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Honor Your Beauty in Italy: A Wellness Experience with full access to the most beautiful spas of central Italy: December 1-10, 2025

9 Days Lazio · Tuscany

The Overview

Overview

Honor Your Beauty in Italy this winter and gain access to some of the most beautiful natural springs in Italy including those at Saturnia, Fonte Verde and Terme San Giovanni. 

This healing retreat will not only warm your senses and restore balance to your body, you will have an opportunity to meet new people, enjoy food, wine, merriment and the gorgeous Italian Christmas markets that offer a variety of treasures from all over Europe! 

Honor yourself and indulge in this once in a life-time experience that departs from Rome and ends in Florence!  

 

Duration

9 days

8 nights

Starting From

EUR 4,650

Per person for two travelers

Tailored to your departure and group.

10 days of relaxation, ancient wisdom, thermal waters and culinary traditions in the spas of Lazio and Tuscany that will leave you refreshed and rejuvenated.

Regions
Lazio · Tuscany
Tour Style
Small Group
Departs From
Rome
Meeting Point
Fiumicino International Airport
Included Meals
Daily breakfast · 5 lunches · 4 dinners · 1 wine tasting · 1 cooking class
Day by day

Itinerary

Follow the route as you read. The map traces each day of the journey, moving with you from place to place.

Lazio

Chapter 1 · Days 1–1

Welcome to Lazio

Millions of travelers each year (prior to the pandemic) were traveling to Lazio, in many instances without even knowing it, since Rome is the capital city of Lazio and one of the most visited cities in the world.   Yet, many visitors never stop to visit this incredible region of Italy or learn why the Romans were very strategic in positioning Rome where…

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Day 1

Lazio, Rome, Rome Airport (FCO)

Arrival in Rome - Orientation of Rome - Parco Dei Principe - Prince Spa Experience

  • Dinner

The tour will begin at 2pm, when you will meet the group at the hotel and get to know each other over coffee.  Once you have met your fellow travelers, your escort will accompany you through the gorgeous Villa Borghese, one of the largest urban parks in Europe and home to some beautiful sculpture, lakes and gardens that we hope will invigorate you and connect you with nature.

The rest of the afternoon will be dedicated to your first spa experience at the hotel, followed by dinner together in a nearby Roman trattoria where you can savor the gourmet pasta delights of the Eternal City.  After dinner, a private driver will meet you for a tour of Rome by Night, which will take you to some of the city’s most famous monuments and allow you time to visit them in the peaceful evening hours.

 

Return to the hotel for a sound night's sleep. 

Where we meet Fiumicino International Airport
Tuscany

Chapter 2 · Days 2–9

Welcome to Tuscany

Tuscany is among the most beautiful regions of Italy. The gentle curves and slopes of the land will enchant you. Tuscany is as famous for its wine and cuisine as it is for its landscapes. Wine production focuses on red wines like Chianti, San Giovese, Rosso di Montalcino, Rosso di Montepulciano, Bolgheri, and others. Food is prepared with seasonal…

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Day 2

Tuscany, Saturnia

Departure to Saturnia with Stops Montefiascone and Lake Bolseno for Lunch

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
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This morning after a leisurely buffet breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be leaving Rome at approximately 10:30 and heading north west to the beautiful town of Montefiascone, home to Est! Est!! Est!!! wine and one of the stops on the ancient Via Francigena.

 

Below the town, on the banks of Lake Bolsena, Europe’s largest volcanic lake, lunch will be served on a private estate, where you can enjoy the gorgeous landscape.

After lunch, continue onto Saturnia where the afternoon will be spent enjoying the truly spectacular pool, springs and spa facilities inside the resort.

Dinner at leisure this evening and overnight. 

Day 3

Tuscany, Porto Santo Stefano

The Saturnia Waterfalls and Porto Santo Stefano Sea-Side Town

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
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This morning after breakfast, your group will head over to Manciano and the thermal waterfall pools, which even in winter seep from the earth at a constant 99°F.  Be prepared for the strong smell of sulphur from the therapeutic waters!

Prior to lunch we head to the hotel to get changed and then venture towards the amazing town of Porto Santo Stefano which is located on the Argentario peninsula along a gorgeous stretch of coast truly beautiful any time of year.  Here, you will have time to view the shops and enjoy lunch.

Return to the resort in the evening for dinner at leisure and overnight. 

Day 4

Tuscany, Maremma

The Etruscan Towns of Pitigliano and Sorano with Wine Tastings

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
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This morning after a leisurely breakfast at the resort the first stop of the day will be Sorano, a beautiful Etruscan town with an interesting history.  Here you will meet your guide who specializes in Etruscan history, the people who occupied this part of Italy before the Romans.  Your tour of the town will include the wine cellars that run beneath it.  Here you will taste some of the local wines and enjoy a lunch to typical local delights, before heading to the absolutely gorgeous Fonte Verde Spa, considered by many to be one of the best spas in the world.

Arriving at approximately 16:00 today you will have time to enjoy the spa facilities at your leisure. 

Dinner on your own this evening as many of you may still be full from lunch and overnight at the hotel. 

 

Day 5

Tuscany

Fonte Verde Tuscan Spa Experience

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
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Today is dedicated to re-balance and for those who are interested we will start our day with a morning light yoga routine followed by wonderful buffet breakfast.

 

The rest of the day will be given over to the spa facilities, including the wonderful Sensory Spa.  Incredible architecture is combined with the latest technology and ancient traditions to create an amazing experience.  The spa is divided into 4 different paths: Depurative, Relaxing, Energizing and Rebalancing, giving an overall experience which is designed to promote harmony, each of which is combined with treatments based on the elements of water, fire, earth, air and ether. Treatments include: Turkish Bath, Chromotherapy, Aromatherapy, Musictherapy, hot and cold showers, mud bath, ice crash, Etruscan Sauna, Finnish Sauna and many others.

