Tuscany: A Lifestyle Experience… as Never Before Fall 2013

Allow us to take you behind the doors of some of Tuscany’s most notable winemaking families. Here is your opportunity to become immersed in the Tuscan lifestyle as you enjoy totally unique experiences

in private homes on the coast, in the countryside and in the city, while of course, savoring signature fare and super-premium wines along the way.

With us as your guides -- a Tuscan native and critically acclaimed purveyor of “upscale comfort food” and a lifestyle expert whose focus is on the journey, rather than merely the destination --

you can expect an extraordinary level of access, insight and attention to detail. We are excited about combining our talents and love of Italy to offer this singular lifestyle experience.

Join us!

Day-by-Day Itinerary August 31 – September 7

Discover the nuances of the Italian lifestyle through this series of unique encounters that will take you below the surface, behind the doors and beyond first-time meetings. Each experience is designed to reveal a particular aspect of this region’s unique culture that has captured the hearts of people all over the world.

Day 1 Sat, Aug 31 COAST

Late Morning Arrival at Il Tombolo via private transfer from Rome Fiumuci–Da Vinci Airport Noon Al fresco luncheon overlooking the Mediterranean, presided over by Hotel Manager

Fabio Guarducci, General Manager/ Managing Partner of this and other Antinori hospitality properties, vineyard owner Michelle Satti and Marco

Afternoon Leisure time (beach, cycling, spa baths, fitness center...) Pre-dinner Private tour of the Antinori private La Sabine, followed by a wine tasting at nearby

Guado al Tasso Antinori vineyard with Guado al Tasso’s Estate Director Dinner Critically-acclaimed, Michelin-rated La Pineta, due to chef/owner Luciano Zazzeri

Upon arrival at Rome Fiumicino-Da Vinci Airport, a private vehicle will transport you to the coastal town of Marina di Castagneto Carducci, the location of Spa Hotel Tombolo Talasso Resort. After checking in, Fabio Guarducci, General Manager / Managing Partner of this and other Antinori hospitality properties and Michelle Satti, a vineyard owner, will join us for an al fresco lunch overlooking the Mediterranean. As we enjoy coastal specialties on the hotel terrace, Fabio, Michele and Marco will discuss Italian wines and their personal favorites, many of which we will be enjoying in the days ahead. After lunch, spend a leisurely afternoon at the resort, perhaps with time on the private beach, at the pool enjoying your day pass to the Tombolo’s therapeutic baths and/or any of their wellness treatments. As a prelude to each evening’s meal, you will partake in an experiential aperitivo, as the Italians would say. Tonight’s experience will consist of a private tour of the private home of Allegra Antinori, one of the three sisters who have taken the helm of the family business. Though Allegra spends most of her time in Florence and traveling to the various Antinori estates, this residence and La Sabine, the compound that includes the sisters’ childhood home is the place that she truly calls home. The minute you enter the grounds and walk through the front door, you will appreciate Allegra’s gift for creating a lifestyle for herself and her family that comes from the heart. (Incidentally, you will have an opportunity to meet Allegra at another of the Antinori estates, Tenuta Tignanello outside of Florence, where she will host a wine tasting and luncheon later in the week.) Next, we will take her ‘commute’ to the family’s neighboring vineyard, Guado al Tasso Antinori. There, the Estate Director will welcome us for a tour of Guado al Tasso and the lovely Tuscan residence, which serves as his family’s home, as well as the base of operations for the vineyard. Following this immersion in the Antinori legacy, present and past, we will head to La Pineta, the Michelin-rated restaurant reputed to be Tuscany’s best seafood restaurant. Chef/Owner and friend, Luciano Zazzeri is

looking forward to welcoming for a tour of his kitchen in addition to treating us to a stellar culinary experience in this very charming beachside establishment.

