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Chapter one: Florence & Surroundings
A one week luxury program designed to introduce you to most beautiful aspects of Florence's traditions and culture.
ARRIVAL
Reservation in a luxury 5 stars hotel.
Private transfer with Mercedes sedan and English speaking driver from Florence airport to your Hotel.
Dinner: reservation in a local special restaurant.
DAY ONE
Morning: at leisure
Lunch: reservation in a local special restaurant.
Afternoon:Orientation tour
Relaxing private orientation tour based on the Evolution of the City from the Middle Age to the Contemporary Time. Your specialized English speaking Art Historian will guide you along the narrow streets of the ancient medieval center of the city following then with the visit of the hill of Fiesole where the Etruscans first settled and by the southern hills where you can admire the ancient walls of the city and the Medici's hill fort.
You tour will end with an aperitif overlooking the sunset on the city.
Dinner: reservation in a local special restaurant.
DAY TWO
Morning: Guided visit of the Uffizi and Vasarian Corridor
Special cultural tour to discover the masterpieces of the Renaissance and the fascinating Vasarian Corridor. The morning will be dedicated to the guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery with your specialized English speaking Art Historian followed by the private visit of the Vasarian Corridor.
Lunch: Reservation in a typical restaurant in “Oltrarno”, the art and craftsman center of the city.
Afternoon: Visit of the Accademia Museum
In the afternoon you will discover the outstanding beauty of the Michelangelo's David visiting the Accademia Gallery.
Dinner: Exclusive dinner and tasting in a private location
Enjoy a unique “Wine, Cheese and olive oil tasting” in a private Florentine home, followed by a special dinner with live music background. At the end of your dinner our Maitre Chocolatier wil delight you with a presentation and a guided tasting of his best selection.
DAY THREE
Full day: Bio-Philosophy Tour
Ancient traditions turn into innovation.
Innovation is sometimes deeply rooted in ancient traditions, as in organic agriculture which is establishing itself in Tuscany as a keynote of quality food production.
You will experience the results and the flavours of outstanding organic products ranging from genuine olive oil to fine wines, from artisan pasta to cheese.
The tour will cross the Chianti area in search of excellent organic producers distinguishing themselves for high quality products and special attention to the environment. You will learn the basic principles of bio-philosophy, you will meet small local producers who, being inspired by love for Nature and age-old traditions, aim at a sustainable rural development and less environmentally invasive agriculture and you will taste their outstanding genuine products from goat cheese to wine, from olive oil to pasta...a good excuse to admire the beautiful countryside of Chianti and enjoy its peaceful atmosphere.
Dinner: reservation in a local special restaurant.
DAY FOUR
Morning: Open air activities
Sport and Nature in the surroundings of Florence. You can choose to play Golf in an exclusive Golf club, to play tennis or if you prefer to visit our stunning countryside we suggest either a horseback riding or bike tour.
Lunch: reservation in a local restaurant
Afternoon: Cooking class in a private studio
Enjoy a private “Cultural” cooking classes at our Florentine studio
Our studio is located in the Oltrarno, “across the Arno” in the picturesque neighborhood of San Frediano. This charming, rustic corner of town, sublime in its sincerity, is the perfect backdrop for your discovery of the beautiful, genuine flavors of Tuscany.
Thanks to the deep knowledge of our cuisine expert, the lesson is both a hands-on cooking class and a unique cultural experience on Tuscan traditions, recipes and typical dishes. The lesson will be followed by dinner.
DAY FIVE
Full day: Luxury Arts and Crafts in Florence
Your last day will be dedicated to a special walking tour to explore Florence and its traditions through the creativity of skilled artisans with an authentic vocation to create unique objects with their hands and heart.
You will step back in time and will meet rare individuals expressing in their creations a unique heritage, while visiting traditional historic workshops in the heart of Florence where splendid textiles and embroidery, magnificent glassware and silver objects, elegant leather and shoes recall the refinement of the past.
A luxury shopping opportunity for lovers of Made-in-Italy and Made-in-Florence style.
Lunch and dinner: reservation in a local special restaurant.
