All Inclusive Vacations Italy, Europe

A Tuscany all inclusive vacation including meals, tours and optional classes based in the heart of Chianti

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Il Borgo

Explore enchanting Tuscany and the Chianti Region from the ideal central location of Il Borgo Villa di 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.

Il Borgo is home to the exceptional week long tour program known as Lessons of Tuscany where daily sightseeing to grand Tuscan cities such as Florence and Siena, Chianti vineyards tours and wine tastings, and dinner nightly are all included. Il Borgo also offers special courses in ceramics, Italian language, photography, watercolour, cooking and wine production from this magnificent location.

Il Borgo Brochure

With Florence just a short drive away, it is easy to take in this marvelous Renaissance City. Spend the day visiting museums; see Michelangelo's David or tour the famous Uffizi Gallery, home to some of the world's most treasured pieces of Italian art such as Botticelli's Birth of Venus. Explore the massive and beautiful Duomo and its neighboring Baptistery. Enjoy some of the best shopping in all of Italy, or just sit by the piazza and listen to local musicians play as they have been for hundreds of years and feel the pulse of this city beat deep within you. Afterwards, return to your villa retreat in the countryside, just like the noble families have been doing for centuries.

These apartments may also be booked independently on a nightly or weekly basis as a Bed and Breakfast holiday.  Or, for a more permanent vacation option, some apartments are being offered for purchase. Please inquire for more information. info@villavita.net

Siena, Volterra, Pisa, San Gimignano, Lucca, Montecatini Terme, Vinci, Montalcino, and many other fascinating and historical places are all within easy access from Il Borgo in Chianti.

Enjoy the utmost in comfort, convenience and culture at Il Borgo Villa di Bossi Pucci.

• 7 nights in a luxurious Tuscan Residence elegantly furnished with a large bedroom, private bathroom, living room, kitchen, fireplace and private patio or balcony
• Daily fresh breakfast basket delivered to your door
• Orientation and welcome drink with Tuscan antipastini
• 7 three course dinners with dessert and wine at selected local restaurants including a special dinner at the private medieval Castle Santa Maria Novella
• Deluxe air conditioned transportation to all off-site events and dinner locations
• Daily itineraries included:
• Florence - the Heart of the Renaissance
• Siena -Tuscany's Jewel
• Medieval Towns of Chianti - San Gimignano and Certaldo
• Chianti Wine Country Tour including tastings
• The Ancient Town of Lucca
• Pisa - The Maritime Republic
• Arrival and departure transfers from Florence airport or train station
• All taxes and service fees

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Lessons of Tuscany
Courses available on property include:

Cooking - Tuscan Four Seasons

Chianti Wine Production

Conversational Italian

Ceramic Painting

Tuscan Art and History

Photography and the Tuscan Panorama

Watercolour Painting

(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.)

Pricing Per Person for 7 night Program*

One Bedroom/one bath  -Garden View - double occupancy
$2695 per person
single occupancy $3395 per person

Two Bedroom/two bath - Valley View -  double occupancy
$2895 per person

triple occupancy $2695 per person

quadruple occupancy $2595 per person

* US TO EURO CURRENCY ECHANGE RATES FLUCTUATE.

ABOVE PRICES ARE BASED ON RATES DATED APR 4, 2010.

RATES ARE GUARANTEED ONCE PAID IN FULL.

Upgrade to

Deluxe Lessons of Tuscany

to include personal chauffeur driven car and private guide for all tours, along with lunch daily, in addition to all features of Lessons of Tuscany listed above

Price Per Person for Deluxe Lessons of Tuscany $4195 per person based on double occupancy

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Here is what some of our clients are saying...
(See also our Testimonials Page) :

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 (September 2009)

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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 (September 2009)

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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 (September 2009)

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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.
Again, thank you for your help.
--Susan and Eric K. Bayport, NY (May 2009)

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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 (October 08)

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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 (April 2008)

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Testimonials from Trip Advisor...  

"Trip Of A Lifetime, A Dream Come True"
Il Borgo di Villa Bossi-Pucci

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.

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"Tuscany's Best Learning Experience"
Il Borgo di Villa Bossi-Pucci

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.