Day 1: Florence – Arrival

Your arrival will be at the Florence Airport, where you will be greeted with a warm welcome by our Chinese-speaking assistant and then transferred by private car to the Four Seasons Hotel, a 1-minute walk away from the Duomo, to check-in.

In the late afternoon a private car will drive you to Piazzale Michelangelo for an aperitif at a café, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Florence.

Dinner will be served at the famous Enoteca Pinchiorri, a 3 stars Michelin restaurant.

The overnight stay will be at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Day 2: Florence

Breakfast buffet at the hotel.

In the morning there will be a guided tour of Florence’s city center: Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Bell Tower and Baptistery.

Lunch will be at a typical trattoria in the city center.

In the afternoon, a personal shopper will accompany you for a tour in the marvelous city center to discover the most beautiful shops and boutiques, in particular the Ponte Vecchio, where all artisanal shops are located.

You will visit the Gucci flagship and have the possibility to order tailor-made items.

After returning to the hotel, you will have dinner at ‘Il Palagio’, the Four Season’s exquisite 1 star Michelin restaurant.

The overnight stay will be at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Day 3: Chianti region by Ferrari

Breakfast buffet at the hotel.

This day is fully devoted to a breathtaking excursion to the Chianti region by Ferrari.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the marvelous Chianti wine region and its rolling hills! Get away from the crowds of the city and enjoy a relaxing day in the world-famous Tuscan countryside. Tuscany is famous worldwide for its nature, small villages, vineyards and gentle hills. The tour will start with a visit to a rustic wine estate, in the heart of wine yards, where you will be welcomed by the owners and offered an appetizer based on local specialties, olive oil and Chianti wine. You will visit the cellar and learn all the secrets of wine processing. Then you will visit the fortified villages of Monteriggioni, Montalcino and Montepulciano and explore the characteristic pathways. In the heart of a fortress, you will be offered a delicious snack based on traditional biscuits: ricciarelli, cantucci and panforte, accompanied by a good vinsanto (sweet strong wine).

You will have lunch in a real castle on the way, where you can relax until your return to Florence in the late afternoon.

Dinner will be at “Buca Lapi”, one of the most ancient and famous restaurants in Florence, where it will be possible to enjoy the real “Fiorentina” steak, served with a good Chianti red wine. Guests will have the exclusive presence of a sommelier, who will teach them how to combine wine with food.

Your overnight stay will be at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Day 4: Florence – Portofino – Florence

Breakfast buffet at the hotel.

The fourth day will be kept free for an excursion to Portofino, known to be one of the most popular resort towns in the Italian Riviera.

Be enchanted by the mixture of landscapes comprised of tall, delicately colored buildings and a deep turquoise sea, backed by Monte Portofino. Head to the Piazzetta, the center stage of life in Portofino, to enjoy the sight of yachts and luxury boats bobbing in the harbor, where fishing boats once used to dock.

We suggest you visit the 16th-century Castello Brown independently, and learn how the castle played an important strategic role in defending Portofino against intruders. Walk to the Church of St George, which preserves the sacred relics of the patron saint of Portofino. Discover the old castle and the baroque Church of San Giorgio and enjoy magnificent views of the Mediterranean coastline with its steep cliffs.

Portofino also offers many elegant boutiques with all kinds of clothing and jewelry. Stop at an Italian café and enjoy delicious pizza and unique wine blends (own expenses).

Lunch will be on a terrace overlooking the sea.

In the afternoon, a tour by private boat will be organized to admire the stunning Ligurian coast, the marvelous emerald turquoise water and the picturesque landscapes.

Return to Florence.

After returning to Florence, you will have dinner at a typical restaurant or at the hotel.

The overnight stay will be at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Day 5: Tuscan Outlet

Breakfast buffet at the hotel.

This day is dedicated to the most famous and important luxury outlets in Tuscany, like the Mall, specialized in famous, fashion designer shops. A personal shopper will guide you through the new tendencies of Italian fashion.

You will have lunch in a restaurant and return to Florence in the late afternoon.

Before dinner, you can stroll through the fascinating narrow streets of Florence, to learn stories and legends about the most famous murder mysteries of the past, while enjoying the charm and beauty of the Renaissance sights. Our guide will share secrets and tales behind them and the artists involved. The tour will end in a cellar, where it will be possible to taste esteemed wines.

Dinner will be in a very elegant restaurant in the city center.

The overnight stay will be at the Four Season Hotel.

Day 6: Florence – Maranello – Florence

Breakfast buffet at the hotel.

On the sixth day, there will be an excursion to Maranello, where the world famous Ferrari is produced.

Entering the town, we will have a brief stop to view the racetrack and once at the Ferrari factory, we will have a light lunch.

Later on, we will visit the Ferrari gallery and discover everything there is to know about these legendary cars and marvel at the trophies, antique, current and future models.

Your time here will fill your senses with excitement and give you a rush for speed!

It’s now time for a little surprise! On our way back, we will stop by an ancient farmhouse that is home to one of the largest and most valuable private collections of historic Maserati cars in the world.

Located in the surroundings of Florence, you will dine at the delicious 1 Michelin starred restaurant, Osteria Passignano.

The overnight stay will be at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Day 7: Mille Miglia road

Breakfast buffet at the hotel.

You cannot miss the excursion in a vintage car down the legendary roads of the “Mille Miglia” race.

Aymo Maggi, Franco Mazzotti, Giovanni Canestrini and Renzo Castagneto are the four musketeers that originated the most beautiful race in the World since 1927.

“Mille Miglia” is a planned race through the magical scenery of Italian territory, from Brescia to Rome and then back again. All the beautiful elements of motorsports and what surrounds it will be combined with the history, nature and art of this beautiful country.

For this excursion, we have selected the most scenic roads. The itinerary will bring you back to the same roads that made the “Mille Miglia” an epic racing event. You will drive through the most beautiful areas of Tuscan, such as Chianti and Val D’Orcia.

Lunch will be in a typical trattoria on the Tuscan hills.

You will return to Florence in the late afternoon in time for dinner at an ancient palace, located in the very city center.

The overnight stay will be at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Day 8: Florence – Departure

Breakfast buffet at the hotel.

Transfer by private car from the hotel to Florence Airport.