Example Book Club Retreat
A Tuscan Escape Inspired by Under the Tuscan Sun
6 Nights | Florence & Cortona | From $5,500 per person
trip overview:
Follow in the footsteps of Under the Tuscan Sun with a luxurious journey through the heart of Tuscany. This escape is designed for book-loving travelers who want to slow down, savor, and reconnect — with one another and with the beauty of Italy. The experience blends culture, cuisine, and literary nostalgia with five-star service and unforgettable surroundings.
Florence & Cortona
- Private transfer from Florence airport to Hotel Lungarno (2-night stay)
- Settle in and enjoy welcome aperitivo by the Arno River
- Group welcome dinner at a local trattoria
day 1
Arrive in Florence
- Private guided walking tour of Florence (including literary sites)
- Afternoon free to shop, relax, or visit Uffizi Gallery
- Optional sunset cocktails on the rooftop of Hotel Continentale
Art, History & Literary Strolls
- Scenic transfer to Il Falconiere & Spa, a Relais & Châteaux estate (4-night stay)
- Leisurely lunch en route in the Chianti countryside
- Evening arrival and relaxed dinner at the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant
Florence to Cortona
day 2
day 3
- Private Tuscan cooking class with a local chef
- Afternoon visit to Cortona, the hilltop town featured in Under the Tuscan Sun
- Wine tasting at a historic estate followed by dinner under the stars
day 4
Cooking & Cortona Charm
- Morning spa treatments or time by the pool with a book
- Afternoon guided winery tour and tasting in Montepulciano or Montalcino
- Evening at leisure
Wine & Wellness
- Morning yoga or nature walk among olive groves
- Free afternoon for rest, journaling, or last-minute shopping
- Farewell dinner featuring local specialties and shared reflections
Slow Beauty & Farewell
day 5
day 6
- Private group transfer to Florence Airport or train station
- 2 nights at Hotel Lungarno, Florence (river view rooms)
- 4 nights at Il Falconiere & Spa, Cortona
- Daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
- Private cooking class, 2 wine tastings, guided tours, spa access
- All ground transfers within Italy
- Optional professional photographer available
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