Week Long Art Retreat in Tuscan Villa

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Aperitivo

Stop At: Famiglia Buccelletti Winery, Castiglion Fiorentino, Province of Arezzo, Tuscany
Welcome to Tuscany! Transfer from Train Station and check in at Villa la Guardata. Followed by an evening group aperitivo and welcome cocktails by the pool.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: An aperitivo hour by our private pool
Accommodation included: Villa La Guardata

Day 2: Orientation & Tour

Stop At: Famiglia Buccelletti Winery, Castiglion Fiorentino, Province of Arezzo, Tuscany
Orientation and breakfast at Villa before transfer to Castiglion Fiorentino | Walking tour of town | Lunch and afternoon sketching | Group dinner in town
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Dinner at Roggi's al fresco
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Villa La Guardata

Day 3: Cortona Day Trip

Stop At: DelBrenna Jewelry Cortona, Italy - Del Brenna
Guided Painting at the Villa in the morning | Afternoon trip to Cortona for walking tour and visit to DelBrenna Jewelry before dinner in Cortona or in Castiglion Fiorentino
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Villa La Guardata

Day 4: Assisi Day Trip

Stop At: Basilica di Santa Chiara, Assisi, Province of Perugia, Umbria
Day trip to Assisi in our private shuttle | Dinner provided at Villa upon our return
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Dinner delivered to villa upon our return.
Accommodation included: Villa La Guardata

Day 5: Free Day

Stop At: Historic Centre of the City of Pienza, Tuscany
Free Day (activity suggestions & transportation to Train Station provided if needed) or optional day trip to Pienza
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Villa La Guardata

Day 6: Local & Wine Tasting Day

Stop At: Famiglia Buccelletti Winery, Castiglion Fiorentino, Province of Arezzo, Tuscany
Quiet morning at the villa or in town for painting | Afternoon wine tasting at Buccelletti winery with time to sketch in the garden or vineyard
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: A light lunch paired with out wine tasting.
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Villa La Guardata

Day 7: Local & Cooking Class Day

Pass By: Pinacoteca di Castiglion Fiorentino, Castiglion Fiorentino, Province of Arezzo, Tuscany
Transfer into town to see the Local Market and lunch | Afternoon cooking class at the Villa with a private local chef

Meals included:
• Dinner: A private cooking class at our villa of pasta courses and wine.
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Villa La Guardata

Day 8: Departure Day

Pass By: Famiglia Buccelletti Winery, Castiglion Fiorentino, Province of Arezzo, Tuscany
Check out of Villa | Transfer provided to train station

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.