Solo Traveler's Trip to Italy with Kelsey Ebner 2024
Join Kelsey on a trip created specifically…for YOU. Someone that’s a solo traveler, looking to have a once in a lifetime type of vacation to Italy. Kelsey is an Italy Specialist in the travel world. She lived in Italy for 5 years, married her souvenir from Italy (his name is Stefano) and when she says she knows the culture, she means it. A bonus for you is that she’s an Italian speaker, a food and wine loving woman, she would be easily classified as an extrovert and all that know her would say that she loves to laugh and put a smile on other people’s faces.
The smiles that you see from her clients can certainly be from all of the good food that she makes sure that you’re eating for the week, but what she really can take pride in are the connections that she has made over the years, in beautiful Italy. The local guides that she hand selects for tours are charming and incredibly knowledgeable. Private openings just for the group, which make things feel more intimate and more thoughtful. You’ll feel a great balance in the week of exploration of new places and FUN!
Starting things out in the beautiful, charming and very historical city of Perugia in the region of Italy called Umbria. This is where you’ll meet Kelsey at the 5 star Hotel Sina Brufani. Enjoy the first four nights of the tour here, the perfect hilltop town to base yourself in and explore the area.
From Perugia we will transfer all together in a private coach to the neighboring region, that we all know and love - Tuscany! Kelsey can’t wait to hear everyone say “woooow” as they pull into the driveway of the stunning Castello Spaltenna. Have you ever stayed in a hotel that is in an ancient monastery from the 10th century? Now’s your chance.
The tour will come to an end on the morning of April 15th, at Castello Spaltenna. In which case you can either make your way to Rome or to Florence, or wherever else you may want to explore in Italy, which Kelsey can assist with also.
Kelsey can assist you with all of your trip plans. You just need to show up and have fun, trust me, the rest will mostly be planned out for you. There’s even a healthy amount of free time on this trip, which is something that we always try to provide you with.
Also- I hope this makes you happy when you read this:
this SOLO group trip, has been organized and priced out so that you get your own room! No bunking up with a stranger on this tour. Your room is all for you to enjoy.
Your trip will include the following (and more!)
Accommodations: 4 nights in Perugia, 5 Star Hotel Sina Brufani, then 3 nights in the Tuscan countryside at 5 Star Hotel Castello Spaltenna. Your own room!
• Daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 5 dinners (one being at a gourmet Michelin star restaurant).
• Local guides, transportation with private drivers while on the tour, exclusive visits to visit with artisans, cooking class, foodie experiences and tastings (several - see the itinerary below!)
What is not included on the trip?
Round trip flights. Arrival and departure transfers. Travel insurance (required for all of our group tours). Any optional excursions that you do with your free time or meals not listed in the itinerary. Shopping and personal expenses. Gratuities. City Taxes which must be paid directly to the hotels & cannot be included in the total trip cost.
How much free time do these trips include?
Although some scheduled free time is included on our tours, most days are planned with activities for everyone to enjoy together. We try to leave free time in the afternoons and evenings. We do not want this to feel like a busy trip for you, so we kept that in mind while selecting day to day plans.
Can we opt out of activities?
While we encourage everyone to take part in the included activities, we recognize that sometimes you - need a break! You can certainly meek back up with the group later. We just ask that you share your decision with Kelsey beforehand. Also, we know you won’t want to miss out on what we’ve included on this trip!
Dietary restrictions?
We are happy to accommodate most food allergies. The hotels, restaurants and our guides will do their best to accommodate our gluten free, dairy free clients or even pescatarians.
Physical Rating?
No hiking or biking included on this tour. We will keep things at a nice, leisurely pace. We will be on walking tours that can be from 2 to 3.5 hours long and you must be able to walk well on cobblestone/uneven streets. Strolling the old towns, with some occasional stairs. We’re welcoming ages 18 and up on this tour!
Full Itinerary Here:
Day 1 - Arrival | Sunday, April 7th
Independent arrival in Perugia. Meet in the hotel lobby with the group at 6pm for a welcome cocktail and walk to our first group dinner in the city center. Multi course dinner, includes local red or white wine. Overnight in Perugia.
Day 2 - | Monday, April 8th
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet the guide at the hotel’s lobby and start your day with a visit of a family run artisan laboratory of Master Glasspainters. Francesco Moretti was one of the greatest 19th century restorers of stained-glass windows. The Moretti-Caselli Studio carries out restorations in accordance with modern methodologies. During your visit you will discover through the words of the descendants all the rooms dated back to 15th century! Then, continue with a walking tour of Perugia: a city full of charm and history. The tour will end around lunch time. Lunch is not included, but feel free to follow Kelsey to a place that she loves in the city center. In the afternoon Kelsey will take whoever would like to join her on a walk to see some of the highlights of the city, including the Cathedral and the incredible Roman aqueducts that you will learn about earlier that day.
7.00 pm Aperitivo time with the group, this is included in the tour cost, trust us, it’s enough for dinner! Overnight in Perugia.
Day 3 - | Tuesday, April 9th
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet the guide at the hotel’s lobby and walk to the Palazzo dei Priori. Just wait until you see the insider of this stunning city hall and learn about the history of this building, which has been there for centuries.
Then onto our next stop. Walk to the atelier of an important textiles artisan. In the fascinating and unique context of the Church of San Francesco delle Donne in Perugia, the memory of ancient weaving techniques is preserved, with which even today are created timeless fabrics that bring with them the history of art and the Umbrian territory. Here you can admire in operation ancient looms of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and know the history. The tour will end just before lunch time.
