June 11-18, 2027
The Dolce Vita goes plant-based!
Experience Italy on an intimate vegan Tuscany tour through its food, culture, medieval villages, landscapes, and traditions, created for a maximum of just 13 guests.
Stay in a beautiful private Tuscan villa, enjoy exceptional whole food, plant-based cuisine, and discover some of the places we know and love—without having to worry about transportation, reservations, or the details of planning each day.
Bookings Are Open
TOUR LENGTH: 8 Days / 7 Nights
MEETUP LOCATION: Florence, Italy
TOUR LOCATION: Tuscany & Umbria, Italy
END LOCATION: Florence, Italy
GROUP SIZE: Maximum 13 Guests
START DATE: June 11, 2027
END DATE: June 18, 2027
EARLY BIRD PRICE: $5,300 per person
RESERVATION PAYMENT: $1,300 per person to reserve your spot (applied toward the total tour price)
Questions before booking? You’ll find complete travel, payment, accommodation, and participation details below, or you can contact us anytime at Info@nakedfoodmagazine.com.
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What This Tour Is About
This journey is about experiencing Tuscany in a more personal, relaxed, and meaningful way.
With a maximum of just 13 guests, we are able to travel differently—without rushing from one landmark to the next or following the pace of a large tour group.
There is time to explore beautiful towns and villages, discover local traditions, enjoy the scenery, and truly take in the places we visit.
And because food is such an essential part of Italy, it is also at the heart of this experience.
Throughout the week, you’ll enjoy exceptional whole food, plant-based cuisine, inspired by Italian flavors and prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Our meals are 100% plant-based and created without added oil, refined sugar, or unnecessary additives, so you can experience the pleasure of eating in Italy without compromising the way you choose to eat.
Authentic Tuscany, Effortless Flow
One of the greatest luxuries of this journey is being able to experience Tuscany without having to plan every detail yourself.
From the moment we meet in Florence, we take care of the transportation, reservations, meals, excursions, and daily logistics.
Our private drivers take us through the Tuscan countryside while you simply enjoy the views, the company, and the places we have chosen to share with you.
Because Michele, our co-host, was born and raised in Italy, the journey also comes with a perspective that goes far beyond what you would normally find in a guidebook.
Along the way, he shares the history, traditions, language, stories, and small cultural details that help you understand the places we visit in a much more personal way.
You do not have to worry about where to go next or how to get there.
We take care of the details so you can experience Tuscany fully.
WFPB & Vegan Cuisine, Without Compromise
Food is one of the highlights of this journey.
Throughout the week, you’ll enjoy beautiful, abundant whole food, plant-based cuisine inspired by Italy and the Mediterranean, prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Our meals are 100% plant-based, oil-free, refined sugar-free, and made without unnecessary additives.
Breakfasts and dinners at the Villa are thoughtfully prepared for our group, while selected lunches and meals during our excursions take us to handpicked restaurants where plant-based Italian food becomes part of the experience.
No searching for vegan options. No explaining how you eat. No settling for a salad while everyone else enjoys Italy.
Here, you get to experience Italian food fully—and eat freely throughout the entire journey.
The Journey Through Tuscany
The Essence of Tuscany’s Beauty
Over eight days, we’ll travel through some of the places that make Tuscany so extraordinary—from Renaissance cities and medieval hill towns to the sweeping landscapes of the Val d’Orcia.
Each destination has been personally chosen for a different reason: its beauty, history, atmosphere, food, or simply because it is a place we love and want to share with you.
There is no rushing through a checklist. We want you to have time to walk, explore, take photographs, discover a small shop, sit in a piazza, and experience each place beyond its landmarks.
Florence
Our journey begins in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance—a city celebrated for its extraordinary art, magnificent architecture, and enduring beauty. Here, we’ll welcome you personally and spend a little time getting to know one another before setting off together.
Our drivers will be waiting with their private Mercedes vans, ready to take us to our first destination. As we leave Florence behind, the Tuscan countryside opens before us: rolling hills, cypress-lined roads, and the promise of a wonderful week together.
Siena
With its medieval streets, warm brick façades, and extraordinary architecture, Siena has preserved an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Tuscany.
