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5 Nights | 6 Days

Exploring the Magic of

Tuscany on a Ferrari

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>> Day 1 Welcome to Florence, cradle of the RenaissanceYou will be met at Florence International

Airport; private transfer to Villa La Vedetta. This

Neorenaissance romantic Villa, today a refined 5

star luxury with only 18 deluxe rooms and suites.

This unique structure, for its exclusive panoramic

position directly at Piazzale Michelangelo, is a few

steps from Ponte Vecchio, with a breathtaking

view of the city of Florence, immerse in its own

garden with a beautiful panoramic swimming

pool and Jacuzzi.

Check-in and accommodation in double deluxe π

room (or Junior Suite upon request).

Time at disposal for shopping or for a guided π

tour of Florence (upon request).

Birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a

jewel in Italy’s crown with architectural treasures

literally around every corner. The capital of Tuscany

plays host to some of the world’s most beautiful

museums and galleries housing works of art

by da Vinci, Michelangelo, Giotto and Botticelli.

The city of Lorenzo the Magnificent, Dante and

Brunelleschi is truly full of magic.

Dinner in Florence. Restaurant suggestion: π

Ristorante Onice (1 Michelin star) at Villa La

Vedetta

Overnight at Hotel Villa La Vedetta π

5*****(Florence).

ensure maximum driving pleasure while enjoying

the beautiful landscape of Tuscany.

The tour continues in direction of Siena where

you will stop for a visit of the town. Siena, an

unspoiled mediaeval city, is the location of the

famous Palio, a horse race around the city’s

shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Siena’s other

historic gems from the Middle Ages include the

Town Hall (Palazzo Pubblico) and the Torre dei

Mangia (1340), which are similar in height to the

Cathedral. Indulge for lunch in the magnificent

Piazza del Campo.

Lunch in Siena – Restaurant suggestion: π

Ristorante al Mangia

Afternoon Departure by Ferrari for the 2nd part π

of the tour towards the magnificent Val d’Orcia to

reach Montalcino and the famous estate Castello

Banfi and accommodate at the luxury Relais il

Borgo – 5***** - Federico Forquet of Cetona; one

of Italy’s most renowned designers, worked to

create the elegant and comfortable interiors of

the rooms and suites as well as the surrounding

gardens. Castello Banfi – il Borgo offers 14 rooms

and suites, varying in size, location and décor, all

with carefully selected furnishings and fabrics,

classic fixtures and luxuriant amenities. Take the

opportunity to visit the famous Enoteca and taste

the wines produced in the estate.

Dinner in Montalcino π

Overnight at the Il Borgo- Castello Banfi - 5 ***** π

in Montalcino.

>> Day 2 Discovering ChiantiRoute: Florence > San Gimignano > Siena > Montalcino

Breakfast and checkout, meeting with Tour π

Director. Our private Tour Director, an expert Ferrari

driver, will introduce our guests to the world of

Ferrari; clarify the finer details of the controls,

explain the differences between the various

models (Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Ferrari 430

Scuderia, Ferrari F430 Spider and Ferrari California),

the peculiarities of the engines (8-cylinder or 12-

cylinder) and most importantly, give guidance on

how to handle the F1 paddle-gear shifting behind

the steering wheel. All luggage will be transported

separately.

Departure by Ferrari towards San Gimignano

During the tour, several halts will allow drivers

and passengers to swap seats, if they wish to.

Our Tour Director leads the way at the wheel of

his Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2, guiding the Ferrari along

the Chiantigiana Road passing Greve in Chianti,

Castellina in Chianti, Poggibonsi. During the

whole journey, the Ferraris and the Tour Director’s

Alfa Romeo will be constantly in touch by mobile

radio system. Stop in San Gimignano for a coffee

at Relais La Collegiata. San Gimignano rises on

a hill (334m high) dominating the Elsa Valley

with its more than 7 medieval towers. Once the

seat of a small Etruscan village of the Hellenistic

period (200-300BC) nowadays it’s part of Unesco

Heritage.

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First stop at Bagno Vignoni, Bagno Vignoni, whose

characteristic, besides the thermal waters, is its

unchanged structure. In fact, the main square of

this town is not like it can be imagined in other

places, but it is made by boiling water that flows

at 52 °C (126 °F).

Second stop is Pienza, Pope Pius’ II birthplace,

located high on a hillside. Meant to be the ideal

Renaissance town, Pienza comprises such beauties

as a white stone cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini

with its fine courtyard, Palazzo Borgia, a graceful

Piazza. Free time for lunch in Pienza.

Afternoon Departure by Ferrari towards San

Casciano dei Bagni

Stop in Montepulciano and visit of the town:

archetypical Tuscan mediaeval town built at the

summit of a hill as well and surrounded by walls

and fortifications. The place is famous for its Vino

Nobile, one of Italy’s major red wines.

Arrival and check-in at Fonteverde Natural spa π

Resort - 5*****

Dinner suggested in the Hotel at the Restaurant π

Ferdinando I

Overnight at Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort π

5***** (S.Casciano dei Bagni, Siena).

