Florence & Tuscany Tour Extravaganza April 12- 20, 2023

Itinerary

April 12, 2023

Depart from Washington DC to Rome ....don't stop ....here we COME!!!!!

April 13, 2023

Arrive in Rome

You will then be met and personally greeted like the VIP YOU ARE as you are led to your private transportation to head to Hotel Cerretani

OVERVIEW

Classicism and modernity meet at the Hotel Cerretani Firenze MGallery by Sofitel. Experience a stay in a historical building in the center of Florence, surrounded by art and history. The modern and elegant decor of this boutique hotel in Florence will ensure you enjoy an exceptional stay, while outside you can immerse yourself in the history of the city, strolling among the iconic squares and monuments of the Tuscan capital.

April 14, 2023

Walking Half Day Tour

Exploring Florence on foot represents the most ingenious and comfortable way to tour around this little City, as the majority of monuments and sites of interest are concentrated in a very limited area. Hidden and unnoticed treasures, magnificent and unexpected corners will be disclosed to those who know where to walk in this cradle of Renaissance.

Our expert tour guide will explain details of Florentine life from Roman times to the Middle Ages up to the Renaissance. During this experience you will get to understand how, through the smallest details, Florence has managed to become such a wonderful city and why it has given birth to figures of high caliber like Dante and Michelangelo.

You will have a chance to visit the most interesting locations, pass in front of off-the-beaten-path little churches, pass the iconic spots of the City, still allowing yourself short detours inside the narrow streets and intriguing alleyways where great craftsmen still work today.

Don’t miss the center of town, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio, take a lunch break or aperitif in the quaint area of Oltrarno. Because Florence's entire center is one of the few spots in the world to have registered as World Heritage by UNESCO, we are sure that this experience will remain for you an unforgettable memory.

April 15, 2023

Day of Leisure

What should we do with our ENTIRE free day... should we relax and hang around our 5 star hotel...should we shop, should we a day trip the beautiful city of Cinque De Terre...the choices are endless...its like Burger King...Have IT YOUR WAY!

April 16, 2023

Cooking Class and Wine Tasting

Culinary tradition is a protagonist of Tuscan culture, and a major part of the experience visiting the region.

We will be hosted in an organic farm, in the heart of Chianti Classico area. A typical farmhouse where a Tuscan family lives for many generations. It’s a charming set up, surrounded by rows of vines, olive groves, flowers and vegetable gardens. Here we will have to roll our sleeves up and start cooking our meal. With the help of a local Tuscan Lady you will learn traditional secrets of our cuisine as well as cooking techniques. Success is guaranteed.

Starters like bruschettas and crostini, cold cuts, cheeses and their pairing with honeys and jams. Pasta, and its fascinating world. We will make our own fresh home-made pasta from scratches, the old-fashioned way with a wooden rolling pin! Since any great meal ends with a dessert, we will be making something traditional to be enjoyed at the end of our lunch too.

A tasting of various wines and spirits produced in the farm is included in the experience, as well as the visit of the property and cellar.

April 17, 2023

Day of Leisure

Decisions, decisions, decisions ...what should I do on my 2nd day to myself ??? Well what is your fancy... make an exquisite one of a kind creation of perfume, leisure day of people watching , trying out some of the delectable delights within walking distance from the hotel... The choice is yours... feel free to reach out to LDTG staff for suggestions.

April 18, 2023

Artisan Shopping Tour to include Gucci and lunch at the infamous Gucci Osteria

Florence tradition in terms of articraft is rich and dates back to centuries ago! This is the right tour if you want to see some of the most hidden areas of Florence and discover its traditions, its people, its most authentic products and have a perspective out of the usual touristy paths. You will have the opportunity to visit a workshop of a goldsmith which has produced handmade jewels for more than hundreds years. We will then focus on another of the oldest arts in Florence: the Florentine mosaic, born more than 400 years ago thanks to the Medici family who required a sort of "eternal painting" to decorate their Chapel. After mosaics, everybody knows that leather is an excellence in Florence and we will have the chance to visit the Leather school close to the Church of Santa Croce. Here 20 pupils selected every year learn the secret of making a perfect leather bag, belt , wallet or purse. The school has been owned by the same family for about 60 years and still offers the highest quality and excellent manufacture. The tour will be tailored upon the interest of the group!

April 19, 2023

Head Back to Rome

Check out of Hotel out Hotel Cerretani Firenze and take high speed train to Aleph Rome Hotel

OVERVIEW

Housed in a historic palazzo that was once the most prestigious Italian bank, our hotel fuses the splendor of fine Italian marbles and onyx with modern, spacious and hi-tech rooms. We’re a 10-minute walk to Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Villa Borghese. Create new unforgettable memories at our restaurant, bars and spa featuring jacuzzi pool, hammam, sauna and treatments. Indulge in moments of true contemplation at the only Cognac Lounge in the Eternal City or explore the beauty all around in an unconventional way, thanks to our bicycle rental service.

Farewell Dinner on Rooftop

Although it is bitter sweet all things must come to an end.....we will say goodbye over a delicious rooftop dinner in Rome .