Tuscany Food & Wine Experience: A Culinary Journey Through Italy Tour Notes

Pre-Travel Form

We need some important information prior to your trip. This information will include your flight details, which we need for your transfer. Please fill in this information as soon as possible.

Access Form


Arrival Details Arrive to Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) – arrival time TBA for Day 1 walking tour.	Departure Details Depart from Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) – departure will be a group transfer on the last day of the tour.	Airport Transfers Airport arrival transfers are included with your tour. You will be met at the airport. After you exit the secure area look for someone with a sign with either your name or the Women’s Travel Club. One group departure transfer is included with your tour. If you have purchased your own pre-night or post night accommodations (not through the Women’s Travel Club) you will have to arrange your own airport transfer or take a taxi.

Flight Booking

The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible or refundable air tickets when possible.

If you would like assistance booking international flights for your tour, please use the form below. The Women’s Travel Club Flight Desk will work with you to arrange the best options.

Our flight management fee is CAD 200.00 + HST per tour.

Flight Request Form

This is a suggested packing list for your tour. Please keep in mind that your personal needs or requirements may differ from the items on this list.

– Flight information and documents – eticket number
– Travel insurance policy (with photocopies)
– Passport (with photocopies)
– Pen (please bring your own for filling out documents)
– Camera (with extra memory cards and batteries)
– Cash, credit card and debit card
– Cell phone, tablet, etc with charging cables
– Day pack (for daily excursions)
– Ear plugs (if needed)
– Electrical adapter and converter
– External charger
– First-aid kit and medications (bring extra medications in their prescription bottles/packages)
– Fleece top/sweater
– Footwear including comfortable closed toe shoes
– Hat
– Headphones or earbuds
– Light jacket
– Locks for bags
– Long pants, capris and/or shorts
– Money belt (optional)
– Personal entertainment (reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc)
– Refillable water bottle
– Shirts (blouses, t-shirts, tank tops, etc)
– Sleepwear
– Small travel towel (optional)
– Smart outfit (optional for evenings out)
– Sunglasses
– Toiletries
– Watch and/or alarm clock


Weather Tuscany average daily temperatures range between 18°C (64°F) to 25°C (77°F).	Currency Italy uses the Euro (€/EUR) as its currency. Coins come in denominations of 2€, 1€ and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents Notes or bills are differentiated by their size and colour and come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. ATMs are available in widely available in larger cities and most small towns. Look for the ‘Bancomat’ sign. In the smaller and more remote villages you may not find ATMs. Be aware that most Italian bancomats will only allow you to withdraw a maximum of €250 per day. The most popular credit card by far in Italy is Visa, with Mastercard a close second.	Electric Outlets In Italy there are three associated plug types, types C, F and L. Type C plugs have two round pins, type F plugs have two round pins with two earth clips on the side and type L plugs have three round pins. Italy operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. A universal all-in-one travel adapter (can be purchased from retailers like Amazon) will allow you to plug in and charge most electronic devices. Most electronic devices have built-in converters. However, if you plan to use North American appliances like hair dryers, flat irons or curling irons you will need a converter.

Tuscany Food & Wine Experience: A Culinary Journey Through Italy Tour Notes

Tuscany Food & Wine Experience: A Culinary Journey Through Italy

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Suggested Packing List