Tuscany and Pickleball!

 

Join Susan and Rich on the adventure of a lifetime in the breathtaking Tuscan countryside! Picture yourself surrounded by rolling hills, lush olive groves, and iconic cypress trees—all while indulging in your passion for Pickleball. Through our exclusive partnership with a top-tier vendor, we’re thrilled to escort you on this extraordinary 11-day private Pickleball and Tuscany Tour.

This unique experience includes luxurious accommodations, delightful breakfasts, and gourmet dinners, alongside captivating tours of historic Pisa, magnificent Florence, and the enchanting Tuscan landscape. But that's not all!  You'll dive into authentic Italian culture with hands-on cooking classes and experience exhilarating Pickleball matches alongside local players in a friendly, international competition.

Prepare for a journey that combines athleticism, culture, and culinary delights like no other and join us for an unforgettable escape to Tuscany!

 

The itinerary includes the following:

Day 1: Benvenuti in Toscana

• Arrive at Pisa Airport (PSA) and  transfer to our hotel in Pisa. We'll check-in and relax after the journey. Enjoy a Tuscan welcome dinner to celebrate our arrival.

Day 2: Exploring Pisa & Florence by night

• Morning: Tour of Pisa City Center including the Leaning Tower, Duomo, and Baptistery.
• Afternoon: Transfer to Florence and enjoy a "Florence by Night" experience with dinner and a walking tour of the illuminated city.

Day 3: Discover Florence

• This will be a full-day of exploring of Florence visiting major attractions such as the historic center, the Duomo, Piazza Della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. We'll enjoy dinner showcasing Florentine cuisine.

Day 4: Medieval Villages

• We'll move to San Gimignano and Volterra to witness the charming medieval villages with narrow streets and historic landmarks of both towns.  We'll enjoy another themed dinner.

Day 5: Siena, Montalcino & Maremma

• We'll take a day trip to Siena visiting the Piazza del Campo and other attractions.  Afterwards, we'll continue to the wonderful village of Montalcino.  We'll move to our final resort in Maremma (Tuscany Countryside) and enjoy another themed dinner to celebrate our arrival in Maremma.

Day 6: Pickleball, City Tour & Cooking Class

• We'll hold a morning pickleball session at the local brand-new courts.  After pickleball, we'll take a tour of Grosseto City Center exploring historical landmarks and local attractions.  We'll experience an authentic Tuscan cooking class learning to prepare unique dishes and then enjoy a delicious dinner featuring your own creations.

Day 7: Pickleball, Relaxation & Vineyard Experience

• A second morning pickleball session and then some chill time to relax by the pool or Spa in our Resort.  We'll visit a famous vineyard for a guided tour and wine tasting.  To close out the day, we'll have dinner featuring local wines and dishes.

Day 8: Pickleball & Saturnia Hot Springs

• A third morning pickleball session followed by a day trip to Saturnia Natural Hot Springs.  We'll have the chance to relax in the thermal baths and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.  We'll be treated to a themed dinner at our Resort.

Day 9: Pickleball & Butteri Experience

• Yup - more morning pickleball!  After some relaxation we will spend an entire afternoon with Butteri (Tuscan cowboy) and we'll be in contact with the local nature, explore the Tuscan countryside, and learn more about local traditions.  Our dinner this night will be with a group of Butteri.

Day 10: Pickleball, Relax & Farewell Dinner

• As we can never get enough, we'll spend the morning in another (unfortunately, our last one for this journey) pickleball session.  This will be a day to relax around the resort with free time and celebrate our Tuscan adventure with a farewell dinner.

Day 11: Departure

• Time to Wake Up and head to the Pisa Airport (PSA).  It will be hard to leave the area but we'll depart with great memories, some new friends, and full bellies.  While it will be time to say Good-Bye perhaps it will be a short break until next time!

 

The package includes the following:

• Expertly selected hotels in Pisa, Florence, Near San Gimignano and the local Fattoria Resort (with private pools, gym, sport center & spa)
• 15+ hours Pickleball
• Transportation to and from Pisa Airport (PSA)
• Fresh breakfast every morning
• 10 authentic gourmet “theme dinners’’ with fresh local ingredients
• Private deluxe motor coach for excursions
• Tours at Pisa, Florence, San Gimignano and Volterra
• Day trips to Siena & Montalcino
• Half day Natural Spa Experience in Saturnia
• Half day Butteri Experience (immersed in the unique Tuscany countryside & nature)
• Historical UNESCO World Sites, Italian Renaissance, wild landscapes, unique villages, and more
• 1 Vineyard & Wine experience
• Professional guides
• Bilingual tour leader
• Welcome gifts

 

We are looking to create and escort a group of 12 to 16 people and then decide on a date that works for all.

Pricing:

• Group tour requires a minimum of eight people per group
• Price per person double occupancy is $8,250*.
• Price for a single occupancy room is $9,660*.

*RATES & HOTELS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON DATES and HOTEL AVAILABILITY

 

Not included:

• Trip insurance (we strongly recommend trip insurance for all vacations)
• Flights
• Lunches
• Tips and gratuities