Retreats
Italy
Dates & location
September 14 to 23, 2025
An 8-night stay exploring Tuscany and Umbria starting in Rome.
Includes
Includes hotels, 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, guided tours, wine and food tastings, spa and private group transport.
Taste, touch, see, smell, hear & feel
Let’s talk about food! Make food! Eat food! And drink wine!
Let’s make magical memories!
Experience learning about food and wine like never before.
Having Zeina as your culinary expert and Robert as your personalize sommelier while traveling Tuscany makes the perfect travel experience.
A Sensory Journey Through Italy
What to Expect
You’ll visit iconic Italian towns like Montalcino, Montepulciano, Siena, Chianciano, Chianti, and Perugia — each offering a unique taste of local life. Whether you’re soaking in thermal waters, rolling fresh pasta in a Tuscan kitchen, or sipping bold reds under the sun, this retreat is designed to connect you to the soul of Italian culture.
Your days will flow between exploration and relaxation:
- Mornings with fresh Italian breakfasts and scenic drives
- Midday food tours, wine tastings, and spa visit
- Afternoons for rest, journaling, or wandering
- Group meals with rich conversation and local dishes
All experiences are thoughtfully planned but flexible enough to allow space to simply be present and enjoy.
This is Your Time!
What Your Stay Includes
- Hotel accommodation as per itinerary or similar, twin-share
- Private airport pickup
- Arrival meet & greet guide assistance
- 5 guided tours:
- Montalcino & Montepulciano with wine tasting
- Siena cooking class
- Theia Thermal Spa (½ day)
- Chianti wine tasting & lunch (½ day)
- Perugia food tour
- 8 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- Hotel porter
- English speaking tour guide
- Sightseeing tours
- Private driver in AC coach for all organized excursions
Pricing available Upon Request
Pricing in Canadian dollars and includes all taxes.
A deposit of $250 will be required to reserve your spot.
What Your Stay Does Not Include
- Flights
- Airport departure transfer
- Meals not listed
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional tours
- Travel insurance
- Visa/passport handling fees
- Early check-in or late check-out
- City taxes (€1.5 to €7 per room per night)
Your Hosts
Cooking Instructor Zeina and Sommelier Robert are your hosts on this magical journey and will share their joy de vivre, their food and wine expertise and take care of you like family.
Sightseeing
Siena, but one of many destinations, is a medieval gem in Tuscany, enchants with its Piazza del Campo, Gothic cathedral, surrounded by rolling vineyards and picturesque countryside.
Eating
Pamper and spoil yourself with fresh, healthy, delicious food all enjoyed in trattorias, castles, villas and more. You are invited to participate in a hands on cooking class where you will get to eat what you create while sipping on locally produced wines.
Tastings
A variety of wine tastings (Brunello and Chianti) and cheese tastings curated to stimulate all your senses while discovering the true essence of Italian specialties.
Love the Life you Live
We know from experience the benefits of travel
The experiences that we will share together will serve as a powerful reminder to enjoy the simple things in life, take time to replenish and rejuvenate, and make the most of every moment.
Our goal is to provide you with a breathtaking environment and create space for you to experience a side of Italy that few get to see.
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