Arrive at Florence Airport and take a private transfer to your boutique hotel in the historic center. Begin your stroll at the iconic Duomo, marveling at Brunelleschi’s dome and the Baptistery’s bronze doors.
Wander to Piazza della Signoria to admire the Palazzo Vecchio and the replica of Michelangelo’s David. Continue to the Uffizi Gallery for a curated glimpse of Botticelli and Caravaggio masterpieces.
Cross the romantic Ponte Vecchio at sunset, then enjoy a candlelit dinner at a trattoria along the Arno, sampling Tuscan specialties and fine Chianti.
Visit Mercato Centrale to select fresh ingredients—ripe tomatoes, pecorino, and Tuscan herbs—guided by a local chef. Learn the stories behind each product while enjoying a quick espresso.
Head to La Cucina del Gusto for a hands‑on cooking class, where you’ll prepare homemade pappardelle with wild boar ragù and a classic ribollita soup. The session includes wine pairing with a regional Chianti Classico.
Savor the dishes you created during a convivial dinner, followed by a leisurely evening walk to the Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic city views.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before a private driver whisks you south to the Maremma coast, passing rolling vineyards and cypress‑lined roads.
Check into your seaside villa overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Spend the afternoon lounging on Caspasecca Beach, swimming in crystal‑clear waters, and strolling the historic harbor of Porto Ercole.
Dine al fresco on the villa terrace, tasting fresh seafood caught that day, accompanied by a glass of Vermentino as the sun sets over the horizon.
Visit the nearby Orto del Borgo organic farm where you’ll pick heirloom vegetables, fragrant rosemary, and olives for the day’s menu.
Return to the villa for a private farm‑to‑table cooking workshop. Under the guidance of a local chef, prepare a traditional bistecca alla fiorentina, accompanied by a seasonal vegetable risotto and homemade olive oil tasting.
Enjoy the fruits of your labor at a romantic candlelit dinner on the terrace, followed by a moonlit stroll along the private beach.
Depart early by high‑speed train from Florence to Milan, then transfer to a scenic drive up to Lake Como, soaking in alpine vistas along the way.
Check into your lakeside villa with private dock access. Explore the charming town of Como, visiting the Como Cathedral and the historic Piazza Cavour before a leisurely boat ride to admire Villa del Balbianello’s terraced gardens.
Relax with an aperitivo on the villa’s terrace, tasting local grappa and lake‑fresh apericots, then dine on a menu of risotto al pesce persico (perch) prepared by the villa’s chef.
Visit the bustling Mercato del Pesce in Como to select the day’s freshest fish and seasonal produce. A short cooking demonstration introduces you to the secrets of Lombard cuisine.
Participate in an intimate lakeside cooking class at the villa, crafting a classic risotto alla Milanese with saffron and a delicate fish broth, followed by a tasting session with local wines.
Conclude your retreat with a final glass of Prosecco on the dock as you watch the sunset, then arrange private transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport for departure.