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YOGA & DOLCE VITA - Tuscany
Duration7 days
Price€1850/per person
September 18–24, 2026
Italy, Tuscany
About the tour
A week of Tuscan rhythm: morning yoga among olive groves, lunches at family wineries, truffle hunting, Italian cooking masterclasses, and bathing in the thermal pools of Val d'Orcia. Small group of up to 12 people, the historic Villa Palagina la dimora, panoramic pool, and unhurried evenings with homemade wine.
The retreat suits both beginners and experienced practitioners.
What awaits you
Itinerary
Day-by-day program
- Meeting at the gathering point at 5 PM and transfer to the villa
- Welcome aperitif and check-in
- Walk through the Tuscan hills and meet fellow participants
- Group dinner at the villa
- Morning yoga practice
- Truffle hunting in Tuscan forests with a professional truffle hunter and dog
- Truffle lunch at a family natural wine winery
- Walk through a charming village and authentic gelato
- Evening yoga nidra for inner balance and peace
- Morning yoga practice
- Lecture from the instructor: 'The Eightfold Path — From Suffering to Inner Freedom'
- Visit to the Marquises Frescobaldi estate with lunch from local products
- Walk through the old village and coffee
- Picnic and sunset in Tuscany's cypress avenue
- Morning yoga practice
- Walk through authentic villages with stops for genuine Italian coffee
- Masterclass on preparing authentic dishes under the guidance of chef-owners
- Warm group dinner with a tasting of prepared dishes and a glass of homemade wine
- Morning yoga practice
- Picturesque village of Pienza with flower-lined streets, homemade gelato, and panoramic views
- Bathing in a natural thermal pool
- Immersion into pecorino production under the guidance of a cheese maker — tasting, lunch, and views
- Morning yoga practice
- Walk through authentic villages with stops for genuine Italian coffee
- Masterclass on preparing authentic dishes under the guidance of chef-owners
- Warm group dinner with a tasting of prepared dishes and a glass of homemade wine
- Dawn yoga practice: 'Yoga at sunrise — one last breath of Tuscan air'
- Farewell breakfast and departure from the villa
- Free time and group transfer to Florence
Team
Our Team
Yuliya Urbanska
Yoga and movement master, body practitioner
Certified hatha-yoga and functional movement instructor with 9+ years of experience. Specializes in conscious yoga and breathing techniques.
Olena Vyshnyak
Travel Organizer
I spent most of my career in marketing, but my true passion has always been travel. Discovering new places, immersing myself in the culture and atmosphere of every corner of the world — that's what fills me with energy. Now I'm happy to share this experience with others and help create unforgettable adventures.
Tour Details
What's Included
- 6 nights at Villa Palagina la dimora
- Breakfasts, dinners, and 3 lunches
- Group transfers to/from the meeting point
- Daily practices, sessions, and lectures
- Excursions with transfers
- Masterclasses, tastings, truffle hunting, cheese dairy visit, picnics
Additional
- Flights
- Private transfers to/from airport
- Restaurant meals (~€20–40)
- Travel insurance (~€20)
Tour Pricing
Book early — pay less
Lock in your spot at the best price. The closer to the tour date, the higher the cost.
Current price
Until 01 August 2026
€ 1,850
per personUntil 01 September 2026
€ 1,950
per personUntil 18 September 2026
€ 2,100
per personDestination
Italy, Tuscany
Weather
Daytime +30 °C, Nighttime +25 °C
Nearest airport
Rome-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Language
Italian
Traditional cuisine
Pizza, pasta, risotto
Average prices
Dinner: €35, glass of wine: €3
Currency
Euro (EUR)
What to bring back
Italian leather goods, wine and pasta
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The YOGA & DOLCE VITA tour runs for 7 days and 6 nights: from September 18 to 24, 2026. We meet at 5 PM in Florence on the first day and return to Florence on day 7. It is autumn season in Tuscany — warm days +22-26 °C, cool evenings, optimal weather for yoga, excursions, and walks through the vineyards.
Tour price — from €1,850 per person. There is a three-tier pricing: €1,850 for bookings by August 1, 2026 (Early Bird), €1,950 by September 1, 2026 (standard price), €2,100 for late bookings. Reservation — 50% deposit, remainder 3 weeks before tour start.
The price includes: 6 nights at Villa Palagina la dimora among olive groves; breakfasts, dinners, and 3 lunches; group transfers to/from the meeting point in Florence; daily yoga practices, breathing techniques, and lectures; guidance from two instructors; excursions with transfers; truffle hunting, visit to Frescobaldi winery, pecorino cheese dairy, Val d'Orcia, thermal pools, and two Italian cooking masterclasses.
Not included: flights to Florence, private transfers to/from the airport to the meeting point, restaurant meals during free time (€20-40 per day), travel insurance (~€20). All other expenses for accommodation, meals as per program, excursions, and activities are already paid.
Accommodation is at Villa Palagina la dimora, a historic 18th-century villa among olive groves and vineyards in the Tuscan hills. The property features a panoramic pool overlooking the valley, a restaurant with local cuisine, free Wi-Fi, tastings of local wine and olive oil, masterclasses, and a beehive. Rooms have twin beds and authentic décor.
The retreat suits both complete beginners and experienced practitioners. Instructor Yulia Urbanskaya adapts the practice to each participant's level and offers asana modifications. Daily morning and evening hatha yoga practice, functional movement, breathing techniques, and deep relaxation (yoga nidra). No prior requirements — just willingness to practice.
Group size is limited to a maximum of 12 people for an intimate atmosphere. The tour is led by two: Yulia Urbanskaya (certified hatha yoga instructor with 9 years of experience) and Lana Veklych (travel organizer). Both speak Ukrainian; English and Italian are used for communication with locals.
Meeting point is Florence at 5 PM on the first day (September 18, 2026). The nearest airport is Florence Airport (FLR); Pisa (PSA) and Bologna (BLQ) are also convenient with direct trains to Florence. You arrange the flight and transfer to the meeting point; from the meeting point to the villa we travel together — group transfer is included.
If cancelled more than 40 days before tour start, 50% of paid fees are refunded. If cancelled less than 40 days before, no refund, but we help transfer the booking to another person. We recommend purchasing travel insurance with trip cancellation (~€20).
For practice: comfortable yoga clothes, a lightweight blanket or shawl for yoga nidra. The villa provides mats. For walks: comfortable shoes for hills, light daytime clothing, warm sweater for evenings (September — cool nights), swimsuit for the thermal pool and villa pool, sunscreen, personal care items. An umbrella or lightweight rain jacket just in case.
Standard accommodation is double with twin beds. Single rooms are available upon request and for an additional fee. Availability is limited and depends on tour occupancy; we recommend confirming at booking. A single supplement typically costs 30-40% of the base price.
A blend of yoga and dolce vita: morning practices among olive groves, lunches at family wineries, truffle hunting, two Italian cooking masterclasses, natural thermal pools of Val d'Orcia, pecorino cheese dairy. Small group of up to 12 people, historic villa, Ukrainian-speaking guides, and complete logistics — no worries about routes and transfers.
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