During the course of the day, a healthy lunch of local, organic products will be served at the spa. 

At the end of this most relaxing day, you will meet together for dinner in a trattoria in the center of town which boasting calming views out over the Tuscan countryside

Day 6

Tuscany, Val D'Orcia

The Beautiful Val D'Orcia

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Wine Tasting
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This morning after breakfast at the Fonte Verde you will heading into the Orcia Valley in southern Tuscany which is so beautiful that the entire valley has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site!  This morning you will be visiting some of its prettiest towns and tasting the delicious red wines produced here.

Today will include visits to the towns of Montepulciano*, Pienza and Montalcino, where you will have some time to look around, enjoy lunch on your own and indulge in a little shopping!   In the afternoon, you'll be stopping at the area's most famous wineries, to tour the extensive cellars and taste local wines, like Brunello di Montalcino.

Our final stop will be the hotel Terme San Giovanni this evening where you will enjoy this incredible facility in all of its glory and the Tuscan sunset so beautiful in winter-time behind the rolling hills of green. 

* note that a moderate amount of walking is required for this visit.

Day 7

Tuscany, Volterra Tuscany, San Gimignano

Volterra and San Gimignano

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Cooking Class
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This morning after breakfast at the hotel, you will spend the morning visiting Volterra and San Gimignano, two of Chianti's Medieval towns, in the company of a local guide.

Following our time exploring and shopping in these towns you will head to a winery near San Gimignano where you will enjoy a full hands on cooking and wine experience unlike any other in Tuscany.

Return in the early evening for sunset in the hills and spa time. 

Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 8

Tuscany, Siena Tuscany, Florence

Departure For Florence - Christmas Markets - Farewell Dinner

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
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Your day will start early with a visit to Siena after breakfast, and some time to visit the town center on your own.

Late in the morning, you will arrive in Florence, check into the hotel and have some time for lunch, before your guide arrives to take you on a walking tour through the Renaissance heart of the city.  After tracing the Medici and Michelangelo through the streets, you will have the rest of the day to yourselves.

In the evening, the group will come together for a farewell dinner in the city center.

Day 9

Tuscany, Florence

Time to Say Goodbye - Post Tour Winter Holiday Options Available from Florence

  • Breakfast
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This morning after breakfast at the hotel we will say our farewells and should you need additional assistance will be happy to help you in anyway that we can.

Conclusion of our tour services for this tour in Florence.   

The details

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

  • Cooking class
  • Daily Buffet Breakfast
  • English speaking professional tour guide
  • English speaking tour escort for the duration of the tour
  • Entrance Fees
  • Friendly and Professional Service
  • Hot springs visit
  • Internet at All Hotels
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Personalized Services
  • Transportation in comfortable minivan
  • Wine Tastings

What's Not Included

  • Food and beverages not mentioned in the program
  • Gratuities of any type
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
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Where You'll Stay

Hotels are subject to availability and may be replaced with a property of similar standard.

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Emily and David Davison Travelled with us

My husband and I just took a two week trip to Italy that was planned for us by Eleanor Kinchin-Smith. It was a fantastic trip and we could not have been more thrilled. We worked together with Ele to let her know about our interests and our style of travel. She planned the perfect trip with excellent private guides at all of our sites, professional drivers and lovely hotels. We arrived in Italy with all of our train and ferry reservations made by Ele, with tickets in hand. She was in touch with us daily throughout our trip to make sure that things were going smoothly. She was able to make a few changes to our itinerary as needed. We look forward to working with Ele again on our next trip and have put her in touch with another family member to help plan their trip as well.

Ron and Deb Crosby Travelled with us

Dear Guiseppe and Jesse,

We just returned from our most wonderful vacation to Italy and wanted to first thank you for putting together such a wonderful trip, and second to provide some feedback for the future.

Hotels

1. Hotel Sovestro in San Gimignano was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made the first portion of our journey very stress free. They made us feel like we were part of their family. I would recommend it to anyone and would specifically ask for it if we were to make a return visit.

2. Hotel La Baia in Monterosso was nice and it's location was very good especially for us older folks humping luggage from/to the train station.

3. Hotel Lucchesi in Florence- what can I say expect FANTASTIC. The rooftop view at sunset is well worth it. Again very friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend it to everyone.

Wine Tour

Money well spent. We had a great time overall. The driver Mario was OUTSTANDING. He had lots of local knowledge as well as about winemaking. USE HIM AGAIN!!!

The various wineries we visited on tour:

Altesino- fantastic and they were not cheap on their pouring. Great experience.

Azienda Agricola Patrizia Cencion Sloaria- Again a great tour by one of the owner's daughters. We felt like we were the only thing on their mind although there were other customers there. A great way to complete the day.

Again we had a fantastic time and are very appreciative of everything you booked for us. We wish you continued success and if our travels should bring us back to Italy, we know who to call.

Leon and Michele Travelled with us

The trip was great we appreciate all the hard work you and your team invested to make our experience a once in a lifetime trip. We appreciate all the attention to the details in particular Giuseppe spending the time and the focus with us on the road and as we were exploring your great country.

Bob & Sandy Travelled with us

Jesse & Giuseppe,

Sandy and I have been looking through my slides of our trip to Southern Italy. We had such a good time with you and Giuseppe that we wanted to let you know again. You were the best guides ever.

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Fiumicino International Airport

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Can the itinerary be changed to suit us?

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Usually, yes. Hotels are subject to availability, and if one is full on your dates we will replace it with a property of a similar standard and tell you before you book. Never a surprise on arrival.

When should we book?

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