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Florence, Tuscany & Cinque Terre
Begin in Florence’s Renaissance heart before drifting into the golden hills of Tuscany. End in the Mediterranean charm of Cinque Terre, with luxury wineries, Michelin-starred meals, and historic villas to call home.
A journey through three of Italy's most storied regions: Renaissance art and architecture in Florence, vineyard-laced hills in Tuscany, and pastel cliffside villages above the Ligurian Sea in Cinque Terre. Each stay is chosen for its own sense of place, a city palazzo, a private castle estate, and a converted monastery on the water.
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After-hours access to Florence's great museums.
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A private estate in the Tuscan countryside, all to yourselves.
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A quiet, panoramic base for exploring Cinque Terre by boat.
Ideal For:
Honeymooners
Style-Seeking Couples
Gastronomic travelers
Art & architecture lovers
Day to day Itinerary
Day 1 · Arrive in Florence | Renaissance Welcome
The hotel
A 16th-century residence built for the Vecchietti family, Renaissance-era merchants and patrons of the arts, Palazzo Vecchietti sits on a quiet street between the Duomo and Piazza della Repubblica. Its fourteen rooms and suites pair original frescoes and exposed beams with contemporary Florentine design, so days spent among the city's museums end in near-total privacy.
VIP benefits
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Upgrade on arrival
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Daily breakfast
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Airport Transfers
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Early check-in/ Late check-out
1:00 PM
Private transfer from the airport into the heart of Florence.
3:00 PM
Check-in to Palazzo Vecchietti, steps from the Duomo and Piazza della Repubblica.
8:00 PM
Wine-paired dinner inside a Renaissance palazzo, with live classical music.
Day 2 · Florence | Art & Craft
10:00 AM
Private fresco painting workshop with a Florentine artist, learning the same technique used across the city's chapels.
1:00 PM
Explore Florence on foot, have a coffee overlooking the Arno or a quiet lunch in Oltrarno.
7:00 PM
After-hours private tour of the Uffizi Gallery or the Accademia, without the crowds.
Day 3 · Into Tuscany | Countryside & Truffles
The Hotel
A thousand-year-old castle at the heart of a private estate among vineyards and olive groves. Restored suites and hilltop villas pair rustic Tuscan materials with modern comfort, all within reach of Brunello vineyards and medieval hill towns.
VIP Benefits
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Upgrade on arrival
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Daily breakfast
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Hotel credits
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Early check-in/ Late check-out
11:00 AM
Private tour to the Tuscan countryside between Siena and San Gimignano.
03:00 PM
Check-in to Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, set on its own 4,200-acre estate.
Sunset
Sunset truffle hunt with an expert and trained dogs, followed by a wine pairing among the vines.
Day 4 · Tuscany | Val d'Orcia by Vintage Car
10:00 AM
Private vintage car tour through the Val d'Orcia, stopping in Pienza and Montalcino.
1:00 PM
Estate lunch and wine tasting at a Brunello di Montalcino vineyard.
6:00 PM
Return to the castle for an evening at leisure, the pool, spa, or an aperitivo with a view.
Day 5 · To the Coast | Portovenere
The Hotel
Once a 17th-century Franciscan monastery, this waterfront hotel sits on Portovenere's most panoramic point, looking out over the harbour to the island of Palmaria. It serves as a refined, quieter base for exploring the Cinque Terre by boat, just steps from the town's ferry dock.
VIP Benefits
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Upgrade on arrival
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Daily breakfast
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Hotel credits
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Early check-in/ Late check-out
11:00 AM
Private transfer to the Ligurian coast, arriving in Portovenere by early afternoon.
Check-in to Grand Hotel Portovenere, overlooking the harbour and the island of Palmaria.
2:00 AM
6:00 PM
Explore Portovenere's old town on foot: the Doria Castle, the church of San Pietro, and the waterfront promenade.
Day 6 · Cinque Terre by Sea
10:00 AM
Private charter boat along the Cinque Terre coastline, with an onboard sommelier for the day.
1:00 PM
Anchor near Vernazza or Manarola for lunch ashore among the cliffside villages.
5:00 PM
Return to Portovenere by sea, sunset drinks on the terrace overlooking Palmaria.
Day 7 · Departure
11:00 AM
Private transfer to Pisa or back to Florence for your onward flight.
If time allows, a final stroll through Portovenere's harbourside market before departure.
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