From here you can either enjoy the afternoon on your own to explore, book a massage at the hotel and use their amazing indoor pool (just wait until you see it) or come with Kelsey to visit Assisi for free time to visit one of her favorite towns in Umbria! We can taxi there and back together, which Kelsey will organize depending on the headcount. Dinner on your own this evening, but Kelsey can organize dinner reservations for the group or whoever would like to meet for dinner! Overnight in Perugia.
Day 4 - | Wednesday, April 10th
Breakfast at the hotel. After picking you up from your hotel, a private driver will take you to a local oil mill. In Umbria, in the green heart of Italy, this region is known for it’s olive oil production! You will visit the oil mill and will discover the phases of processing and production of olive oil “extra-vergine”. At the end of the tour, transfer to Saio Winery. Here you will enjoy an authentic experience in a family atmosphere. A pleasant walk through the vineyard where you will find yourself looking at an unfortgettable view of the hilltop town of Assisi. There will be a guided tasting with 4 wines in the room followed by a picnic.
Transfer back to Sina Brufani in the afternoon, dinner on your own. Overnight in Perugia. Don’t forget to pack up tonight, we’re headed to Tuscany in the morning!
Day 5 - | Thursday, April 11th
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet the driver at your hotel and private transfer to the beautiful hilltop town of Montepulciano! It is a quintessential Tuscan medieval village, green rolling hills all around it, castle walls, thermal springs and fine wine. Actually this town is famous for its Vino Nobile (Montepulciano wine). Enjoy a walk around in this town for about 1.5 hours, then we’re off to a winery for lunch. Since Etruscan times, Montepulciano has been at the centre of the wine trade in Tuscany. In this beautiful estate, you will have a private tour of the winery, followed by a tasting lunch in the Sereno room with a special three course lunch, which will be matched with a glass of the wines.
2.30 pm Transfer to your accommodation in Tuscany Countryside, Castello di Spaltenna. Arrival at about 4.00 pm. Free time to relax, then 7.30 pm Dinner at “L’Osteria” (on the property). Overnight in Tuscany.
Day 6 - | Friday, April 12th
Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to Siena Countryside for a cooking class. Your English-speaking chef will welcome you in his ancient kitchen. You will learn about the history and culture of the Tuscan cuisine. At the end of the cooking class you will be able to taste the dishes prepared such as: 1 starter, homemade pasta and sauce, 1 main course and dessert, all accompanied by good (local!) wine. Then transfer back to the hotel in the late afternoon. Evening on own, dinner not included. Overnight in Tuscany.
Day 7 - | Saturday, April 13th
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet the driver at your hotel and private transfer to Pienza. Cheese lovers, this one is for you/us! Ready to learn more about how a cheese can be produced? Let’s go to a farm for the day. Here is the authentic process for the production of traditional Pecorino with the owner and master cheesemaker. During the 4 hour experience, the cheesemaker will guide you through the whole process: from the stable, to fermentation to maturation. End your experience with a 3 courses menu. From here we will transfer to Siena. Here you can enjoy some free time discovering this beautiful city or getting in some last minute shopping! Transfer back to Spaltenna afterwards.
7.30 pm Dinner at “Il Pievano” Michelin restaurant (on the property) for our special farewell dinner.
Day 8 - | Sunday, April 14th - Tour ends this morning in Tuscany!
Breakfast at the hotel. Then ciao for now! Independent departure to the airport for those flying out. Kelsey can assist with booking you a private driver or a train to your next destination on your trip.
*We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program
Pricing is: 5570 EURO per person.
remember, we’ve priced this out as a solo room stay, no room sharing necessary on this trip!
Deposit due: 1650 EURO per person. Due immediately to hold your spot on the tour. This is a non refundable deposit. Payments will be made to Kelsey’s supplier in Italy- Deluxe Italy will be collecting your deposit and final payment toward the trip. Deluxe Italy is based in Italy, this will be a foreign charge on your card, please contact your bank before making the deposit to be sure to avoid any foreign transaction fees. Pricing and Availability are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed until your deposit has been accepted.
NOTE: For this tour, we can only accept 20 travelers.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!! CANCELLATION POLICY
PAYMENT POLICY: A deposit of 30% per person is required to secure a confirmed reservation. This is NON REFUNDABLE. Then the final balance of your trip will be due 70 days before the travel date. Your reservations on the tour are subject to cancellation if payments are not received by the due date. No name changes to the booking will be permitted.
CANCELLATION POLICY: In cases of cancellation by you Deluxe Italy has the right to collect and retain, and you agree to pay the following cancellation charges, calculated either as a flat-rate amount or as a percentage of the travel price and dependent on the number of days left until the planned departure date.
TRIP INSURANCE IS NOT INCLUDED, BUT IS REQUIRED. Once you’ve booked your spot on the tour, Foreign to Domestic can send you a trip insurance quote or you can obtain your own, but you must show proof of your trip insurance before the final payment is made.
We kindly request that all clients sign our Terms and Cancellation Agreement prior to submitting a deposit for their chosen trip. This document outlines important policies and expectations, which we believe are essential for both parties to fully understand and agree upon. This will be sent to you from Kelsey at Foreign to Domestic and your signature is required.
Cancellations must be made in writing via email, directly to Kelsey.