HARVEST SEASON BETWEEN ROME AND FLORENCE Italian Gourmet Lifestyle The idea of an exclusive path crossing Lazio and Tuscany, from Rome to Florence, through Capalbio, Montalcino, San Gimignano and many little precious diamonds of this wonderful piece of earth, made of unique architectures, landscapes, tastes and flavors. This tour is our vision: a mix of beauties, luxury sets and gourmet experiences. There is a strong link between Rome and Florence. For centuries the stories of these two towns have crossed their destinies, as well the story of the Papal States and the Medici dynasty, that ruled in Rome with three popes: Leone X, Clemente VII and Leone XI. What is Rome? The capital of an ancient empire? The town of the Catholic Pope? The movie set for La Dolce Vita, La Grande Bellezza (The Great Beauty)?
Rome the eternal town, a chauffeured tour of the Italian capital city and a cooking class experience in a very exclusive and unique setting. After a day touring the many wonders of Rome and before going off to dinner, why not enjoy a typical local aperitivo? Imagine yourself sitting in one of the amazing squares in Rome enjoying the summer breeze and watching Roman life go by... This will be your welcome to Rome! Imagine a private apartment, the kitchen set up in a room with an enormous window overlooking the Roman rooftops, including St. Peter s Basilica. Enjoy the pleasure of setting a complete menu like locals do. Great wines, homemade traditional fine food, breathtaking landscapes: is this your idea of Tuscan countryside? Southern Maremma is a really amazing region between rolling hills and the deep blue Tirreno sea. Locals says they have a foot in the sea and one on the hill (Un piede a bosco ed uno a riviera) This part of our tour will be based in a small elegant boutique Agriturismo in Capalbio: this will be your house for your unique unforgettable Maremma experience. The chef of a farm restaurant, will introduce you to the local traditional Tuscan cuisine in a passionate cooking class: you will compose a complete menu and you will taste it in the peace and beauty of a breathtaking landscape.
Horse riding is a traditional activity in the region, you will have the chance to try this exciting experience, in their own riding school. The local wine Morellino di Scansano is made few kilometers from the Agriturismo and you will enjoy an exciting wine tour during the grape harvest. An unforgettable experience: having your wine tasting paired with dishes of the local Tuscan traditional cuisine, directly in the winery, overlooking a sea of green rolling hills. Art and history are always part of a journey in Tuscany. Capalbio, Siena and Florence are some of the amazing towns and villages you will discover with a local art guide. The Mar Tirreno (Tirreno sea) is a constant element of Maremma landscapes: what a better chance than a dinner in an elegant shabby chic restaurant facing the sea? We will take you to the place that once was the checkpoint on the border of the Papal State and Grand Duchy of Tuscany. You will enjoy an entire afternoon at the seaside and start your dinner relishing a beautiful emotional sunset. Unforgettable memories you will remember for a lifetime. This is just the first part of your journey. You will leave Capalbio and join Montalcino, land of the world-known red wine Brunello. Chianti which is the strongest symbol for Tuscany, will be the next. Not only great wines will be waiting for you in this part of Tuscan hills but also the medieval town of Siena with the spectacular Piazza del Campo.
Florence one of the most enchanting cities in Italy, will be the final scene of your journey. You will be based in the old town centre, few steps from Uffizi National Museum, Galleria dell Accademia (Michelangelo s David) and Brunelleschi Dome. You will enjoy a walking tour among the local Mercato Centrale and an original Tuscan dinner at one of the most famous traditional restaurant. If you are looking for a luxury tour of Rome and Tuscany, food and wine oriented, with the "Best of" highlights of art treasures, this tour is for you. DAY 1 Dolcevita After the check-in, you will enjoy our welcome gift. Later, when the evenings starts, our guide will take you now to Imàgo, the Hassler Roma's panoramic restaurant who satisfies the needs of an increasingly discerning and exclusive clientele by presenting creatively- thought traditional and refined flavors against the backdrop of Eternal City, viewed as never before from its incredible position. It is a place where sight and taste are welded to seal a unique dining experience. When your meal concludes, few minutes walk to your hotel among the wonders of Piazza di Spagna, back to your hotel. Overnight: 4* Luxury Hotel Meals Included; in Price: Gourmet Michelin 1 star dinner with paired wines (Tasting Menu); Transfers: Rome airport Hotel