Antinori Wines

In 1900, Piero Antinori bought several vineyards in the Chianti Classico region, including 47

hectares at Tignanello. Since then, Antinori has become one of Italy’s largest wine companies. Their

vision and innovation played a major role in the "Super-Tuscan" revolution of the 1970s with the

1971 launch of Tignanello, a barrique-aged wine that blended Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon,

making it ineligible for the Chianti Classico appellation. In the Bolgheri wine region of Tuscany the

Antinori wines are Guado al Tasso, the Scalabrone rose, Il Bruciato and Vermentino.

http://www.antinori.it/

Day 2 Sun, Sept 1 COAST

Breakfast Welcome breakfast for all Daytime Depart from San Vincenzo marina by charter boat for coastline excursion & lunch Afternoon Leisure time (hydro baths, beach, cycling, fitness center, yoga…) Pre-Dinner Sunset drinks on Il Tombolo’s terrace with our dinner hosts Patrizia and Luigi Dinner Home tour, pizza-making and Sunday dinner at Patrizia and Luigi’s nearby home

The ease of the Italian way of life is enviable. The people seem to strike a balance between past and present, work and play, man-made and natural, extravagance and simplicity and so much more. Today’s itinerary will be a reflection of that balance, combining water and land and, as you will see throughout the trip, activity and down time. By the end of this trip, we want you to feel inspired as well as rejuvenated and perhaps ready to assimilate aspects of Italian life into your own life back at home. After a group breakfast, we will head to the town of San Vincente to board a boat for a tour of the coast. For lunch, our captain will join us at one of his favorite spots among these islands of the Tuscan Archipelagos. Back at the hotel, you will have time on your own to enjoy the baths, the beach cycling, tennis, or perhaps a nap before the evening gets underway. After drinks and sunset on the hotel’s terrace, we will be welcomed into the home of good friends of Marco’s, Patrizia and Luigi, for a family-style Sunday dinner, with a pizza-making session to get things started. We will be enjoying a combination of meals in private residences as well as in restaurants to provide the range of mealtime experiences that are one of the secret ingredients of the Italian lifestyle

The National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago

Experiencing Italy on the water adds a completely different dimension to the Italian experience.

Islands make up about one sixth of Italy, including approximately 350 sea islands and thirteen

archipelagos. The National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago combines a terrestrial area of almost

18,000 hectares with a marine area of approximately 60,000 hectares, making it the largest marine

park in Europe. Comprised of seven principal islands, including Elba, ancient legend has it that when

Venus emerged from the waves of the sea, seven gemstones fell from her tiara -- and so the Islands of

the Tuscan Archipelago were born. http://www.arcipelago.turismo.toscana.it

Day 3 Mon, Sept 2 COAST

Breakfast Lifestyle conversation over breakfast with Christine Morning/Lunch Private tour, winetasting and luncheon with the Marchesi Ginori at Castello Ginori di

Querceto, in one of the most beautiful castles in Tuscany, an antique lovers’ dream! Afternoon Leisure time, “Italian style” (a gelato tasting followed by beach, cycling, tennis…) Pre-Dinner Tour and wine tasting at the Ornellaia winery with Ornelia’s winemaker, Axel Heinz Dinner Dinner in nearby Bolgheri at one of Marco’s favorite restaurants, and afterwards, a

wine ‘taste-off’ in an enoteca with vineyard owner Michelle Satti.

Breakfast this morning will include a casual conversation led by Christine about the routines and traditions of other cultures can enrich our own lifestyles. This is a dialogue that might informally continue during the course of the trip. Afterwards, we will pay a visit to the owners of Castello Ginori di Querceto, the Marchesi Ginori.

This couple epitomizes Italian warmth, on the one hand and elegance, on the other. The Ginoris will host us for a village tour and winetasting, followed by luncheon in one of the most beautiful dining rooms in Tuscany. You will literally be surrounded by 360 views of the countryside as well as centuries of Ginori history in the form of antique furniture, and important collections of armors and weaponry as well as porcelain.

