What will you do
- Driver an old timer car along the Milla Melia routes
- Adrenalin experience on a Ferrari car top class
- Ancient crafts
- Along Arno river on a traditional wooden boat
- Visit of Florence and Venice
- Uffizzi Gallery
- Murano Island
- Renowned restaurants and gastronomy experience
- 5* Accommodation
Your itinerary
Arrival in Tuscany. Check in at hotel and welcome dinner.
Day 1
Arrival in Tuscany
Arrival at Florence Airport Florence. Transfer to your Hotel in the Tuscany countryside.
Check-in at 5*Hotel Castello del Nero or similar:
Welcome Dinner at Hotel’s Restaurant and Overnight in Tuscany.
5* Hotel Castello del Nero
Set in the Chianti wine area, between Florence and Siena, it dates back to the 12th century. It features a SPA with outdoor pool. The uniquely designed rooms come with original frescoes or beamed ceilings. Every part of the castle offers panoramic views across the Tuscan countryside, with vineyards and olive groves.
Tuscany by oldtimer car along Mille Miglia Routes. Experience the beautiful hills and views, and visit a world famous monastery.
Day 2
Tuscany by oldtimer car
After breakfast on board your wonderful oldtimer car (1 day rental with delivery and collection at the hotel) you will follow Tuscany dream routes from the road book of the legendary Mille Miglia: via Ville di Corsano into Crete Senesi, along the famous monastery Monte Oliveto Maggiore to the south in direction of Pienza.
We suggest a Lunch stop in Pienza.
In the afternoon you will drive along beautiful hills and you’ll have impressive views on Siena from various points of view – lands-capes like in a fairy tale. Return to hotel, leisure time in Hotel SPA.
Dinner at leisure and overnight in Tuscany.
5* Hotel Castello del Nero
Set in the Chianti wine area, between Florence and Siena, it dates back to the 12th century. It features a SPA with outdoor pool. The uniquely designed rooms come with original frescoes or beamed ceilings. Every part of the castle offers panoramic views across the Tuscan countryside, with vineyards and olive groves.
Florence and Uffizzi Museum. Lunch at historical restaurant and guided visit to the gallery.
Day 3
Florence and Uffizzi Museum
After breakfast private transfer to Florence. Check-in in your 5* Hotel St. Regis or similar.
Lunch at Paszkowski restaurant: Caffè Paszkowski is a historical place located in the piazza della Repubblica in Florence. Opened in 1846, first as a brewery, it then took over the characteristics of a Caffè Concerto that will also make it known internationally. A meeting place for the main personalities of literature and art at the beginning of the century (such as Giovanni Papini, Ardengo Soffici, Gaetano Salvemini...), the caffè Paszkowski still preserves today elegant rooms from the early 20th century, with mosaics and mural walls and wooden floors. Its strong point remains, however, its terrace overlooking the square.
In the afternoon guided visit of the outstanding Uffizi Gallery, one of the richest museums in the world, which offers a beautiful collection of the Italian Renaissance painting.
Dinner at Restaurant Boccanegra. https://boccanegra.com/: in the heart of Florence, in a pleasant and cosy setting, you will enjoy a creative cuisine with delicate flavours.
Overnight in Florence
5* Hotel St. Regis
Set along the Arno River with stunning views of the Ponte Vecchio, the St. Regis Florence is in a historic building designed by Brunelleschi. Each room at the St. Regis features Florentine-style furniture.
Florence, visit ancient pharmacies, a perfume atelier, and cruise along the Arno river by traditional boat.
Day 4
Florence city tour
In the morning you will enjoy an unusual visit of Florence discovering an ancient Pharmacy and an exclusive Parfume Atelier: a path between the ancient Florentine pharmacies and a journey through time, which allows you to discover a centuries–old tradition in memory of herb art „Denatesca “through the whole history of this city. You will visit one of the oldest pharmacies, Santa Maria Novella.We continue our tour through the world of fragrances with an exclusive visit of Atelier Villoresi one of Italy‘s most famous perfumers. Lorenzo Villoresi’s production is still entirely according to traditional methods
Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy the unique and rare privilege of admiring Florence's magnificence leisurely, relaxing and savouring an Aperitivo, aboard a traditional local "barchetto" (the Florentine Gondola) on the Arno river.
