FALL 2019
Italy
September 14 – 29, 2019
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Chicago to Rome
Depart from Chicago and arrive in Rome. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by a driver and taken to your hotel in Tuscany. Welcome to Italy!
Pienza (Tuscany) – September 14-19
Welcome to the Val d’Orcia, we think the most beautiful part of Tuscany. The landscape is exactly as you imagine, rolling hills of olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees.
You’ll stay at one of our favourite places, La Saracina. a boutique hotel tucked between Pienza and Montepulciano in the Tuscan hills.
SEPTEMBER 15
- Upon arrival, we will collect you fron the airport and Check into the hotel, and pick up your rental car. Location TBD.
SEPTEMBER 16 & 18
- Rent eBikes and explore Tuscany on your own
September 17
- Tasty Gems of Pienza Tour
SEPTEMBER 19
- Cooking day at Poggio Etrusco
SEPTEMBER 20
- Check-out of the hotel and drive to Fano
September 17: Tasty Gems Tour with Serena
Today you’ll explore the wineries and tastes of Montepulciano with our local guide Serena! Get ready to embrace the culture of the region as you drive through Montepulciano and soak up the Tuscan sun.
You’ll visit one the historical underground wine cellars from the 1500’s, and the towns of Pienza and Montepulciano through the lens of wine and food.
September 19: Poggio Etrusco
Poggio Etrusco is a privately owned organic farm near Montepulciano, located halfway between Florence and Rome. The owners are Pamela Sheldon Johns (a cookbook author) and Johnny Johns (an artist). On 15 acres, this property is an active oliveto with over 800 olive trees and production of an exceptional organic extra-virgin olive oil.
The views are breath-taking from every angle. In the distance you can see the charming hilltown of Cortona and Lago Trasimeno; nearby we see the ancient towers of the historic towns of Montepulciano and Chianciano Terme. Poggio Etrusco is in the countryside, but has close access to everything you will need.
Fano – September 20-23
Welcome to Fano! Fano is a scenic town and beach resort on the Adriatic Sea. While it boasts wide, sandy beaches that draw international sun-seekers, Fano is also an historic place, hvaing been established by Julius Cesar in 49BC
You’ll stay at Palazzo Rotati, a boutique hotel in the heart of Fano.
SEPTEMBER 20
- Drive to Fano and check-in at the hotel
SEPTEMBER 21-23
- Enjoy the days with your friend Vivian!
Travelling from Fano to Capri
Drop off your rental car in Naples, and head to the train to Rome. From Rome, you’ll take another train to Capri.
Capri – September 24-26
Welcome to Capri!
You’ll stay at the Ceasar Augustus Hotel.
SEPTEMBER 24
- Travel to Capri and check in to your hotel
SEPTEMBER 25
- Private Boat Tour
Sep 24 & 25 – Caesar Augustus
We have booked you at Caesar Augustus for two nights in a deluxe sea view room.
The beauty of a villa suspended between the sea and sky surrounding Capri. The luxury of a 5 star hotel designed to look and feel just like your own beautiful island home. The privacy guaranteed by the secluded location, on the cliff edge, 300 meters above the sea.
Caesar Augustus is a preferred partner, so they offer the following amenties to our travellers
- Free Upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
- Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)
- 50 euro F&B credit, to be used in our Terrazza di Lucullo Restaurant (dinner only)
- 50 euro wellness credit (no products)
- Virtuoso welcome cocktail
- Complimentary shuttle on arrival and departure (port of Capri – hotel – port of Capri)
Amalfi – September 26-29
Welcome to the Amalfi Coast!
You’ll stay at Santa Catarina, a historic hotel perched on the cliffs of Amalfi.
While in Amalfi we recommend the following experiences:
- Visit a lemon farm in Amalfi
- Walk the Path of the Gods
- Visit Positano
- Tour the gardens of Villa Cimbrone in Ravello
- A performance at the Ravello Festival
- Eat at Adolfo
or
- As it is your last stop, take a day to do nothing!
Sep 26, 27 & 28 – Santa Catarina
We have booked you at Hotel Santa Catarina in a deluxe double room with a large king bed, balcony and front sea view.
Santa Catarina is also a preferred partner, here are the included amenities:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Buffet breakfast, for up to two in room guests
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access for duration of stay
- Lunch for Two (value US $85), drinks not included
- Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Farewell to Italy – head home from Rome
A private car to the airport in Naples, then fly home to Milwaukee via Newark.
Arrivederci and Safe travels!
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