With Alexis Bellino · 14 guests
"A private villa in the Tuscan hills, a small group, and a week of long lunches, real conversations, and the kind of wine you remember. I can't wait to host you."
You know Alexis from The Real Housewives of Orange County. Off-camera, she's the one whose dinner table is always full and whose group chats have a life of their own. For her first hosted voyage with Wndrlust, she's bringing fourteen guests to a private estate outside Florence for a week of Chianti afternoons, slow villa days, and a few late nights.
Seven nights at a historic villa in the Tuscan hills, with the kind of countryside quiet that takes a full day to settle into. The villa is yours. The pool is yours. The long stone terrace where dinner is served each evening is yours.
Days in Florence, guided and curated, unhurried, where art and history stop being things you should see and start being things you feel. Afternoons in the Chianti hills where the wine tastes different because you know who made it. Truffle hunting in the forest with trained dogs. And the grape harvest in full swing across the hills, where you pick alongside the families who farm them.
By the time you leave, you won't have seen everything. You'll have felt it. That's the difference.
Tuscany as a way of living, not a list of sights. Built around the villa, the Chianti hills, and Florence at a pace that lets you actually feel it.
A historic villa set among vineyards and rolling countryside. Exclusively yours for the week. Pool, tennis court, gardens, long stone terrace for dinner, daily housekeeping.
Into the region that put Tuscan wine on the world map. Estates run by families who've shaped winemaking here for generations. Long lunches among the vines.
A hands-on cooking class at a boutique countryside estate. Fresh pasta, seasonal Tuscan plates, everything pulled from the garden, then a long lunch of exactly what you made.
Expert-led truffle hunting through Tuscan woods with trained dogs, following forest paths in search of one of the region's most prized delicacies. Pasta and Chianti to follow.
An in-house Italian chef cooks full breakfasts and dinners every day using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Back into Florence to move through its streets, shops, and quiet corners. Boutiques, cafés, the Arno at golden hour. Dinner, local wine, softly lit streets.
One long table outside as the sun sets over the valley. Hand-rolled pasta, candles, local wine, dancing late. The kind of dinners you remember years later.
Stay home and feel it. Late mornings in the sun. The pool. The rhythm of the villa takes over. Quiet stretches with nothing planned, and space to settle in.
Arrive in the heart of vendemmia, the grape harvest, one of the most special times of the year in Italy. The hills turn gold, the vines hang heavy, and the season is celebrated with a long lunch beneath the olive trees.
A historic Tuscan villa set among vineyards and rolling countryside. Every suite thoughtfully designed, every room with its own character.
Arrive beneath the Tuscan sun and settle into a slower rhythm. A welcome aperitivo, stories shared over dinner, and the first glimpse of the week ahead. Somewhere between the first toast and dessert, it starts to feel like you've been here forever.
For a few magical weeks each year, Tuscany comes alive with vendemmia. Hands stained with grape juice, laughter echoing through the vines, and long tables set beneath olive trees. This is Tuscany at its most authentic and most beautiful.
Follow cobblestone streets wherever they lead. Discover hidden courtyards, linger over espresso in sunlit piazzas, browse boutiques, galleries, and centuries-old workshops. The beauty of Florence is not in checking boxes. It's in wandering without a plan.
Out to the countryside for a hands-on cooking class at a boutique estate. Fresh pasta, seasonal Tuscan plates, everything pulled from the garden out back. Lunch is what you just made, eaten where you made it. Back to the villa unhurried.
Begin beneath the canopy of ancient woods, following truffle dogs through the countryside in search of hidden treasures. Later, gather in the kitchen to transform the day's discoveries into a meal worth savoring long after the trip ends.
An invitation to slow down and work with your hands. Guided by local artisans, you'll spend the morning immersed in creativity before surrendering once again to the easy pace of the countryside.
The final day arrives softly. A leisurely morning, one last swim, one last glass of wine on the terrace. As the sun slips behind the hills, gather together for a farewell dinner celebrating the friendships, memories, and magic of the week.
Gratuities included for the villa staff, the chef, local guides, and ground transfers. The only exception is your Wndrlust guide.
Flights, travel insurance, personal shopping in town, and any experiences beyond the scheduled itinerary.
Reservations are confirmed by application. The group is intentionally small, and the trip is built around the people in it.
Almost everything, so all you have to do is show up. Picture seven nights at the private villa, waking up to breakfast from your in-house Italian chef and ending each evening with dinner on the terrace, wine and fresh juices always within reach. Every experience we've dreamed up for the week is yours: long Chianti wine days, the grape harvest, truffle hunting through the forest, a hands-on cooking class, and a guided day wandering Florence.
All ground transfers are covered too, along with gratuities for the villa staff, the chef, local guides, and drivers. From the moment you land, you're taken care of.
Just a few things: flights to and from Italy, travel insurance, a handful of lunches and any free-time treasures you find in town, and a gratuity for your Wndrlust guide. Everything else is lovingly taken care of.
It's simple: $1,000 reserves your spot. Reservations are confirmed by application, and if you're accepted, that $1,000 counts toward your deposit. If you're not selected, it's fully refunded.
Once you're in, a 50% deposit secures your suite, with the balance due 60 days before departure. Then all that's left to do is pack.
Whatever suits you best. Take a private suite all to yourself, share one with your friend, your sister, or your mother, or settle into the shared twin room, perfect for those coming on their own who'd love a built-in roommate. All-inclusive pricing for each option is just above in the reserve section.
The group is intentionally small, just 14 guests, hosted by Alexis Bellino, with a dedicated Wndrlust guide on-site every day. Think of it as the ultimate girls' trip: a villa full of new friends, long dinners under the stars, shared bottles of Chianti, and the kind of laughter that carries across the terrace late into the night.
September 26 – October 3, 2026. Seven nights, eight days, at one of the most beautiful moments of the Tuscan year: warm golden days, cooler evenings, and the vineyards in the middle of harvest.
The week has moderate walking, think exploring Florence's streets and truffle hunting through the woods. The rest of the week unfolds gently, at whatever pace feels right to you.
Think relaxed Tuscan elegance. Light, breathable layers for warm days and cooler evenings, comfortable flats or sandals for cobblestones and the vineyard, and a swimsuit for the pool. Bring a dressier piece or two for the long terrace dinners, plus a light jacket or wrap for after sunset.
And don't worry about getting it perfect. Full packing tips will be sent to confirmed guests before the trip.
Fly into Florence Airport (FLR), the closest and most convenient to the villa. Once you're confirmed, your Wndrlust guide will share arrival details and coordinate your transfer, so you're looked after from the moment you land.
Questions about the trip, the villa, or reserving your spot? Our concierge team is here to help with anything you need.