Tours & Retreats
Experience Italy Through Whole Food, Plant-Based Living
Join our intimate vegan tours and whole food plant-based travel experiences in Italy — immersive journeys through Tuscany and Umbria where nourishing cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, culture, and meaningful connection come together.
Designed for small groups and hosted personally by Margarita Restrepo and Michele Nasini, these experiences blend Italian tradition, whole food plant-based culinary education, nature, and restoration into one unforgettable journey.
An Unforgettable Travel Experience
Slow down. Nourish deeply. Come home to the body.
Our whole food plant-based (WFPB) and vegan travel experiences are designed for those who wish to explore this extraordinary world in a way that is intentional, nourishing, and aligned with the body’s natural rhythms. Each journey honors food as medicine, movement as vitality, and rest as a foundation for true wellbeing.
Set across the timeless landscapes of Tuscany and Umbria, our WFPB and vegan tours and retreats integrate seasonal cuisine, culture, nature, and connection — allowing you to experience Italy not as a tourist, but as a participant in its living traditions.
Whether you are:
discovering hilltop villages on a guided tour,
learning the art and science of whole food plant-based Italian cuisine,
or restoring your body and mind during a regenerative wholiday,
you will move at a pace that honors presence, joy, and true nourishment.
Here, food is medicine. Nature is teacher. And Italy becomes a return to oneself.
What Makes These Experiences Unique
Unlike conventional tours, these journeys are designed as living experiences of whole food plant-based living and conscious travel.
Each gathering brings together nourishment, culture, movement, and nature, allowing guests to experience Italy more deeply — not simply as visitors, but as participants in the rhythm of the land and its traditions.
Each experience includes:
• Whole food plant-based Italian cuisine — fresh, seasonal, vibrant, and prepared without oils or processed ingredients
• Special visits to local restaurants preparing plant-based meals exclusively for our group
• Hands-on culinary experiences and cooking sessions inspired by traditional Italian flavors
• Movement, alignment, and breath sessions to support vitality and balance
• Time in nature, with peaceful countryside surroundings, lake views, and access to the villa’s pool for rest and relaxation
• Visits to charming villages, farms, and local artisans
• Beautiful boutique villa accommodations, with thoughtfully designed rooms and comfortable spaces to unwind
• Small group size creating a warm, personal, and intimate experience
Everything is thoughtfully organized so guests can fully enjoy the journey — without the usual stress of searching for plant-based restaurants, suitable accommodations, or navigating unfamiliar places.
Instead, you can relax, explore, connect, and experience Italy in a nourishing and meaningful way.
What You Can Expect
Each experience is designed so you can fully enjoy the journey while everything else is thoughtfully arranged.
• 9 days / 8 nights in a beautiful boutique villa in the Italian countryside, with premium accommodations and thoughtfully designed rooms
• Peaceful natural surroundings, with countryside landscapes, lake views, and quiet spaces to slow down and breathe
• Access to the villa’s pool and outdoor areas for rest, relaxation, and time in nature
• Exceptional whole food plant-based Italian cuisine, celebrating traditional flavors in a vibrant and nourishing way
• Special visits to local restaurants preparing plant-based meals exclusively for our group
• Excursions to charming villages, local producers, and authentic Italian cultural experiences
• The warmth of traveling with a small, welcoming group in an intimate setting
• The comfort of knowing that every detail has been arranged, from meals to accommodations, so you can simply enjoy the experience
Everything is thoughtfully curated so you can arrive, settle in, and experience Italy in a relaxed, nourishing, and meaningful way.
Choose Your Wholiday
Tuscany & Umbria Wholiday Tour
September 20–28, 2026
9 Days • Umbria & Tuscany
Bookings Open
Tuscany & Umbria Wholiday Tour
October 1–9, 2026
9 Days • Umbria & Tuscany
Bookings Now Open
Join us — and rediscover
the beauty of eating, living, and being well.
Whether you’re seeking a vegan vacation, a WFPB culinary journey, or a thoughtfully curated vegan Italy tour, our signature Wholidays in Tuscany and Umbria bring together nourishment, culture, and presence in a way that feels grounded and real.
This is Italy experienced at the right pace.
Days unfold among the rolling hills of Tuscany and the timeless landscapes of Umbria — around shared tables, local markets, regional traditions, gentle movement, and long outdoor meals. The architecture, the olive groves, the vineyards, the medieval towns — they shape the rhythm of each day.
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Meals are rooted in whole food, prepared with care, and enjoyed slowly. There is room for conversation. Room for digestion. Room for stillness.
We keep our groups intentionally small so the experience remains intimate and meaningful. You won’t rush from site to site. You’ll settle into place, taste the region, and experience Italy through its land, its food, and its people.
A Wholiday is a tour — thoughtfully organized and beautifully hosted — yet shaped by rhythm instead of pressure.
You arrive curious.
You leave nourished.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Are These Experiences Best For?
