So, are you wondering what it's like to smell the earth as you walk within a sun-kissed vineyard? How about the taste of simple ingredients when you catch the aroma of white truffle-infused cinghiale ragu atop pappardelle pasta? Will you visit places where the only language your hear is Italian and there are rarely any tourists? Well, get ready... you will live all the answers through your senses and more.

Much like Rome, you could visit Tuscany 365 days in a year and still not experience it completely but, I have curated some very unique sights and experiences that I am sure will tantalize all your senses while making lasting memories. We will begin our excursion in Rome, and travel from there to Tuscany! 

Itinerary: September 25- October 5, 2024 - 11 days, 10 nights

*If you have never been to Rome, it is a strong suggestion for you to arrive two days prior to our tour. we can set you up with local touristic agendas but, they will be outside what we lead and what is within our travel package.

                                                      11-day itinerary:

•  Arrival in Rome (transfers from the airport provided)- try to arrive late morning or we will accommodate you the night prior. We will have our first meetup and special warm up of Qigong with the Pantheon as our backdrop. Enjoy a hearty welcome meal and an historic central Rome accommodation at check in.

• AM Visit to the Trevi fountain, it's excavated water source wells followed by a special treat! On to the Castel Sant'Angelo to visit, take in its history followed by lunch atop the Castel with astounding city views of the Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica & the Arno River. 

  PM Walk to a surprise underground city treasure often unseen by the average tourist, gather our belongings to travel to Orvieto to walk the city and its hidden gems then settle into an artisanal meal followed by simple Qigong exercises. We travel to Tuscany. 

•  Next morning, awake in Volterra! A simple morning to freely walk the city and take in its medieval splendor or simply relax poolside. Meet at a designated cafe for lunch followed by a tour of its historic structures throughout the city; visit legendary alabaster craftsmen, explore the city's newest excavations of ancient findings, and sit down to enjoy a local favorite drink. Later, enjoy a proper Tuscan meal with an equally alluring view. Walk the grounds and assemble for an evening of sitting Qigong meditation.

• We travel by coach to Firenze for the day to visit 3 of the most well-known sites followed by 3 places you may never have known but are most coveted by its residents. Finish up the day with a special meal and return to Volterra.

• A travel to Chianti to excite your palate as we will visit two highly recommended vineyards for wine tasting and pairing over meals with breathtaking views. An incredible day is in store!

• Return to Florence for a final glimpse of the city; enjoy its art museums, gardens and allure before we say, Ciao!

• A Morning visit to San Gimignano, then onto the legendary City of Siena! There is so much to explore; hidden places to discover just, follow me. The day will end with a meal later followed by a Qigong practice after we've had a chance to walk off our meal.

• New Day! Don swimsuits, coverups, and sunscreen. Pack changes of clothes as we take a ride to a natural, thermal bath to enjoy for the day. We will return to Volterra relaxed and ready to  join with two local residents in a cooking class. finish your day with a qigong meditation. (enjoy boxed lunches and local fare on the day's excursion)

• Travel in the morning to Pisa for its famous leaning tower but discover more nearby, then onto Lucca for the afternoon, and evening...a favorite city to walk and enjoy its appeal. Discover its history and stroll or surrey around its raised city walls. You will be delighted. Enjoy Qigong movements prior to dinner in the gardens close-by. We travel back to Volterra for our last night in Tuscany.

• Gather belongings as we bid our fond farewells to Volterra and Tuscany. We travel back to Roma for one last evening of fun, a Qigong meditation then a celebration of you! Get ready! accommodations in Roma, departure the following day including transfers to the airport.