We’ll explore the heart of the city, including the magnificent Piazza del Campo and Siena Cathedral, with time to wander its narrow streets, discover local shops, and enjoy the rhythm of the city at your own pace.
Siena is a place to slow down, look around, and simply take in the beauty of being there.
Pienza
Set high above the rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia, Pienza is a Renaissance jewel with some of the most breathtaking views in Tuscany. Designed as an ideal Renaissance town, its historic center is filled with beautiful architecture, charming streets, artisan shops, and the traditions of the surrounding countryside.
We’ll have time to wander, explore, and enjoy the extraordinary panorama beyond the city walls. Small, elegant, and beautifully preserved, Pienza captures Tuscany at its most timeless.
Bagno Vignoni
Few places in Tuscany are as unusual as Bagno Vignoni, a tiny medieval village built around an ancient thermal spring. Instead of a traditional piazza, the center of the village is occupied by a remarkable stone thermal pool, where naturally warm water has flowed for centuries.
Surrounded by the landscapes of the Val d’Orcia, Bagno Vignoni is small, peaceful, and unforgettable—a perfect place to pause and experience a completely different side of Tuscany.
Cortona
Perched high above the Val di Chiana, Cortona is a beautiful Etruscan hill town filled with stone streets, intimate piazzas, artisan shops, and spectacular views across the Tuscan countryside.
We’ll wander through its historic center with time to explore, browse, stop for a cappuccino, and discover the quieter corners that give Cortona its charm. It is exactly the kind of place this journey is about: beautiful, deeply Tuscan, and best enjoyed without rushing.
Assisi
This is one of the most beautiful and meaningful towns in all of Italy. Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the hometown of our host Michele (Mik), rises above the Umbrian countryside with its pale stone buildings, medieval streets, sweeping valley views, and extraordinary artistic and spiritual heritage.
For Mik, Assisi is not simply another stop on the itinerary — it is part of his own story.
Sharing a place he knows so personally gives this day a very different feeling, adding the kind of local perspective, memories, and connection that you simply cannot experience as an ordinary visitor.
Castiglione Del Lago
Just across the Tuscan border, in the neighboring region of Umbria, Castiglione del Lago rises above Lake Trasimeno with one of the most extraordinary views in the area—the water stretching wide below, framed by distant hills and changing light.
At its edge stands the remarkable Rocca del Leone, a medieval fortress whose long stone passageway and high walls seem to float above the lake.
Walking through it feels less like visiting a monument and more like stepping into another time, with Trasimeno opening around you in every direction.
Your Private Tuscan Estate
10,200+ SQ. FT. PRIVATE TUSCAN ESTATE | 3 OUTDOOR POOLS | INDOOR MARBLE SPA | PRIVATE MARBLE TURKISH BATH | PRIVATE SUITES & APARTMENTS | EN-SUITE BATHROOMS | PRIVATE OLIVE GROVE | EXPANSIVE GARDENS SWEEPING VAL DI CHIANA VIEWS | JUST A 2-MINUTE WALK TO MEDIEVAL LUCIGNANO
For seven nights, this extraordinary private estate becomes your home in Tuscany.
Set among olive trees and expansive gardens overlooking the Val di Chiana, the Villa offers the space, privacy, and amenities of a private luxury resort—while being just steps from one of Tuscany’s most beautiful medieval villages.
Your Private Space
All of the accommodations are private suites or apartments, offering generous living space, elegant furnishings, and a natural sense of separation that makes each room feel like an independent retreat within the Villa.
Every room has its own private en-suite bathroom, ensuring complete comfort and privacy for every guest throughout the stay.
Four Pools & Private Wellness
The Villa features three outdoor swimming pools, surrounded by gardens and open Tuscan views.
Inside, a spectacular marble wellness area includes a heated indoor pool with hydrotherapy jets and a private Turkish Steam Bath, complete with marble seating.
The perfect place to unwind after a day exploring Tuscany.
Gardens, Olive Trees & Val di Chiana Views
Step outside and you are surrounded by olive trees, gardens, terraces, pools, and sweeping views across the Val di Chiana.