DEPARTURE: Transfer from Hotel to Florence airport.
ARRIVAL
Reservation in a luxury 5 stars hotel.
Private transfer with Mercedes sedan and English speaking driver from Florence airport to your Hotel.
Dinner: reservation in a local special restaurant.
DAY ONE
Morning: at leisure
Lunch: reservation in a local special restaurant.
Afternoon:Orientation tour
Relaxing private orientation tour based on the Evolution of the City from the Middle Age to the Contemporary Time. Your specialized English speaking Art Historian will guide you along the narrow streets of the ancient medieval center of the city following then with the visit of the hill of Fiesole where the Etruscans first settled and by the southern hills where you can admire the ancient walls of the city and the Medici's hill fort.
You tour will end with an aperitif overlooking the sunset on the city.
Dinner: reservation in a local special restaurant.
DAY TWO
Morning: Guided visit of the Uffizi and Vasarian Corridor
Special cultural tour to discover the masterpieces of the Renaissance and the fascinating Vasarian Corridor. The morning will be dedicated to the guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery with your specialized English speaking Art Historian followed by the private visit of the Vasarian Corridor.
Lunch: Reservation in a typical restaurant in “Oltrarno”, the art and craftsman center of the city.
Afternoon: Visit of the Accademia Museum
In the afternoon you will discover the outstanding beauty of the Michelangelo's David visiting the Accademia Gallery.
Dinner: Exclusive dinner and tasting in a private location
Enjoy a unique “Wine, Cheese and olive oil tasting” in a private Florentine home, followed by a special dinner with live music background. At the end of your dinner our Maitre Chocolatier wil delight you with a presentation and a guided tasting of his best selection.
DAY THREE
Full day: Bio-Philosophy Tour
Ancient traditions turn into innovation.
Innovation is sometimes deeply rooted in ancient traditions, as in organic agriculture which is establishing itself in Tuscany as a keynote of quality food production.
You will experience the results and the flavours of outstanding organic products ranging from genuine olive oil to fine wines, from artisan pasta to cheese.
The tour will cross the Chianti area in search of excellent organic producers distinguishing themselves for high quality products and special attention to the environment. You will learn the basic principles of bio-philosophy, you will meet small local producers who, being inspired by love for Nature and age-old traditions, aim at a sustainable rural development and less environmentally invasive agriculture and you will taste their outstanding genuine products from goat cheese to wine, from olive oil to pasta...a good excuse to admire the beautiful countryside of Chianti and enjoy its peaceful atmosphere.
Dinner: reservation in a local special restaurant.
DAY FOUR
Morning: Open air activities
Sport and Nature in the surroundings of Florence. You can choose to play Golf in an exclusive Golf club, to play tennis or if you prefer to visit our stunning countryside we suggest either a horseback riding or bike tour.
Lunch: reservation in a local restaurant
Afternoon: Cooking class in a private studio
Enjoy a private “Cultural” cooking classes at our Florentine studio
Our studio is located in the Oltrarno, “across the Arno” in the picturesque neighborhood of San Frediano. This charming, rustic corner of town, sublime in its sincerity, is the perfect backdrop for your discovery of the beautiful, genuine flavors of Tuscany.
Thanks to the deep knowledge of our cuisine expert, the lesson is both a hands-on cooking class and a unique cultural experience on Tuscan traditions, recipes and typical dishes. The lesson will be followed by dinner.
DAY FIVE
Full day: Luxury Arts and Crafts in Florence
Your last day will be dedicated to a special walking tour to explore Florence and its traditions through the creativity of skilled artisans with an authentic vocation to create unique objects with their hands and heart.
You will step back in time and will meet rare individuals expressing in their creations a unique heritage, while visiting traditional historic workshops in the heart of Florence where splendid textiles and embroidery, magnificent glassware and silver objects, elegant leather and shoes recall the refinement of the past.
A luxury shopping opportunity for lovers of Made-in-Italy and Made-in-Florence style.
Lunch and dinner: reservation in a local special restaurant.
DEPARTURE: Transfer from Hotel to Florence airport.