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6 Days | Luxury Food, Wine & Wellness Tour - Northern Italy
Our Luxury Yoga 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 yoga offering. Beginning the day in focused and quiet fashion, will open you up to a more relaxed and receptive state of mind, in order to make the most of your vacation.
THE EXPERIENCE
CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING TOUR DATES
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 under the garden gazebo where she will lead you through a slowly flowing yoga class while introducing you to the very Italian concept of sprezzatura. For our first wine adventure, we'll depart for an idyllic lunch in a local vineyard, where you will receive a primer on the grapes and terroir of Valpolicella. Later, we'll head into the heart of Verona for a brief historical walking tour and an eponymous aperitivo at our favorite caffè, overlooking Piazza Erbe. Finally, we'll dine at one of the world's oldest wine bars, whose wine list would rival any. You'll also get a chance to catch a glimpse of their cellar -- a treat not afforded to the average tourist.
DAY THREE - TRATTORIAS & VILLAS
After yoga and breakfast we'll depart, mid-morning, for a tiny trattoria, tucked into the side of a hill. There, our friend Davide will show you how to make and roll the perfect sheet of pasta from mere eggs and flour. At the conclusion of your cooking course, you'll sit down, relax and taste the fruits of your labor along with some wonderful, local and natural wines. Our next visit is to a stately villa where you'll have a tour of the splendid grounds and a taste of their world- renowned wines. Afterwards, you can enjoy a bit of solitude, savoring theproperty to yourself. This evening we'll head back into Verona's historical center to sample the cuisine of another highly-lauded, Veronese chef.
DAY FOUR - SPA DAY IN THE ALPS
This morning we head right to the mountains, to fill your lungs with pristine, alpine air. The Alps are known for their spas and we've chosen one in a location surrounded by abundant greenery and dramatic views. Weather permitting, your daily yoga session will be held outdoors, in this breathtaking setting. Then it might be time for your relaxing massage. A nourishing, gourmet lunch is to be enjoyed at your leisure. And the remainder of the afternoon is yours to experience the restorative effects of the saunas, pools and relaxation rooms that blend harmoniously with the nature that enwreathes them. From the spa, we'll pay a visit to one of the pioneers of sparkling wine and take a gander at their majestic cellars. You'll finish this restful day with dinner at a location off the beaten path and down a dirt road that opens up to a stellar house of gastronomy--with its well-earned Michelin star.
DAY FIVE - LAKE GARDA
Following breakfast and yoga, we'll stop in one of Lake Garda's many cozy, waterfront communes, to explore on your own. Next we'll cross the lake by ferry to have lunch at what most consider to be the best restaurant on the lake. After lunch, we carry on to a hidden gem of a winery, whose villa itself is beautifully draped in vines. Finally, we'll proceed to the birthplace of tortellini for the most tender and translucent, hand- crafted purses of pasta you'll ever savor. Before sitting for dinner, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the concentration and care that goes into this culinary art form. After dinner we'll take you a short distance down to one of the most picturesque hamlets in all of Italy, where you'll enjoy one last digestivo before evening's end.
DAY SIX - ARRIVEDERCI, WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN!
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 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.
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 two 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."
*Due to situations out of our control, and particularly in these uncertain times of COVID-19, we may need to make schedule and/or venue changes, last-minute or otherwise, in order to provide as seamless and as delightful an experience as possible for you, our guests. Therefore, Sensi e Diletti reserves the right to make itinerary modification as necessary to improve the quality of a tour, navigate unforeseen problems, or to accommodate.
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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
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.
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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Embark on a luxury yoga wine tour through northern Italy....