>> Day 3 Val d’OrciaRoute: Montalcino > Bagno > Vignoni > Pienza > San Casciano dei Bagni

Breakfast and checkout π

Departure by Ferrari π

A day to revel in the spectacular panorama

offered by this delightful Tuscan valley, known

worldwide for its extensive vineyards. In his Alfa

Romeo, Italian Details’ Tour Director leads the tour

through a succession of enchanting towns and

villages, whose charming appeal encapsulates

the very soul of Val d’Orcia.

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>> Day 4: Spa, Relax and Ferrari!Route: San Casciano dei Bagni > Orvieto > Cetona > San Casciano dei BagniMorning at disposal to relax at the Spa of the

hotel and in the thermal pools. Spa & Relax: the

mineral-rich, natural warm spring waters that

emerge here have multiple therapeutic benefits

for the organism. Take advantage of the thermal

pool, the bioaquam® circuit (with its various

hydromassages) or any other spa treatment

offered by this highly reputable spa resort set

in the midst of the rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia

(southern Tuscany).

Afternoon Departure by Ferrari for Orvieto

Orvieto, an unspoiled mediaeval city, world-

renowned to be a perfect example of integration

between nature and man’s work. Orvieto is an

ancient Etruscan city (Velzna) that reached its

pinnacle as a commercial centre in the VI century

BC. Subsequently, it was invaded and destroyed

by the Romans in 264 BC. Re-established in the

Middle Ages under the name of Urbs Vetus; today

the town still has the appearance of a stronghold

in tufa and basalt, chiselled with a network of

narrow roads. Time at disposal to visit the town

and the famous well of St. Patrick.

Departure by Ferrari, The route leads to Cetona

Dinner in Cetona - Restaurant suggestion: π

La Frateria di Padre Eligio Mondo X

After dinner return to the Hotel π

Overnight at Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort π

5***** (S.Casciano dei Bagni, Siena)

>> Day 5: Cortona and ArezzoRoute: San Casciano dei Bagni > Cortona > Arezzo > Florence

Departure by Ferrari and first stop in Cortona

Cortona was born as Etruscan center, as witness

the ancient rests in the town; it became famous at

the beginning of 1100 as center of arts & crafts.

Second stop on the route at Arezzo, this town,

extraordinarily ancient, as Ninive or Assur, became

strategically important during the Roman age as

military station on the Cassia road. Free time for

lunch in Arezzo

Departure by Ferrari to return to Florence

Arrival in Florence and check-in at Hotel Savoy. π

Located on the historic Piazza della Repubblica

and close to Florence’s landmark, the Duomo, the

luxury Savoy Hotel in Florence offers the highest

standards of hospitality.

End of the Ferrari experience and overnight at π

Hotel Savoy 5*****, in Florence.

>> Day 6: Arrivederci Italia...Arrivederci Ferrari!Time at disposal for shopping or just to relax.

After checkout, a private transfer will take you

to Florence International Airport for your return

flight or further destination in Italy.Th

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This programe is sold in exclusivity to

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rPlease note that the programmes are indicative

and subject to modifications

Full Ferrari service

You enjoy the Ferrari driving while your private Tour

Director and his staff take care of everything

else: refueling, cleaning, parking, technical

assistance…

>> ExclusionsAirfare to/from Florence, fuel for the Ferrari,

drinks and meals, everything not shown as

included services

Deposit for the car is according to the choosen

model:

> Ferrari F430 Spider F1, Ferrari California, Maserati

Gran Turismo, or

> Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1, Lamborghini Gallardo

LP 560-4 E-Gear, Ferrari 430 Scuderia

For you that want to experience a wider range

of Italian sports cars, ask also for a Lamborghini

Gallardo or Murciélago, a Maserati Gran Turismo

or Quattroporte.

>> Highlights & services included

6 days Italy by Ferrari tour on the most exciting π

roads of Tuscany

Florence - S. Gimignano - Siena - Val d’Orcia - π

Orvieto Arezzo - Chianti - Florence by Ferrari

Opportunity to drive the latest models of π

Ferrari

Full Ferrari briefing & Car insurance for all the π

cars and up to 600 km of Ferrari driving

5 nights’ accommodation in double deluxe π

room with breakfast in 5 stars hotel:

Villa LaVedetta (Florence), π

Relais Il Borgo Castello Banfi (Montalcino), π

Fonte Verde Natural Spa Resort(S. Casciano dei π

Bagni – Province of Siena)

Hotel Savoy (Florence) π

1 lunch at Restaurant Al Mangia (Siena) - drinks π

not included

Ferrari travel staff (1/2 persons), including your π

private Tour Director with his Alfa Romeo Brera

3.2

Mobile radio system (guests and Red Travel π

staff, while driving, are always connected through

radio

Service of parking, cleaning and fueling for all π

the cars.

Visits, private transfers as per programme and π

from/to Florence Airport

Photographic; our guests will be offered a π

souvenir DVD with high resolution pictures

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