Italian Excursion will take you to "Old World Italy" into the lush, green countryside, dotted in colorful wildflowers, its vineyards and olive trees as far as the eye can see, its cobblestone streets from ancient times whose people still carry on the artisan traditions of their ancestors. See yourself walking among ruins thousands of years old. Imagine special varietals of wines paired with delightful dishes made with just-picked freshness, engaging all of your senses. Italian Excursion will escort you for a week or more to the Italian countryside, off the beaten path in comfort and style. You will visit hidden iconic jewels of Italy in out of the way destinations, unique in character and atmosphere. Old World Italian life is still available when you leave the hustle and bustle of the city. Join us in the tradition of "slow" travel to truly savor what Italy has to offer.
You will be immersed in authentic Italian life when you travel with Italian Excursion and experience the generosity of the Italian people. The culinary experiences, wine tours, cooking classes, walks through exquisite gardens, hidden archeological sites, artistic treasures, shopping and camaraderie that Italian Excursion includes in your adventure will leave you with life-long, cherished memories. See what tours we are offering for 2019 & 2020:
Upcoming tours:
May 19-25-Private Tour
May 18-27 2019, Woad & Wool:
3 SPACES LEFT! LIMITED TO 10 GUESTS
September 28-October 4, 2019-Food, Wine, Art in Umbria! This combination of sensory abundance will leave you with more than you can imagine. We will experience the best wines and local dishes of this stunning area as well as dabble with our own experience of art. Not just admiring and looking at the art at every turn that the Italians surround themselves with but we will have the opportunity to sketch, paint. No special level of talent needed! You will amaze yourself at what you can create by just surrounding yourself with beauty! $3,350 per person.
October 6-12, 2019, Re-treat Yourself! A week of rejuvenation and contemplation in the Italian countryside to recharge your life! Experience the abundance of peaceful, slow Italian life with a simple meditation, easy yoga postures and movement. We will learn new, simple ways to meditate that support our usually busy lives. Each morning, for a short while you will learn processes that are best suited for your own personal beliefs that you can take home to use. After exploring our inner selves for a short time, we will go out into the lively world Italy offers to experience the best "off the beaten path" sights in the area. Food, wine, culture, art, historical sites will amaze your outer senses! Cheryl has been studying meditation and well-being for nearly 50 years. She understands that each person is unique in the way we approach our inner well-being so can allow each individual her/his own path to quiet. "There is no "right" way, only the way we create for our uniqueness". Tour limited to 8 guests. $3,895 per person, double occupancy. Please inquire at aparnaca@gmail.com or call 760.470.885
October 27-November 3, 2019 Mindful Italy with Julie Chippendale. Join Julie and Cheryl for a week of using your senses to the fullest by learning how to use a few simple techniques for mindful enjoyment. A short time each day will be spent in quiet then the group will be off to savor the beauty, food, wine, art and culture that Italy offers so readily. Living in one beautiful place for the week gives you the experience of "living like an Italian", at a slow, relaxed pace that enhances all the senses.
Limited to 8 guests. $3,795 per person, single occupancy. Please inquire: aparnaca@gmail.com or call 760.470.8852
Spring 2020- Join Italian Excursion when we explore the unique field of "worker-owned" businesses of the Emilia-Romagna region. For over 150 years this region has created a stable economy for the people in this area by including those who do the actual work in the day to day management and the sharing of profits. After several days of workshops to get a better understanding of this alternative way to do business, there will be some relaxing activities in the following days so you can call your visit a true "vacation". Please inquire to express your level of interest in this specialized tour. aparnaca@gmail.com. Cost and dates to be announced.
Small Group Tours 2020:
May 10-16, 2020- Re-treat Yourself!
May 18-24, 2020-Tour in Tuscany with Dr. Diana Hoppe, author, women's natural health practioner
With only a few, small group, exclusive tours offered each year, they fill up fast, so reserve your spot now! We aren’t interested in bigger or more, just quality. And if you are celebrating a special anniversary for prefer only a few of your best friends we can arrange private tours for 2 or more, made to order! Ask about special pricing.
Most groups are limited to 10 for the purpose of maximizing everyone’s comfort and enjoyment. See our sample itinerary.
Price includes: lodging for one week, ground transportation from meeting point, once you reach us from the airport, all breakfast meals, all or most meals (depending on tour level which may include all meals), daily guided tours, 24 hour travel support during the tour, entrance fees, 3 hours of trip planning guidance. (If you are a member of www.sloweurope.com or a returning guest you are entitled to a discount).
Not Included: Airfare, airport transfers, travel insurance (required), gratuities, extracurricular shopping.
You will be immersed in authentic Italian life when you travel with Italian Excursion and experience the generosity of the Italian people. The culinary experiences, wine tours, cooking classes, walks through exquisite gardens, hidden archeological sites, artistic treasures, shopping and camaraderie that Italian Excursion includes in your adventure will leave you with life-long, cherished memories. See what tours we are offering for 2019 & 2020:
Upcoming tours:
May 19-25-Private Tour
May 18-27 2019, Woad & Wool:
3 SPACES LEFT! LIMITED TO 10 GUESTS
September 28-October 4, 2019-Food, Wine, Art in Umbria! This combination of sensory abundance will leave you with more than you can imagine. We will experience the best wines and local dishes of this stunning area as well as dabble with our own experience of art. Not just admiring and looking at the art at every turn that the Italians surround themselves with but we will have the opportunity to sketch, paint. No special level of talent needed! You will amaze yourself at what you can create by just surrounding yourself with beauty! $3,350 per person.
