Tuscany/Florence - May 28 -June 1

Accommodations

COMO Costello del Nero

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HOTEL WEBSITE: https://www.comohotels.com/italy/como-castello-del-nero?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=GoogleMyBusiness&utm_campaign=GMBprofile

4 nights

Estate room twin connecting to Tavarnelle suite including breakfasts

May 28, Tuesday

Bologna art, food and wine

guided food tour - tastings included

dress - day casual

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This guided tour is a combination of art and eno-gastronomic traditions. During the walking tour you will see some of the most important buildings. You will visit Piazza Maggiore, the city's main gathering place, which was built in the 13th century with its famous statue of Neptune, the basilica of San Petronio, the Medieval market, the Two Towers and the Archiginnasio, the first permanent seat of the University. You will then make a stop at a traditional chocolate maker where solid chocolate was invented, and then you will visit another small shop where you will hear the history of the tortellini and tagliatelle. The tour will end by hearing the history of the Mortadella, you will taste some delicious local products such as Mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano, and salami, all accompanied by local wine.

Dinner - La Fattoria

8:00 pm

Dress - dinner casual - evening car service for dinner - restaurant is 6 minute drive from hotel

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WEBSITE :https://ristorantelafattoria-chianti.com/

MENU:https://ristorantelafattoria-chianti.com/il-menu/

May 29, Wednesday

Classical Florence walking tour

2:00 pm

Dress - day casual - churches?

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and drive together to Florence city centre to meet your guide.

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Afternoon tour
Fees to the Accademia Gallery are included,
Car included to return you to your villa after dinner in Florence

Explore Florence’s Renaissance past with this guided walking tour of the city's historic centre. The Accademia Gallery is home to Michelangelo's David, one of the finest sculptures ever created, and though there are many copies across the city, this is the real deal. You'll also admire the church of Santa Maria del Fiore – the famous Duomo - and Brunelleschi’s magnificent dome; the nearby Campanile of Giotto (bell tower); and Ghiberti’s enchanting ‘Gates of Paradise’, the door to the Baptistry. Continue to the Piazza della Signoria, centre of Florentine politics and home to a captivating outdoor sculpture gallery.

This is an idea of what you can see during your tour of Florence but it can be tweaked to suit your interests - chat with your guide on the day and they will come up with an itinerary that's perfect for you.

Arno River

Arno River Boating

boat cruise along the Arno with aperitif included
Admire the famous Ponte Vecchio before heading to the embarcadero, where you will board your barchetto - one of the four original traditional wooden boats left in Florence. The boat is operated by barcaiolo, who will guide you along with his long-reaching oar.

As you glide along the water, listen to tales that unveil the secrets of the city and its river, the Arno. You will then enjoy a refreshing aperitivo, to toast your romantic journey.

Dinner - Osteria del Boccanegra

7:30 pm

Dress - same as day

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WEBSITE/MENU :https://boccanegra.com/en/osteria/

May 30, Thursday

Chianti - E bike

9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Dress - day casual
Cycle through the Chianti countryside

Ebikes and equipment
Guide and support vehicle
Three course lunch with wine tasting of three wines.

A bike ride is the perfect way to see the beautiful Chianti countryside. You will be provided with ebikes, helmets and water bottles and a support vehicle before you set off on your adventure, riding past rolling green hills along roads lined with cypress trees. You will also have the chance to visit some local churches and small medieval villages and visit a winery for a tasting. The tour ends with a delicious Tuscan meal.

Dinner - Osteria Enoteca

8:00 pm

private car and driver - start 7:45 pm meet driver in lobby at 7:45 - 10 minute drive from hotel

dress - dinner casual

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WEBSITE: https://osteriaenotecaivignaioli.it/en/

MENU: samplehttps://osteriaenotecaivignaioli.it/en/at-the-table/

May 31, Friday

Wine Tasting in Chianti

10:30 - 2:00

Dress - day casual
Visit of a nice winery to learn about the production of Chianti one followed by a light lunch which includes 3 wines,
Transportation included

Explore the charming Chianti area, a place renowned for its red wines and rolling hills. Visit a local winery, walk among the vines and, of course, taste some delicious wine.

Dinner - LA Torre at COMO

8:00 pm

Map - at hotel

Website: https://www.comohotels.com/italy/como-castello-del-nero/cuisine/la-torre

Menu:https://de87ve0y4m3tc.cloudfront.net/comohotels.com-2459770069/cms/pressroom/como_castello_del_nero_dining_latorremenu.pdf

June 1, Saturday

Private transfer

Start 9:30 am

Transfer to Rome with stop in Montepuliciano.