There are plenty of quiet places to read, swim, enjoy the sun, have breakfast outdoors, or simply take in the Tuscan countryside.
Beautiful Lucignano at Your Doorstep
One of the Villa’s most exceptional features is its location.
The historic center of Lucignano is just a 2-minute walk away, giving you the rare freedom to explore a Tuscan village whenever you wish.
Lucignano is famous for its unusual elliptical medieval layout and concentric streets, an extraordinary example of historic town planning.
Walk into town for a cappuccino, browse the local shops, sit in the piazza, visit the market, or simply wander its beautiful stone streets.
Restaurants, cafés, shops, and everyday services are all within walking distance.
A private Tuscan estate in the countryside—with a medieval village at your doorstep.
Meet Your Hosts
Margarita Restrepo
Margarita is the founder and editor-in-chief of Naked Food Magazine and the visionary behind WFPB.ORG, the Whole Food, Plant-Based Initiative. A certified naturopath, plant-based chef, and author of five cookbooks, Margarita has dedicated her life to advancing the understanding of food as medicine and to guiding people toward true and sovereign health. Her pioneering work in Culinary Medicine blends scientific knowledge with wholistic wisdom, demonstrating how food can heal, regenerate, and transform our lives. She has also developed the Universal Guideline for Human Health, a framework that integrates nutrition, movement, rest, emotional balance, and connection into a cohesive path to well-being. With certifications in cellular biology, microbiology, virology, and cognitive health, Margarita bridges the gap between science and lifestyle, offering a perspective that is both deeply grounded and empowering. At the heart of her mission is a passion for helping others reconnect with nature, their own biology, and the miracle of food. Margarita’s teachings invite us to thrive—body, mind, and spirit—through the simplicity of whole, plant-based living.
Michele Nasini
Michele (Mik) is the co-director of WFPB.ORG and a professional Fitness Coach, bringing years of experience in training, performance, and human movement to the heart of the WFPB mission.
Born and raised in Italy, Michele offers guests a unique perspective into the traditions of his homeland—sharing insights, stories, and local knowledge that bring depth and authenticity to every experience. From cultural nuances to the history of Italian cuisine, he enriches the journey with context that connects food, place, and people.
With a background as a competitive swimmer and a graduate of Setanta College, Michele combines athletic discipline with a deep commitment to wholistic health, offering a complete pathway to vitality and resilience.
Beyond physical training, Michele’s passion extends into the study of esoterism, symbolism, and human biology, which he weaves into his teachings to explore the deeper connections between body, mind, and spirit.
Payment, Details and Terms & Conditions
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To reserve your place, a $1,300 reservation payment per person is required. This payment is applied toward the total tour price of $5,300 per person.
Your reservation is confirmed once payment has been received.
Reservation Payment: $1,300 per person
Remaining Balance: $4,000 per person
Final Balance Due: February 21st, 2027Payment Methods
Bank wire transfer — no additional fee
Credit or debit card — 5% transaction feeClick BOOK YOUR SPOT to complete your reservation and select your preferred payment method.
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Once your registration is complete, a member of our team will contact you personally to confirm your reservation and welcome you to the tour.
You will receive important updates as the departure approaches, including:
Pre-Tour Group Video Call — Meet your hosts and fellow travelers, review the journey, and ask questions before arriving in Italy.
Preparation Guide — Detailed information on what to pack, expected weather, clothing, phone and SIM options, travel planning, Florence accommodations, and other useful information.
Personal Support — From the moment you book, you are welcome to contact us directly with questions about the tour or preparing for your trip.
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This tour requires a minimum number of participants and will be officially confirmed no later than February 11th, 2027. If the minimum is reached earlier, confirmed guests will be notified immediately so they can proceed with flights and additional travel arrangements.
If the Tour Is Canceled by Us
If the required minimum number of participants is not reached and we cancel the tour, all payments made to us will be refunded in full.
Guest Cancellations
Outside of a cancellation by us as described above, tour payments are non-refundable. The $1,300 reservation payment is non-refundable, and failure to pay the remaining balance by February 21, 2027 may result in forfeiture of your reservation.
