Italy: Yoga Retreat & Cultural Immersion

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Italy: Yoga Retreat & Cultural Immersion
Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Sep 8 - 14, 2026
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$5,000
Deposit: $1,000

About this trip

Hello, Traveler!

If you’re ready to slow down, RESET, and SOAK UP a transformational YOGA, WELLNESS & CULTURAL IMMERSION — with food, art, and extraordinary experiences woven throughout — your home base awaits in a breathtaking 17TH-CENTURY PRIVATE VILLA in TUSCANY, ITALY.


Imagine slowing down, and taking a quiet stroll in the Villa's authentic Florentine-Style Garden, overlooking the lush Tuscan countryside. 


Picture this...a day trip, to HIKE (or simply relax in) the famous seaside region of CINQUE TERRE, finishing the day with the most spectacular SUNSET EXPERIENCE of your life.


Discover the iconic city of FLORENCE, just 6 km from our villa — a city where art, beauty, and history live in every ancient stone. Known as the HEART OF THE RENAISSANCE, Florence gave rise to genius and inspiration, from Da Vinci to Michelangelo, and invites you to wander its enchanting streets, admire its world-renowned masterpieces in the UFFIZI GALLERY, and enjoy its FAMOUS WINE WINDOWS for a one of a kind taste of old-world charm.


Journey...through Tuscany on a PRIVATE WINE TOUR through charming hill towns, soaking in the rolling vineyards and golden light as we SIP HANDCRAFTED WINE, savor LOCAL CHEESE AND CURED MEAT SAMPLINGS in family‑run cellars, and pause for a LEISURELY DINNER featuring regional flavors and more of the region’s finest bottles.


You'll... fall in love with your life, one breath, one meal, one sunset at a time.


In this 6 night immersion:

  • You'll treat your body to yoga and movement-through-exploration in iconic and picturesque Italy,

  • You'll explore new lands, with a seaside hike, if you choose, so that you can broaden your horizons and feel newly energized,

  • You'll nourish your body with the salty-sea air and fresh, authentic, Italian chef-prepared meals,

  • You'll intentionally breathe relaxation into your life with plenty of rest, which includes beach/ pool/ nap time and,

  • You'll experience the wonder of the iconic Cinque Terre sunset experience!

About Florence

Set in the HEART OF TUSCANY, FLORENCE is a city where art, history, and beauty have shaped the soul of Italy for centuries.

Known as the BIRTHPLACE OF THE RENAISSANCE, it is home to masterpieces, grand piazzas, elegant architecture, and the timeless spirit of artists, thinkers, and dreamers who changed the world.

Just beyond the city, the Tuscan countryside offers rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, and extraordinary local flavors — from golden olive oil and handmade pastas to world-class wines and seasonal produce grown with care. Here, the land itself feels abundant, ancient, and deeply alive.

And from Florence, the journey continues to the breathtaking CINQUE TERRE, where colorful cliffside villages meet the sea, and every turn reveals another view worth lingering over. It is a place of coastal beauty, slow wandering, and unforgettable moments.

What's included

ACCOMMODATIONS:

  • 6 nights double occupancy in our private villa, in the Tuscan hills, just outside of Florence. Room options include a private or shared bathroom.

EXCURSIONS:

  • Cinque Terre Full Day Trip, with Private Transfers

  • Florence Full Day Trip, with Private Transfers

  • Tuscan Wine Tour Full Day Trip, with Private Transfers

MEALS:

  • Daily Light Breakfast: Coffee, assorted fresh fruit and pastries

  • 3 Villa Dinners

    • Tuesday (Arrival day)

    • Thursday (After Florence Day Trip)

    • Sunday (Farewell Dinner)

  • Other Dinner

    • Wednesday: Late Lunch/Early Group Dinner during Cinque Terre Day Trip

    • Saturday: During Tuscan Wine Tour

  • Other meals and snacks

    • Cheese, meats, appetizers on the WINE TOUR

Daily Yoga or Movement, for example, Hiking Cinque Terre

Daily Meditation


Participation in everything isn't required and we've scheduled the day to make it flow easily with a good amount of time set aside to enjoy Italy, explore, or indulge in "il dolce far niente", the sweetness of doing nothing.

