Join our 7 Day Italian Adventure to Tuscany, in the Heart of Renaissance Italy, June 19-25, 2016 guided by Yoga Teacher, Healer, Author and International Guide Silvia Mordini who is passionate about Tuscany, has lived in Italy on and off her entire life, and is experienced in the culture! We will be guests at Antico Borgo di Tignano recognized by UNESCO as a World HeritaIMG_0921ge Site focusing on Tuscan traditions. Stay in your own 10th century restored villa all with private baths. Peacefully nestled into the hills with epic views of Casole d’Elsa and Volterra in the distance, this is the perfect entryway into the Tuscan countryside.

We will travel to many famous Art Cities, including: Florence, Monteriggioni, Siena, Radda in Chianti, San Gimignano, Castellina in Chianti, Tignano, Volterra, Petriolo Natural Hot Springs & Spa, The Mediterranean, Casole d’Elsa, and Colle Val d’Elsa. Lingering with iconic art, architecture, and design punctuated with wine, food, fashion, and fun, you will experience the real sensuousness of Tuscany and understand why it is on everyone’s bucket list! Many people decide to spend some time after our trip, to build on the foundation, and we highly recommend it!

This week is all about recharging. We will move at a relaxed pace; participation in any event is not mandatory and there will be plenty of time offered to explore on your own. You will certainly have time to re-learn the art of relaxation or as the Italians say “Il Bel Fai Niente,” set mindful goals, and renew your entire sense of well-being.

Grazie and Namaste,

~Silvia~

ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW DURING OUR 7 DAYS:

Day 1: Ciao! Florence, Piazza Michelangelo, San Miniato, Tour Unesco World Heritage Site, Antico Borgo di Tignano, Welcome dinner

Day 2: Medieval Castles, Culture, Art & Fashion of Monteriggioni & Siena. Sunset aperitivo on Piazza Il Campo.

Day 3: Wine Tasting & Private Walking Tour in Radda in Chianti, wine tasting

Day 4: Expert walking tour of Volterra in the afternoon and Casole D’Elsa

Day 5: Spend the day at the Spa, visit to Petriolo Natural Hot Springs & Spa

Day 6: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting, River Hike & Waterfalls and Hands-on Bruschetta-making & closing dinner party

Day 7: Final Yoga, Brunch and Arrivederci!

INVESTMENT:

*EARLY BIRDS $300 OFF FOR 7 DAY RETREAT! *

$799 per person Double (4 Days)

$899 per person Single (4 Days)

$1999 per person Triple Room (7 Days)

$2108 per person Double Room (7 Days) — Book Now

$2699 Single Room (7 Days) — Book Now

* 7 days of loving accommodation ALL private bathrooms
* Delicious Tuscan daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and all snacks and drinks for each day’s activities
* Pickup and Return Shuttle from Florence (value $150 per person)
* All private transportation during the trip to art cities
* Visits included to: Florence, Monteriggioni, Siena, Radda in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti, Volterra, Tignano, Volterra, Petriolo Natural Hot Springs & Spa, The Mediterranean, Casole d’Elsa, Colle Val d’Elsa
* Mini-Italian language & culture class
* 12 Yoga classes: Vinyasa Yoga AM, Restorative/Yin Yoga PM
* Guided Meditation & Pranayama
* Writing and wellness coaching with Silvia Mordini
* Social hours on select evenings: Including Aperitivo in Siena
* Entrance fees to all group events
* A special goodie bag
* Comprehensive trip literature about Tuscany, culture, art, food, history & more!

Airfare to and from the trip, lodging before and/or after the trip if you are coming early or staying later, gratuities for your guides.

IMG_0946We recommend that you leave 2 days early for the start of this trip. This means you will arrive the next day into Florence giving you time to take a nap. Then go out that evening for an early dinner, enjoy the Ponte Vecchio, which literally translated means “old bridge”. It is a Medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, noted for having wonderful jewelry shops built along it.

WHERE WILL THE TRIP BEGIN?

Your exact pick up location is in Florence: Hotel Palazzo Vecchio (via Cennini 4, 50123, Florence, Italy, near Piazza Adua. http://www.hotelpalazzovecchio.it/hotel_location/). It is a short couple block walk from the train station and super place to make a reservation if you are coming early or staying later.

IS TRANSPORTATION FROM FLORENCE TO WHERE WE WILL BE STAYING INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

Yes, of course. It is easier and more convenient for you to allow us to bring you to the heart of Tuscany, not to mention less expensive. This is a $150-$200 savings.