_________________________ POST TOUR MAY 27 - 31, 2023 Vegan Fashion Tour of Florence with Miyoko Schinner Small group, limited to 10 guests. ITINERARY & PRICE COMING SOON. Waiting list now available. email: donna@greenearthtravel.com |
Itinerary
Day 1- Saturday, Arrive in Florence
Arrive in Florence, check into our hotel at your leisure. Meet Miyoko and your fellow travelers for cocktails and proceed to our welcome dinner.
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 2 - Sunday, Cooking lesson with Miyoko
Free morning in the villa. In the afternoon Miyoko will gather the group to cook a wonderful meal together. Dinner on the terrace together.
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 - Monday- Siena
The grandeur that Siena had in the Middle Ages can still be admired here in all the streets, squares and churches. With the typical Italian atmosphere that the city has, you should not skip Siena when you visit Italy. The historical city center is on UNESCO’s World Heritage site. We will have a walking tour to learn more, then free time to explore on our own. We will meet for dinner together before going back to the villa.
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Arrive in Florence, check into our hotel at your leisure. Meet Miyoko and your fellow travelers for cocktails and proceed to our welcome dinner.
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 2 - Sunday, Cooking lesson with Miyoko
Free morning in the villa. In the afternoon Miyoko will gather the group to cook a wonderful meal together. Dinner on the terrace together.
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 - Monday- Siena
The grandeur that Siena had in the Middle Ages can still be admired here in all the streets, squares and churches. With the typical Italian atmosphere that the city has, you should not skip Siena when you visit Italy. The historical city center is on UNESCO’s World Heritage site. We will have a walking tour to learn more, then free time to explore on our own. We will meet for dinner together before going back to the villa.
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4 - Tuesday, Querciabella Winery
The name Querciabella means “beautiful oak”. We will be spending the afternoon at this vegan, organic and biodynamic winery in the heart of Chinati. Thanks to Miyoko and her friend the owner Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni, an impassioned vegan and animal rights activist, we will enjoy a spectacular 5 star evening at the vineyard while supporting a local Tuscany sanctuary. Donations are welcome and all donations will be matched by the vineyard. https://querciabella.com/
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5 - Wednesday, Tuscany cooking lesson in the countryside.
This morning we will have a relaxing brunch at the villa. Next we will visit the village of Certaldo Alto, a short 15 minute walk to the top of the medieval village with beautiful views of the valley. Then our dear friend Guisseppina will show us the classic Tuscan “poor plates” dishes like ribollita, pappa al pomodoro and much more. We will relax looking over the rolling hills cooking together with live Tuscan entertainment.
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Brunch and Cooking Lesson Dinner
Day 6 - Thursday, Montepluciano and wine country
This morning we are heading out early, see below for a super early option. Today we are going to get serious about winemaking and tasting. We will learn the proper way and traditions of making, drinking and pairing wines.
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
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** Optional: Hot air balloon at sunrise. A 4-hour event over the hills of Tuscany ending in a prosecco toast and vegan breakfast. This is an extra activity, limited space and non-refundable.
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Day 7 - Friday, Free day in Lucca
Charming wall historic center. Free time to explore, shop, rent a bike or just see the sites of the city. We will meet for late lunch early dinner together.
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8 - Saturday, Departure to next destination
Meals: Breakfast
The name Querciabella means “beautiful oak”. We will be spending the afternoon at this vegan, organic and biodynamic winery in the heart of Chinati. Thanks to Miyoko and her friend the owner Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni, an impassioned vegan and animal rights activist, we will enjoy a spectacular 5 star evening at the vineyard while supporting a local Tuscany sanctuary. Donations are welcome and all donations will be matched by the vineyard. https://querciabella.com/
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5 - Wednesday, Tuscany cooking lesson in the countryside.
This morning we will have a relaxing brunch at the villa. Next we will visit the village of Certaldo Alto, a short 15 minute walk to the top of the medieval village with beautiful views of the valley. Then our dear friend Guisseppina will show us the classic Tuscan “poor plates” dishes like ribollita, pappa al pomodoro and much more. We will relax looking over the rolling hills cooking together with live Tuscan entertainment.
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Brunch and Cooking Lesson Dinner
Day 6 - Thursday, Montepluciano and wine country
This morning we are heading out early, see below for a super early option. Today we are going to get serious about winemaking and tasting. We will learn the proper way and traditions of making, drinking and pairing wines.
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
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** Optional: Hot air balloon at sunrise. A 4-hour event over the hills of Tuscany ending in a prosecco toast and vegan breakfast. This is an extra activity, limited space and non-refundable.
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Day 7 - Friday, Free day in Lucca
Charming wall historic center. Free time to explore, shop, rent a bike or just see the sites of the city. We will meet for late lunch early dinner together.
Accommodations: Borgo Pratomagno
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8 - Saturday, Departure to next destination
Meals: Breakfast
Tour includes:
- Welcome-reception & cocktail proceeding into Dinner
- Daily buffet breakfast and 1 brunch
- One lunch and six dinners; including wine tastings, cooking demos and cooking lessons.
- Seven night stay in a private Borgo of Villas just south of Florence
- Professional tour manager,
- Visitors' tax,
- Luggage handling,
- Daily cleaning service. Towel change upon request only at a charge of 15Euros,
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Guided walking tours of towns Siena, Certaldo Alto, Montepulciano and surrounding area.
- 1st-class motor coaches
Not included:
- Travel protection insurance. Each guest is required to have travel insurance for this trip.
- International airfare to Italy.
- Dayroom or extra hotel nights necessitated by airline flight schedule changes
- Items of a personal nature, i.e. souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, emails, etc.
Our Villa
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Borgo Pratomagno dates back to the 1600's, when it was originally a convent. Today it has been painstakingly restored bringing this wonderful hamlet to life again. It is set in over 1,000 hectares of estate grounds and is an ideal property for a large group, family reunion or celebration. It is made up of several exquisite villas & apartments all set around a central square, which captures the original essence of this beautiful hamlet. The estate is set amongst olive groves and has a beautiful mountain backdrop.
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