TUSCAN TERROIR & FLORENTINE MASTERY

Setting the Scene in the Cradle of the Renaissance

You will arrive in Florence and be accompanied by private transfer to your reserved hotel. The rest of the day will be entirely at your disposal to relax, settle in, and begin exploring the wonders of the city at your own pace. In the late afternoon, join your fellow travelers on a scenic rooftop terrace for a panoramic welcome aperitivo—the perfect toast to kick off our journey together over Florence’s stunning skyline. Lunch and dinner at leisure

High Fashion, Heritage Ateliers, and Rooftop Views

After breakfast, meet your expert guide for a historical introduction to the Oltrarno district, where daily life is shaped by world-class artisan workshops. Discover copperplate engraving and Renaissance etching techniques, explore a historic woodcarving studio, and visit a refined millinery atelier making handcrafted hats. Continue through a bespoke shoemaking atelier—blending Italian mastery with Far Eastern precision—and end in a 14th-century palace housing sculptural jewelry. After lunch in San Niccolò, take a scenic walk up through a charming garden to Florence's most celebrated panoramic terrace. Dinner at leisure.

Medici Legacies, Convivial Bites, and Aperitivo Culture

Dedicate the morning to precious arts, visiting a historic silversmith workshop demonstrating hand repoussé and chasing, followed by a fine jewelry atelier specializing in pietre dure (semi-precious stone inlay). Enjoy a guided walking tour past Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and Santa Croce. Stop for a convivial lunch of traditional stuffed Florentine schiacciata paired with Tuscan wine. After a free afternoon for boutique shopping, enrich your evening with a refined signature cocktail tasting led by expert mixologists in an intimate, retro setting. Dinner at leisure.

La Dolce Vita on Two Wheels & Chianti Classico Terroir

Set off on iconic Vespas along the winding roads of Chianti Classico, riding past cypress avenues, medieval hamlets, and rolling vineyards. Arrive at a historic wine estate for a private vineyard walk and cellar tour to explore local winemaking philosophies. Enjoy a panoramic farm-to-table lunch featuring traditional Tuscan recipes paired with the estate's top vintages, before riding back to Florence in the warm afternoon light. Dinner at leisure.

Craftsmanship, Dough Mastery, and Countryside Beats

After breakfast, you will transfer to the Mugello region, reaching a historic village renowned worldwide for its handcrafted bladed tools. Inside a traditional workshop, a master knifemaker will give a live demonstration of the forging, tempering, and finishing of fine artisan blades. You will then continue with an interactive cooking class dedicated to gourmet pizza: under the guidance of a master pizzaiolo, you will learn the secrets of long fermentation, premium flours, and gourmet toppings. Lunch follows, featuring a tasting of the pizzas you created during the class, paired with craft beers or selected wines. In the afternoon, unleash your creativity during a unique, hands-on wine painting masterclass: under the guidance of a local artist, you will use rich wine pigments as watercolor to create your own Tuscan souvenir on paper while sipping estate vintages. At sunset, you will close the day in a charming outdoor setting immersed in nature for a sunset aperitif complete with live music, drinks, and local specialties. Afterwards, you will relax on your private transfer back to Florence.

Ligurian Terraces, Mortar Masterclasses, and Riviera Colors

Depart early for the Ligurian Riviera. Visit a sea-facing winery clinging to dramatic cliffs to learn about "heroic" viticulture and sample indigenous coastal wines. Join a hands-on workshop crafting authentic Genoese pesto with a marble mortar and fresh basil, followed by a seaside lunch. In the afternoon, explore Manarola’s colorful tower-houses and charming harbor. Weather permitting, board a private boat for a scenic coastal cruise past dramatic cliffs to Riomaggiore before returning to Florence.

Arrivederci, Italia!

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and meet your private transfer to Florence Airport (FLR) for your return flight home. End of services.