TOTAL TUSCANY: wine food & fun !!!

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DEPOSIT

50% required at the time of booking.
The balance is due 150 days before start of the program.

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Cancellation Policy


- 150 days before start of program – full refund
- 149 days to 90 days before start of program
– 50% refund
- 90 days before start of program you will unfortunately forfeit 100% of your payment.
- Not responsible for any failure to perform obligations if it is prevented or delayed by an event of force majeure.

SAMPLE DAILY ITINERARY
(Activities Subject to Change with Seasonal Availability)

Day 1
THE ITALIAN ADVENTURE BEGINS...

Check-in at Relais Ortaglia B&B
Sandy & Phil welcome you with a 'special' signature cocktail which captures the flavor and feeling of summer
in the vineyard overlooking the spectacular grape wines and olive trees.
Enjoy our Famous Tuscan BBQ in the vineyard cooked by our very own host with the most!

Day 2
RELAX AND UNWIND AT THE ANCIENT THERMAL BATHS

Let the healing thermal waters of Bagno Vignoni soothe away aches and pains of the body & the mind.
Feel invigorated & uplifted.
Massage, Lunch, Steam & Sauna Included, followed by a healthy lunch (food for the soul.)
Stroll along the winding cobblestone streets of this beautiful historic medieval village.
Later, Sandy & Phil will whisk you away to a secret location in the countryside for supper at thier favorite traditional Tuscan 'trattoria!'

DAY 3
"LIFE IS A COMBINATION OF MAGIC & PASTA" - FELLINI

Enjoy a "master class" in how to make the perfect pasta at an organic cheese farm in Pienza.
Included Tour & Lunch on the Farm!
Pair your pasta with one of 12 artisian Tuscan cheeses? Mangiamo!
Wander along the Corso Rosselino in Pienza, a charming street lined with speciality food and gift shops
Take in the ambience of the town and stop for a delicious gelato... Which flavour will you choose?
5-course wine-paired dinner at our favorite terrace overlooking San Biagio Church

DAY 4
"WINE IS BOTTELED POETRY" - RL STEVENSON

Discover the history and passion behind every bottle with our exclusive vineyard tour in Montalcino.
A private chef will prepare a gourment lunch for you in world class dining room with 7 handpicked award winning Tuscan wines for you to taste.
Visit some of the magnificant UNESCO world heritage sites as we return to Relais Ortaglia B&B.
'La piece de resistance?' Dinner in the Vineyard!
As the Tuscan sun sets, a special private dinner will be served at your table among the rows of vines - overlooking the rolling hills below Cortona from a vineyard in Montepulciano.
A 7-course tasting menu with wines paired by a professional sommelier.

DAY 5
IF FOOD IS THE BODY OF GOOD LIVING. WINE IS ITS SOUL!

Savour the taste of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano at an exclusive wine tasting, 60 meters under Piazza Grande in the ancient Etruscan caves.
We offer you a private guided tour of Montepulciano, a medieval town of rare beauty and some time for retail therapy followed by lunch on a private terrace overlooking the spectacular Val D’Orcia.
In the afternoon, we have a truly rural experience planned for you.
Come and meet the famous belted pig at The Cinta Sienese Pig farm. Learn about Roberto’s breeding program, relax on the farm with local wines, snacks and the sunset.
Dinner in Montepulciano’s newest gem - our secret! SHHHH!

DAY 6
A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE!

Experience an age-old tradition spanning generations to discover the black gold of ‘tartufo’.
Come truffle hunting with Niko in his private truffle forest, then we have an amazing truffle, pasta, and dessert Cooking Class with our favorite chef in Montisi.
Then onto our friends Vermouth & Gin Distillery where we will have an exclusive private tour and tasting.
Try one of their specialty cocktails! “Shaken but not stirred!” of course.
Pizza Night! Finally, we take you for a 6-course gourmet pizza tasting in Piazza Grande where Roberto, an award-winning world class pizzaiola will cook authentic Tuscan pizzas for you to enjoy with Prosecco of course!

DAY 7
A DAY WITHOUT WINE IS LIKE A DAY WITHOUT SUNSHINE

We have saved the best until last!
ìJoin us on a tour one of the oldest organic & biodynamic vineyards in Montepulciano!
ìWine tasting, gourmet lunch and a private guided tour of the famous hilltop village of Cortona
made famous from the book by Frances Mays’ “Under the Tuscan Sun.”
As your week draws to a close, Sandy and Phil invite you to a farewell supper in Montepulciano at the restaurant of a personal friend!

DAY 8
“IF YOU CAN DREAM IT. YOU CAN DO IT” -Walt Disney

Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride from our front lawn (+€)
As we serve you one last breakfast in the rose garden of Relais Ortaglia B&B we sincerely hope we have made your dreams come true.
Our goal is to entertain, delight, enchant, surprise, and spoil you!
Our Total Tuscany Tour is a gift-wrapped magical experience which will leave you with unforgettable memories.
You arrive as guests, but you leave as friends! A Presto!
XO
Phil & Sandy

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See you in Tuscany! XO