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~ SAMPLE ITINERARY ~
Knitting with Shaina Bilow in Tuscany
2/3-10 October 2026
The itinerary is subject to change. An updated itinerary will be sent to you before the start of the retreat.
FRIday 2 OCTober
• 8.00 Depart hotel in Milan for Biella
• 11.00-13.00 At Tintoria di Quaregna yarn producer
• 13.00-13.30 Lunch (venue TBC)
• 13.30 Yarn tasting at Tollegno 1900
• 17.00 Depart Tollegno for Milan
• 18.45 approx Arrive at hotel in Milan
• 19.30 Dinner (own cost)
Overnight in Milan (own cost)
saturday 3 october
• 8.45 Depart by coach for Modena
• 11.30-15.00 Visit to Mercato Albinelli (food market) followed by a balsamic vinegar tasting and lunch
• 15.00 Depart for Estate of Petroio
• 17.00 Arrive at Petroio
Orientation
• 18.45 Aperitifs
• 19.30 Dinner
Overnight at Petroio
sunday 4 october
• 8.00.9.15 Breakfast
• 9.30 on Knitting with Shaina
• 13.00-14.15 Lunch
• 14.30 Knitting with Shaina
• 18.45 Aperitifs
• 19.30 Dinner
Overnight at Petroio
monday 5 october
• 7.45-9.00 Breakfast
• 9.00-12.00 Group walk around estate with guide Elisabetta
• 13.00-14.15 Lunch
• 14.30 Knitting with Shaina
• 18.45 Aperitifs
• 19.30 Dinner.: BBQ
Overnight at Petroio
tuesday 6 october
• 7.30-8.30 Breakfast
• 8.30 Depart for Borgo di Pazzi yarn wholesaler
• 9.00-12.30 Visit to sorting and spinning mill
• 12.30 Depart for Petroio
• 14.00 Lunch
• 14.45 on Knitting with Shaina
• 18.45 Aperitifs
• 19.30 Dinner
Overnight at Petroio
wednesday 7 oct
• 8.00.9.15 Breakfast
• 9.30 on Knitting with Shaina
• 13.00-14.15 Lunch
• 14.30 Knitting with Shaina
• 18.45 Aperitifs
• 19.30 Dinner
Overnight at Petroio
thursday 8 october
• 7.45-9.00 Breakfast
• 9.00 Depart by coach for Florence
• 10.00-12.30 Guided tour of artisanal shops
• 13.00-14.30 Lunch
• 14.30 -17.00 Free time
• 17.00 Depart for Petroio
• 19.00 Dinner: Pizza evening
Overnight at Petroio
friday 9 october
• 8.00.9.15 Breakfast
• 9.30 on Knitting with Shaina
• 13.00-14.15 Lunch
• 14.30 Knitting with Shaina
• 18.45 Aperitifs
• 19.30 Dinner
Overnight at Petroio
saturday 10 october
• 7.00-8.00 Breakfast
• 8.30 Check out of Petroio
• 10.00 Group drop-off at Florence airport
Tour ends
Other activities available include Table tennis, Tennis, Pickleball, Swimming Pool, Outdoor Chess, Yoga
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