ITALIAN ESCAPE

7 days Florence and Chianti Wine Tour

Explore Florence like no other, as the leading connoisseurs in Italian holidays, FeraTours will help make your trip a unique and unforgettable experience to one of Europe’s most culturally and historically significant cities. Every stroll has the potential for something remarkable. We then will take a journey through San Gimignano, also called the “Manhattan of the Middle Ages,” which is one of the most historical and recognizable destinations in Tuscany, known for it’s abundance of towers sticking out against the horizon.

Come and feel the experience of stepping into a perfect Medieval postcard. San Gimignano, owes its fame to the incredible number of towers that rose above the rooftops of the small town, as many as 65 during the days of the town’s pinnacle.

On our excursion we will also be stopping in Siena which is likely Italy loveliest medieval city, and a trip worth making. Siena’s heart is its central piazza known
as Il Campo, known worldwide for the famous Palio run here, a horse race run around the piazza two times every summer. Both Siena and San Gimignano are declared a UNESCO World Heritage. Throughout our tour we will be exploring the eminent Chianti region a place of rich rolling hills and stunning panoramas, which for centuries has been devoted to the production of wine and olive oil.

You’ll find hilltop towns, prestigious castles, and an obsession with wine that dates back to the Etruscans. If wine, food, and relaxing views are your thing, then you will surely relish in the VIP tours, lunches, and wine tastings provided to you by the privately owned and operated Tenuta Moriniello Vineyards, Famiglia Mazzarini Vineyards, and Briolo Ricasoli Vineyards.

It is the perfect way to balance your holiday after a visit to its art-filled cities

INCLUDED WITH EVERY LUXURY SMALL GROUP TOUR

Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
English-Speaking Local Guides
High Speed Train in Executive Business Class if suitable
Internet Access
Free Admission at Museum if Suitable
Guaranteed Departures with a Minimum of Two Guests

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• Day 1

ARRIVE FLORENCE, ITALY

• Day 2

FLORENCE | UFFIZI GALLERY

• Day 3

FLORENCE | DESIGN YOUR DAY

• Day 4

MONTAIONE | WINE TASTING MORINIELLO VINEYARDS

• Day 5

CASTELLINA IN CHIANTI | FULL DAY AT MAZZARINI VINEYARDS

• Day 6

SIENA | DESIGN YOUR DAY

• Day 7

DEPART SIENA

• Day 1

ARRIVE AT FLORENCE, ITALY

Meet your private driver that will then bring you to your next form of
transportation in which you have the option chooses between a private luxury car
or experience the high speed train in which you will travel in Executive Business
Class. Upon your arrival in Florence, if by train, you will then be transferred in a
luxury car to your hotel for check-in.

ROOFTOP EVENING EXPERIENCE:
Bring the evening to a close as you unwind under the stars at one of Florence’s
rooftop bars where you will take in spectacular views of the Renaissance city.

• Day 2

FLORENCE | UFFIZI GALLERY

The city of Dante and Leonardo da Vinci, Machiavelli and the all-powerful Medici,
Florence is the city where the culture of the Renaissance reached its zenith – and
it’s jam-packed with magnificent monuments and awe-inspiring artworks. At the
centre of our special Best of Florence tour is the towering figure of Michelangelo,
who defined the spirit of his age more perfectly than anyone else. We’ll learn
about his long and dramatic life and come face-to-face with his greatest
masterpiece in the Academia, the iconic statue of David.

Join us for an unforgettable introduction to one of the world’s most enchanting
cities, and discover why Florence is one of those places that everyone simply has
to visit at least once in their lives.

• Day 3

FLORENCE | DESIGN YOUR DAY

A FASHION WALKING TOUR, ARTISAN & BOUTIQUES:Experience a fashion walk through Florence with your own private style expert. From handmade jewelry to silk scarfs and naturally made perfumes, you can see beforehand at the artisans’ ateliers how everything is made! Talk to the experts and learn more about the art behind the products.

