• Bottle of champagne upon arrival
• Florence by night walking tour with Dinner at a Tuscan Restaurant:  You will be picked up directly at your hotel at about 7:30 pm and the evening will start with a dinner (included in the price) in the historic center in a typical Florentine restaurant, followed by an wonderful walk (about two hours), discovering some of the most suggestive and interesting corners  of the city. The tour ends in Piazza della Repubblica at the famous “Caffe’ Concerto” with a snack included. 
• All reservations, restaurant recommendations, customized itinerary to design your special trip;
• Private half day guided tour in Florence with professional guide: visit the beautiful historic centre of Florence as the most enchanting sights as the unique Brunnelleschi’s Dome, the Baptistry, the Palazzo Pitti with a tour of the famous Galleria Palatina with masterpieces from world-famous painters as Raffaello, Botticelli and many more. The tour lasts about 3 hours
• Train tickets from Venice to Florence and back in First class with reserved seating
• Guided visit to the historical handcraft laboratories of Florence. The irresistible tour opens up the precious old caskets of artisanal Florence, which lie hidden from the hurrying tourists. You will visit only the most authentic and prestigious laboratories of the historic Florentine craftwork: rare perfumes from the past, precious embroideries and fine laces, artistic leather workmanship and the Medicean Art of mosaics of semi-precious stones. It is also possible to purchase exclusive items directly in the craft workshops.   You will be picked up directly at your hotel at about 3 pm and return at about 6:30 pm.
• Ticket reservations to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence but tickets are extra;
• Private walking tour of the Secret Venice: Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to corners of Venice, that usual tourists never enjoy…it is really incredible how many beautiful places in Venice are still almost unknown to the public, since the most of the crowds stop at usual sightseeing locations and do not explore further…
• EXTRA SPECIAL: a full day private chauffeur driven excursion “Unknown Tuscany” with lunch included – tailored to your specifications. Be picked up in a Mercedes direct at your hotel and be driven through medieval hill towns, visit private wineries, cheese and olive oil farmers, private palaces, abbeys and more.
• All assistance in planning a custom designed itinerary to your specifications;
• Not included are meals unless part of an excursion, airfare and anything not listed.
• Federal Express package to your home: containing all vouchers, hard copy itinerary, train tickets and any other bookings included in your package

OPTIONALS

• Guided visit to the 3 Islands of Torcello, Murano and Burano.  Fish lunch on Murano at a typical Venetian restaurant.  RT airport transfers by private boat
• Private dinner in a Venetian Palazzo, an elegant dinner prepared for you and the chance to meet some local residents that are “in the know” on Venetian Culture while enjoying some top wines and excellent cuisine. 
• Tickets to a Vivaldi concert (depends on availability).
• Interior Design tour……Venetian fabrics, artisan shops and furnishings as well as antiques guided by a local expert. 
• One on one cooking course in Venice or Florence for half a day, followed by tasting.  Select your own menu and type of regional cuisine meal follows.
• Full day tour with driver/guide to Verona or Lake Garda. Customized itinerary and visit to private villas. Lunch at small and intimate restaurant included.
• Car rental for Tuscany:  based on best quote available and type of car you desire
• All transfers to and from airport and hotel by limousine and driver.
• Horseback riding excursion into the countryside for half a day: enjoy the Tuscan countryside on a leisurely horseback ride. Our guide will take you through woods, hills and plains to hidden castles and ancient ruins.
• Tickets for a music or theatre performance in Rome or Venice; pending availability
• Private cooking course in either Venice or Florence: you may select your own menu and type of regional cuisine.   Meal is then served with wine;
• Pottery/Ceramic Class in the wonderful Chianti region, a craftsman will share with you the art of ceramics, teaching you to pug, lathe, bake and colour, after which you will keep the object you made.
• Bus and guide tour to Siena and San Gimignano
• Various bus and guide tours visiting Rome, outside Rome, the Tuscan towns of Pisa and Lucca and similar options
• Golfing in the dramatic setting of the Chianti region. Private transfer from hotel to Golf club and return The facilities include driving range, putting green, pro-shop, tennis court, swimming pool, bar and restaurant.
• Seaside excursion unforgettable day sailing in the Mediterranean with an experienced skipper, feasting on fresh fish pasta and visiting one or more islands.
• Hiking for half a day in the Tuscan Countryside with expert guide: 
• Hot balloon ride: A truly unique experience floating silently over the Tuscan landscape you will experience views of villages and towns, piazzas and castles, with luxury car and driving escort. The tour lasts about 8 hours.

PRICING

 (final price is based on time of year and available hotels)

Based on charming 3 star boutique hotels €3,995

Based on First Class, 4 star hotels €4,695

Based on Luxury 5 star hotels please inquire.

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