Tuscany & The Amalfi Coast
The Italian la dolce vita is difficult to describe. It is something that truly needs to be experienced first-hand. It is found in the rows of vines of Tuscany's tranquil vineyards, reflecting in the immaculate and azure Mediterranean waters, and in the daily interactions with Italy's jovial citizens. The unbridled romanticism of a holiday in Italy will leave you with memories lasting a lifetime.
From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the iconic coastline of Amalfi, this itinerary will allow you to experience the best of Italy. It's here where you can embrace la dolce vita and treat yourself to another trip of a lifetime!
- Hotel Brunelleschi | Florence | 2 nights
- Pieve Aldina | Tuscany | 3 nights
- Hotel Antiche Mura di Sorrento | Sorrento | 3 nights
You will need to fly from Phoenix to Florence, Italy. The best options include:
Option 1: Via an intermediate location and Frankfurt
Option 2: Via an intermediate location and Amsterdam or via another intermediate location and Amsterdam
Meet your driver in the arrivals hall. Look out for a scenset signboard. Proceed by private transfer to your centrally located hotel for an evening at leisure.
Why we love it for you: Situated in the very heart of the city, this boutique hotel offers not only 2 restaurants, a private museum, 3 meeting areas, a gym and 96 rooms and suites, but also the possibility to reach the city center on foot: as we all very well know, one can truly appreciate the beauty of Florence only walking around and enjoying everything that the city has to offer architectural and monuments-wise.
Executive Junior Suite
Breakfast Included
Set out on a walking tour of Florence historic center. In piazza della Republica, discover the city’s beginnings as a Roman settlement. Wander through the narrow streets, pass the fortified houses and towers that marked the medieval town, and emerge onto the open piazza della Signoria, the political center of the city since the Middle Ages. Then, see the Duomo (external) and the iconic Ponte Vecchio.
You're free to explore Florence at your leisure this afternoon. You may wish to explore some of the incredible shopping options available in the city.
Drive along the enchanting roads of the gorgeous countryside of Chianti, with vineyards and olive groves undulating over gentle hills. Reach the stunning Badia a Coltibuono Winery and fortified former abbey for a gourmet wine tasting of 4 wines.
Note: The drive from Florence will take about an hour.
After the wine tasting, you'll take a short drive to your hotel, which is located in the heart of the Chianti region.
Why we love it for you: Located on the Chiantigiana, the wine route between Florence and Siena, in the heart of vineyards and olive groves, Pieve Aldina embodies the soul of Tuscany.
Deluxe Room
Breakfast Included
Today, venture on a truffle hunting experience in the company of a local expert and their dog. Wander through local woods, in search of the precious tuber. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch of Tuscan food specialties seasoned with fresh black truffles.
It is highly recommended to wear hard shoes and suitable clothes.
You're free to relax this afternoon. We may suggest taking a short taxi ride to the beautiful village of Radda in Chianti.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby in the morning and proceed by private transfer to Siena (1 hour).
Transfer to Siena and discover this city with your guide. It's a beautiful city which UNESCO recognizes as the ideal embodiment of a medieval city. Piazza del Campo is its most famous trapezoidal square where every summer the Palio de Siena horse race takes place.
You will tour for about an hour in the early afternoon before meeting your driver at an agreed pick-up point in the early afternoon for your drive back through Chianti.
Spend more time exploring the beautiful countryside of Chianti. Reach a winery (or equivalent) for a private visit of the cellar, featuring an innovative project with low environmental impact, and a tasting of different vintages.
Upon conclusion of your tour, you will proceed by private transfer back to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and proceed by private transfer to Firenze Santa Maria Novella Train Station (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes).
Take the train from Florence to Naples (3 hours)
PDF copies of your tickets will be emailed to you.
Proceed by private transfer to your hotel in Sorrento (approximately 1 hour & 15 minutes).
Why we love it for you: The hotel combines sophisticated and elegant traditional decor with comfort and innovative technologies to satisfy the most demanding customer. 52 beautiful rooms are available in double, triple, family, and interconnecting configurations. Located in the center of Sorrento and within walking distance of public transport and all amenities.
Suite with Jacuzzi
Breakfast Included
Enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure exploring beautiful Sorrento.
Proceed by private transfer to Sorrento Port.
Board a Gozzo 9.50 mt (or similar) and cruise along the Amalfi Coast. During your tour make a stop at Positano, jewel of the coast, and visit the small town on your own, with its succession of square houses on the domed roof, inserted along the many degrading stairs from the top of the city to the beach. Then have fun and relax with a glass of Prosecco or soft drinks on board.
Your experience will conclude in the afternoon, after which the skipper will take you back to your hotel.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby in the morning and take a private transfer to a local farm.
Enjoy a special tour and tasting at a traditional limoncello farm. Learn from a local family the traditional recipe for preparing this delicious liquor. End the tour with a savory lemon-based tasting. Enjoy a private visit to a mozzarella farm near Sorrento and discover the flourishing enogastronomic local tradition. See the dairy farm, and learn about the art of mozzarella and cheese making, before tasting the famous Provolone del Monaco, a traditional cheese of this area.
Proceed by private transfer back to your hotel.
No experiences are arranged for you this afternoon, and you are free to enjoy Sorrento at your leisure.
Meet your driver in the lobby of your hotel and proceed by private transfer to Naples International Airport.
From Naples back to Phoenix there are some good flight options via London Heathrow with British Airways/American Airlines.
scenset invests in making the world a better place. scenset will offset the fuel you will use during the trip. On top of that, we will offset an extra 10% to make your trip a carbon-positive experience.
Currently, we support Gold Standard Climate+ Projects from the Gold Standard Foundation.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The above includes a credit card fee. Should you choose to pay by wire transfer the total cost will be reduced.
- Given your travel dates, full payment would be needed upon confirmation.
Italy is a very popular destination, with availability changing by the day. Note that all hotels are available at the time of quoting, but we are not currently holding rooms. We shall endeavor to secure your first choices once you are ready to confirm.
If you like what you read and are ready to take the plunge on this unique adventure, simply let us know. We would be thrilled to secure all the reservations for you and make sure everything is taken care of, including special surprises along the way.
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