Day 1 - Arrival in Florence

Upon arrival in Florence make your way to your centrally located hotel. We can arrange transfers from the airport or train station upon request. Balance of day free to enjoy the city.

Day 2 - Classical Florence Tour

Your private guide will meet you at your hotel for your private walking tour of the city. Florence's rich past as the cultural centre of the Italian Renaissance can still be seen today in the wealth of art gathered here, and in the preservation of its splendid architecture. The tour includes visits of the Duomo and the Baptistry, the Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the famous Accademia Gallery. Balance of day at your leisure.

Day 3 - Chianti and Tuscan Cuisine

A day of culinary experiences awaits you as you depart for your full day excursion with your private English speaking driver. You will begin your day at the prestigious Cappanelle Winery. In their beautiful kitchen together with thier expert chef you will create a tuscan lunch. During your 3 hour lesson you will prepare an antipasto, fresh pasta dish, a main course, side dishes and dessert. At the end of lesson as the lunch table is being prepared for you, you will visit the extraordinary cellars of the winery where Vintage wines and bottles for the most demanding clients are kept in an armoured caveau which hosts 8000 bottles. After your cellar visit you will enjoy the delicious lunch you have prepared along with 3 superbe Cappanelle chianti wines and finishing with coffee and grappa.In the afternoon you will continue to Radda & Greve , two of most famous villages of the Chianti region that have retained much of their ancient character. At the end of the tour you will return to your accommodations.

Day 4 - Departure

After checking out of your hotel, depart for your onward travel. Transfers can be arranged for your next point or the airport or rail station or add another of our mini packages.

Accommodations

Florence Hotel Degli Orafi (or similar)

Sightseeing

Private Classical Florence walking tour including Accademia Gallery and Santa Croce Church entrance fees

Uffizi Gallery reservation in the afternoon

Private full day excursion to the Chianti region including a winery visit

Private Cooking lesson with Tuscan chef

Transfers

Transfers for private excursions by private car or minivan with English speaking driver

Optional private car transfers can be arranged from the airport or rail station

Private car or rail transfers can be arranged from other points in Italy

Meals

Breakfast daily at hotel

Wine tasting in Chianti winery

Cooking lesson followed by Tuscan lunch with wines

Services

Assistance from our Road to Italy office in Rome and local representative offices throughout Italy

Local emergency contact number

Does not include

Airfare

Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

Tips and gratuities to drivers and local guides

1) Consult with our tour designers

Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.

Tel: 416 964 7600
Toll: 1-800-848-8163
reservations@roadtoitaly.com

2) We send you a Proposal

Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.

3) You like what you see!

Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.

4) Buon viaggio!

Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.

The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.