Tuscany Culinary Escape for Two


Item Number: 201

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $4,036

Online Close: Dec 9, 2018 8:00 PM PST

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Description

If the idea of having a wonderful, delicous, well-planned travel experience for two that includes -- for starters -- a two night stay in Rome and a five night stay in Tuscany -- appeals to you, read on!

When in Rome....
Enjoy a two night stay in a superior double room at Hotel Ponte Sisto, including a daily buffet breakfast. Guest rooms overlook either the charming courtyard or the garden of the historic Palazzo Spada. The 4-star Hotel Ponte Sisto is a gorgeously renovated palazzo and just steps from Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori. Located in the heart of Rome on a quiet downtown street, you are within walking distance to the Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Via Giulia and the Trastevere district. A wonderful choice of trattorias awaits just across the Ponte Sisto in Trastevere.


When in Tuscany....
Have a wonderful stay in a deluxe room at the Renaissance® Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa, including daily breakfast for two at the #8 Resort in Europe according to 2017 Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Awards and #4 Best Hotel in Tuscany according to 2018 U.S. News Ranking. Nestled on the hill of an expansive, two-mile estate in the heart of one Italy's most beloved regions, this luxury Tuscan resort offers an off-the-radar, authentic Tuscan experience inspired by local traditions. Here, guests can discover nearby quaint medieval villages, Barga and Lucca, or travel within one or two hours to well-known city favorites, like Florence, Pisa, and Cinque Terre. The property also offers a full-service spa, two restaurants and a bar serving local cuisine, two swimming pools, a health club, and varied excursions within the surrounding area.


Gourmets and wine buffs descend on this hidden Tuscan Valley to enjoy local specialties. The Garfagnana Valley is famous for its prosciutto, pork, pecorino cheese and honey. Fortunately, the area also boasts beautiful areas for walking, hiking and biking, so you can work up an appetite in between meals. Pisa, Florence and Cinque Terra are reachable by car or train – day trips not to be missed. Walk along the winding paths of Cinque Terra, overlooking enchanting beaches and bays, and admire the hundreds of miles of walls and terraces built to cultivate vineyards that cling steeply to the cliffs. 


Enjoy lunch, a tour of the wine cellar and olive oil mill and tasting for two at Fattoria Colleverde, an organic/biodynamic vineyard producing some of the most distinctive wines and olive oil in Tuscany. Located in the beautiful rolling hills just minutes from the medieval walled city of Lucca, Fattoria Colleverde is a half-hour drive from Pisa and an hour drive from Florence and Cinque Terre. Owners Francesca and Piero welcome you to Fattoria, where you will cook with Chef Rodolfo as he shares the secrets of Tuscan cuisine with you -- including how to make fresh homemade pasta! (Available April through early November -- Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, excluding Easter Monday. During winter months, an alternate culinary experience or cooking class at the Renaissance can be arranged for you.)


Winspire Booking & Concierge Service provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.

Special Instructions

Note: Tuscany is 200 miles north of Rome, approximately 4 hours by car or 3 hours by train. 


For your convenience, you may wish to split your stay so you have one night at the beginning of your trip and one night at the end in Rome.


Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability and hotel may be substituted for comparable or better property. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Ground transportation is not included.