Classic Itinerary
June 15 – September 28, 2024
A tour in Tuscany with a stay at Villa Bonizella is a unique experience. From the moment you land in Florence to the day of your departure, you will not have to think or worry about anything. Through our carefully crafted, eight days program, you will experience the best of the culture, art, wine, cuisine, architecture, and beauty of Tuscany. Your hosts are Italians who have lived for over 25 years in the United States, a family with an aristocratic background and local history that unlocks access to exclusive places closed to the general public. The offer includes transportation (including to/from Florence airport) to all events, daily breakfast and several lunches and dinners at the Villa, housekeeping, daily guided tours, wine tastings, a cooking class and tickets for museums, castles, concerts and other attractions.
The Villa combines modern comforts (AC, swimming pool, high speed internet, rooms and bathrooms with up-to-date features) with the charm of a centuries-old European mansion decorated with original antique furniture. The 150 acre property, setback more than a mile from the nearest road, includes acres of olive trees, an extensive vegetable garden, and several hiking paths.
The villa is conveniently located near Florence, Siena, Pienza, San Gimignano, the Val d’Orcia, Montalcino and the Chianti Classico wineries.
Itinerary
Saturday
Pick up at Amerigo Vespucci Airport in Florence
Arrival at the Villa, check in, leisure/relaxation time
Dinner at the Villa, served in the garden by the pool with the products of our organic vegetable garden
Sunday
Breakfast at the Villa
Leisure time at the Pool
Light Lunch at the Villa in the garden by the Pool
Tour of the property including vegetable garden, olive grove, paths in the woods and the reservoir
Dinner at the local restaurant Conte Matto in Trequanda
Monday
Breakfast at the Villa
Departure to Pienza
Tour of Pienza with local, English-Speaking Guide
Departure from Pienza to Montalcino, with panoramic views of Val d’Orcia
Arrival in Montalcino, Wine Tasting at the historic Fattoria dei Barbi
Lunch in Montalcino at Osticcio restaurant with spectacular view of Val d’Orcia
Walk in the picturesque town of Montalcino
Brief visit of the Abbey of Sant’Antimo (12th century)
Return to the Villa
Dinner at the Villa, served in the garden by the Pool
Tuesday
Breakfast at the Villa
Departure to Florence
Visit of Florence including the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia (with Michelangelo’s David) in company of an English-Speaking Florentine guide. The day includes a light lunch and a dinner in the restaurant Le Tre Panche on a terrace that oversees both the Duomo and the Arno river
Return to the Villa
Wednesday
Breakfast at the Villa
Departure to Vico d’Elsa in the Chianti Region
Visit of our family farm and winery Fattoria Majnoni Guicciardini and our family Mansion, which includes a chapel with frescos of the 16th century
Wine tasting and lunch at the Fattoria Majnoni Guicciardini
Departure to San Gimignano
Visit of San Gimignano with local English-speaking guide
Return to the Villa
Dinner at the Villa, served in the garden by the Pool
Thursday
Breakfast at the Villa
Visit of Siena with local, English-speaking guide. The visit includes the Duomo, la Porta del Cielo (gates of heaven) and the Palzzo Comunale (City Hall) with the frescos of Ambrogio Lorenzetti (The good and Bad government). Light lunch in Piazza del Campo
Return to the Villa
Dinner at the Villa
Friday
Breakfast at the Villa
Departure to a spectacular medieval Castle and private art collection not open to the public and accessible only by the guests of Villa Bonizella.
Departure to the hot springs di San Giovanni in Rapolano Terme
SPA Lunch at the SPA
Afternoon at the SPA with hots springs and massages (upon request)
Return to the Villa
Cooking lesson with Tuscan chef
Dinner by the pool prepared and served by a Tuscan chef and his staff
Saturday
Breakfast at the Villa
Drive to Amerigo Vespucci Airport in Florence
The Offer
$3,900 per person
Single occupancy fee – $550
The offer includes:
Transportation to and from Amerigo Vespucci Airport in Florence
Transportation to all planned events
Accommodation at the Villa for 8 days and 7 nights with daily housekeeping
All Breakfasts and Meals at the Villa, including wine
Museum Tickets and Guides’ fees
Tour Operator Fees
Wine Tastings with accompanying Food
Cooking Class and Chef served dinner
SPA entrance ticket, Lunch, use of all Pools and Hot Springs
The offer does not include:
Meals in restaurants outside the Villa
Transportation to and from airports other than Amerigo Vepucci Airport in Florence
SPA treatments, which must be booked in advance
During the 2024 season, we will offer the Villa from Saturday to Saturday to a minimum of 4 people to a max of 12 people.
Make your reservation by email: villabonizella@gmail.com
