Your Trip to Tuscany
Everyone is more or less familiar with Italian culture, from watching movies, learning about the Roman Empire, or simply eating pizza. But not until you arrive in the country do you realize that everything you thought you knew is really just the tip of an enormous iceberg. Every region—every town even—has a unique personality, so no matter how many times you visit Italy, you’re always left with the craving for more.
Sep 26 – 29, 2024 | Florence | 3 nights
Sep 29 – Oct 3, 2024 | Tuscany | 4 nights
In Italy over the month of September and October expect daily high temperatures of around 81°F/27°C, rarely falling below 65°F/18°C or exceeding 91°F/33°C, and with low temperatures rarely falling below 59°F/15°C or exceeding 74°F/23°C.
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Catch the train to Florence this morning to start the Tuscany portion of your great Italian journey.
Board a fast direct train from Rome to Florence.
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Your private English speaking driver will greet you at the train station in Florence and transfer you to your hotel.
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In many ways, visiting Florence today feels like a trip directly into the Renaissance. The energy that inspired the likes of da Vinci and Michelangelo is still palpable, from the grandiose pink and green facade of the Duomo to an unembellished plate of Florentine steak with potatoes. It’s easy to get engrossed by the art and shopping in the historic center, but walk across the Ponte Vecchio to find Florence’s most authentic osterias and enotecas on the left bank of the river.
Check into your hotel and settle in. The afternoon is yours to explore the city.
Over the course of 3 hours, you and your expert local guide will explore several artisan workshops across the renaissance city. Exploring Oltrarno, Santa Croce and other centrally-situated districts, you will step inside three different arts and crafts workshops, each centuries old and experts in their fields. Whilst inside, enjoy individual demonstrations of these master craftsmen and women at work, and be offered the opportunity to purchase some unique souvenirs!
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Dining recommendations will be provided closer to your travel date, and reservations can be made on your behalf.
We will provide a list of recommendations of what to do in Florence closer to the travel date.
Why we love it for you: This opulent villa, perched in the hills of Florence, offers an unforgettable escape at the intersection of baroque romanticism and timeless luxury. Its meticulously designed rooms and suites are a fusion of elegance and comfort. Dining in the ornate restaurant is a culinary delight. With a prime location, Il Salviatino is a gateway to Florence's rich history and culture and Tuscany's immaculate countryside.
- Superior Room
- Breakfast included
Booked by a person.
Florence’s cultural patrimony is unrivaled the world over. No visit to Italy would be complete without viewing its vast collection. Begin the tour with an orientation experience of the city's highlights, gazing upon the external artistry of the Duomo, Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Then you will enter one of Florence's main galleries, the Accademia, gaining expert insight to the city's cultural history and admiring Michelangelo's masterpiece: David.
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Il Salviatino
- Superior Room
- Breakfast included
Embark on a wondrous 'Food Quest' through the charming streets of Florence.
As a first introduction to local products stroll through one of Florence's fascinating markets, a buzzing haven of tantalizing products. Browse through the colorful stalls piled high with fresh produce, see the local cooks and housewives bargain for the best, get to know butchers' and cheese vendors' premium typical products.
Follow your guide down winding cobblestone streets for a tasting of piping hot espresso; and set off to discover the local temples of flavor: the best fornai (bakeries) and picturesque traditional bottegas (local delis). Explore the shops and lose yourself among aromas and sensational flavors.
Savor, fragrant savory schiacciata shiny with olive oil (Florentine schoolboys' favorite snack!), taste
mouth-watering traditional cured meats, luscious locally produced cheeses, truffle-based sauces, and of course premium wines!
End your day as a Tuscan gourmet relishing Florence's creamiest and most luscious gelato.
- Tasting offerings of typical specialty products are complementary.
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After your tour of the market, enjoy the Uffizi Gallery, home to many notable works including the Venus of Botticelli.
Start your tour exploring Italy's most important museum; the enchanting Uffizi Gallery. Led by a specialized guide you will have the chance to truly understand what's behind each painting, and 'follow' the evolution of Italian art through the centuries, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
Learn all about the great artists that turned Florence into the capital of the Renaissance, and see them actually come to life with the guidance of your dedicated guide. Discover Giotto's revolutionary art, admire the beauty of Botticelli's Primavera, and marvel at Leonardo's mix of rational genius and artistic creativity!
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Il Salviatino
- Superior Room
- Breakfast included
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the magic of Florence, but there’s so much more to Tuscany outside of the capital city. Hop in the car and the city quickly gives way to medieval villages, terracotta estates, and endless rows of vineyards. The region is renowned for its history and art, but sensual pleasures reign supreme: copious glasses of wine, simple cooking with seasonal ingredients, natural thermal baths. If you’re seeking la dolce vita, you’ll find it in Tuscany.
This morning travel to an iconic Tuscan city, San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most splendid examples of a medieval walled town. It is nicknamed the 'medieval manhattan', otherwise called the 'town of the 100 towers', and it's a feast for the eyes.
Here, you will be welcomed in the charming premises of a private family kitchen, in a real Tuscan home! Lace up your apron and enjoy a hands-on culinary experience. Learn the tips and secrets of making crispy delicious bruschetta, fresh hand-rolled pasta or gnocchi, tasty pasta sauces and dessert, too.
Lunch is all'Italiano, and therefore is accompanied by delicious wines. After lunch enjoy some time at leisure and a stroll through delightful San Gimignano. Walk through quaint cobblestone streets, discover the many tall towers, and browse the pretty shops lined by bottles of Vernaccia di San Gimignano, premium saffron, dainty hand-woven linens and precious hand-made Santa Fina pottery.
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At the end of the activity, a driver will transfer you to your next hotel!
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Why we love it for you: COMO Castello del Nero brings a uniqueness in Tuscany: a twelfth-century castle with Renaissance frescoes and new interiors by a Milanese designer. You get the best of both worlds, including first-class wellness facilities, proximity to Florence, and local culinary heritage. The hotel has 50 rooms and suites with pared-back, cool-toned interiors. These understated touches are juxtaposed with Renaissance wall frescoes and soft terracotta floors, creating rooms that reflect their history alongside the earthen beauty of the surrounding hills.
- Standard Estate Room
- Breakfast included
A true vacation has time built in it for relaxation, and this is what we aim to offer!
A true adventure has time built in for independent exploration, embracing the serendipity of travel and letting the magic come to you!
If a planned activity is desired on this day, we have plenty of options to recommend and are happy to plan more excursions for you!
COMO Castello del Nero
- Standard Estate Room
- Breakfast included
Explore the realm of world-class wines and discover Tuscany’s most verdant vineyards. Visit the renowned wineries of Brunello di Montalcino, the Tuscan wine that is the most famous around the world. Awarded by Wine Spectator, beloved by connoisseurs, collectors and sommeliers worldwide, Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy’s most prestigious wines. Visit two charming wineries located in the stunning Tuscan countryside and learn about the production techniques of this world-renowned wine and what makes it so special. This wonderful experience is also accompanied by wine tastings and lunch comprising local delicacies. After the winery visits, enjoy exploring the charming town of Montalcino.
Booked by scenset.
COMO Castello del Nero
- Standard Estate Room
- Breakfast included
Today is a free day to enjoy the hotel grounds and the amazing wines of Tuscany.
COMO Castello del Nero
- Standard Estate Room
- Breakfast included
Your private English speaking driver will greet you at the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to the Florence train station for the continuation of your trip.
Booked by Scenset.