Experience Tuscany and
the Italian Riviera
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January/February issue of
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by Celece Seegmiller
Last summer, I had the opportunity to travel with my mother on a Mediterranean cruise. We sailed from Barcelona, Spain and made stops in France, Italy, Turkey, and Greece. It was a wonderful way to get a “taste” of each destination. If I could go back to one port of call and spend more time, it would be Florence, Italy. I would not only spend more time there, but also the Tuscany region and the Italian Coast. Obviously, I was delighted to learn the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce selected the Tuscany and Italian Riviera itinerary for their fundraiser tour this year.
This tour departs September 15, 2017 and returns September 22. If you love food, wine, art, history, and beautiful scenery, this is the tour for you. The trip begins with a relaxing stay in a Tuscan estate for three nights. Here, guests will enjoy authentic Tuscan dinners paired with wines produced on-site. The chef even offers an interactive pasta-making demonstration. Can you imagine sharing that recipe with your friends when you return home?A day trip to Florence, also known as the “Cradle of Italian Renaissance,” is included, where travelers will join a local guide for a walking tour of this fascinating city. Sites include the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore and the Palazzo Vecchio. From there, a choice of visiting the Uffizi Gallery or the Leonardo da Vinci Museum is included... (Click below to read more)
Early booking discount expires on March 16th.
The tour can be booked after the 16th at the higher rate, if space allows.
