| Indulge your senses with the exquisite beauty and unique flavors of Tuscany during this "behind the scenes" experience presided over by the Silversea Culinary Team. Learn the secrets to preparing authentic Italian cuisine, and travel the Tuscan countryside. |
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3-night Pre- or Post- Cruise Land Adventure | Plus 7 to 10-Day Cruise |
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| Day 1 ARRIVE ROME/CASTELLO BANFI |
| Upon arrival in Rome a local Silversea representative meets and escorts you to your vehicle for the 2.5-hour drive into the heart of the Brunello region of Tuscany. After check-in at the vineyard estate of Castello Banfi spend the balance of the day relaxing at your leisure. |
| Lunch and dinner are on your own. Overnight at Castello Banfi - Il Borgo - Montalcino. |
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| Day 2 CASTELLO BANFI |
| After a special Tuscan breakfast, begin your half-day cooking class. Learn to prepare typical Tuscan specialties alongside the estate's professional staff and then delight in a lunch of your hard work. The afternoon is spent on an in-depth tour of the Castello Banfi winery, with nearly 7,000 acres and an impressive variety of grapes. Tonight enjoy a special pairing menu. |
| Overnight at Castello Banfi - Il Borgo - Montalcino. |
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| Day 3 CASTELLO BANFI |
| After breakfast strike out for a full-day excursion to vineyards around the small town of Bolgheri, deep in the heart of Tuscany. Rudi and his team are 'regulars' in this area as they search for well-known and emerging wines to serve aboard Silversea. This is a rare opportunity to meet with producers whose operations are not open to the public. For your final evening enjoy a farewell cocktail party. |
| Overnight at Castello Banfi - Il Borgo - Montalcino. |
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| Day 4 DEPART CASTELLO BANFI |
| Following breakfast depart for Civitavecchia to board your ship. |
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| Program Inclusions: |
| *Three-night stay in a Riserva category room at the Castello Banfi Il Borgo - Montalcino |
| *Complimentary wine-tasting |
| *Morning cooking lesson with lunch |
| *Full-day tour in Tuscany with lunch |
| *Three breakfasts, two lunches, one dinner |
| *Transfers between airport, hotel and pier in air-conditioned vehicles (where appropriate)
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| 3-Night Program From $3,599 per person |
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| POST CRUISE SILVER WIND | April 17, 2012 | Barcelona to Rome | 10 Days |
| Itinerary: Barcelona, Spain; Cagliari (Sardinia), Italy; Trapani, Italy; La Goulette, Tunisia; Sousse, Tunisia; Valletta, Malta; Taormina, Sicily, Italy; Sorrento, Italy (overnight); Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy |
| VISTA SUITE Fares From: $3,999 ---- FREE AIR & $1,000 ONBOARD CREDIT----- |
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| PRE CRUISE SILVER WIND | April 30, 2012 | Rome to Venice } 7 Days |
| Itinerary: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Sorrento, Italy; Taormina, Sicily, Italy; Kotor, Montenegro; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Venice, Italy (overnight) |
| VISTA SUITE Fares From: $4,199 ---- FREE AIR & $500 ONBOARD CREDIT----- |
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| PRE CRUISE SILVER SPIRIT | Oct 22, 2012 | Rome to Barcelona | 7 Days |
| Itinerary: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Portovecchia, Corsica, France; Livorno (Florence), Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Marseille, France; Porto Mahon, France; Palma De Mallorca, Spain; Barcelona, Spain |
| VISTA SUITE Fares From: $4,999 ---- FREE AIR & $500 ONBOARD CREDIT----- |