THIS TRIP IS NOW SOLD OUT
With COVID numbers in a sharp decline in Italy and very low numbers in the countryside where the wineries are, we are excited to announce that we are taking a wonderful group of customers to Tuscany this spring.
We have room for two more if you'd like to join Sommelier Erica Archer this 7-night, May 1-8, Small-Group Trip to Tuscany visiting the region’s incredible wineries and experiencing the magnificent wines, food, architecture, art, and history that the region has to offer. We’ve also included an optional extension to CinqueTerre, May 8-11.
This will be our fourth Small-Group Wine Region trip to Tuscany. We've spoken will each and every winery that we'll visit to ensure that this is going to be a safe and beautiful experience for all. All wineries, hotels, and restaurants are requiring the US's triple-vaccination white card. There is currently some proof of negative COVID test requirements needed to get into Italy without quarantining. And also to return to the US. We will help coordinate the COVID test in Italy the day before departure.
Past trips have filled quickly. Do not delay in making your reservation for this trip if you’d like to join us.
If you love Italian wine, food, beautiful scenery, some adventure and relaxing too, then you are in for an incredible vacation. In addition to visiting incredible wineries for exceptional wines and consuming some of the most incredible food the region has to offer, you’ll be learning a lot about the art of wine appreciation from a great teacher. Book early, as space is limited.
Your Sommelier
Archer is a true oenophile, having obtained high levels of certification in her field. In 2010, she was awarded the Wine Spirit and Education Trust Level Three Advanced Certification in Wines and Spirits (with merit), became a Sommelier in the American Court of Master Sommeliers, and received her Certified Wine Professional award from the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, California. Erica is the principal of Wine Wise, a wine education and events service and is skilled at creating truly creative and memorable wine experiences that take guests beyond a typical tasting with her intimate understanding of what makes each wine unique. And she’ll do it with her trademark down-to-earth style.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:
7-nights accommodation
All hotel taxes
All ground transportation during the trip
Continental breakfasts daily
Welcome night wine reception
Four wine lunches
Four wine dinners
Meal taxes & gratuities
All scheduled wine tastings
Erica Archer as your professional tour guide
All admissions per itinerary
All sightseeing per itinerary
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Airfare or travel to and from Tuscany and our starting hotel location.
Some meals are on your own. These are arranged around free time to explore the picturesque Italian villas.
The Cinque Terre excursion is priced separately.
CONDITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Trip guaranteed departure is based on 8 attendees.
RESERVATIONS:
To reserve your trip please submit your deposit of $1,500 per person for the Tuscany trip + 500 per person for the Cinque Terre extension. Contact Erica Archer at Wine Wise with any questions: erica.archer@winewiseevents.com, 207-619-4630. The remaining balance is due March 1, 2022.
CANCELLATIONS:
If you must cancel your trip reservation with us before 12/15/2021 there will be a $500.00 per person cancellation fee. There are no refunds after 12/15/2021. We strongly urge you to consider taking travel insurance to help cover any unforeseen circumstances that may arise. For insurance information please visit InsureMyTrip.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Wine Wise and Erica Archer accept no responsibility for any delayed departures or arrivals, missed connections, loss, damage, or injury to person or property. We are not responsible for any extra costs incurred for required covid testing and accommodations if you test positive and cannot leave the country until you are able to test negative (as necessary as of February 15, 2022). We reserve the right to change the itinerary and substitute arrangements of any equal value if circumstances warrant a change.