To get your Ladies’ Escape underway, we’ll pick you up personally from the station and bring you back to your home for the week. You’ll have some pleasant time to settle in and relax as you’re welcomed into your new surroundings. We’re sure that your journey will have chipped away at your appetite, so to immerse you into the Tuscan lifestyle, we’ll head out for a meal.

“To get the first full day of your tour off to an exciting start, we’ll head into the nearby town of Cortona; where we have plenty of things for you to see and do! Our enthusiastic tour guide will take you on an enjoyable walk of the town, with coffee included. To integrate you with the Tuscan lifestyle, you’ll experience lunch at a local trattoria. With your stomach full, you’ll have the opportunity to sit and relax to your heart’s content or explore the town in greater detail.

Mid-afternoon If you feel ready to return to your apartment, we’ll give you the option to be collected and transported at this time. If you chose to stay in Cortona or travel back home to the villa – we’ll meet back up and take you into town in preparation for your evening meal. What better way to savour the flavours of Cortona than with a traditional aperitivo in the Piazza, followed by dinner!”

At 8:45am we’ll be heading into Pienza; another hotspot for visitors and locals alike and filled with exciting things to see and do. Whether you’re planning on riding alone or with a pillion – you’ll love traversing the streets on a traditional Italian Vespa moped. After a full day of exploring, eating, sightseeing and shopping, we’ll take you back to your accommodation to relax for a couple of hours before dinner. For your evening meal, we will take you to one of the local eateries in Cortona, where you’ll partake of the fine food and exquisite wine

Bagno Vignoni

For any ladies hoping to enhance their culinary skills, you’ll likely be pleased to hear that we’ll be heading to your exciting cooking class at 3pm. You’ll get to prepare 4 meals, learn about the traditional methods of cooking Italian cuisine and even sit with your chef to enjoy your tantalising dishes.

Siena is one of the most prominent towns in the region and that’s where our agenda will be leading us this morning. You’ll get to enjoy a walking tour of the area, complete with information, sightseeing and an opportunity to meet and greet the locals. After your tour you’ll have some free time before we head back to the villa – and you could spend it shopping or enjoying a Panini as you travel to name just a few options. We’ll get you back to your accommodation where you can unwind by the pool, enjoy a little relaxation time, or take a walk around the local area to further immerse yourself. At 7pm we will take you into Cortona to enjoy an elegantly lavish dinner at an underground Jewelery showroom.

This morning we have an exciting tour of Chianti on the cards. We’ll be stopping in Castellina for a coffee and the exhilirating opportunity to explore the town and all it has to offer. We then have an extended lunch and tasting session planed at an exquisite organic winery, where there will be the opportunity to meet the winemakers.

What ladies retreat would be complete without a spa day to truly stimulate your senses and allow you to unwind before you return home? This is our plan for the day. You’ll be treated to a massage, a tastebud-tingling lunch and then a glass (or four!) of Prosecco – made from the local vineyards in and around the region. With your mind and body relaxed, we’ll celebrate your time with us by enjoying an Italian aperitivo and then a farewell dinner in Cortona

We will then drop you back to the station and wish you well on your journey – and we’ll look forward to seeing you again for even more memories of Tuscany.