VISIT MARKET TOUR & COOKING CLASS IN A FARMHOUSE:
The places you visit and the landscapes and views you see from every angle are
breathtaking. It’s a great change from the usual things you see on holidays. This is
an experience you do not want to miss out on.
This half-day semi private group tour starts with a guided tour of the Mercato
Centrale (Florence’s biggest food market) and is complete with tasting, continue
with a hands-on experience in which you learn to make a four-course lunch in a
stunning Tuscany farmhouse and finalize it with an Italian cooking diploma for
your hard work

• Day 4

MONTAIONE | WINE TASTING AT MORINIELLO VINEYARDS

Moriniello Vineyards is located in Montaione, which is recognized as one of the
most beautiful Italian villages and it is stategically located in the middle of the
“triangle” composed of Florence, Pisa and Siena. In the Montaione’s hills the
Moriniello family are producing organic wine and oil, with the purpose to create
quality products in a sustainable way and in the respect of the nature. They will
be glad to share with you our passion for wine and the secrets of a marvelous land
as the Chianti!
In the wine tasting is included the tasting of local cheese and meat.
Get ready to discover a land that will leave you breathless!

• Day 5

CASTELLINA DEL CHIANTI | FULL DAY AT MAZZARINI VINEYARDS

The family business is managing the entire process for producing high-quality
wines bottled at the source. From the vine to the bottle, everything embodies the
strong Tuscan values of family and tradition. It reached a high prestige thanks to
its excellent wines and due to the success of Poggio Amorelli, wine appreciated
and purchased worldwide; today the company has three estates in Tuscany,
produces 6 types of wine, vinsanto, grappa and olive oil.
The wines available for tasting will be accompanied by tastings of typical Tuscan
flavors, to enjoy the harmony of fragrances and flavors of this land. All the
matchings are made with high quality products and at kilometer zero: extra virgin
olive oil from the farm, a selection of refined Tuscan salami, balsamic vinegar,
aged cheeses, grappa and Vin Santo del Chianti with typical Cantuccini biscuits.
You will combine the tasting with a full lunch for those wishing to discover the
pleasure of the local cuisine. The dishes are prepared only with high quality
products that express the flavors and aromas of the Tuscan tradition.

DINNER AT MAZZARINI FAMILY VINEYARDS
A romantic and suggestive dinner in the cellar of Mazzarini Family Vineyards. You
will enjoy a 4 courses with a wine pairing on a private table surrounded by the
cellar and prestigious wine bottle.

• Day 6

SIENA | DESIGN YOUR DAY

SCENIC GOLFING EXPERIENCE:
The Royal Golf La Bagnaia, Siena in Tuscany, offers fans of this sport an 18-hole
course designed over 130 hectares of wooded hills and relaxing landscape.
This prestigious project was designed by renowned golf architect Robert Trent
Jones Jr. whom skillfully created it to blend in with the ancient melody of the
surrounding area. La Bagnaia Resort has risen to the top in Tuscany golfing circles
and offers you one of the most interesting golf courses in Italy.
The Royal Golf La Bagnaia Golf Academy has two highly qualified PGAI
professionals where you can improve your golfing performance and lower your
scores. Premium practice facilities offer exquisite views which are divided into
three areas for training long game, short game, and putting, for golfers who are
looking to improve their game.

DINNER AT OSTERIA DI BROLIO IN RICASOLI CASTLE:
A 3 courses with wine pairing will be served.
The Osteria restaurant welcomes its visitors with an atmosphere that is simple and
elegant at the same time, as if at home, or in a Castle. This is their spirit: here
you’ll encounter our territory in its dishes and in the glass. The charming
landscape is itself an inspiration, and the nearby kitchen garden is a great
stimulus for our chef, as he transforms and interprets the seasons and scents of
classic Chianti.

• Day 7

DEPART SIENA

Time to say “Arrivederci“. After breakfast, meet your private driver and transfer to
Rome Fiumicino Airport

Tour Terms & Conditions

Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price,) The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $ 350(per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.

* USD per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

Italian Escape

7 days Florence and Chianti Wine Tour

INCLUDED WITH EVERY LUXURY SMALL GROUP TOUR

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