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5 Days 2022 | Luxury Food, Wine & Wellness Tour - Northern Italy
Our Luxury Wellness Wine Tours are an occasion to delight all of one's senses. Two of the most important pillars of Italian culture are food and wine, therefore, they are the focus of these tours.
But what makes our journeys distinct is the daily wellness offering.
Whether it be a morning meditation or an afternoon hike; a leisurely bike ride or a yoga session, infusing the day with a bit of santé will open you up to a more relaxed and receptive state of mind, in order to make the most of your vacation.
THE EXPERIENCE - Luxury accommodations at beautiful hotels and villas - Inspiring local wine and cuisine - A native Italian and certified sommelier escorting you over roads less travelled - Yoga and mindfulness sessions to deepen your journey
DAY ONE - BENVENUTI!
Upon landing at Verona Airport you'll be met by a driver who will whisk you away to Villa Cordevigo, Wine Relais (*or similar). There, you will be met with a bubbly beverage at check-in and given a chance to settle into your room, spend a leisurely afternoon by the pool or wandering around the elegant park. To ready your palate for a sensational start, tonight we'll have dinner at Villa Cordevigo's Michelin-starred, gastronomic gem, offering you a "journey of the senses" through "culinary art" where the plating is a feast for the eyes and the food is both delectable and nourishing. We couldn't have dreamed of a more desirable, delicious, and appropriate restaurant to introduce you to the very essence of Sensi e Diletti.
DAY TWO - VALPOLICELLA & VERONA
The fragrant smell of Italian coffee will great you in the dining room, where a breakfast buffet is served. From there, you may join Sarah amid frescoed walls where she will lead you through a slowly flowing yoga class. For our first adventure, we'll depart for a tiny trattoria, tucked into the side of a hill. There, our friend, Davide, will teach you how to roll a sheet of pasta, into a yard of yellow silk. At the conclusion, relax and taste the fruits of your labors with some local wine. Then, we'll enter a private tasting room, where you will receive a primer on the grapes and terroir of Valpolicella. Later, we'll head into the heart of Verona where you can wander through the historical streets. Finally, we'll dine at one of the world's oldest wine bars, whose wine list would rival any. You'll also catch a glimpse of their cellar-- a treat not afforded to the average tourist.
DAY THREE - ALTO ADIGE & TRENTO
After yoga and breakfast we'll depart, mid-morning, for a family-owned vineyard with biodynamic focus, in the Alto Adige region. There we will learn about their holistic approach to grape growing and their passion to reflect not only the diversity of the region but also the essence of Italian art and culture. After a tour of their cellar and estate, we'll settle in for an organic lunch and complete tasting of their wines. Afterwards we'll head down to Trento where we'll go for a scenic walk and receive a private tour of a breathtaking villa. Finally, we'll finish this day with dinner at a location high in the shrouded hills of Trento, down a narrow road that opens up to a stellar house of gastronomy--with its well-earned Michelin star.
DAY FOUR - BARDOLINO, CUSTOZA & LAKE GARDA
Following breakfast and yoga, we'll stop in one of Lake Garda's many cozy, waterfront communes, to walk and explore its picturesque shores. Then we'll explore a lesser known area of wine production, Bardolino and Custoza, for lunch and a wine tasting. We'll visit a hidden gem of a winery, whose delicious wines are scarcely available state-side. Our final evening will be spent in Verona so that you can enjoy yet another "passeggiata", to uncover any hidden corners of this romantic city which you may have missed before. For our farewell dinner, although its Michelin star is relatively new, its cellar, of which you'll have an exclusive peek, is housed within ancient, Roman ruins. The whole of this experience will be an absolute feast for the senses.
8DAY FIVE - ARRIVEDERCI OR A PIÙ TARDI*
Parting is such sweet sorrow." Sarah will offer a final morning meditation to absorb and assimilate all of your experiences of your holiday. After breakfast, you may choose to check out or feel free to stay the day and enjoy all that Villa Cordevigo has to offer. Whatever you choose, you will be driven back to Verona Airport or Porta Nuova Train Station for your departure. Or, if you've chosen an "Additional Adventure" with Sensi e Diletti, we will make sure to set you off in the right direction for your next destination. Either way, we sincerely hope that our paths will cross again.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
And if you just can't bear to part ways, we can keep the good times going. Choose to add a day or a few of yoga and/or wine in Veneto or allow us to design a weekend jaunt for you. The beauty of Verona is not only in and of itself, but in its proximity to so much more. Be it the Alps or Alsace, Bologna or Burgundy, Sensi e Diletti will be all too thrilled to augment or map out your weekend. At the very least, we will encourage you to stay and indulge in "la dolce far niente."
Package Includes
Package Policies
Sensi e Diletti is not liable for expenses including meals, transportation, or hotel costs that are not specified as included in the trip cost but may be required to get to or from a trip start or end. You may, however, book an Additional Adventure with us. Contact Sarah at sarah@sensiediletti.com for more information.
While Sensi e Diletti makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of our publications, we cannot be held responsible for typographical or printing errors, including prices.
Deposits & Cancellations
Payment Schedule: Deposit due at time of booking is 30% of total tour cost, per person (or full payment if within 90 days of departure). Final payment is due within 90 days of departure.
COVID-19 Cancellation Policy
If a trip is cancelled, due to pandemic related emergency or travel restriction, we will return any monies paid to Sensi e Diletti, less a $150 per person administration fee. For our usual cancellation policy see below. Cancellation Fees - Applies to Luxury Yoga Wine Tours and Additional Adventures 91+ days prior to departure - $500 90-61 days prior to departure - $1000 60-31 days prior to departure - 50% of total trip price 30-0 days prior to departure - 100% of total trip price If cancelling outside of 61 days prior to departure, the cancellation fee can be applied towards a future Sensi e Diletti tour reservation as a travel credit. This travel credit is non-transferable, non-refundable, and only valid for travel within one year of cancellation. Once a travel credit has been applied to a trip it is considered non-refundable. Cancellations must be received in writing.
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