Castello Ginori of Querceto

The ancient village of Querceto dates back to 100 A.D. In the

Middle Ages, Querceto was strategically important for its

natural resources resulting in centuries of territorial skirmishes

and revolts. In the 1500s, the noble family of Lisci of Volterra

gained control. In 1786, the last Lisci descendant, Francesca,

married Marchese Lorenzo Ginori. The family’s vision reversed

the years of famine and poverty that existed under the broader

control of the Medici dynasty. In 1814 Carlo Leopoldo

inherited the estate from his mother, Francesca, and ever since,

the estate and its castle have been in the Ginori family. The

family greatly modernized an array of cultivation methods,

particularly in cattle breeding. In the 20th century, under the

leadership of Lorenzo and his son Leonardo, the farming of the

land and the agriculturally-based production of energy have

become models for agricultural enterprise. Meanwhile the

village has been completely restored, preserving its ancient

rustic origins while also keeping it vibrant in everyday life. www.castelloginoridiquerceto.it/eng-home.php

Back at the hotel, the unique thalassotherapic treatments in the spa feature sea water from the Mediterranean, for a wide selection of spa experiences like hydro-massages with algae or sales, underwater hydro-massages, jet showers, horizontal sea rain showers and many more. Fabio will describe this to us and hopefully you can take advantage of this unique feature of Tombolo. We will reconvene for the early part of the evening for a tour and wine tasting at the Ornellaia estate with their winemaker Axel Heinz. Ornellaia is owned by another of Tuscany’s winemaking dynasties, the Frescobaldis. The proud producer of the Super Tuscan red, Masseto, the family shares a bit of history with the Antinoris. Dinner will be in the neighboring hilltop village of Bolgheri, at one of Marco’s favorite restaurants, where the menu only reveals a fraction of the gustatory possibilities. After dinner, we will walk over to a enoteca, a cross between a wine bar, restaurant and wine merchant to reconvene with our friend Michele Satta and a couple of other winemaking friends for a bit of fun, in the form of a wine taste-off. Needless to say, plan on some wonderful food and wine this evening!

Ornelia Wines

The Ornellaia estate was founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori

when he decided to establish a new, truly exceptional wine estate in an

unspoiled, uncultivated region of the Tuscan coast known as the Maremma.

He made the unconventional decision to plant Cabernet Sauvignon,

Cabernet Franc and Merlot because of his belief that these varietals would

be best suited to the exceptional microclimate of the area. In March of 1999

the Californian wine producer, Robert Mondavi, purchased a minority share

in Ornellaia, and then, in 2002, he assumed full ownership – of which he

passed 50% to the Tuscan wine producing family Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi.

Then in April 2005, Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi assumed full ownership.

Today, the team leading the estate is inspired by the same principles of

independence, integrity, and continuity that have contributed to its

recognition and success. http://www.ornellaia.com/

Day 4 Tues, Sept 3 COUNTRY

Breakfast At your leisure, then check-out and transfer to Villa Il Borro, the Ferragamo estate Lunch Tour and lunch in Il Borro’s hunting lodge Early Afternoon Walking tour of the grounds and a tour of patriarch, Ferruccio Ferragamo’s home Afternoon Leisure time (poolside relaxation, wellness center, tennis or…) Pre-Dinner Aperitivo and ‘Il Boro cooking School’ Dinner Al fresco dinner on the terrace overlooking the medieval village of Il Borro village

Dessert, café, limoncello and continued conversation in the living room of the villa

After a leisurely breakfast, we will drive away from the coast to the estate of the Ferragamo family, Tenuta Il Borro. Surrounded by manicured Italianate gardens, the estate’s Villa will be ‘home’ to our group until our

departure on Thursday morning. In the case of life at Il Borro, it’s a matter of ‘when in Rome…” Instead when in Il Borro’, you can be sure that you will love easing into the rhythm of this very special place. After settling in, we will enjoy lunch in The Hunting Lodge and then, in the Italian custom, and then be taken on a leisurely walking tour of the property, including a tour of the private residence of the family’s patriarch, Ferruccio Ferragamo. What happens next will be entirely up to you… During our stay, Il Borro will be ours to enjoy. You might want to explore the grounds on foot, bicycle or horseback, stroll through the medieval village, indulge in a treatment at the wellness center, play tennis or work out in the fitness facility. On the other hand, you might want to simply retreat to your room or spend

some time poolside ‘under the Tuscan sun’. For our first evening, we will enjoy a movable aperitivo. Those who wish can discover their “inner Italian chef” with Marco’s parents and aunties as they prepare classic Tuscan dishes. The Villa is equipped with a beautifully appointed kitchen, with plenty of room for everyone to join in, Big Chill style. For the timid or weary, there is always the sweeping view of the valley as the sun goes down, taken from the adjoining terrace. Dinner will be served under the stars, weather permitting, so a wrap might come in handy. After dinner conversations coffee and limoncello will continue in the living room -- or perhaps in the billiards room. Think of this evening as your own personal house party!