DAY 2 Rome gourmet A gourmet guide will pick you up and take you to a cooking class experience in a very exclusive and unique setting. You will learn how to make each of the classic Roman pasta sauces to perfection so that you can replicate them easily at home, and learn the differences between various kinds of pastas and how to pair them with the sauce. Wines and delicious local appetizers will accompany the entire experience. Once the sauces are done and the pastas ready to be tossed into the simmering water, you will be lead into the dining room to enjoy the fruits of your hard work, paired with local wine. In the afternoon, enjoy your relax, do some sightseeing or shopping, or just linger on your wonderful rooftop bar overlooking Rome. Before dinner, a typical local aperitivo experience is waiting for you. Imagine sitting outside one of the numerous piazza s in Rome enjoying the summer breeze and watching Roman life go by. Our expert sommelier will lead you into the wonderful world of Italian wine, all while sipping on wine chilled to perfection and nibbling on a platter of local specialties. Could you think of a better way to start your evening? Dinner it s on your own, our guide will help you with some delicious tips. Overnight: 4* Hotel Meals Included; in Price: Full breakfast, Cooking Class Experience with Experience; Transfers: Hotel-cooking class
DAY 3 Capalbio, heart of Maremma After a full breakfast in the eternal town. Arrive to your amazing Agriturismo, a countryside little farm transformed in a lovely B&B, here you will find the owner greeting with a welcome glass of his home made wine upon arrival. A very local experience is waiting for you for the late afternoon: in a farm restaurant, you will learn how to make each of the classic Tuscan pastas and sauces to perfection so that you can replicate them easily at home. Home made Wines and delicious local appetizers arranged by the chef/owner will accompany the entire experience. Once the sauces are done and the pastas ready to be tossed into the simmering water, you will be lead into the dining terrace, overlooking the surrounding rolling hills enjoy the fruits of your hard work, paired with local home made wine. Overnight: Superior room in Agriturismo Meals Included; in Price: Full breakfast, Cooking Class Experience with dinner; Transfers: Rome-Capalbio Agriturismo-Capalbio village-agriturismo Cooking class- Agriturismo
Day 4 - Harvest Breakfast: Enjoy a delicious Tuscan Breakfast outside on the terrace overlooking the green rolling hills. Today will be a unique experience: a wine tour during the harvest! Transfer from Capalbio towards Scansano, by comfortable chauffeured car along the legendary roman street Via Aurelia. You'll enjoy an exciting visit in the vineyards during the harvest! The hospitality manager will take you through the vines to see harvest process and then to the cellar where grapes become wine and where the wines age. After the visit, you will enjoy a professional tasting of a selection of wines with personalized tasting sheets. After the tasting, your private lunch in the winery, enjoying a traditional home made menu especially made for you, looking at a breathtaking landscape on the surroundings rolling hills. In the afternoon we will take you to the Tirreno seaside, in the place that once was the checkpoint of the border between the Papal State and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. You will enjoy an entire afternoon at the seaside and start your dinner relishing a beautiful emotional sunset. Unforgettable memories you will remember for a lifetime. Overnight: Superior Deluxe room in Agriturismo Meals Included; in Price: Full breakfast, winery tasting lunch, seaside and sunset dinner experience ; Transfers: Capalbio Agriturismo-Scansano- Tirreno seaside-capalbio Agriturismo
Day 5 Montalcino and Siena For wine lovers coming from all over the world Montalcino is the place of the great Brunello red wine. Today after a delicious Tuscan breakfast in Capalbio you will leave towards Montalcino. From the time of Ancient Rome to the present day, the Argiano estate has made the history of the territory of Montalcino, becoming one of its most prestigious and traditional elements, a valuable ambassador for its wines in the world and proud to have contributed to the birth of the Brunello Consortium. You will have an exciting tour of the winery and a gorgeous tasting of Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino. A delicious traditional lunch in the middle of an amazing landscape is the perfect local gourmet experience. In the afternoon you can t miss the Abbey of Sant Antimo (VIII-XII cent.) one of the most important Romanic architecture preserved in Tuscany. It s time to relax, and the quiet atmosphere of Siena, the town of the Palio, who take place in the spectacular Piazza del Campo. You will arrive at the sunset and after check-in you will enjoy our welcome gift and a wonderful night in this beautiful medieval town. Dinner on your own. Overnight: Double superior room Hotel**** in Siena Meals Included; in Price: Full breakfast, traditional Lunch; Transfers: Capalbio Agriturismo-Montalcino-Sant Antimo-Siena
Day 6 Chianti Classico Wake up in Siena and transfer with your private chauffeured Mercedes to the UNESCO World Heritage, San Gimignano, the Town of Towers. Your personal guide will take you on a special emotional tour of the town. It s time to relax and enjoy the unique atmosphere of a double Michelin Starred Restaurant: are you looking for a great gourmet experience? That s the place! In the afternoon, on the way to Florence a breathtaking private wine tour in a very scenic winery: Castello di Monsanto. The wine tasting will be focused on the Chianti reds including the famous Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio: The company has chosen to keep a considerable quantity of bottles of this wine in the cellar being the permanent archives, able to tell the history of Castello di Monsanto. Now Florence the Town of Lily (Giglio in italian), the symbol in its town shield. You will check-in in a historic boutique hotel, find a welcome gift in your room, relax at the sunset on the roof top pool and then will be ready for a charming dinner in town. Dinner is on your own, this night we suggest you a traditional authentic Tuscan Trattoria, few steps from your hotel. Overnight: Double Deluxe room in Florence boutique Grand Hotel Meals Included; in Price: Full breakfast, Lunch tasting at a Michelin 2 stars Restaurant; Transfers: Siena-San Gimignano-Chianti Classico-Florence
