Flavors of Tuscany MAY 23–31, 2014 Rome Extension: MAY 31–JUNE 3, 2014
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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 AN EARLY RESERVATION BONUS 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. For- ay to Tuscany’s breathtaking cultural capitals and small, cy- press-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. 44444444 “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, What’s included: cook with a Michelin-rated chef and at • Six nights at our Tuscan the elbows of four “Tuscan Mammas,” wine estate, and one night making ricotta and conjuring prized dishes. in historic Florence • Full guiding services of an Visit historic gems: the oldest winery in It- Orbridge Travel Director and aly; Etruscan ruins in Cortona; a mill where expert local guides • Private motor coach transport- olive oils are pressed the old way; and a ation, luggage handling, and monastery that hosted St. Francis. airport transfers for guests on suggested flights Visit hill towns with histories as • Gratuities to Orbridge Travel mesmerizing as their panoramic views; Director, local guides, drivers, admire Siena’s Gothic cathedral; and and porters savor Florence, seeing Michaelangelo’s • 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and David at the Accademia. 7 dinners served with wine h Insider, Interpreter, Epicure, Host H While in Italy, your Orbridge Travel Direc- tor 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 Rome h Optional Extension Day 1: En route from U.S. Day 2: Arrive Florence / Podere Ciona (D) Welcome, explore, settle in Overnight: Podere Ciona 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) Activity Level Guests should be able to enjoy an hour or more of walking, h Optional Extension H be sure-footed on cobbled surfac- Day 9: Florence / Rome (B) es, and walk up and down stairs without assistance. Day 10: Rome / Guided Sightseeing (B) Day 11: Rome / Leisure (B) *Itinerary is subject to change. Some activities are dependent Day 12: Depart Rome 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