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Sunday, Oct. 5Guests arrive at the Poggio dei Medici Resort in Scarperia (Florence) and are escorted to their luxury rooms where they will reside for the next three nights. ** Private transfers to/from hotel/airport are available at an additional cost. Please inquire for a customized quote.
Afternoon free to relax by the pool, in the Resort Spa, play a round of Golf or catch up on some sleep.
7.30pm Join us for Cocktails and a Tuscan Welcome Dinner in the Resort restaurant.
Monday, Oct. 6Buffet breakfast at Poggio Resort. 8.30-9.00am Tee times at Poggio's championship course. Non golfers have the morning free to relax or explore nearby Mugello or Florence.

3.30pm guests depart for Florence (15 minutes away) and are treated to a guided tour of this enchanting Rennaisance city which culminates with a visit to the Galleria dell`Academia site of Michelangelo's masterpiece "The David". This evening's dinner will be served in Firenze's Trattoria Pandemonio.
Tuesday, Oct. 7Buffet breakfast at Poggio Resort. 8.30-9.00am Tee times at Poggio's championship course. Non golfers have the morning free to relax or explore nearby Mugello or Florence.

3.30pm guests depart for Florence for an afternoon dedicated to shopping and more sightseeing. A traditional Tuscan Dinner wil be served in the historic center of Firenze.
Wendesday, Oct. 8Buffet breakfast at Poggio Resort.
9.30am guests depart Poggio to enjoy a day in the hills of the Chianti region of Tuscany. Our first stop is in the town of Greve and a visit to the Castello di Verrazzano Winery. Following a guided visit of the Castello guests will enjoy a light Tuscan lunch accompanied by the winery's world renowned Chianti wines.
Thursday, Oct. 9Buffet breakfast in Hotel.
8.30am departure to Golf Club Perugia. Non golfers have morning and afternoon free to relax in hotel or explore nearby attracions.
5.00pm guests depart for Cortona and after a guided tour of the historic center of this gorgeous hilltop town (site of the movie Under the Tuscan Sun), dinner is served at the ristorante Il Loggiato overlooking Piazza della Repubblica, the main square.
Friday, Oct. 10Buffet breakfast in Hotel.
9.00am guests depart the Relais with guide for a visit to the town of Montalcino. After a visit of Tuscany's most famous "Wine Town" we proceed to perhaps Tuscany's most famous winery, Castello Banfi for a light lunch and a sampling of their famous Brunello and Rosso wines. Following lunch we visit the Castello's wine cellars.
Afternoon we return to the Relais for some relaxation.
4.30pm departure to nearby Avignonesi Winery for a hands on fun Tuscan Cooking Class followed by dinner and more wine tasting.
Saturday, Oct. 11Buffet breakfast in Hotel.
9.30am departure from Relais along the banks of Lake Trasimeno to Assisi. Following a guided tour of the medieval city and the Basilica of San Francesco, lunch is served in nearby Torgiano. In the afternoon guests visit the Wine Estate Lungarotti and enjoy a wine tasting as well as a tour of its Wine Museum. Guests proceed to the town of Deruta and visit an artisan ceramics factory where local artists will demonstrate their craft. Return to Relais to relax.
8.00pm Dinner transfer to nearby Corte dei Papi.
Sunday, Oct. 12Buffet breakfast in Hotel.
9.30 departure for a guided tour of Siena. Lunch is served in a traditional Sienese restaurant in the historic center of town. Afternoon dedicated to shopping and more sightseeeing of what is considered by many as the most beautiful city in Italy.
8.00pm Gala Arivederci Dinner served in the Villa Baldini's refined restaurant. It promses to be a memorable evening.
Monday, Oct. 13Buffet breakfast in Hotel.
Arivederci till the next tour. ** Private transfers to/from hotel/airport are available at an additional cost. Please inquire for a customized quote
Pricing

Tour Cost per person for Golfer based on double occupancy. Iincludes (three) 18 hole rounds of golf with cart, (one cart every two persons): $ 3970.00
Tour Cost per person Non Golfer based on double occupancy: $ 3660.00
Single Room Supplement in Double Room. $ 760.00
Tour is limited to 20 persons
Prices based on a minum of 16 persons attending and subject to change if less than minimum number attained.

Tour Includes

Three (3) Nights stay at the Poggio Dei Medici Golf Resort and five (5) nights stay at the Four Star Superior Relais Alla Corte del Sole, Deluxe/Superior Double Room Occupancy.
Daily (8) morning Buffet Breakfasts in Hotel.
Twelve (12) group meals with wine, tax and service as per tour program.
All group movements and transportation including parking and highway tolls as per tour program.
Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine Tasting at Avignonesi Winery.
Three (3) Wine Tastings (Castello Banfi, Castello di Verrazzano, Azienda Lungarotti) as per Tour Program.
Welcome Cocktails at Poggio Dei Medici.
Welcome and Arivederci Cocktails at Alla Corte del Sole.
Six group guided tours (Florence, Chianti Region, Cortona, Montalcino, Assisi/Torgiano/Deruta, Siena) with entry fees to museums/churches as per program.

Tour DOES NOT include

Airfare
Transfers to/from Hotel and Airport.
Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, hotel mini bar, room service, telephone and laundry charges
Gratuities for drivers/guides
Any other meal or expense not expressly stated above in Program and "Tour includes"

Tour Extras

Transfers to/from Hotel and Airport. Call Marco for customized quote.
Single Room Supplement in Double Room.
Room Upgrades at Relais Corte del Sole to Suite or Junior Suite (based on availability). Call Marco for customized quote.
Private Car/Mini Bus transfers to/from Hotel/Airport. Call Marco for customized quote.
Tour Extension to Florence or other parts of Italy. Call Marco for customized quote.

For more information please contact Marco Palmieri

Tel. 415-730-9794 farwestmarco@yahoo.com

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