CRADLE OF ITALIAN LIFESTYLE
Experience the epitome of Italian luxury in this spacious 4 bedroom apartment housed in a Renaissance palace that dates from the 1400’s and is decorated with antique furniture, art and frescoes. Located in the heart of Florence, with restaurants, wine bars, shops and cafes on the doorstep, this apartment provides a wonderful base from which to explore the glories of the city. Major city attractions such as Ponte Vecchio, the Boboli Gardens, the Uffizi and Pitti Palace, are a short walk away.
Enjoy a small group wine-tasting experience in the Tuscan Countryside to round out your trip. Depart from a meeting point in central Florence, and travel toward Tuscany’s stunning wine country in an air-conditioned coach limited to 19 passengers. On arrival at the first wine estate in Chianti, learn about the farm and vineyard before sampling three wine options paired with olive oil and bread. At the next winery, take a tour of the wine cellars, and learn about a different production process. Pleasure your palate with three more wine options accompanied by Tuscan specialties such as cold cuts, bruschetta, salami, and cheese. This wine-tasting tour concludes with drop-off at your original departure point in Florence.
This is sure to be the Italian cultural experience of a lifetime!
Experience Includes:
- 7-night stay for 8 people in a stunning 4 bedroom/3 bathroom Renaissance apartment in Florence
- Small group wine-tasting experience in the Tuscan Countryside
- Walking distance to major city attractions
- Pre-trip planning and booking assistance
Details:
A stay can be reserved, based on availability, anytime during the year with a minimum of 60 days advance notice. The winner has 24 months to use. Air and ground transportation are not included except where specified.