Thanksgiving in the Tuscan hills
Spend a week with family & friends celebrating Thanksgiving in the Tuscan hills
Capannori, Lucca
a magical 8 days tour sightseeing, wine tasting, antiquing, cooking, attending a private concert, enjoying incredible Tuscan food & celebrating Thanksgiving.
Mode
on foot
Duration
8 days
Number of people
2-12
Days
Saturday
Months
23 november
Tour type
shared
Additional information
- Activities included
- Meeting point
- Info
- Price
- Description
Activities included
- 7 nights accommodation at Villa Michaela with full breakfast
- all meals (at the villa and all restaurants)
- all tickets to the events and tours
- all entertainment (excluding massage or yoga)
- all transport and airport transfers
Not included in the program
- massage or yoga
- anything not listed in "activities included"
To be arranged with participants.
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella.
€ 5.950,00 per person (min 2)
23 November
Villa Michaela welcomes you to join a magical 8 days tour sightseeing, wine tasting, antiquing, cooking, attending a private concert, enjoying incredible Tuscan food & celebrating Thanksgiving in this stunning historical villa.
Itinerary
Day 1
Transport from Pisa Airport. Drivers will meet you at the gate in Pisa and transport you to historic Villa Michaela. Welcome lunch at Villa Michaela.
Afternoon of relaxation at the Villa. In-house wine tasting by professional sommelier of Lucchese and Super Tuscan wines.
7:00pm - Dinner served in the elegant frescoed dining room.
Day 2
8:00-9:30am - Breakfast at Villa Michaela.
10:00 am - Leave for a tour of the Antique Market in Lucca: Enjoy the splendor of Lucca exploring the treasures at the antique market, and the beautiful piazzas.
1:00pm - Lunch in Lucca at a restaurant.
Return to the Villa. Spend the afternoon with a yoga class, a hiking tour in the Vorno hills, play tennis on our tennis court (professional available if desired), a massage or wellness afternoon with mani's and pedi's-all events need to be booked ahead.
8:00 pm - Private dinner in the dining room.
Day 3
8:00-10:00am - Breakfast at Villa Michaela.
10:30 am - Cooking class at Villa Michaela: Take part in a cooking class with the in house chef and learn techniques for creating authentic Italian dishes.
1:00 Lunch at Villa Michaela: Enjoy the fruits of your labor dining on the delicacies you cooked with the chef.
Relax at Villa Michaela. Spend the afternoon with a yoga class, a hiking tour in the Vorno hills, play tennis on our tennis court (professional available if desired), a massage or wellness afternoon with mani's and pedi's-all events need to be booked ahead.
7:30pm - Dinner in a restaurant with local foods and enjoying local wines.
Day 4
8:00-10:00am - Breakfast at Villa Michaela.
10:30am - Leave for a Private Wine Tasting: A private wine tasting in alocal winery learning about the local grapes, techniques and sampling some of the best wines in Tuscany.
12:30 - Lunch out at a local restaurant.
Return to the Villa. Spend the afternoon with a yoga class, a hiking tour in the Vorno hills, play tennis on our tennis court (professional available if desired), a massage or wellness afternoon with mani's and pedi's-all events need to be booked ahead.
7:00pm - Private concert in our 18th century chapel.
A brother & sister duo will perform in our chapel some old and new favorite songs.
8:30pm - Dinner in the Villa Michaela dining room.
Day 5
8:00-9:30am - Breakfast at Villa Michaela.
10:00 am - Leave for a Private Historical Tour of Lucca: A private guide will take you on a tour through the magical walled city of Lucca teaching you about the history of Lucca and the region.
1:00 pm - Lunch in Lucca.
Afternoon in Lucca - Spend the afternoon in Lucca shopping and exploring or schedule a private tour of the hidden places in Lucca.
8:00pm - Dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 6
8:00-9:30am - Breakfast at Villa Michaela.
10:00 am - Tour of the stunning Villa Torrigiani.
1:00 pm - Light lunch out. After Lunch return to the Villa - Relax at the Villa with scheduled activities if desired.
4:00pm - Thanksgiving Dinner in the dining room.
After dinner, private concert with a Mezzo-Soprano in the chapel.
Day 7
8:00-9:30am - Breakfast at Villa Michaela.
10:00 am - Leave for a Tour of Carrara Marble Caves: Enjoy a morning touring the famous caves and mountains with a private guide.
12:00pm - Lunch in Colonnata: Dine in a local restaurant enjoying the delicacies of Colonnata with views of the Carrara Mountains.
2:00pm - Leave to tour in Pietrasanta: Explore the quaint streets of Pietrasanta, exploring the local art galleries, shops and fabulous churches.
7:30pm - Farewell dinner in the elegant dining room at Villa Michaela.
Day 8
8:00-9:30am - Breakfast at Villa Michaela.
Departure for Pisa Airport. You will be taken to Pisa airport according to your flight schedule.
Characteristics of the experience
Host presentation
Villa Michaela
Villa Michaela, formerly Villa Nottolini, is a fantastic retreat place in the Lucca countryside, where you can enjoy an experience away from the hustle and bustle, in a picturesque, eccentric and historic 18th-century atmosphere, with all the modern comforts surround you during your stay.
Over the past century, Villa Michaela has been owned by the Bastanani, Ciurlani and Rossi families. The Rhode family, are its current owners, and have significantly restored the Villa and all its frescoes, transforming it into a modern, picturesque structure without spoiling its original beauty.