For this reason, we strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation, interruption, medical coverage, and other unforeseen circumstances.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
7 nights at our private Tuscan estate
Private suite or apartment with en-suite bathroom
All meals — breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and included restaurant experiences
100% WFPB & vegan cuisine — prepared without added oil or refined sugar
Non-alcoholic beverages during included meals and activities
Private luxury Mercedes transportation throughout the tour
Transfers from Florence to the Villa on arrival day and back to Florence on departure day
All scheduled excursions, guided visits, and cultural experiences
Full use of the Villa’s amenities, including three outdoor pools, indoor marble spa pool with hydrotherapy jets, private marble Turkish bath, gardens, and outdoor spaces
Pre-tour group video call
Personal hosting by Margarita & Michele throughout the journey
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare or transportation to and from Florence before or after the tour
Alcoholic beverages
Travel or medical insurance
Additional snacks, beverages, or meals outside those included in the program
Optional activities or excursions not included in the planned itinerary
Personal purchases and expenses
Gratuities
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Every guest room at our private Tuscan estate includes its own private en-suite bathroom.
All of the accommodations are arranged as private suites or apartments, offering exceptional space, comfort, and privacy throughout your stay.
For guests traveling together, room assignments are made according to party size, registration order, and accommodation availability.
Specific room assignments will be confirmed prior to the tour.
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Solo travelers are warmly welcome.
Guests traveling alone who would like their own private accommodation may reserve a private suite or apartment for an additional $1,000 single-occupancy supplement.
The $1,000 supplement must be paid in full at the time of booking, together with the $1,300 reservation payment.
Solo Traveler Reservation Payment: $2,300 upfront
$1,300 tour reservation payment + $1,000 private accommodation supplementThe $1,000 single-occupancy supplement is additional to the $5,300 tour price and is not applied toward the remaining tour balance.
Private suites and apartments for solo travelers are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Our private Tuscan estate offers exceptional space, privacy, and amenities throughout your seven-night stay.
10,200+ sq. ft. private estate
3 outdoor swimming pools
Indoor marble spa pool with hydrotherapy jets
Private marble bagno turco / Turkish bath
Private suites & apartments with en-suite bathrooms
Olive grove and expansive gardens
Panoramic views across the Val di Chiana
Wi-Fi
Laundry facilities
Best of all, the historic center of Lucignano is just a 2-minute walk from the Villa, with cafés, restaurants, shops, a pharmacy, and everyday services within easy walking distance.
You have the peace and privacy of a Tuscan countryside estate without being isolated from town.
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Our journey begins and ends in Florence, Italy.
The most convenient option is to fly into Florence Airport (FLR) and stay in Florence before the tour begins.
Travelers may also fly into Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and continue to Florence by train via Roma Termini.
Once you are in Florence, we take care of the transportation included in the tour.
On the first day, our private drivers will meet the group in Florence and take us to the Villa.
Throughout the week, all scheduled excursions and transfers are provided in private luxury Mercedes vans with professional NCC-licensed drivers.
On the final day, transportation is provided from the Villa back to Florence. Guests continuing their travels elsewhere may instead make their own onward arrangements.
After booking, we are happy to help with questions about flights, trains, arrival planning, and where to stay in Florence.
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The destinations shown on this page form the planned itinerary for the tour, including Florence, Siena, Lucignano, Cortona, Pienza, Bagno Vignoni, Assisi, Castiglione del Lago, and the surrounding Tuscan countryside.
After signing up, guests will receive the essential arrival and departure information needed to plan their travel, including the exact Florence meetup location and time on the first day, and the exact Florence drop-off location and approximate time on the final day. This allows you to comfortably arrange flights, hotels, trains, and any travel plans before or after the tour.
The complete daily itinerary—including the order of destinations, departure times, restaurants, activities, guided visits, and other scheduled experiences—will be provided to confirmed participants approximately 30 days before departure.
Occasionally, timing, restaurants, or individual activities may be adjusted due to weather, local conditions, availability, or an opportunity that we believe will improve the experience.
Any adjustments will always be made with the intention of providing the best possible journey for our guests.
