SAMPLE 7-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1 Saturday Morning arrival in Rome. Travel through coastal towns to Casali di Bibbiano. Lunch and relax at the villa. Wine tasting and welcome Dinner at Casali.

Day 2 Sunday Visit Abbazia di Monte Oliveto – a beautifully located abbey with majestic frescos by Sodoma & Signorelli picturing the life of St. Benedict. On to Pienza, birthplace of Pope Pius II in 1405 and Montepulciano, a small walled city lined with splendid Renaisance palaces and churches. Stop at one of our favorite leather factories on the way home. Dinner at Casali

Day 3 Monday Siena – Travel through the lush landscapes of Tuscany to one of the regions’ most beautiful cities. Visit the Duomo, renowned for its spectacular use of colored marble & Piazza del Campo, famous for the Palio festival. Dinner at Casali.

Day 4 Tuesday Florence – Journey to the city of art and the birthplace of the Renaissance. Guided tour of the Uffizzi Gallery & Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia. Dinner at CDB.

Day 5 Wednesday Relax at Casali. A cooking class with Alberto & staff chef will be available in the morning for those who are interested. Wine tasting at famous winery in Montalcino. Dinner at Casali.

Day 6 Thursday Assisi – Motor through the Umbrian hills to the spectacular Basillica of St. Francis with its beautiful frescos by many famous artists, including Giotto & Cimabue. Lunch at Lake Trasimeno. Dinner at Casali.

Day 7 Friday San Gimignano & Volterra – a small walled town crowning the countryside with its 14 tall towers. Farewell dinner at Casali di Bibbiano

Optional: Additional cooking classes and wine tasting available upon request.