The Il Borro Estate of the Ferragamo Family

Rising majestically from the woods, vineyards and dramatic landscape of this unique area, the Villa

lies at the heart of the Borro estate. The Villa was constructed by the Hohenlohe Waldenburg

Schillingfurst princes over the site of existing ruins to become their fashionable summer residence

until the early 20th century when ownership passed to the royal Savoia family. In 1993, the Ferragamo

family acquired the property and, after eleven years of extensive renovations, restored the villa to its

former glory. The estate’s medieval village dates back more than a millennium, having survived civil

unrest, wars, poverty, famine and the erosion of time.

Today, the estate enjoys a new splendor, thanks to the care lavished on it by the Ferragamo family.

With superb views and extensive grounds, the villa is equipped with every comfort. Leisure options

include the billiards, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a beautifully appointed wellness center and

fitness room as well as tennis courts, cycling and horseback riding on the property. Il Borro presents

to the world an enchanting and fascinating setting which has captivated some of the most important

families in history. http://www.ilborro.it

Day 5 Wed, Sept 4 COUNTRY

Breakfast At your leisure, family style, in the glorious kitchen of Il Borro Morning Exploration of the weekly market in the neighboring town of Figline, while procuring

the makings for the picnic of Tuscan specialties, which we will enjoy back at Il Borro Afternoon Leisure time (horseback riding, spa appointments, a swim… or perhaps just a nap) Pre-Dinner Salvatore Ferragamo hosts this evening with wine and hors d’oeuvres on the

terrace, followed by a wine tasting and tour of the wine cellars and art museum Dinner Dinner follows in the formal dining room of Villa Il Borro

Ease into the daily routine at Il Borro with a family style breakfast at the kitchen table. A bit later, we will explore the weekly market in the nearby village of Figline. The center of this historic town will be alive with street vendors selling everything from local produce and meats, cheeses and prepared foods to flowers, crafts and wine. Head out on your own or join Christine and Marco as they set out to procure the elements for the picnic lunch that will follow - a feast of the senses, as the locals might envision it, with regional offerings including roast porchetta on country bread, rotisserie chicken, local cheeses and Tuscan sweets like torrone and croquante.

Figline Market The large square of Figline’s town centre was built at the beginning of the

8th century as a market for trading goods. It is still used today as it was

centuries ago. Every Tuesday this typical Italian market, with its colorful

stalls, fresh local produce and competitive prices draws locals and visitors

from all around. The square is enclosed by an imposing stone wall from the

8th Century which was built and fortified by the capital, Florence, to

preserve the town’s strategic vantage point of the Arno valley.

You will have the afternoon to yourself to fold into the lifestyle of Il Borro, perhaps with a guided trail ride on horseback or a game of tennis. For the evening, Salvatore Ferragamo will be our host, starting with a private wine tasting and tour in the Il Borro wine cellars and a visit to the Ferragamo Wine & Art exhibit, a collection of 67 prints from Ferruccio Ferragamo's extensive private collection, including prints from the 14th to the 18th centuries. After meandering back to the Villa, we will be seated for dinner in the main dining room, with Salvatore’s selections of wines to accompany our meal. In keeping with the Il Borro tradition of quiet elegance and boundless hospitality, the billiards room and the living room will serve as open invitations for those who are up for more conversation, wine and good times.

