Day 1 – Welcome to Tuscany!
Pick up at the local train station and transfer to your hotel. You will have time to settle in and rest. Private transfer also available to Pisa airport for additional cost.
6:00 pm Welcome cocktail in the hotel’s beautiful garden overlooking the Mediterranean, introductions and overview of the week.
7:00 pm Dinner at a fine restaurant settled inside a beautiful wine estate.

Day 2 – Exploring Medieval Castagneto Carducci.
8:30 am Breakfast in the hotel garden.
10:30 am We’ll enjoy a walking food tour of Castagneto Carducci learning the history of the village and the
famous poet for which it was named. You’ll discover its ancient architecture and culture.
1:00 pm Lunch at a local pizzeria.
3:00 pm Free time to relax at the villa.
5:30 pm Hands-on cooking class at the farmhouse followed by dinner.

Day 3 – The Magic of Bolgheri.
8:30 am Breakfast in the hotel garden.
10:30 am Hands-on cooking class at the farmhouse followed by lunch.
2:30 pm Free time to relax at the villa.
4:00 pm Visit the charming town of Bolgheri, home of some of the best wines in the world. Tour the castle’s old wine cellar from the year 1700 and taste their world-class wines.
6:00 pm Free time to explore the town’s center and visit local shops.
7:30 pm Dinner at a wine shop and restaurant to try local specialties and handmade pastas. We’ll end the day with gelato.

Day 4 – Visiting Mysterious Volterra, a step back into the past.
8:30 am Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 am Visit Volterra, where 3,000 years of history gives this mysterious city a unique atmosphere. A local English-speaking guide will lead a walking tour of the ancient city highlighting the beautiful and historic entry gates. You’ll visit an alabaster shop to see how these local products are made by hand.
1:00 am Lunch in a local restaurant.
5:00 pm Return to the villa.
7:00 pm Dinner on your own.

Day 5 – Populonia and Baratti, the perfect view on the Mediterranean.
8:30 am Breakfast in the hotel garden.
10:30 am Visit the magnificent Gulf of Baratti with crystal clear water and beaches surrounded by pine woods. This area is home to the Etruscan necropolis built 3,000 years ago. We’ll explore the village of Populonia on top of the hill, a jewel in the middle of the Mediterranean. We’ll climb the castle’s tower with a 360° views of the sea and surrounding islands.
12:30 pm Lunch at a local restaurant in town. 
3:00 pm Free time to relax at the villa, explore Castagneto Carducci.
5:30 pm Hands-on cooking class at the farmhouse followed by dinner.

Day 6 – La Strada del Vino, The Wine Road.
8:30 am Breakfast in the hotel garden.
10:30 am Visit an amazing winery on ‘La strada del vino,’ Wine Road. We will tour the vineyard, meet the producer, and taste four of their top wines.
1:00 pm Visit to an award winning olive oil mill. Meet the producers and learn how to make extra virgin olive oil. Taste their different extra virgin olive oil. Lunch at the olive farm.
3:00 pm Free time to relax at the villa.
7:00 pm We’ll enjoy a final farewell dinner at a fine dining restaurant famous for steaks sourced from a local butcher as well as fresh pastas and charcuterie.

Day 7 – Goodbye Tuscany!
8:30 am Breakfast in the hotel garden.
Transfer to local train station for departure.

**The itinerary is subject to change depending on the season and the availability.

Guests will stay at Villa le Luci, a bed and breakfast once privately owned by an established family in the medieval town of Castagneto Carducci. The villa sits atop the hillside providing stunning views of the valley below and the mediterranean sea. Each room at this bed and breakfast is unique and charming.

Included at the hotel:
– Breakfast
– Air Conditioning
– Wifi
– Safes in each room
– Garden with sea views
– Self-service bar area
– Balconies in some rooms
– Fireplace and sitting room
– Laundry and luggage service (additional fees apply)