What's included

7 days, 6 nights

In our Private Villa, in the tranquil hills of Tuscany just outside the bustling city of Florence. Conveniently located near the city with easy access to trains and the rest of Italy. Ciao baby!

Cinque Terre Day Trip

A full day in the picturesque seaside town for hiking, free time, exploring and the most memorable sunset experience of your life. Private transfer, professional hiking guide, late lunch included

Florence Day Trip

Immerse yourself in the homeland of the Renaissance. Enjoy Uffizi and Accademia museums to see works by Michaelangelo, da Vinci and more. Private group transfer, guide and free time are included

Tuscan Wine Tour

We'll wander through charming hill towns, soak in the views, sip handcrafted wines in local cellars, and pause for a leisurely dinne featuring regional flavors and more of the region’s finest bottles

FREE DAY

With Florence just 6 km away; Rome 1.5 & Venice 2 hours by train, create your Italian adventure! Sip espresso in a Roman piazza, ride in a Venetian gondola, or enjoy a relaxed day at the villa

Yoga & Movement

Downdog in Italy? Yes, please! We'll move and breathe in beautiful Italy, elevating our wellness with epic views and experiences

Villa Swimming pool

Take a morning dip or lounge poolside with Prosecco. Can you imagine?!

Daily Meditation

Go inward, connect with your highest Self and embody true peace. Meditation practices will take place with yoga or during Mindset & Meditation.

Daily Light Breakfast

Self-serve coffee, fruit and pastries offered daily.

Pizza Night at the Villa

Embodying full relaxation on our travel day, we'll enjoy authentic Italian pizza as we take in the view from our private villa for the first time! Pizza, beer and chill vibes. That's Italian!

5 Course Italian Dinner

We’ll savor an authentic Italian dinner in the garden of our private 17th‑century villa, where every bite tastes like la dolce vita. Mamma Mia! This is the magic you'll remember! Wine included

Farewell Italian Dinner

On our last night together, we'll FEAST on a 7-course Italian Fish Dinner in our private villa, where every dish feels like a celebration of the sea, the season, and the week we’ve shared. Wine incl

What's not included

Airfare

To and from Italy

Transportation

Rental car or any personal transportation outside of scheduled group transfers

Meals, snacks, beverages

Not specifically listed in the retreat inclusions

Additional

Add-on activities or personal experiences outside the retreat itinerary

Optional

Free day excursions and activities

Tuesday, Sep 8th

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ARRIVALS: Ciao, Baby!

Check-in at the Villa begins at 4pm. We'll arrive and have time to settle in, refresh and explore a bit before our SUNSET WELCOME PIZZA and BEER dinner, served in the garden, between 7:30 and 8:00pm.


This day will be one of leisure, settling in and breathing in the beautiful sites from our Villa.


You’re welcome to explore on your own or arrive a bit later, and I completely honor whatever feels right for you. That said, I invite you to join the group as much as you can — the activities are part of a thoughtfully designed experience, and sharing them together tends to deepen the magic.

Wednesday, Sep 9th

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CINQUE TERRE DAY TRIP: Seaside Views & Sunsets

We'll begin the day with coffee and a light breakfast at the villa, to kick off our big day!


Following breakfast, we'll take PRIVATE TRANSFER to RIOMAGGIORE for a full day experience.


We'll journey through the hills of Tuscany to the picturesque seaside village of Riomaggiore for HIKING, FREE TIME, a LATE GROUP LUNCH, and we'll cap off the day watching the SUNSET on the rocks of Riomaggiore, truly the most spectacular sunset experience of your life.

Following sunset, we'll take private transfer back to the villa.

Thursday, Sep 10th

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FLORENCE: Museums, Art & Wine, Oh my!

