The Pilates vacations in Italy are taught by professionals from Pilates Works who teach the body control technique. The body control philosophy is to regain natural and normal movement and muscle balance but with the strength and flexibility to deal with modern life. As many of our satisfied clients will testify it is a way of life that will leave you moving with confidence and assurance.

Pilates is an all encompassing workout designed to realign your body by targeting specific muscles leading to a long lean toned physique. Starting with your core muscles you will build stability and then strength combined with flexibility. Clients enthuse over the benefits of Pilates which can lead to reduced pain, improved circulation, more control over your body leading to more confidence in the way you hold yourself and as such a more positive outlook and reduced stress.

From beginners to advanced you will be stretched and toned under the Italian sun!

Saturday
Arrive 16:00 at Catania airport, transfer to venue, after settling in, take part in your first pilates lesson followed by dinner.

Sunday
Early morning tea/fruit followed by morning pilates lesson in the sun. Lunch served on the terrace. In the afternoon visit the archaeological site of Camarina, to see the ancient Greek ruins. Later you are invited to a historic Sicilian villa to wander around the garden and then take the private path down to the beach for a swim. Return to villa for pilates lesson beore dinner.

Monday
Early morning tea/fruit followed by pilates lesson. After breakfast visit to Scoglitti and its street market, particularly well known for its first-class fish. Lunch back at the villa. Free afternoon before evening pilates lesson followed by dinner.

Tuesday
Early morning tea/fruit followed by Pilates lesson. After breakfast visit to Siracusa and Noto. Lunch in Siracusa and visit to Noto during the afternoon with ice cream tasting. Return to the villa for pilates lesson before dinner.

Wednesday
Early morning tea/fruit followed by Pilates lesson. Lunch - in the afternoon wine tasting at Cantina Valle dell'Acate. Return to the villa for dinner.

Thursday
Early morning tea/fruit followed by Pilates lesson. Lunch in the afternoon visit to Modica with chocolate tasting and dinner out in Ibla, the splendid baroque district of Ragusa.

Friday
Early morning tea/fruit followed by Pilates lesson. Lunch - free afternoon before final Pilates lesson then dinner.

Saturday
After an early breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home

Encircled by olive and almond groves Villa Sicily offers modern chic interior design blended with traditional Sicilian architecture. The infinity pool offers guests the perfect place to relax and unwind.

The interior is bathed in Sicilian sunlight and is decorated in fresh light tones with well placed contemporary artwork. The terrace offers a fantastic al fresco breakfast spot.

Pilates Vacations - Tuscany & Sicily Dates

Date	Region	Description

March 9	Sicily	5 Days, 4 Nights- $1559 per person
March 16	Sicily	5 Days, 4 Nights- $1559 per person
March 23	Sicily	5 Days, 4 Nights- $1559 per person
March 30	Sicily	8 Days, 7 Nights- $2759 per person
April 6	Sicily	8 Days, 7 Nights- $2759 per person
April 13	Sicily	8 Days, 7 Nights- $2759 per person
May 11	Tuscany or Sicily	8 Days, 7 Nights- $2759 per person
May 18	Tuscany or Sicily	8 Days, 7 Nights- $2759 per person
June 1	Tuscany	8 Days, 7 Nights- $2759 per person
June 8	Tuscany or Sicily	8 Days, 7 Nights- $2759 per person
June 15	Tuscany or Sicily	8 Days, 7 Nights- $2759 per person
June 22	Tuscany	8 Days, 7 Nights- $2759 per person
June 23	Sicily	5 Days, 4 Nights- $2759 per person

A Pilates vacation in Tuscany offers a chance for a relaxing retreat amoungst the beautiful scenary that Tuscany is so famous for! this Pilates vacation teaches the body control technique and is taught by professionals from Pilates Works.

Vacation Includes
- 7 nights single room accommodation at Villa Maria
- 5 Pilates Sessions
- 1 cookery lessons
- All Meals and Wine (excluding dinner in Lucca)
- Afternoon visit to Lucca
- Transportation throughout by private minibus

Day 1
Arrive Pisa airport by 11:20 and transfer to the historic Villa Tuscany. After you've had a chance to un-pack enjoy a welcome lunch and drinks.
After lunch you will have your first pilates session for 1 hour followed by an evening meal at the Villa.

Day 2
The day will start with a pilates session for 1 hour in the fresh morning sun. After the session breakfast will be served on the terrace.
After breakfast you will have a traditional Tuscan cookery lesson followed by lunch at the Villa.
Your afternoon will be free to wander around the estate and lounge by the pool.
Before dinner you will have your 3rd pilates session for 1 hour followed by dinner at Villa.

Day 3
The final day will start with a pilates lesson for 1 hour followed by breakfast on the terrace.
After breakfast you will be transfered by private minibus to Lucca where you will have the remainder of the day to wander around this beautiful medieval town, which is definetly is a hidden gem in Tuscany! You will be transferred back to the Villa for your final hour long pilates lesson followed by dinner at the villa.

Day 4
Breakfast and transfer to Pisa airport for flight home.

Our Pilates Holidays in Tuscany held at Villa Maria

Villa Maria

Dating back to the turn of the beginning of the 18th Century Villa Maria is an ancient property of the Bonaparte family. Recently subtly restored Villa Maria is ideally placed at the foot of San Miniato's hill, a historical village full of monuments and cultural activities, and famous for the production of white truffles.

Villa Maria is situated in wonderful gardens with a swimming pool surrounded by rich, relaxing and evocative natural scenary. Ancient Olive groves and green meadows make for an ambient mix of shadows and quiet places: the perfect place to relax and inspire the body and mind.