The Tour
May 22-28 2024
$5999 Per Person*
Day One
Wednesday 22 May
Rome
Sight-seeing and Wine Tasting
The tour begins! Before we set off to Tuscany, we'll spend a day in Rome soaking up some city culture and relaxing before the work begins.
Experience a traditional Roman produce market where we will meet some vendors, learn about seasonal and local foods and do plenty of tasting, too. Learn how food-savvy Italians get their groceries in the city.
Afterwards, enjoy a bit of free time before we meet again at a wine studio for an evening of tasting of Roman natural wines and cheese pairings. It will also be fun to meet your travel companions and get to know each other.
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Day Two through Four
Thursday 23 through Saturday 25 May
Property Visits
We'll focus on showing you as many houses as possible in the areas around:
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Day Five
Sunday May 26
We take a little break!
Discover the beauty of the territory. We are heading at the Hot Springs in Saturnia.
​Day Six
27 May Monday
For those interested, there will be the chance to get a second viewings of properties visited thus far and follow-up with our lawyers. If anyone is not interested in a second viewing, we'll enjoy a tour and oil tasting at a local olive farm.
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Day Seven
Tuesday May 28
After our final breakfast at the our beautiful agriturismo, we'll head back to Rome. In Rome you'll get a bit of time to relax before we embark on a walking food tour of Rome's famous Jewish Quarter.
This concludes the Kitchen Table Travel Home Buying Tour! Your hotel is included this night.
This is custom-made tour. As such, the locations will depend on the houses available for sale selected by us and our agents based on a pre-tour questionnaire you'll have filled out regarding the type of properties (villa or apartment), price (from Euro 250,000.00 and up), size, location (historical centers or countryside) you are potentially interested to buy.
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The tour will combine:
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House visits with our agents and our two Italian real estate lawyers who will accompany us all through the tour to answer to all your questions;
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Wine-tasting experiences;
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Getting to know the territory;
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Meeting expats who live there; and
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Getting the basics on the house purchasing process with our two Italian lawyers.
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We will be based in Magliano in Toscana a small town known for its beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and its well-preserved Middle Age walls offering a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside and the sea, and for its vineries.
For our stay, we selected an organic certified farm and wine resort on a hill with a sea view.
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*The price does not include airfare or airport transfers or the hotel for the night of May 21st. We can arrange a hotel for you at an additional cost.
*Please arrive at least one day early prior to the tour start date of May 22th.
*Activities are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. But we always find something fun to do! If you need a break from house-hunting, we can help arrange an alternate activity.
*Minimum guests 5 and a maximum of 7 for this tour.
*A deposit of $1500 will be due upon signing up. The remaining fee will be due February 14, 2024.
* That deposit will be 75% refundable until 30 days before departure. If the customer cancels within 30 days of departure, the deposit is forfeit and the remaining payment will be refunded minus a 3% administrative fee. If Kitchen Table Travel has to cancel for any reason, both deposit and payment will be 100% refunded.
*Kitchen Table Travel will not make any commissions on any sales. We are not offering any time share opportunities. What we are offering is a fun and positive way to realize your dream with sensible advice.
*Reserve with a deposit by February 14, 2023 and receive a $500 discount per couple.
If you are ready to buy a home in Italy and interested in joining our tour contact us at info@kitchentabletravelco.com
What is a Home Buying tour?
An Innovative Way to Explore the Italian Real Estate Market
As featured in Italy Magazine, Kitchen Table Travel's home buying tours are designed to be an innovative experience by offering several experiences at once: an Italian tour with a deep dive into local and expat culture, a real estate market analysis, a look at property selection, and specific legal advice for purchasing a home in Italy.
These tours are a way for potential buyers to explore the Italian housing market, learn about the legal process of buying property in Italy, and if desired, buying property in Italy.
Along the way we have fun exploring the region through wine tastings and culinary adventures.
Why should I consider this opportunity?
This tour is directed to people who would like to buy a home in Italy and are ready to learn the process, legal steps, and taxation with a team of trusted Italian experts while at the same time assess if living in a particular area would really work for them in terms of facilities, activities, people, and local and expat culture.
The tour in no way implies obligation to purchase a property. We are more interested in crating a useful, informative, and fun experience.
How does the tour work?
Kitchen Table Travel has traditionally focused on food and wine experiences. We're taking this step to expand our services because we realized there's a need for clear and honest guidance from trustworthy sources. We've taken this idea a step further by hiring two Italian real estate attorneys to be present and provide advice during these tours.
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We are offering a seven day trip to specific areas of Southern Tuscany (Maremma). We feel it's important for guests to become acquainted with the territory and get a feel for some of the local villages. We'll be exploring these areas with locals who have a deep knowledge and understanding of the area.
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Prior to our tour, our guests will have filled out a questionnaire indicating the type of property they are interested in (a villa or apartment, country or historic center, etc.), the number of bedrooms and bathrooms required, outdoor space needs, and other relevant information for the type of homes they wish to see. As a group we will visit all of the properties to gain an understanding of what the market offers.
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We'll meet with real estate agents, locals, and expats living in the area. That way we can gain a true understanding about what it's like to live or spend time in a particular area and find out true insights from expats who have made the move.
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Our attorneys will be with us on the tour to offer the legal information they need to know to make informed decisions about property buying in Italy. From real estate agents to taxes and other steps involved in the process, our guests will learn to avoid expensive pitfalls.
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If a participant decides not to buy a property during the tour, they'll be well prepared for future purchases and will have gained skills and overall knowledge regarding the housing market and the specific area. The takeaway will be the deeper understanding that only comes with a one on one experience.
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If a participant does find a property that they wish to buy, in addition to all of the above, they'll be able to discuss it with our legal experts and gain preliminary advice to put forth a proposal.
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And of course, because we are Kitchen Table Travel, we'll enhance your experience by visiting wineries and and learning about local, traditional foods.
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