Hilly landscapes, great Italian cuisine, a Tuscany cooking class, an authentic Tuscan winery, fantastic shopping, stunning architecture, and the world’s greatest collection of art all await you on this 10 - day quilting adventure to Italy. We will travel roads that are off-the-beaten path, enjoy leisurely-paced walking tours, visit magnificent historical sites, and be treated with the utmost care. Traveling with quilting educator Kaye England and Sew Many Places founder Jim West, this tour takes place from October 29 - November 7, 2009.

• Round-trip airfare from New York
• 15 Meals
• Classical Tuscan cuisine
• Special Sew Many Places Gifts
• Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
• Deluxe Hotel Accommodations

• Prior to the tour we are offering a 2-day tour of Venice
• Following the tour we are offering a 3-day tour of Rome

For more information please call our office and talk to one of our agents.

Our adventure begins with a non-stop flight from JFK Airport in New York. Please check-in 3-4 hours before our departure time. We will all meet at the gate area. On-board the plane, dinner will be served. D

This morning a breakfast snack will be served on-board the plane before we arrive in PISA, our gateway to the Tuscany Region. Upon arrival at the airport, we will collect our luggage and meet our bus driver who will take us to our awaiting motor coach. We will travel through a beautiful area of Tuscany before reaching our deluxe hotel, the Grand Hotel & La Pace, located in the heart of the charming resort town of MONTECATINI TERME. This will be our home for the next eight nights. Depending on the room availability at the hotel, we will check in right away and settle in. In the middle of the afternoon, we will meet in the lobby of our hotel and begin a leisurely stroll through the streets of the town, and learn what makes this place one of the most attractive resort spa towns in all of Italy. Tonight we will enjoy a “welcome dinner” at our hotel. B, D

This morning, following breakfast, we will drive to the Il Poggio winery where we will enjoy a unique opportunity to participate in an authentic Tuscan Cooking class taught by one of the local Italian grandpas (a former executive chef). We’ll learn how to prepare homemade pasta, different sauces and even the typical Italian drink, limoncelo. We will have time to walk into the vineyard and see firsthand how the grapes are grown and processed into wine. A special lunch will be prepared for our group and we will sample wines with each course that is presented to us during our meal. In the middle of the afternoon, we will stagger back to our hotel, where the remainder of the afternoon and evening is at your leisure. B, L

Today, following breakfast, we will participate in a very exciting trip to the historical town of SIENA. We will take a leisurely walk through the narrow streets until we arrive at the Piazza del Campo, site of the biannual Palio, Siena’s spectacular medieval-style horse race. There will be plenty of time to shop and stroll through the inviting streets on your own, as well as have an opportunity to enjoy lunch in any of the charming outdoor cafes located in the square. We will all meet in the middle of the afternoon and return back to our hotel. The remainder of the evening is free for you to enjoy on your own. B
Today there will be a lot of walking on uneven, cobblestone streets. Please be sure you have comfortable shoes to wear!

Today, following an early breakfast, we will journey to the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance,” the beautiful city of FLORENCE. Our local expert guide, Christina, will meet our group and enlighten us with many highlights of the city’s priceless treasures. We will take a leisurely walking tour to Piazza del Duomo and see the impressive Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the masterfully crafted bronze doors of the Baptistery. We will also view from the outside, the Church of Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. We will stroll from piazza to piazza, as we pass special boutique shops that will beckon us to step inside. There will also be some great information provided with regards to fabric shops and other “quilting” opportunities. Once we decide on a meeting place and time, you will have an opportunity to enjoy Florence at your leisure. Whatever you decide to do, Florence will undoubtedly be a delightful experience for you. We will meet late in the afternoon and drive back to Montecatini Terme, where the remainder of the evening is at your leisure. B
Today there will be a lot of walking on uneven, cobblestone streets. Please be sure you have comfortable shoes to wear!

This morning following breakfast, we will depart for the medieval town of SAN GIMIGNANO. There will be time for shopping and sightseeing in this charming town. We will leave midday and drive a short distance to the San Donato Winery, where we will enjoy wine tasting and a special lunch. We will drive back to our hotel later in the afternoon, where the remainder of the evening is at your leisure. B, L

Today, following breakfast, we will journey to the famous CINQUE TERRE. The Cinque Terre consists of five small villages along the West coast of Italy, and is considered one of the most beautiful areas in all of Europe. We will first make a stop in the seaside town of Viareggio, where there will be time to use the restroom, have a coffee and shop for an hour or so before visiting the first of our small towns - Riomaggiore. We’ll have time to take photographs and walk around until we board our train for our next stop, which is the village of Vernazza. There will be time for lunch and shopping before we continue onto our last stop, the village of Monterrosso. Later in the afternoon, we will take the train to La Spezia, where our driver and motorcoach will be waiting to take us back to our hotel. B DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERAS TODAY AND COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES!

This morning is free for you to enjoy at your leisure. Maybe you’d like to spend your time shopping or possibly relaxing with a special beauty treatment or massage in one of the local spas in town. This afternoon, Kaye will meet everyone for an afternoon tea and some quilt chat and surprises. Tonight, if you are interested, a very special dinner awaits, as we enjoy an authentic Tuscan feast at the Villa Pasquini, overlooking the town of Montecatini Terme. (Cost of this dinner is 55 Euros per person and will be collected with the final payment.) B

This morning, following breakfast, we will drive to the medieval town of LUCCA. We will meet our local guide, Isa, who will provide a very informative and leisurely walking tour of the town. There will be time for lunch on your own before we return back to our hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to enjoy at your leisure. Tonight, we will enjoy a “farewell dinner” at our hotel and bring our Tuscany Quilting Adventure to a close. B, D

This morning we will check out of our hotel and depart for the Pisa Airport for our flight back to New York. During our flight, lunch will be served on the plane. B, L

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