This is a passionate trip through the incredible ancient sights and masterpieces kept with loving care until today and through the beauties of a generous nature which is our pride.
Let’s start in Rome, our amazing capital, “ the Eternal city”, enjoy its ancient sites and proud history, culture and lifestyle.
We will take you through the ancient sites including the Roman and Imperial Forums , the Colosseo, the Pantheon , the incredible collection of masterpieces kept in the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s inspirational ceiling of the Creation and his divine depiction of the Last Judgment. Continue through the elegant shopping streets, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain and follow the tradition of throwing a coin into the water to ensure you’ll be back one day! You will savor the typical Roman recipes during our street food tour discovering the ancient food stores and through our favorite trattorias and restaurants in Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori, for an authentic dining experience!
Going north reach Tuscany that offers unique landscapes of rolling hills, elegant rows of cypress trees and vineyards, ancient hilltop villages and castles, excellent cuisine and superb wines! In Florence you will experience the Medieval and Renaissance character of the city and its incredible architecture and history and the impressive museums with masterworks like the divine Michelangelo's David. Shop at the major Italian boutiques and at the most local open markets. Let us drive you on the back roads of the Chianti wine country and discover Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Greve, Castellina, the pearls of the region. Cooking in Tuscany is a joy and you will enjoy a hands on cooking class at our chef's private home or cooking school, learning all the techniques and secrets to make the typical Tuscan recipes that you will savor for lunch! A wonderful day in contact with a local person!
You will definitely get to know how we feel blessed with the priviledge of living here!
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Day 1. Arrival in Rome and private transfer to the selected hotel downtown
Day 2. Half day walking tour Ancient Rome with native and passionate guide and fast track admissions
Day 3. Roman street food tour and afternoon Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour with experienced and native guide.
Day 4. Private transfer to Tuscany with stop en route to Orvieto with lunch in typical restaurant. Overnight in Florence downtown
Day 5. Half day walking tour Florence with professional and friendly guide
Day 6. Day trip to Siena, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, with 2 hours guided visit Siena and lunch in typical osteria
Day 7. Day trip to Val d' Orcia with visit of Pienza, Montepulciano and Bagno Vignoni
Day 8. Rest morning. Chianti by Night with dinner in Michelin rated restaurant
Day 9. Departure. Private transfer to Florence or Pisa airport.