Day 6 Thurs, Sept 5 CITY

Breakfast At your leisure, family style on the outdoor terrace and then transfer to Florence Morning A private tour of Uffizi Gallery highlights, culminating with a walk across the Ponte

Vecchio via the Corridoio Vasariano, the secret gallery built by the Medici family, connecting the Uffizi to the Pitti Palace

Lunch After check-in at The Hotel Excelsior, lunch on the hotel’s rooftop terrace with sweeping, panoramic city views

Afternoon A private tour of the Ferragamo Museum, followed by leisure time for shopping, a

stop at an outdoor café or whatever strikes your fancy Pre-Dinner The Marchese Ginori, our mealtime hosts again, but this time, at their city

residence, Palazzo Ginori, with a private home tour by Marchesa Alessandra Ginori Dinner Dinner, hosted by the Marchese Ginori in their home

Breakfast once again will be at the kitchen table, by now a familiar gathering spot. After checking out, we will head to Florence for a private tour of highlights of the Gallery, culminating with a walk across the Arno River via the Corridoio Vasariano: the secret corridor built by the Medici family to connect

the Uffizi Gallery to the Pitti Palace, by way of the Ponte Vecchio. http://www.uffizi.com

After the Uffizi, we will check in at The Excelsior and reconvene on their rooftop terrace for luncheon overlooking the city. Then, following a After the Uffizi, we will check in to the Excelsior Hotel and reconvene on the rooftop terrace for a luncheon overlooking the city. Then, following a private tour of The Ferragamo Museum and perhaps a walk through the family’s flagship store, you will have time on your own for shopping, just exploring on foot or doing some people watching in an outdoor café. As our time together draws to a close, the Marchese Ginori have invited us to dine with them. However tonight, we will join them at their in-town home, Palazzo Ginori. After the Marchesa takes us on a tour of their home, she and her husband, Lorenzo, will host what is sure to be one of the evening highlights of our trip.

Day 7 Fri, Sept 6 CITY Breakfast At your leisure, then transfer to the Antinori estate of Tignanello Morning/Lunch At Tenuta Tignanello a private tour followed by a wine tasting and luncheon with

Allegra Antinori, whose coastal home we visited on our first day Afternoon Leisure time (a stroll, a massage, one last gelato, final purchases…) Pre-Dinner A sampling of various Italian aperitivo in the bar of the Hotel Excelsior Dinner Our final dinner, at a restaurant just a short walk from the hotel

Breakfast is at your leisure, though those interested can join Marco or Christine. Then we will take another of Allegra Antinori’s commutes, but this time to the nearby Tenuta Tignanello, the estate that produces this formidable wine on site as well growing the grapes for several other labels. After a tour of the winery, Allegra will host us in the estate’s villa, with its extraordinary gardens and breathtaking views for a wine tasting and luncheon of Tuscan specialties. After lunch, she will take us for a tour of their private residences.

The Antinori Estate of Tignanello

With its famous Tignanello and Solaia vineyards, the Tignanello estate is situated in the heart of

Chianti Classico, about 20 miles south of Florence. Of Tignanello’s 325 hectares of land, the

Tignanello vineyard covers 47 hectares and Solaia covers 10-hectares. The native Sangiovese variety

and the non-native Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc varieties are planted here as well as a

small quantity of white grapes which are used in the production of Vinsanto. Antinori initially

experimented with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in the Twenties, but they were abandoned

during World War II, and replanted in the Sixties to be used commercially in the Seventies. While

Tignanello and Solaia are grown, made into wine and aged at Tignanello, other grapes grown on the

estate are produced elsewhere for Santa Cristina, Villa Antinori and Tenute Marchese Antinori. www.antinori.it

The House of Ferragamo Salvatore Ferragamo revolutionized the footwear industry, and in the process earned the title

‘shoemaker to the stars’. His ardent fans included Greta Garbo and Audrey Hepburn, as well as

Marilyn Monroe, who wore his creations exclusively. His success was due to innovations that enabled

him to reconcile exquisite beauty with incomparable comfort, the result of a lifetime of research.

Salvatore Ferragamo’s legacy left a profound mark on the history of costume design. His masterful

creations have been the subject of important exhibitions at The Victoria & Albert Museum, The

County Museum in Los Angeles and The Guggenheim in New York. .

