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Flavors of Tuscany
Dear Carolina Alumni and Friends,
Join fellow Tar Heels and friends on an exclusive small-group tour
focusing on the cuisine and wines of Tuscany. Embrace the culture
and beauty of Tuscany in a way few people ever experience.
Enjoy your accommodations at an authentic wine estate set
amid vineyards and overlooking the Tuscan hills. In addition to your
cooking lessons with a Michelin-rated chef and under the tutelage
of four “Tuscan Mammas,” you will have ample opportunities to
sample the wines of the region and tour various wineries. Stroll
the vineyards, make your own ricotta, sample olive oils and wine
varietals and fully enjoy the Tuscan way of life surrounded by great
people and fabulous cuisine.
Visit the historic towns throughout the region and enjoy a full day
and night in Florence.
Availability is limited to just 18 guests. Our 2012 Flavors of
Northern Italy and 2013 Flavors of Provence were quite popular and
received excellent reviews. We anticipate this trip will also fill quickly,
and we urge you to make your reservation today.
Yours at Carolina,
Douglas S. Dibbert ‘70
President, UNC General Alumni Association
h Free 3-Month Wine Subscription H
A N E ARLY RESER VATION B ONU S
Reserve your space by December 13, 2013 and receive two
bottles of Tuscan wines monthly for three months—featuring
labels by vintners you will visit during this program!
This Orbridge exclusive gift is to thank you for joining us early. Where shipping
is prohibited by state law, guests in those states will receive other specialty
items of comparable value. See reservation form for more details.
Translate Tuscany
Beginning with Buon Appetito
Sample a Chianti Classico, sourced from the earth under
your feet. Squeeze a fresh tomato. Stir a fragrant pot. Foray to Tuscany’s breathtaking cultural capitals and small, cypress-studded hill towns—always returning to your Tuscan
home and the convivial atmosphere of a small-group journey.
At the end of nine days, you will be a skilled practitioner
of Tuscany’s cultural lingo, with perfect command of the
three words that matter most: la dolce vita.
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“In Italy, perhaps more than anywhere else, discovering local cuisine means
discovering the spirit of the local inhabitants.”
– Umberto Eco
h On the Menu H
Infusing this journey with the richness of authentic Tuscany are just
a few flavorful ingredients: an historic wine estate, an insider’s pick of
experiences just for our small group, and warm encounters with skilled
Tuscans who share their favorite tastes and traditions of the region.
On exclusive small-group excursions,
cook with a Michelin-rated chef and at
the elbows of four “Tuscan Mammas,”
making ricotta and conjuring prized dishes.
Visit historic gems: the oldest winery in Italy; Etruscan ruins in Cortona; a mill where
olive oils are pressed the old way; and a
monastery that hosted St. Francis.
Visit hill towns with histories as
mesmerizing as their panoramic views;
admire Siena’s Gothic cathedral; and
savor Florence, seeing Michaelangelo’s
David at the Accademia.
What’s included:
• Six nights at our Tuscan
wine estate, and one night
in historic Florence
• Full guiding services of an
Orbridge Travel Director and
expert local guides
• Private motor coach transportation, luggage handling, and
airport transfers for guests on
suggested flights
• Gratuities to Orbridge Travel
Director, local guides, drivers,
and porters
• 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and
7 dinners served with wine
h Insider, Interpreter, Epicure, Host H
While in Italy, your Orbridge Travel Director will infuse your journey with a chef’s
apprec-iation of food and wine, a local’s
knowledge and pride of place, and a travel
aficionado’s ability to gather the beauty of all
senses to your discoveries in Tuscany.
Florence
Arrezzo
Gaiole
Siena
Brolio
Cortona
Your
9-Day
Itinerary*
h
Day 1:
En route from U.S.
Day 2:
Arrive Florence /
Podere Ciona (D)
Welcome, explore, settle in
Overnight: Podere Ciona
Rome
Optional
Extension
Day 3:
Radda / Castellina / Gaiole (B,D)
Charming hill towns
Overnight: Podere Ciona
Day 4:
Arrezzo (B,L,D)
The art of cheesemaking
Overnight: Podere Ciona
Day 5:
Siena (B,D)
UNESCO-protected medieval town
Overnight: Podere Ciona
Day 6:
San Martino / Cortona (B,L,D)
Cheeses, Etruscans, an old olive mill
Overnight: Podere Ciona
Day 7:
Brolio (B,L,D)
Chianti Castle, Tuscan cooking class
Overnight: Podere Ciona
Day 8:
Florence (B,L,D)
Renaissance and reminiscing
at a special farewell dinner
Overnight: Hotel L’Orologio
Day 9:
Depart Florence (B)
h Optional Extension H
Day 9: Florence / Rome (B)
Day 10 :
Rome / Guided Sightseeing (B)
Day 11:
Rome / Leisure (B)
Day 12:
Depart Rome
Activity Level
Guests should be able to enjoy
an hour or more of walking,
be sure-footed on cobbled surfaces, and walk up and down stairs
without assistance.
*Itinerary is subject to change.
Some activities are dependent
on weather and seasonal conditions.
h At Home in Tuscany: Podere Ciona H
Become part of la famiglia as you settle in for your first six nights at an authentic
Tuscan wine estate. Sip a glass of Chianti on a sun-dappled terrace, refresh
at the pool, or stroll vineyards draped with Sangiovese, Merlot, and Alicante
Bouschet grapes. For your final night in Florence, stay at stylish Hotel L’Orologio.**
Accommodations at Podere Ciona:
Casa Piccola
Small and simple, this room accommodates two with a
double bed and en suite bathroom.
Villa
Within an 18th-century farmhouse and offering views of
the Tuscan hills, these spacious double bedrooms feature
full bathrooms with shower; and share a delightful living
area with fireplace, kitchen, dining room, and terrace.
Appartamento
Unique quarters attached to the property’s main house, the
Appartamento’s charming character belies its origins as an
antique barn, now beautifully appointed for two.
Casetta
Down a few steps from the estate’s main house, this cottage for two is a romantic hideaway with gracious amenities, en suite bathroom; and an unforgettable view of Tuscan hills and Siena in the distance.
Villa Piccola
This rustic and elegant villa is a peaceful retreat with arched
picture windows, large living room, double bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, and covered terrace.
Optional Extension: Rome
Lovers of beauty, art, and history can
add three days to explore more of Rome’s
Renaissance beauty, monuments from
Antiquity, and world-famous museums.
What’s Included:
• Transportation by high-speed train from Florence to Rome
• Three nights at Hotel Lancelot,** including breakfast each morning
• Full day sightseeing with a local guide to see Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum, the Colosseum,
Trevi Fountain, the Spanish steps, the Pantheon, Navona’s square, and Campo dei Fiori
• Tickets to the Vatican Museum, including the Sistine Chapel
• Hotel to airport transfer with luggage handling, as well as gratuities to local guide and driver
**Or similar.
Flavors of Tuscany
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