions here at info@experi.com 10

11 RESERVATION FORM RESERVING GUEST INFO To reserve your spot, we just need the name of one person in your group. We'll get the names of the rest of your group in the next section. PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR DEPARTURE: Departure Name Departure Date NAME: ADDRESS: First Address Line 1 Last Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Phone ZIP / Postal Code Country HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US? TERMS & CONDITIONS I have reviewed and agree to the Terms & Conditions. ROOM SELECTION We'll do our best to make sure you get the kind of room you want. ROOM CATEGORY: HOW MANY TRAVELERS IN YOUR GROUP? Per person based on double occupancy. In U.S. dollars. Airfare Required deposit is $1,000 per guest. not included unless noted otherwise. GUEST INFORMATION: Now let's get to know the rest of your group. Enter information for the remainder of your traveling party Guest #2 First & Last Name Guest #5 Guest #3 Guest #6 Guest #4 Guest # info@experi.com 11

12 EXTENSION & INSURANCE EXTENSION? TRAVEL INSURANCE: If offered, add your destination's extension to your reservation. Protect yourself from the unexpected. We highly recommend Travel Guard to all of our guests for protection and peace of mind. Add on my destination's extension. No thanks. Send me info about purchasing travel insurance. No thanks. DEPOSIT Program deposit is $1,000 per person. If selected, Extension deposit is $500 per person. Credit / Debit Card Check BILLING ADDRESS: PLEASE MAIL YOUR DEPOSIT CHECK TO: Experi PO Box Address Line 1 Bainbridge Island, WA Please note your reservation will not be confirmed until your deposit is received. Please reference reserving guest name and program on check. Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country CREDIT/DEBIT CARD Amount ($) to charge Card Number Expiration Date (MM/YY) Security Code Cardholder Name Cardholder Signature info@experi.com 12