We’ll begin the day with coffee and a light breakfast at the villa, to kick off an incredible day in Florence!

Following breakfast, we’ll take PRIVATE TRANSFER to the city for a full‑day experience.


UFFIZI AND ACCADEMIA GALLERIES: Together, we’ll explore two of the most visited museums in Florence—and two of the most visited in the world—alongside a professional guide, immersing ourselves in the art of the Italian Renaissance.

First, we’ll visit the Uffizi Gallery with its extraordinary painting collections, featuring masterpieces by Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo, Giotto, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, and many others.

Afterward, our guide will accompany us to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David, the most iconic Florentine symbol, and more.

After the museum tours, you’re free to wander the iconic city of Florence on your own—explore the HIDDEN WINE WINDOWS (I'm checking off this bucket-list item!), savor a leisurely lunch, sip espresso in a sun‑drenched piazza, or simply follow whatever feels most alive for you.

We'll meet up for PRIVATE TRANSFER back to the Villa, where we'll enjoy a leisurely CLASSIC ITALIAN DINNER, after a full day of fun in the city!

Friday, Sep 11th

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FREE DAY: Main Character Energy but make it Italy!

We’ll begin the day with YOGA & MEDITATION, followed by a light BREAKFAST IN THE VILLA to ease into the rhythm of a day that’s all your own.

You’re FREE TO EXPLORE and choose your adventure. With Florence just moments away, you can hop a train to Rome (about 1.5 hours) to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, to Venice (about 2 hours) for a gondola ride through the canals, or simply enjoy a slow, sun‑drenched day at the villa, an extra day in Florence, or a mix of it all.

The day is yours, my friend. Live la dolce vita!

Saturday, Sep 12th

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TUSCAN WINERY TOUR: la dolce vita!

We’ll begin the day with YOGA & MEDITATION at the villa, followed by BREAKFAST AND COFFEE to ease into a full, sun‑drenched day in Tuscany.

Next, we’ll take a PRIVATE WINE TOUR through charming hill towns, soaking in the rolling vineyards and golden light as we SIP HANDCRAFTED WINE, savor LOCAL CHEESE AND CURED MEAT SAMPLINGS in family‑run cellars, and pause for a LEISURELY DINNER featuring regional flavors and more of the region’s finest bottles.

After a day of beauty, flavor, and connection, we’ll return to Florence with a PRIVATE TRANSFER, arriving back at the villa relaxed, full, and thoroughly enchanted.

Sunday, Sep 13th

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SLOW AND SWEET: Winding down and soaking up the last moments

We’ll begin the day with YOGA & MEDITATION at the villa, moving and breathing together in the soft morning light as we gentle our bodies and hearts toward closure.

Afterward, we’ll gather for BREAKFAST AND COFFEE in the familiar warmth of the villa, savoring one last slow, shared morning together.

The day unfolds at a relaxed pace, offering space to journal, wander the gardens, connect with new friends, or simply rest in the stillness we’ve cultivated.

There are no big excursions—this is YOUR DAY TO EASE INTO what’s coming next, whether that means wandering nearby towns, slipping into a day of slow ease at the villa, or simply letting the experience settle in your bones as you soak in the beauty of this place one final time.

As the sun begins to soften, we’ll come together for our FAREWELL DINNER at the villa—an intimate, heartfelt celebration of everything we’ve shared throughout the week. With laughter, and gratitude, we’ll close this chapter before you rest up for your travels home the following day.

Monday, Sep 14th

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DEPARTURES

We’ll gather for our final YOGA & MEDITATION session early in the morning, meeting the day with softness, reflection, and a quiet sense of gratitude for all we’ve shared.

For your convenience—and to support early departures—self‑serve coffee and a light breakfast will be available so you can ease into your farewell at your own pace.

CHECK-OUT is at 11 a.m., giving you a gentle, unhurried transition from the magic of the villa back into the rhythm of your everyday life.

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1. Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

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