Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul – ICC fundraiser 2012
Auction Ends: Oct 30, 2012 11:00 PM CDT

Unique Experiences

Tuscany's Culinary Countryside

Item Number
27
Estimated Value
7900 USD
Opening Bid
6100 USD

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Item Description

A Trip for Two to Tuscany for Seven Days & Six Nights, Including Car Rental, One Cooking Course and Five Arranged Wine Tastings (Land Only)

For gourmands, chefs and wine buffs, this is the perfect vacation! During the course of this exclusive trip, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Tuscany while participating in daily pre-arranged wine tastings at some of the world’s most recognized wineries. Discover the hidden beauty of Tuscany as you drive through stunning landscapes dotted with cypress trees, olive groves and famous vineyards - the ultimate culinary countryside.

Tuscany is a charming region of Italy, far removed from the bustle of the city. Stroll down pathways and gaze out over the extraordinary countryside of rolling green hills and vineyards. Savor the wine at Castello Il Palagio in the densely cultivated hills of Chianti, where you can tour not only the wine cellar, but also the "orciaia", the olive oil cellar. Osteria di Passignano in San Gimignano is a spectacular medieval village, as is the Gothic town of Siena, home of the Palio Horse Race.

Your trip for two includes:
• 7 days/6 nights accommodations at the Casafrassi Hotel
• Daily complimentary breakfast
• 3 dinners at the hotel
• 1 cooking course, followed by lunch, at the hotel
• 1 wine and olive oil tasting at the hotel
• 1-week compact car rental with automatic transmission and unlimited mileage
• 4 local wine tastings, including visits to the wineries
• All room-related taxes (including VAT)
• Free concierge reservation service

Air available upon request.

 

Item Special Note

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Reservations must be made at least 30 days in advance of travel. Road fee of approximately $5 per day paid locally. Valid through 10/31/2013. Hotel may be substituted with equal or better accommodations. Villa is open from April through October and closed during the winter season.