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Escorted By: Ms. Lidia Fitzpatrick, An Authority on Italian Wines and Fluent in Italian
1st Day
TRANSFER FLORENCE - HOTEL
Sept 26, 2009 |
Transfer from Florence Airport with private 36 seater coach and private escort to your hotel in Chianti
Time to settle in and enjoy the surroundings. Lunch at leisure.
Welcome dinner at your hotel. Casali Di Bibbiano-Buonconvento |
2nd Day
DISCOVERING
CHIANTI REGION
Sept 27, 2009 |
Breakfast in hotel.
Departure by private bus and escort for Chianti region.
Short visit of the village of Castellina in Chianti with wine tasting at Castello di Fonterutoli
Lunch at leisure.
In the afternoon wine tasting and snacks at Castello di Brolio
Short visit of the village of Gaiole in Chianti
Transfer back to the hotel - dinner together at the hotel |
3rd Day
COOKING CLASS
Sept 28, 2009 |
Breakfast in hotel.
This morning meet your CHEF in the town of Castellina where the shopping begins before your cooking class. Then proceed to Querceto where the cooking begins. The lesson will be followed by lunch.
Transfer back to the hotel – Afternoon at leisure
Dinner together at the hotel |
4th Day
DISCOVERING MONTALCINO
Sept 29, 2009 |
Breakfast in hotel.
Departure this morning for Montalcino, stop for wine tasting and light lunch by Fattoria dei Barbi, Montalcino
In the afternoon free time to visit the town of Montalcino followed by wine tasting at Altesino winery
Transfer back to hotel – dinner together at the hotel |
5th Day
PIENZA AND MONTEPULCIANO
Sept 30, 2009 |
Breakfast in hotel.
Departure this morning for a visit of Pienza and Montepulciano, wine tasting visit at Fattoria Poliziano
Lunch at leisure.
Transfer back to hotel-dinner together at the hotel |
6th Day
SAN GIMIGNANO
Oct 01, 2009 |
Breakfast in hotel.
This morning off to San Gimignano and visit the town.
Lunch at leisure.
Wine tasting at Falchini and or Cecchi
Transfer back to hotel –dinner together at the hotel |
7th Day
SIENA
Oct 02, 2009 |
Breakfast in hotel.
Morning at your disposal to relax.
After lunch depart for Siena
Your private guide will take you through a walking tour of the town.
Transfer back to hotel-dinner together at the hotel |
8th Day
DEPARTURE
Oct 03, 2009 |
Transfer to the airport or extend your stay in Italy and continue your journey to Florence, Rome or Venice. |
2009 RATES FOR THE ABOVE PROGRAM
Price for group
20 passengers based on double occupancy
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Extra – price for single |
Airfare Cost: approx |
CAD$3,600.00 P/Person
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CAD$700.00
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$1365.00 per person
with Lufthansa |
RATES INCLUDE:
- Private air-conditioned coach for Small Group touring .
- 7 nights **** Casali Di Bibbiano, Buonconvento
- 7 full breakfasts
- 7 dinners at the hotel (3 courses) with wine, approx ˝ litre of wine p/p.
- English speaking guide in Siena (max 3 hours)
- Entrance fees to Duomo in Siena
- Wine tasting at Castello di Brolio, Chianti region (3 wines + snacks)
- Wine tasting at Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti region (3 wines + snacks)
- Light lunch and wine tasting at Fattoria dei Barbi , Montalcino ( 3 courses)
- Wine tasting at Altesino winery, near Montalcino (3 wines + snacks)
- Wine tasting at Poliziano winery, near by Montepulciano (3 wines + snacks)
- Wine tasting at Salchini and/or Cecchi, near by San Gimignano (3 wines + snacks)
- Cooking class at Querceto di Castellina in Chianti with lunch
- Gratuities
- Services of ‘ Art and Leisure Tours’ Local Tour Escort
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Lunches when not specified, Items of personal nature
- Extra wine and drinks when they are not included with lunches and dinner.
- Airfare
Booking instructions:
Deposit of 500.00 per person is due at time of booking. Payment by cheque or cash
Please note credit cards can be used but you will incur a 3-4.5 % charge depending on which card you use.
Balance payment is due by July 15, 2009.
Cancellation penalties: Deposit non refundable. From 60 days to day of departure, 100% non refundable.
Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Hospital Medical Insurance available.
The price will vary depending on your individual needs.
Should you wish to travel to and from Italy separately from the group, we will be happy to customize your Holiday to suit your individual
needs. The only requirement, is that you are present on Sept 26 to transfer with the group to Casali Di Bibbiano.
Contact: Royal City Amex Travel, 519–763-3520 gail@royalcitytravel.com or neil@royalcitytravel.com
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