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Il Castello

Overview

• Stay in a historic Castle in Tuscany amidst vineyards and Chianti towns, this fits the bill. Owned by a Florentine family, this castle estate is well located for day trips throughout the region.

• There is a restaurant onsite open six days a week and a lovely garden and pool area.

• The castle has been divided into several apartments. In addition, there is a farmhouse and other units on the estate that share the castle grounds and pool.

Location

• The property is located one kilometer from Montagnana where there are several food shops and a restaurant. Five kilometers away is Montespertoli, a town dating back to the Etruscan times.

• Montespertoli is surrounded by farms, olive mills and wineries including the Fattoria La Gigliola Winery. It celebrates food, wine and ecology with its many festivals. The Chianti Wine Festival is usually held the first week of June. Worth a visit is the the Chiesa di Sant’Andrea, as well as Villa Sonnino. Greve in Chianti hosts the biggest wine festival in the region each September and is also a fun town to explore. Its central piazza, Piazza Mercatale, is uniquely shaped like a funnel. Nearby Certaldoand its medieval village of Certaldo Alta are full of medieval architecture such as the PretorioPalace. Don’t miss the Renaissance festival held every July.

Nearby

• Pisa: 70 km/43.5 mi

Siena: 65 km/40 mi

San Gimignano: 48

km/30 mi

Florence: 30 km/18.5 mi

Certaldo: 27 km/16.5 mi

Greve in Chianti: 26

km/16 mi

Montespertoli: 5 km/3 mi

Montagnana: 1 km/.5 mi

Features

Exterior Accommodations

• This large castle estate has an English garden, vineyards, olive trees, lemon trees, plants, and flowers.

• Beside the castle there is a farmhouse and other units that share the grounds, a reception area (open 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm) and restaurant (open every night but Wednesdays from April to October).

• There is a shared swimming pool (12m x 6m) surrounded by a sun deck with sun loungers. The pool is open from early April to the end of October. Parking is available within the property grounds.

Overnight Accommodations

• 42 Bedrooms

– This accommodation comprises a selection of 29 charming and historical apartments inside the walls of the castle. These apartments are furnished with antique pieces and some offer beautiful frescoes allowing guests to experience the unique atmosphere of a real castle.

Agenda

• Day 1: Departing US

• Day 2:

– Arrival into Florence

– Tour of Estate and

Welcome Reception

• Day 3:

– AM Educational Session

– Afternoon: Pisa and San

Gimignano with Dinner

Included

Agenda Continued

• Day 4:– AM: Educational Session

– Afternoon: Tour of Tuscany / Wine Tasting

• Day 5:– AM: Educational Session

– Afternoon: Free Afternoon

• Day 6: Day in Florence– Guided Walking Tour of

City

– Uffizi Gallery and Acdemia

– Medieval Dinner in Florence

Agenda

• Day 7: Day Tour

• Day 8:

– AM: Educational Session

– Afternoon:

Montegerroni

• Day 9: Departures

Pricing

• Pricing: $4000 per room

– Additional Guest: $1600

• Includes:

– 7 Nights Lodging

– Ground Transportation

• Airport Transfers (Florence)

• Day Trips

– Day / Half Day Excursions

(Siena, Florence, Pisa)

– Food and Beverage

– Educational Programming

Pricing

• Total: $3800

– Additional Guest: $1800

• Includes:

– 7 Nights Lodging

– Ground Transportation

• Airport Transfers (Florence)

• Day Trips

– Day / Half Day Excursions

(Siena, Florence, Pisa)

– Food and Beverage

– Educational Programming