At the age of 14, Salvatore left Italy for America to work in a large footwear company in Boston.

When the film industry moved west to Hollywood, he followed and soon began designing shoes for the

Hollywood elite. In 1927, unable to keep up with demand using American labor, he returned to Italy.

Since 1938, the company’s headquarters has been at Palazzo Ferrone Spini in Florence, a city

selected for its rich tradition in skilled craftsmanship. The Ferragamo Museum is also housed in the

magnificent headquarters building. It’s exhibitions pay tribute to the vision of the founder of one of

Italy’s iconic design houses. When he died in 1960, Salvatore Ferragamo had realized the great

dream of his life: to create and produce the most beautiful shoes in the world. His son Ferruccio and

his twin grandsons, Salvatore and James, are now carrying on the plan that he nurtured.

Our last evening will start off at the hotel with a sampling of various Italian aperitivo with commentary by Marco. It occurred to us that the range of Italian aperitifs are still a mystery to many visitors. See for yourself which will become your favorite. Might it be rabarbaro zucca, cardamaro, aperol or maybe limoncello, which was popularized by the book and film, Under the Tuscan Sun? Afterwards, a short walk will bring us to the

restaurant where we will have our final dinner. There may be toasts, roasts, photos and anecdotes, but regardless, the evening promises to be a special night among friends!

Day 8, Sat, Sept 7 CITY Breakfast Depending on schedules and preferences, breakfast as a group or at your leisure,

followed by extended stays and/or private transfer to Fiumicino-Da Vinci Airport. (Please notify the hotel for late check-out or extended stays)

We hope this day-by-day itinerary gives you a sense of what to expect during the weeklong experience that we have created. Please also refer to the Overview & Highlights for a more concise description.

Due to the maximum group size of 14 guests, we encourage you to reserve your place early.

We look forward to offering you a chance to immerse yourself in what promises to be an extraordinary experience!

Ciao!

Marco Betti, a native of Tuscany and owner Antica Posta, the critically-acclaimed purveyor of “upscale comfort food” has been sharing his love of his native land for decades, through his restaurant ventures as well as through tours of Tuscany for

decades. His intimate knowledge of the region, personal friendships with major wine and food purveyors and his decades of

hospitality experience in the US, the cruise industry and in Italy allows for access and experiences are virtually unparalleled.

Join Marco in Atlanta on January 30 when Salvatore Ferragamo co-hosts a wine dinner at Antica Posta.

Reservations: 404.262.7112

Christine Eisner, a lifestyle expert, consultant and author has created a unique approach to quality of life that focuses on experiences, rather than appearances, having spent a lifetime living and working in different cultures around the world.

Since 2003, she been helping people and organizations re-connect their ‘inner voice’ with their routines, surroundings, and

rhythms. As PR Director for Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation and for the past 30 years, she has been in the lifestyle and design world in New York, London, and Atlanta. Her critically acclaimed book, Comfort Living: A Back-to-Basics Guide to

a More Balanced Lifestyle, reveals how to create ease and balance for comfort, meaning and wellness.

Join Christine on February 13th to make limoncello while talking about Lifestyle, Love & Limoncello.

Reservations:c@ComfortLivingbyChristine.com

Details: Tuscany 2013 Dates: Aug 31 – Sept 7, 2013 Duration & Dates: 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday Maximum Group Size: Up to 14 guests Lodging: Coast: Hotel Il Tombolo, a 5-star beachfront resort owned and managed by the Antinori family

Country: Villa Il Borro, the private estate and winery of the Ferragamo family… a world unto its own

City/Florence: Hotel Excelsior, a 5-star property on the Arno River, in the heart of Florence

Accommodations: Double occupancy for 5 couples in junior suites

Single occupancy for 4 individuals in deluxe rooms (upgrades as availability permits)

Pricing: Double Occupancy: $16,000 per couple, all-inclusive*

Single Occupancy: $ 8,500 per person, all inclusive* Includes: All transportation, meals w/ wines, tours and events (details below)

*Not included: airfare, airport transfers not specified in the itinerary, spa appointments

