MINK Italian Fashion Tour 2025
May 1st - 6th
Indulge in an unforgettable experience on a journey through Tuscany, accompanied by Vegan innovator, Rebecca Mink. Immerse yourself in the most delectable vegan cuisine that Italy has to offer. Get ready to create lifelong memories on this exclusive tour designed for you. Join us on the MINK Italy Tour 2025 for an extraordinary journey that combines fashion, culture, and culinary delights. Book your spot now and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
DAY 1: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Arrive at Villa Sassolini Hotel.
Relax with massages and manicure/pedicures.
Meet-and-greet tea and food and welcome drinks.
Enjoy a farm-to-table dinner at the hotel.
DAY 2: Friday, May 2, 2025
Farm-to-table breakfast at the hotel.
Morning:
- Open time for pool.
- Experience an eco-friendly spa treatment.
Midday:
- VIP factory tour with Rebecca Mink at the elite MINK factory.
- Sustainable shoe-making class led by Italian master Valentino Fiore.
- Presentation by Rebecca Mink on plant leather and PLHYDE.
Afternoon:
- Farm-to-table lunch.
Evening:
- Master class on sustainable investing with Tanaha Hairston, paired with local wine tasting.
- Farm-to-table dinner.
DAY 3: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Farm-to-table breakfast at the hotel.
Morning:
- Depart for Florence city center.
- Visit the Gucci Museum and Ferragamo Museum.
Midday:
- Enjoy tea at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Afternoon:
- Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio bridge and explore local jewelry designers.
- Visit the oldest sustainable pharmacy in Florence.
- Savor a local sustainable truffle Florentine panini.
Evening:
- Return to the hotel for free time.
- Dine at a farm-to-table dinner in the scenic hills of Tuscany.
DAY 4: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Farm-to-table breakfast at the hotel.
Morning:
- Optional local hike, birdwatching, or electric bike Tuscany tour.
- Visit the local Space Outlet, Outlet Mall, and Designer Outlet for eco-friendly
shopping.
Midday:
- Farm-to-table lunch at the Space Outlet.
Afternoon:
- Relax with pool time, spa, or massages.
Evening:
- Participate in a cooking class with a local chef using Tuscan ingredients.
- Enjoy a farm-to-table dinner.
DAY 5: Monday, May 5, 2024
Farm-to-table breakfast at the hotel.
Morning:
- Exclusive tour of a top Italian accessory factory.
Midday:
- Farm-to-table lunch.
Evening:
- Celebrate with live local music and a farewell party (cocktail attire).
- End the day with a farm-to-table dinner.
DAY 6: May 6, 2024
Final farm-to-table breakfast at the hotel.
Relaxing group meditation for a safe journey home, led by a local Tuscan guide.
Farewells and departure.
Price for the MINK Italian Shoemaking Tour starts at $4,675 depending on room type.
*We require a half deposit by February 28, 2025 to confirm your reservation. The reservation is nonrefundable. The second half payment is due by March 21, 2025.
Contact info@minkshoes.com to make your reservation & deposit.
*Book early for preferred tour placement
MINK TOUR INCLUDES:
- Guided shopping experience, two museum tours
- Daily vegan breakfast
- 4 vegan lunches and five vegan dinners; including wine, and one wine tasting
- Five-night stay at Villa Sassolini. Luxury Villa in the Tuscan Hills
- Professional tour manager, Visitors' tax, Luggage handling, Daily cleaning service.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi Guided walking tours of private shoemaking factories
- 1st class motor coaches
MINK DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Travel protection insurance, each guest is required to have travel insurance for this trip.
- International airfare to Italy.
- Dayroom or extra hotel nights necessitated by airline flight schedule changes.
- Items of a personal nature, i.e. souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, emails, etc.
Traveling Solo:
Q: I am traveling alone; will I be the only one?
A: No, you won't be the only solo traveler in our group. Our trip was designed for our travelers to forge relationships with like-minded working women who share passions for pioneering and innovation.
*Schedule subject to change