With our guide you will have a nice stroll to reach the banks of Arno river to the boarding point of the "barchetto": entirely made of wood it is one of the 4 still existing originals!Hop aboard, and the local "barcaiolo" will steer gently over the water using a long wooden pole while our guide entertains you with an account of Florence's eventful history full of colourful local anecdotes, telling you some of the secrets the river holds and explaining the bridges, majestic palaces and slender towers you see on shore. Sit back and enjoy the cruise as you ride beneath the Ponte Vecchio, and then admire it and the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Corsini and gorgeous Santa Trinita Bridge from mid-river.For a perfect crescendo ending, there will be time to relish a refreshing, typical Italian "aperitivo": a glass of chilled wine. The same tour can be arranged also at sunset.
Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Florence.
5* Hotel St. Regis
Set along the Arno River with stunning views of the Ponte Vecchio, the St. Regis Florence is in a historic building designed by Brunelleschi. Each room at the St. Regis features Florentine-style furniture.
Modena, Maranello and Venice, race a Ferrari and visit a farmhouse where traditional Balsamic Vinegar is produced.
Day 5
Modena , Maranello and Venice
After breakfast departure to Modena / Maranello, for a visit to „Galleria Ferrari“. This collection of the rarest and most valuable Ferraris includes many Formula 1 cars (including the cars of Niki Lauda, Gerhard Berger and Michael Schumacher). Guided tour of the Museum Ferrari followed by a Ferrari Test drive on the road: 10 minutes of adrenaline rush aboard a top class Ferrari car together with a professional driver.
Lunch at the historic Restaurant Il Cavallino.
After lunch departure for the Modena hills, where you will visit a Farmhouse where they produce delicious Balsamic Vinegar. They will explain you their production method, how the „balsamic vinegar “matures up to 20 years before becoming the precious dark liquid renowned all over in the world.
We continue our trip to Venice. Private water transfer to your 5*Luxury Hotel Danieli or similar.
We suggest to have dinner on the terrace facing the San Marco Basin. Overnight in Venice.
5*Luxury Hotel Danieli
Overlooking Venice Lagoon, Hotel Danieli a Luxury Collection Resort is a legendary hotel 650 ft from St. Mark ‘s Square. The award–winning Danieli Hotel is comprised of 3 separate buildings, dating back to the 14th, 19th, and 20th century, and connected by covered bridges.The panoramic restaurant Terrazza Danieli offers amazing views and has an exquisite menu. Drinks are served in the Bar Terrazza Danieli or the sophisticated Bar Dandolo.
Venice, visit the world famous Saint Marks Square and tour the magisterial rooms at the Doge's palace.
Day 6
Venice, Saint Marks Square
After breakfast guided visit of Venice historical heart.
This visit is a must and will take you to the heart of Venetian institutions. For centuries Saint Mark’s Square acted as the backdrop to the State’s main activities. A tour of the magisterial rooms at the Doge’s Palace, once the site of the Serenissima government, offers an insight into this efficient and fascinating political machine. Admire the paintings extolling the Myth of Venice, its conquests and diplomatic successes. Relive the pomp and ceremony of one of Europe’s most prestigious capitals.
The Basilica of Saint Mark, now the city’s cathedral, was once both the Ducal Chapel and a reflection of State magnificence. You’ll be dazzled by its golden mosaics and precious marbles, the Pala d’Oro and famous horses, works of art that have turned the church into one of the most beautiful monuments in the world.
Rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy your dinner at “Restaurant Quadri”, reinvented by the 3* Michelin Chef Alajmo. Overnight in Venice.
