Day of Arrival

Begin the journey by meeting the IVW Coach / Passenger Van at Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Rome between 10:00 & 11:00 in the morning. Snacks are provided on the drive into The Village, where we’ll eat lunch upon arrival.

Take time to settle into the accommodations and freshen up before meeting for the welcome reception & orientation.

Next, take a few hours to relax; walk in the gardens, dip in the pool, take a nap, put your socks into drawers, etc.

When chill time is over, a local multi~course dinner with local wine is served by The Castle Chef {also local}. Get to know the others in the group very well as pasta hangs off their wine-stained lips mid~conversation.

Saunter up to bed for a solid night’s rest.

Beginning with breakfast at The Castle, the day sets off with a private boat ride on Lake Bolsena.

Bring a swimsuit and an appetite; after time in the water we’ll head to a lakeside trattoria for a lunch of fish, caught fresh from the lake.

When bellies are full, we’ll head back to The Castle for some R&R.

As the day cools off, we’ll stroll among trees in a local organic olive orchard. Take the opportunity to speak to the owners about their process before tasting their various oils.

Head back to The Castle to freshen up.

Come evening, a local chef will guide us through making and eating an authentically Italian home~cooked meal.

An early night prepares us for an early morning on Day Three.

We begin the day watching the sun rise over Civita. Followed by a quiet walk through the city well before the bridge opens for tourists.

Enjoy an Italian breakfast back at The Castle.

Shortly after everyone is fed, we’ll embark on a journey to Orvieto. Here, we’ll explore a grand cathedral, a museum, local shops, and a restaurant.

Gelato and lunch may fuel a nap back at The Castle.

Once rested, the group will pour into our favorite organic winery for a tour & tasting.

A three~course dinner will be served at the winery.

Wake up, eat breakfast, and get ready to experience local artists working their craft in the ancient village of Blera.

Visit workshops and experience a blacksmith, cobbler, mosaic~maker, and stone~worker as they hone their respective skills.

Lunch will be served at an authentically local cantina~turned~trattoria.

Select scoops of homemade old~style gelato while learning about the process of how it’s made.

Go ahead, try every flavor.

Return to The Castle and enjoy some free time before the Castle Chef serves up another delicious, locally~sourced multi~course dinner.

After a final swig of wine, we’ll head outside to view the vast cosmos and constellations via laser pointer.

First things first: breakfast.

Next we’re off to see Pitigliano and the mysteries of the valley below. Explore the cave streets, the city streets, and the local eats. Lunch served at a small trattoria.

A few hours to rest back at The Castle is well deserved. For those who want to play, we have unique games and activities available.

Finally, freshen up for a farewell dinner in the Castle Salon.

A local musician strums Italian music while conversation and wine flow generously.

Day of Departure

A send~off breakfast is served before allowing time to pack everything up. While waiting for departure, bid farewell to The Castle and The Village. The IVW Coach will leave for Leonardo Da Vinci Airport at eleven in the morning. Sandwiches and snacks will be provided on the ride back into Rome.

We recommend spending the night in Rome to ease the transition back into modern society. A life reintegration guide will be provided at no extra charge.

$420 off until Sept. 1st, 2019!*

*Equivalent to 32 liters of organic olive oil

$4400 $3,980 per Guest

• First come, first serve; maximum of 16 Guests

• Initial deposit of $1100 $995 upon booking