Day 1 (Reception)
Rome
Guests arrive independently and make their own arrangements to reach
our hotel in the city centre of Rome. This afternoon is yours to relax
and enjoy your surroundings. Meet this evening for a welcome reception
Day 2 (Breakfast/Dinner)
Rome
Meet our guide this morning for a walking tour of the historic city
centre. Stroll from the Trevi Fountain, to the Spanish Steps, then to
the Piazza Navona and the Pantheon. The city unfolds its charms before
you… Dinner together this evening in a favourite trattoria.
Day 3 (Breakfast) Rome
The day is yours to explore Rome. Excursion to visit the Vatican Museums
to see the vast galleries, the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.
Or choose the visit the Borghese Gallery, the spectacular collection
of paintings and sculptures in the restored villa in the Borghese Gardens.
Day 4 (Breakfast, Dinner) Florence
Florence beckons with the charm and grace of the Renaissance. Transfer
from Rome to Florence this morning and settle into your city centre
hotel. This afternoon, join our guide for a walking tour in the historic
centre, visiting the Duomo and Baptistry complex, the Piazza della Signoria
and Santa Croce. Dinner together this evening in a local trattoria.
Day 5 (Breakfast) Retail
Therapy
Join us for a day of Retail Therapy for an excursion to the Outlet Mall
in Regello. Here you will find Gucci, Loro Piana, Armani, La Perla,
Valentino, Ferragamo, Tod’s and many others.
Day 6 (Breakfast/Lunch) Florence
Spa half day awaits you to spoil you. Spend the rest of day exploring
Florence’s great museums; the Uffizi Gallery with masterpieces of painting;
the Accademia Gallery with Michelangelo’s David’ or the Fra Angelico
frescoes in the San Marco Museum.
Day 7 (Breakfast/Dinner) Tuscany
Transfer by private coach to our country retreat for a five night stay.
Immersed in the magical atmosphere of the Tuscan hills, enjoy the vistas
of olive groves and vineyards stretching before you. Join us for dinner
at the hotel.
Day 8 (Breakfast/Dinner)
Walking in Chianti and Cooking Class
Today we have a relaxing walk through the Chianti region with our guide.
This afternoon we have a Tuscan cooking class preparing a traditional
Tuscan meal from antipasto to dolce. Then enjoy the fruits of your labour
over dinner.
Day 9 (Breakfast, Lunch)
Biking in Tuscany
Today we take a leisurely bike ride visiting
towns through the hills of Tuscany. We stop for a lunch in a local traditional
Tuscany restaurant. Cycle back to the villa and enjoy the scenery that
only Tuscany can offer. The evening is yours, consider relaxing by the
pool.
Day 10 (Breakfast, Lunch) The
Spa Day
A full day excursion to the spa – select a variety of beauty and health
treatments.