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All meals included in this journey are 100% plant-based and prepared according to our Whole Food, Plant-Based approach, without added oil or refined sugar.
Because food is an important part of the tour and menus, restaurants, and kitchen arrangements are coordinated well in advance, all food allergies, intolerances, medically required diets, or other dietary restrictions must be disclosed to us prior to booking. We may not be able to accommodate certain dietary requirements, and it is essential that this is confirmed before you reserve your place.
We will let you know before you book whether we believe your particular requirements can reasonably be accommodated.
Please understand that meals are prepared in Villa and restaurant kitchens that may also handle common allergens. Therefore, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment or the complete absence of cross-contact.
If a guest books a place and only afterward discloses a dietary requirement that we are unable to accommodate and that would prevent participation in the tour, the booking will be considered non-refundable and any payments made will be forfeited, as the reservation holds a committed space and planned arrangements cannot be adjusted at that stage.
Guests with serious allergies, celiac disease, or other medically necessary dietary restrictions should contact us before making a reservation so we can discuss their needs openly and determine whether the tour is appropriate for them.
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Our itineraries are professionally designed by experienced local experts and are carefully planned to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for our guests.
However, traveling through historic towns and villages in Italy naturally involves physical conditions that cannot always be avoided or modified.
Many of the places we visit were built hundreds, and in some cases thousands, of years ago. Their historic character is part of what makes Italy and Europe so extraordinary, but it also means that guests may encounter uneven cobblestone streets, sloped pathways, uphill walking, steps of varying height and depth, narrow staircases, historic buildings without elevators, and extended periods of walking and standing.
For this reason, participants should have a good general level of mobility, balance, and walking ability and should feel comfortable navigating these environments.
If you are unsure whether the physical requirements of the trip are appropriate for you, please complete the following self-assessment before registering.
For each question, select the answer that best reflects your current ability.
1. On a typical day, how comfortable are you walking up to 4 miles at a relaxed, steady pace?
1 — Very comfortable
2 — Comfortable with breaks
3 — I can walk shorter distances (1–2 miles)
4 — I prefer minimal walking2. How comfortable are you climbing uneven or irregular stairs commonly found in historic European towns?
1 — Very comfortable
2 — Comfortable with occasional breaks
3 — Manageable but challenging
4 — I prefer to avoid uneven stairs3. How would you describe your ability to walk on cobblestone streets, sloped paths, and uneven terrain for sightseeing?
1 — Very comfortable
2 — Comfortable with short rests
3 — Manageable but tiring
4 — I prefer mostly flat, even surfaces4. When participating in group activities that involve walking for 60–90 minutes at a time, how well do you usually keep pace?
1 — I easily keep pace
2 — I keep pace with occasional pauses
3 — I prefer slower-paced or shorter activities
4 — I prefer activities with minimal walkingUnderstanding Your Results
This questionnaire is intended as a practical self-assessment to help you determine whether the physical demands of the trip are likely to be appropriate for you.
If you score 1 on all four questions, with no more than one answer of 2, the physical requirements of the itinerary are generally likely to be compatible with your current level of mobility.
If you have more than one answer of 2, or any answer of 3 or 4, we strongly encourage you to contact us before registering.
This does not automatically mean that you cannot participate. However, some parts of the itinerary may be physically demanding, and we would like to discuss the details with you so that you can make an informed decision.
Complimentary Video Consultation
If you are uncertain about your level of mobility or whether the trip is suitable for you, we are happy to offer a complimentary video consultation with our Head Excursions Expert before you register.
During the call, we can explain the walking distances, terrain, stairs, elevation changes, and general physical demands of the excursions in greater detail.
The final decision regarding participation remains the responsibility of each guest, based on an honest assessment of their own abilities and personal circumstances.
By registering for the trip, participants acknowledge that they have reviewed and understood the physical requirements described above.
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Have a question before booking?
Email us anytime at Info@nakedfoodmagazine.com.
If you would prefer to speak with us personally, simply email us to request a video call with one of your hosts. We are happy to answer your questions and help you determine whether this journey is right for you.
Reviews and Testimonials
Hear directly from our past guests about their experience with us in Tuscany & Umbria.