These journeys are ideal for:
• People interested in whole food plant-based living
• Couples seeking meaningful travel
• Individuals looking for restoration and inspiration
• Food lovers who want to experience authentic Italian cuisine in a new way
• Anyone curious about plant-based living — no prior experience requiredAre these vegan tours and vacations fully plant-based?
Yes. All of our experiences are 100% vegan and whole food plant-based (WFPB). From the moment the group meets until we say goodbye, every meal, ingredient, and culinary experience is fully organic, non-GMO, whole food, plant-based and intentionally prepared to support nourishment, vitality, and ease.What is included in your vegan tours and WFPB travel experiences in Italy?
Our vegan tours, retreats, and vacations in Italy are fully hosted and thoughtfully curated. Once the group meets, everything is included and taken care of — accommodations, plant-based meals, experiences, activities, and local guidance — allowing you to relax and fully immerse yourself in the journey without logistical concerns.
Do I need to already be vegan or WFPB to join?
No. Our travel experiences are open to anyone who is curious about healthy living, plant-based living, whole food nutrition, and conscious travel. Many guests join to learn, explore, and experience WFPB living in a supportive, immersive environment.What is the pace of your vegan Italy travel experiences?
Our approach to vegan travel is intentionally slow and balanced. Days are designed to allow for exploration, rest, connection, and enjoyment — without rushing — so the experience feels nourishing rather than exhausting.Is everything organized, or will there be free time?
All core elements of the experience are organized and included, while still allowing space for rest, reflection, and personal exploration. Our goal is to offer structure without rigidity, so guests feel supported but not constrained.What makes these vegan tours and WFPB vacations different?
Unlike conventional vegan travel, our experiences are rooted in whole food plant-based living, seasonal cuisine, and an understanding of the body’s natural rhythms. Food is not an add-on — it is central — and every element of the journey is designed to support wellbeing, connection, and presence.
Your Hosts
These experiences are hosted by Margarita Restrepo and Michele Nasini, who share a passion for whole food plant-based living, Italian culture, and creating meaningful experiences that nourish both body and mind.
Margarita Restrepo is the founder and editor-in-chief of Naked Food Magazine, a naturopath, whole food plant-based chef, and educator dedicated to helping people rediscover health through food, lifestyle, and conscious living. Her work focuses on restoring vitality through simple, natural practices rooted in nourishment, connection, and respect for the body.
Michele Nasini is a strength and conditioning coach, movement practitioner, and researcher of human performance and wellbeing. His approach integrates physical training, breath, and alignment to support balance, vitality, and resilience.
Together, they guide guests through a journey that blends nourishing cuisine, movement, nature, and authentic Italian culture, creating an experience that is both restorative and deeply memorable.
Throughout the experience, Margarita and Michele personally host the group, share meals together, and guide the activities and excursions.
The Culinary Experience
Food is at the heart of these experiences.
Meals are thoughtfully created and prepared by Margarita Restrepo together with Chef Gaia, combining culinary creativity with the principles of whole food plant-based nutrition and the rich traditions of Italian cuisine.
All dishes are prepared using Naked Food recipes, crafted to highlight the beauty and simplicity of real ingredients. Meals are made with organic, locally sourced, and non-GMO ingredients whenever possible, celebrating the seasonal abundance of the Italian countryside.
The cuisine is 100% whole food plant-based and vegan, free from processed ingredients and designed to nourish, energize, and delight.
Guests enjoy beautifully prepared breakfasts, lunches, and dinners throughout the journey, along with special meals in select local restaurants preparing plant-based cuisine exclusively for our group.
Sharing these meals together often becomes one of the most memorable parts of the experience, bringing people together around vibrant food, meaningful conversation, and the joy of simple living.
A Different Way to Experience Italy
These journeys are not about rushing from place to place.
They are about slowing down, reconnecting with food, nature, and people, and experiencing Italy in a way most travelers never do.
You will cook.
You will explore.
You will rest.
You will taste the beauty of simple living.
And when you return home, you will carry a piece of Italy — and a deeper connection to yourself — with you.
Looking for a Private or Customized Wholiday Instead?
In addition to our scheduled experiences, we also offer private and customized Wholidays for individuals, couples, families, and small groups seeking a more personal journey through Italy.
These experiences can be tailored to your interests and may include whole food plant-based culinary experiences, movement sessions, cultural excursions, and time to explore the beauty of the Italian countryside.
An intimate wedding under the Tuscan sun.
A milestone anniversary in the magical Umbrian hills.
A birthday, family reunion, or simply time away with the people who matter most.
Beautiful villas.
Nourishing whole food plant-based meals.
Curated local experiences.
Days shaped by connection, flavor, and the natural rhythm of Italy.
If the idea of long tables, warm evenings, and your favorite people gathered together speaks to you, we would be happy to explore the possibilities with you.
To explore a private Wholiday, contact us at
info@nakedfoodmagazine.com