October 6-12, 2019, Re-treat Yourself! A week of rejuvenation and contemplation in the Italian countryside to recharge your life! Experience the abundance of peaceful, slow Italian life with a simple meditation, easy yoga postures and movement. We will learn new, simple ways to meditate that support our usually busy lives. Each morning, for a short while you will learn processes that are best suited for your own personal beliefs that you can take home to use. After exploring our inner selves for a short time, we will go out into the lively world Italy offers to experience the best "off the beaten path" sights in the area. Food, wine, culture, art, historical sites will amaze your outer senses! Cheryl has been studying meditation and well-being for nearly 50 years. She understands that each person is unique in the way we approach our inner well-being so can allow each individual her/his own path to quiet. "There is no "right" way, only the way we create for our uniqueness". Tour limited to 8 guests. $3,895 per person, double occupancy. Please inquire at aparnaca@gmail.com or call 760.470.885
October 27-November 3, 2019 Mindful Italy with Julie Chippendale. Join Julie and Cheryl for a week of using your senses to the fullest by learning how to use a few simple techniques for mindful enjoyment. A short time each day will be spent in quiet then the group will be off to savor the beauty, food, wine, art and culture that Italy offers so readily. Living in one beautiful place for the week gives you the experience of "living like an Italian", at a slow, relaxed pace that enhances all the senses.
Limited to 8 guests. $3,795 per person, single occupancy. Please inquire: aparnaca@gmail.com or call 760.470.8852
Spring 2020- Join Italian Excursion when we explore the unique field of "worker-owned" businesses of the Emilia-Romagna region. For over 150 years this region has created a stable economy for the people in this area by including those who do the actual work in the day to day management and the sharing of profits. After several days of workshops to get a better understanding of this alternative way to do business, there will be some relaxing activities in the following days so you can call your visit a true "vacation". Please inquire to express your level of interest in this specialized tour. aparnaca@gmail.com. Cost and dates to be announced.
Small Group Tours 2020:
May 10-16, 2020- Re-treat Yourself!
May 18-24, 2020-Tour in Tuscany with Dr. Diana Hoppe, author, women's natural health practioner
With only a few, small group, exclusive tours offered each year, they fill up fast, so reserve your spot now! We aren’t interested in bigger or more, just quality. And if you are celebrating a special anniversary for prefer only a few of your best friends we can arrange private tours for 2 or more, made to order! Ask about special pricing.
Most groups are limited to 10 for the purpose of maximizing everyone’s comfort and enjoyment. See our sample itinerary.
Price includes: lodging for one week, ground transportation from meeting point, once you reach us from the airport, all breakfast meals, all or most meals (depending on tour level which may include all meals), daily guided tours, 24 hour travel support during the tour, entrance fees, 3 hours of trip planning guidance. (If you are a member of www.sloweurope.com or a returning guest you are entitled to a discount).
Not Included: Airfare, airport transfers, travel insurance (required), gratuities, extracurricular shopping.
Feedback from Travelers
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Jamie, Nevada….” I know I need more time to put it all in prospective but I will say that the hill towns where we toured was the best part of my adventure. Thank you so much, Italian Excursion and Cheryl. You gave us the freedom to explore while creating a feeling of comfort and support.”
Janet, San Diego…….“Traveling with Cheryl and Alison was not just an interesting, informative experience, but fun, easy and comfortable. Our family reunion was better than we could have imagined. The food and wine experiences were fabulous; the historical sites were amazing. And the artisan workshops we visited gave us a true appreciation of the heritage passed from generation to generation. We plan to do it again with Italian Excursion.” |
Cindy and Michael, San Francisco…….“We really liked this way of traveling with a small group, to less traveled places in Italy. No rushing or waiting in lines, no crowds to contend with and some great new places we wouldn’t have found on our own. It felt as though we became part of the little village we stayed in.”
Tina and John, Toronto Canada…….“” We so enjoyed the intimacy of the small group; the comfort and varied itinerary; the knowledge of the art and cultures of Italy. We got to know some of the people who lived in the little village even though we couldn't speak each other's languages. It didn't matter as it was just a genuine connection with very nice people. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime!”” |
Anne, San Diego….“Cheryl was a super host from the time she picked us up as we arrived in Italy till she dropped us off at the end of the week. She always consulted the group as she planned each day’s activities, respectful of pacing and choosing daily itineraries she thought we would like. She was organized, and warm and welcoming, without doing more than we wanted or needed. There was also plenty of free time to lounge, enjoying the scenery and weather, or to read, if we chose to have some time alone. We enjoyed every minute of our stay with Cheryl, and her love of Italy was apparent throughout.”
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