Private airport transfers on the morning of August 30, 2013 from Rome airport to Hotel Il Tombolo and at mid-day on September 7

th from Hotel Excelsior to Rome airport

Private transportation throughout the trip for all excursions

3 nights at Hotel Il Tombolo, 2 nights at Villa Il Borro, the former residence of the Savoia, the Italian royal family, and now the home of Ferruccio Ferragamo (president of Ferragamo) and his son Salvatore Ferragamo and 2 nights in Florence at Hotel Excelsior, breakfast included, in deluxe accommodations, with at least 5 junior suites allocated for couples

On the coast, at Hotel Il Tombolo: 1 complementary visit per guest to the hot baths, one bicycle per guest for duration of stay and, with enough advance interest, one yoga class

Welcome luncheon at Hotel Il Tombolo with General Manager Fabio Guarducci and Michelle Satti and sunset drinks one evening on the hotel terrace

Half day boat excursion with lunch, departing from San Vincenze and a village gelato-tasting

A private tour of one of the most beautiful castles in Tuscany and lunch with the Marquis and Marquesa Ginori-Lisci in the family’s castle formal dining room, simply a heaven for antique lovers.

A private tour of Allegra Antinori’s private residence at La Sabine, a private tour and wine tasting at Guado al Tasso Antinori vineyard with the Estate Director, and a private wine tasting at the Ornellaia estate with Axel Heinz

1 dinner with wines at Michelin-rated restaurant La Pineta, 1 dinner with wines and a ‘wine taste-off” in Bolgheri, and 1 dinner, home tour and pizza-making in the private home of Patrizia and Luigi

In the countryside, at Il Borro, full guest bar with selected red and white estate wines and full use of Il Borro amenities, including horseback riding, fitness center, bicycles, etc.

A private tour of Ferruccio Ferragamo’s private residence and a tour of the Il Borro grounds by groundskeeper.

A tour and lunch in the Il Borro’s Hunting Lodge and a tour of the local market in Figline and a picnic lunch

A ‘cooking school’ with Marco’s mother, Rosanna and his aunties Silvia & Paola, followed by and al fresco dinner (weather permitting)

An evening hosted by Salvatore Ferragamo, a private tour and wine tasting in Il Borro’s wine and a tour of Ferruccio Ferragamo’s private art museum tour, followed by dinner in the Villa Il Borro dining room

In Florence, a private, guided tour of highlights of the oldest museum in the world, the Uffizi Gallery and the Corridoio Vasariano the secret passage above the Ponte Vecchio, built by the Medici family to connect the Uffizi Gallery to the Pitti Palace and a private guided private tour of the Ferragamo Museum at their headquarters palace

A private tour, wine tasting and luncheon hosted by Allegra Antinorii at Tignanello estate, the country home of the Antinori family for centuries, followed by a tour of the private rooms of the residence

Lunch in the rooftop terrace restaurant and an aperitivo tasting with commentary at the Excelsior Hotel

An evening at Palazzo Ginori, with a private tour by Marchesa Allessandra Ginori of the residence, followed by dinner with the Marchese Ginori

The final nights’ dinner with wines at a restaurant in Florence

Lifestyle commentary and conversations with Marco and Christine

All taxes including room taxes and VAT.

Travel documents required are subject to participants’ nationality.

Reservations: We encourage you to make your reservations early to assure your place. A deposit of 50% is due at the time of booking, with the balance due 2 months prior to the trip, on July 1, 2013. Payments are non-refundable. Trip insurance may be of interest. Contact Marco Betti at Antica Posta to book via credit card, money transfer or check.

Contact: Marco Betti Christine Leuthold Eisner Antica Posta Tuscan Restaurant & Bar Lifestyle Design 519 East Paces Ferry Road, NE c: 404.580.1795 Atlanta, GA 30305 e: c@ComfortLivingbyChristine.com b. 404.262.7112 twitter: @comfort_living c. 404 .502.9920 Instagram: ChristineEisner e: marco1@anticaposta.com www.ComfortLivingbyChristine.com www.anticaposta.com