Food, Wine, and Cooking Classes
in the Tuscan Countryside and Siena
Jun 15 – Sep 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 Tuscan art and culture, with a specific focus on food, wine and cooking classes. 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 and Arrival at Villa Bonizella
Check-in, welcome veggie and fruit cocktails served
Leisure time at the pool and down time
Light lunch at the Villa
Walk in the countryside with a stop to the local shepherd Alessia Farina
Return to the Villa, Leisure and relax time at the pool
Dinner at the Villa, served in the garden by the pool with the products of our organic vegetable garden
Sunday
Breakfast at the Villa
Departure to a spectacular medieval Castle with private art collection not open to the public and accessible only to guests of the Villa (photographs are not allowed)
Light Lunch at the Villa by the Pool
Tour of the property including vegetable garden, olive grove and reservoir
Leisure time at the pool
Dinner at the local gourmet restaurant Conte Matto in Trequanda
Monday
Breakfast at the Villa
Departure to Montalcino, with panoramic views of Val d’Orcia
Arrival in Montalcino, Wine Tasting of Brunello di Montalcino accompanied by food at the historic Fattoria dei Barbi
Walk around the picturesque town of Montalcino
Return to the Villa
Leisure time at the pool
Dinner at the Villa, served in the garden by the Pool
Tuesday
Breakfast at the Villa
Departure to the quaint town of Sinalunga
Visit the Farmer’s Market in Sinalunga
Cellar tour and Wine Tasting of Vino Nobile de Montepulciano at the winery Poliziano
Cheese tasting and picnic lunch at Caseificio Cugusi
Walk around Montepulciano with English-speaking guide
Return to the Villa
Cooking class with Tuscan Chef and Dinner at the Villa -- You will make your own handmade pasta!
Wednesday
Breakfast at the Villa
Departure to Vico d’Elsa in the Chianti Region
Visit Guicciardini family winery Fattoria Majnoni Guicciardini, including the family residence with 16th Century frescos
Wine tasting and lunch at the Fattoria Majnoni Guicciardini
Visit of San Gimignano with English-speaking guide
Dinner in San Gimignano
Return to the Villa
Thursday
Breakfast at the Villa
Panoramic drive through Crete Senesi
Visit to Siena and drink at the Piazza del Campo, where the famous Palio takes place
Duomo & Good Government
Lunch in Siena
Return to the Villa
Relax and watch the sun set by the pool with a glass of wine
Wine Tasting at Podere Alberese with Lucia Bozzano
Dinner at the Villa
Friday
Breakfast at the Villa
Excursion to the Thermal Baths at Terme di San Giovanni, Rapolano, including light lunch
(treatments to be booked in advance)
Return to the Villa
Cooking lesson with Tuscan Chef Jacopo – you will make hand-made gnocchi and tiramisu!
Dinner by the pool prepared and served by the Tuscan Chef Jacopo by the pool
Saturday
Breakfast at the Villa
Drive to the International Airport Amerigo Vespucci 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