5*Luxury Hotel Danieli
Overlooking Venice Lagoon, Hotel Danieli a Luxury Collection Resort is a legendary hotel 650 ft from St. Mark‘s Square. The award–winning Danieli Hotel is comprised of 3 separate buildings, dating back to the 14th, 19th, and 20th century, and connected by covered bridges.The panoramic restaurant Terrazza Danieli offers amazing views and has an exquisite menu. Drinks are served in the Bar Terrazza Danieli or the sophisticated Bar Dandolo
Venetian's crafts: Make fabrics, traditional carnival costumes and blow your own glass.
Day 7
Venetian's Crafts
In the morning you will have the exclusive opportunity to visit the most ancient weaving Fabric of Venice, Bevilaqua.
Since 1700, they produce top quality luxury handmade fabrics for furnishing, interiors and upholstery. Manufacturing of brocades, damasks, satins, trimmings, velvets and handwoven velvets. You will visit the room still equipped with 18th century looms and warpers, that belonged to the Venetian silk weaving school, and up until the introduction of the Jacquard machine (circa 1804) they had always been used manually. You will have access to the company ‘s famous historical archives that hold more than 3.500 pattern-designs.
We continue our discovery of Venetian Crafts with a visit of famous Artisan of Costumes, NICOLAO. His Atelier is in the very heart of Venice, where deft and expert fingers create unique and wonderful costumes.
The Nicolao Atelier has become a point of reference for theatre, opera, films and historical parades and processions.
An aperitif will be served in the show-room. Lunch in the garden of “Palazzo Rizzo Patarol”.
Then boat transfer to Murano Island and visit of a Glassblowing factory: here you will see one of the most renowned glassblowing masters at work, transforming simple glass in marvellous pieces of art.
Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Venice.
5*Luxury Hotel Danieli
Overlooking Venice Lagoon, Hotel Danieli a Luxury Collection Resort is a legendary hotel 650 ft from St. Mark ‘s Square. The award–winning Danieli Hotel is comprised of 3 separate buildings, dating back to the 14th, 19th, and 20th century, and connected by covered bridges.The panoramic restaurant Terrazza Danieli offers amazing views and has an exquisite menu. Drinks are served in the Bar Terrazza Danieli or the sophisticated Bar Dandolo.
Departure day. Check out of hotel and transfer to airport for onward departure.
Price Includes
- Transfer by private car and private water taxis in Venice
- 7 overnights in 5* Hotels, breakfast included
- 1 welcome dinner in Tuscany (beverage not included)
- 1 dinner in a typical Trattoria in Florence (beverage not included)
- 1 dinner in Michelin starredCaffèQuadri in Venice (beverage not included)
- 1 lunch in an historical restaurant in Florence (beverage not included)
- 1 Lunch in Ferrari’s Restaurant (beverage not included)
- Experience by old timer car along the Mille Migla route
- Ferrari Test drive
- Guided visit of Florence and Uffizzi Gallery
- Guided visit of Maranello Museum
- Guided Visit of Venice and its Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica
- Visit to an Ancient Pharmacy and to a perfume atelier in Florence
- Visit to venetians artisanal workshop: fabrics, costumes and glass
- By private boat along Arno river with aperitif
- Tasting lunch of Balsamic Vinegar in an Acetaia
Price per person
From 6,345 EUR*
*2 pax basis sharing a dbl room
Blackout dates:
Carnival 8.02.2020 – 25.02.2020
Biennale Vernissage and Opening 20-25 May
Film Festival last week of August first week of September
Pitti Uomo 16/19 June 2020
Your host
ALICE CONTIERO
I have been working in tourism since I was 18 years old
Today at 40 years old, I am the genarl mangera of a DMC with 15 tourism professionals , and I am happy to bring my experience and passion in every trip that I create tailored for my special customers. No limit to the imagination, incredible experiences, exquisite food, art and culture that await you in my beautiful Italy .
A Bespoke Italian experience, from Tuscany to Venice.
8 days