Day 7 Florence In the morning after a delicious gourmet breakfast, your private guide will take you in an amazing walking tour through the unique Medieval and Renaissance architecture of the old town centre: rembember, this is the town of Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Masaccio, Botticelli. Today s lunch will be a very gourmet street food experience in the heart of the street market borough: Mercato Centrale di Firenze. With your guide you will experience the excellence of Italian food in a very informal atmosphere pairing food with the best Tuscan and Italian wines. The afternoon you could choose to relax in your hotel s rooftop pool or wonder through the magic of the Uffiizi s National Gallery, see Michelangelo s original David statue in Accademia Gallery and as well shop in the beautiful town s ateliers. Don t miss our tip...a chance to shop in an amazing Renaissance palace, just around the corner from your hotel. For your last night in town we chose an authentic Tuscan dinner at the restaurant which is a must for a traditional and elegant dining. Overnight: Double Deluxe room in Florence boutique Grand Hotel Meals Included; in Price: Full breakfast, Dinner at Traditional Elegant Restaurant
Day 8 End of the tour Enjoy your gourmet breakfast at the boutique Grand hotel. With your private chauffeured Mercedes you will go to your next port of call. This is the leave of your gourmet, Italian lifestyle wine tour, between Rome and Tuscany. You enjoy wine tasting in Chianti, Montalcino and Maremma. Many gourmet goodies and gifts and above all taste and flavors of Tuscan wine, food, art, architecture and lifestyle. We can arrange for extra days in Venice, Piedmont or Naples and Amalfi, contact us for details. End of Services. What's Included: All Transportation and transfers for 6 days by luxury Mercedes (for 3 or less) or luxury coach for 4 or more (with 2 seats each) Bilingual expert guide (English speaker) for duration of 7 day tour Local art guides in Florence and Siena All accommodation in superior hotels/country hotels (4 and 5 stars) in superior rooms or junior suites
7 Full Breakfasts with fresh squeezed juices, fresh baked bread, etc 4 Lunches with wine, mineral water, other beverages (including 1 lunch at 2 Michelin starred venue) 4 unique dinners, including Farewell Dinner in the magic atmosphere of Traditional Elegant Restaurant in Florence, a sunset dinner facing the Tirreno sea and an unforgettable dinner overviewing Rome by night in a Michelin 1 star Restaurant in Piazza di Spagna. Welcome aperitif cocktails (Champagne or your international favorite cocktail/long drink, etc) Professional Wine Tastings lead by Winemakers/Owners/top staff All VIP exclusive Winery Visits and Wine Tastings: including Super Tuscans, Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico. Various Wine Gifts with bottles signed by the winemakers All Entrance Fees to Cultural Sites (Art museums, etc) Detailed Itinerary of Tour-Keepsake Book Keepsake personalized menus Welcome basket with personalized gifts (big basket per couple, and smaller basket each for the 2 singles) Bottled water, juice, soft drinks and snacks available during the drives All local taxes What's Not Included: Flights Meals and Drinks not Specified
Personal Expenses/Hotel Extras such as Telephone, Minibar, etc Tips and Gratuities (Guides, Restaurants, etc) Travel Insurance (Strongly recommended) Cancellation Insurance This is a SAMPLE TOUR ITINERARY. Please note that our private chauffeured luxury gourmet tours are totally customized to your needs and the price varies according to the number of people in your group (please note tours require minimum 2 guests). All suppliers included are specific selected, as well as all services, transports type etc. Don t hesitate to contact us for more information and we would be delighted to get started on a tailor made detailed itinerary with pricing for you. Final price depends on the style of accommodation and lunch/dining you choose. Please contact us with your group size (minimum 2 guests, no maximum group size), travel dates and preferences and we will send you customized pricing. Discounts are available for larger groups Please note that our tours are available upon demand for PRIVATE GROUPS and are not scheduled tours and we don t mix groups. For more information our contact us: Mauro +39 392 0390992 mauro@mauroveniceandwine.it The tour is organized with the technical and organizational support of our partner travel agent. Venice and wine - via Raffaello Sanzio 21-35027 Noventa Padovana - Italy - P.I. 04787710286 T: +39 392 0390992 - Email: mauro@mauroveniceandwine.it - www.mauroveniceandwine.it