The Tuscan Sun Festival featuring Sting

Introductory Prices start from $2200-$2500 per person based on Double Occupancy.

This includes transportation, hotel accommodations, excursions, meals included on the itinerary and breakfast daily.

*Airfare is not included

Depart from United States on Saturday, July 31st, 2010 for arrival in Florence, Italy on August 1, 2010.

DAY 1: SUNDAY AUGUST 1, 2010

• Arrive in Florence, where transportation awaits to take you to your home away from home during your stay in Tuscany.
• Enjoy a special dinner that evening  featuring a variety of traditional Tuscan fare.

DAY 2: MONDAY AUGUST 2, 2010

“Shop till you Drop” in Florence

• You will be whisked away by Exclusive Country Tours to Florence, the city of the Renaissance, filled with art, beauty, fashion, and culture.
• Upon arrival your first stop with be to a historical Sartoria (a tailor’s workshop) where you will be welcomed with a champagne reception.
• If you love shopping and tailor made items this is the perfect place to start. The San Lorenzo market is where you will find the best bargains in Florence. We have an insider’s list of the best spots for handbags, wallets, leather jackets, cashmere and silk scarves, murano glass and jewelry.
• While shopping, soak in the historic surroundings, majestic buildings and piazzas dating back to the 1200’s.

DAY 3: TUESDAY AUGUST 3, 2010

The Perfect Excursion for the Food and Wine Enthusiast

• Your day starts with a trip to Montelchino for a Brunello wine tour and a visit to a boutique winery with aging cellars, homemade olive oil, bread, salami and of course a wine tasting.
• Then it is off to lunch for an authentic Tuscan meal in one of the local Trattorias.
• After lunch the last stop is Montepulciano (one of our favorite cities) where scenes from New Moon, the 2nd movie in the Twilight Saga was filmed.
• Montelpuciano is known world-wide for its fabulous wine. Wine connoisseurs consider its Vino Nobile among Italy’s best.
• This is also the home to some of the best shopping secrets of Tuscany, which includes a Pratesi leather outlet store. Girls who are shoe and handbag fans (and what woman isn’t); this is where it is at!!!

DAY 4: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 4, 2010

Rest and Relax Under the Tuscan Sun

• After a tough 2 days of shopping it is now time to rest and relaxat at the Fonteverde Spa.
• Fonteverde, is a Spa of wellbeing amidst the Sienese hills, with rich thermal spring waters full of therapeutic gifts for the body discovered by the ancient Etruscans.
• Bathe in warm, restoring pools, and feel the massage of water jets that generate both tone and energy.
• Take advantage of the wide range of exclusive treatments created by their team of specialists designed to unite the precious properties of thermal spa waters with manual techniques, physiotherapy and science. Complete health and beauty spa experiences for face and body: whether the aesthetic touch or entire strategies for balance and wellbeing.

Please see full menu of Spa Services

http://www.fonteverdespa.com

*treatments are not included in package price

DAY 5: THURSDAY AUGUST 5, 2010

The Crème de la Crème for the True Fashionista, a Trip to Il Borro, The Ferragamo Estate

• The Ferragamo estate, which sits at the foot of the mountains in Valdarno now covers around 1755 acres, is now managed by Salvatore Ferragamo. He is successfully developing two major projects; offering guests a luxury experience in Tuscany including private villas and exclusive country houses, and fine wines tasting to make their stay at Il Borro Estate an unforgettable experience.
• In the Borro village has their own “Artisans Mall”. Here you can purchase traditional crafts skillfully created by local Artisans. Choose from a selection of unique pieces of jewelry by David and Massimo, ceramics and glassware by Maddalena, handmade shoes, tasteful gifts and original items for the home.
• Your excursion will include a visit to the wine cellars and tasting, a refined lunch at the Osteria and last but not least shopping in the artisan mall.

http://www.ilborro.com

The Tuscan Sun Festival Featuring Sting

The Tuscan Sun Festival is an annual music and art festival that takes place within the intimate setting of the medieval town of Cortona, in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany.

For a listing of events please visit: http://www.tuscansunfestival.com/

7:00pm-7:40 p.m. – Toasting Tuscany

• Enjoy sampling some of the best local meats, cheeses and award winning wines alongside an assortment gourmet canapés as part of a series of Pre Concert Receptions showcasing locally produced food and wine. Set in a medieval courtyard just 2 minutes walk to the Theatre, different local wine estates will be featured each day while a renowned local restaurateur will cater the reception with locally sourced produce.

8:00 p.m. – You will be escorted to your VIP balcony seats to watch the performance of the

• “Twin Spirits” Concert portraying the love of Robert and Clara Schumann in words and music, featuring Sting and Trudie Styler as well as Joshua Bell (violin) and Nina Kotova (cello).

*Proceeds go to the Rainforest Fund, Del Sole Foundation and Royal Opera House Education Fund

DAY 6: AUGUST 6, 2010

• Depart to Florence airport for your journey back to the United States

Tags: Sting, Tuscan Music Festival

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