More About the Event

PRICING AND ACCOMMODATION

The total cost of this trip is 4250 euros per each person based on double occupancy ; priced in euros due to fluctuating currency valuations (calculation will be made 90 days prior to tour). A $500 non-refundable deposit per traveler is required to secure space on the trip. The balance is due 90 days prior to the start of the trip.

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Travelers should feel comfortable walking two to four miles each day and remaining on their feet for periods of time. There are a couple of hikes on uneven ground. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get hands-on during cooking workshops.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

For flights in and out of Florence airport, we suggest you arrive anytime after 3 p.m. on Day 1 and let us arrange a taxi or train to Siena where we will meet you and shuttle you by car to the palazzo (our home for a week!). Depart the palazzo by 11 am checkout on Day 8. We’ll provide the option of booking additional nights at our the palazzo before and/or after the tour.

INCLUSIONS

• All accommodation throughout the trip in a luxury Siena city palazzo• Professional guides throughout the entire experience.• All meals and drinks included in the noted activities.• Admission to all proposed activities, locations, and events.• Transportation for visits outside the city•

EXCLUSIONS

• Private individual arrival & departure airport transfers• Airfare and transportation to/from the start and end destination• Meals beyond those specified in the itinerary • Alcoholic beverages other than those served at the table• Accommodations outside those noted, including pre- or post-trip hotel nights• Activities, tours & entry fees not included above• Personal purchases and incidentals at hotels

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

We encourage an adventurous palate! We try our best to accommodate dietary restrictions, though ingredients cannot always be substituted or omitted from particular dishes. Although vegetables are common, this region is not very vegetarian friendly.   We can accommodate a gluten-free diet on this trip.  If you have other food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to find out if this is the right trip for you.

NOTES ON ITINERARY

Itineraries and daily schedules are subject to change. We expect to do everything listed in the itinerary, though the order may be rearranged based on weather or other local conditions.

CANCELLATION POLICY

You may cancel 90 days before the start of the trip and receive a full refund minus a $500 per-person service fee. If you cancel on or after 90 days there is a 100% cancellation fee. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance as we are not able to make exceptions to this policy in cases of family/medical emergency or cases of the trip being canceled.