Arrive and enjoy a seamless way to explore enchanting Tuscany and the Chianti Wine Region from the ideal central location of Il Borgo di Villa Bossi Pucci. Il Borgo, which means “the village” in Italian, is comprised of six former farm buildings which housed the farmers and their families and stored their precious harvests. This is where the grapes fermented and olives were pressed. It is the quintessential Tuscan home beautifully restored into fully equipped apartments accommodating one to five persons each with its own terrace or balcony, en suite baths, breakfast kitchen, and living room. All rooms are elegantly furnished with great care given to retaining the classic features of the original structures: the warm rich colors, open wood beamed ceilings, fireplaces, porticos, a bread and pizza oven in the gathering area ideal for small or large groups, all forming a beautiful village in perfect harmony with its surroundings.
From your home away from home at Il Borgo, you’ll enjoy our week long program known as Lessons of Tuscany. Daily sightseeing excursions take you to treasured cities such as Florence, Siena, Lucca and San Gimignano, as well as visits to fine Chianti Vineyards for tours and tastings. Each afternoon you return with plenty of time to relax in your spacious apartment out on the terrace, or take a swim in the pool, watching the sun set over the stunning landscape of grapevines, olive groves and distant castles. Later your driver returns to take you to one of our many favorite family-owned local restaurants where you’ll savor an authentic three-course Tuscan dinner including wine. Increase your cultural experience with optional classes in cooking, ceramic painting, Italian language, photography, watercolor, and wine production from this ideal spot in the beautiful Tuscan countryside.
(A nominal fee and registration at least 30 days in advance is required for all instructional courses. Each class has no more than 4/8 participants in order to encourage participation and provide opportunities to personally interact with the instructor or lecturer. Faculty comes from the Tuscan community and is well versed in the region’s traditions.)
double occupancy $2795 per person
single occupancy $3795 per person
double occupancy$3195 per person
triple occupancy $2895 per person
quadruple occupancy $2795 per person
* US TO EURO CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES FLUCTUATE. PLEASE CALL OR WRITE FOR EXACT RATES. ABOVE PRICING BASED ON RATES DATED JANUARY 10, 2012. RATES ARE GUARANTEED ONCE PAID IN FULL.
Price Per Person for Deluxe Lessons of Tuscany $4495 per person* based on double occupancy.
Price Per Person for Special Lessons of Tuscany $2195 per person* based on double occupancy.
Here is what some of our clients are saying…~~~Just wanted to let you know how much we all enjoyed Il Borgo. Alessandro is a wonderful host and we cannot say enough wonderful things about Danielle – he was fantastic!!! Our room/unit worked out very well and we had a great view across the valley with spectacular sunsets. We saw so many fascinating towns and the dinners were always fun to see where we would be that night. Thank you again for all your assistance, we do appreciate it. –Janet C. Bakersfield, CA The entire experience was fabulous and Allessandro and Danielle were the most gracious of hosts! Your attention to detail and responsiveness to our questions in planning the trip is very much appreciated. –Rhonda B. Bakersfield, CA ~~~ Mike and I have spent our first night at Il Borgo Villa di Bossi Pucci, and we have been swept off our feet in the beauty and luxury. Everything is just as you said. Alessandro and Danielle are most welcoming and hospitable. Dinner last night was in a charming restaurant and the food and service were superb. We love our apartment and the spectacular view. I thought you would like to know how pleased we are. –Mike and Karen Y. Pittsburgh, PA ~~~ I don’t remember how we found each other, but I am really glad we did. We returned from Il Borgo last night, and I just wanted to thank you for all your help in the planning. We loved Il Borgo – everything about it was wonderful. Alessandro was more than gracious and helpful, Daniele was delightful even though we could not really communicate too well, the apartment was lovely, the view spectacular, and the program really worked well. We feel we saw everything, and the program and people were flexible enough to meet our needs. We got to see numerous towns and villages, and also managed to squeeze in all three outlet centers in and around Florence. So we saw it all – the old and the new. –Susan and Eric K. Bayport, NY ~~~ Just wanted to let you know that we had a fantastic time. Il Borgo was a wonderful place and Alessandro made all of us feel so welcome. The guides were knowledgeable and entertaining and the meals were delicious and varied. The other folks on the tour with us – enriched the experience even more. I am determined to let everyone I know what a wonderful experience they will have if they choose Lessons of Tuscany as a way to experience Italy. P.S. Polly and I really enjoyed the ceramics class and came home with two hand-painted pieces that we are extremely proud of! –Maryann, Cape Cod MA ~~~ The view of the rolling hills from the apartment was breathtaking. Everything was so lush and green; vineyards and olive trees were everywhere. Dinner at Castello di Santa Maria Novella was amazing. The setting historic and lovely, the people funny and friendly, the food beyond delicious. Il Borgo and Lessons of Tuscany exceeded my expectations beyond words. I would most definitely recommend it (and have) to my friends and family. –Stephanie, Phoenix AZ ~~~ Testimonials from Trip Advisor… “Trip Of A Lifetime, A Dream Come True” It had always been a dream of mine to visit Italy, especially since my Grandparents came over to the US from Italy at the turn of the century. Never in a million years would I have dreamed of the experience my wife and I had at Il Borgo. From the moment we arrived we experienced the beauty of Tuscany and the hospitality of the Italian people. This was highlighted by the special attention and care provide by Alessandro, the General Manager at Il Borgo. Every moment, every detail of the trip was thought out allowing us to fully enjoy our stay. It is over a month later and I have not come down from the “high” of the trip. I can’t think of any other way to experience Tuscany and I am constantly recommending it to my friends and family. ~~~
Il Borgo’s weeklong Lessons of Tuscany package provides an invaluable overview of the culture, history, food and attractions of Florence and the surrounding hill towns. Innkeeper Alessandro Guerrieri is an exceptional host, tailoring the itinerary, dining and cultural experiences to each guest’s preferences. The villa itself is the ultimate in comfort, located in scenic surroundings. Every moment was a delight.
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