DAY 1 - Pick-up at Florence Airport and drop-off to the hotel (private transfer)

BENVENUTO, WELCOME TO FLORENCE! After your arrival at Florence Airport, our driver will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. CHECK IN at the hotel and enjoy some time for relaxation after your long journey to the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance”. Lunch and dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN FLORENCE AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 2 - Florence 3 hours' walking tour with private guide

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be met at the lobby of your hotel by our expert guide who will lead through the beauties of Florence, the “cradle of the Italian Renaissance”: the Piazza Duomo with Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Giotto’s Bell Tower (external visit), Piazza del Signoria with the imposing Palazzo Vecchio (external visit), the Ponte Vecchio (the old bridge) and the area of Santa Croce. Lunch will be on your own. Leisure time in the afternoon. OVERNIGHT STAY IN FLORENCE AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 3 - Siena and San Giminiano full-day tour with private guide

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be met by our expert driver and transferred to SIENA. Here you will be met by our expert guide who will lead you through the beauties of the City of Palio, of the most beautiful cities of Tuscany. The tour will give you the chance to rediscover the origins and the most significant places of a city that was one of the most important economic and cultural centers in the Italian Middle Ages: we will visit the Duomo, also known as Cathedral of the Assumption, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture containing famous works of Michelangelo, Donatello and Bernini. Then we will will walk along the historical streets where you could admire the most important buildings and monuments of the city, before reaching the monumental Piazza del Campo, the beating heart of Siena’s culture and extraordinary architectural setting where, twice a year, the famous Palio di Siena takes place. Lunch will be on your own. In the afternoon, you will visit the enchanting town of SAN GIMIGNANO. The visit to San Gimignano is a complete immersion into the 1300s borgo ambience; in fact, the city, still mostly intact today, is one of the best representatives – in terms of planning and organization – of the European commune (essentially, the urban version of the feudal system) from the Middle Ages! In late afternoon, you will be transferred back to the hotel. OVERNIGHT STAY IN FLORENCE AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 4 - Leisure day in Florence

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. Spend your day at leisure exploring Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance known as the birthplace of opera and an important arts and cultural hub of Italy. Walk through narrow, medieval pathways before popping into the modern city center. Centuries of arts and architecture are right at your fingertips as you get lost in the city. From the city center, you can climb to the church of San Miniato al Monte for the most amazing view of the city. Lunch and dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN FLORENCE AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 5 - Transfer to Marches Region (private transfer), hands-on cooking class and dinner

BREAKFAST AND CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL. Morning at leisure in Florence. Lunch will be on your own. In the early afternoon you will be met by our expert driver and transferred to your accommodation located in Province of Ancona (transfer time: approx. 3h). CHECK IN at the hotel and enjoy some time for relaxation after your journey to Marches region. In late afternoon, you will start an AUTHENTIC HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS at your accommodation followed by DINNER. Discover time-tested techniques for creating the best meal, including from-scratch pasta and perfectly simmered sauces. These techniques have remained secret in this valley for centuries, and we will unlock their traditions to create and enjoy the perfect meal. OVERNIGHT STAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ANCONA AT AN HISTORICAL CASTLE ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 6 - Cheese experience and tour of Urbino, Unesco's World Heritage Site 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be transferred to a CHEESE FARM located near Urbino, where you will learn about their production process and see the cheese at various stages of aging and enjoyment. After the tasting of the local products you will be transferred to URBINO. Lunch will be on your own. In the afternoon, you will be met by our expert guide who will lead you through the beauties of the “jewel of Marches Region”: strolling the steep and narrow streets, we will encounter all the buildings bequeathed by Urbino's Renaissance: the former Convent of Santa Chiara (external visit), the Church of San Domenico (external visit), Palazzo Boghi (external visit), and the majestic Ducal Palace, where Urbino's treasures were guarded, and today the seat of THE MARCHES'S NATIONAL GALLERY (internal visit). After the visit of Urbino, you will be transferred back to your accommodation. OVERNIGHT STAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ANCONA AT AN HISTORICAL CASTLE ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 7 - Verdicchio winery tour and the Frasassi Caves 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. In the morning, you will be transferred to the VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI WINE REGION (transfer time: approx. 1h and 30 min.). One of the most famous and historic Marches appellations, these dry white wines are made from the ancient Verdicchio grape variety. Legend has it that when the troops of the king of the Visigoths, Alarich (370-410), marched on Rome, they drank barrels of Verdicchio to maintain their strength. Here you will visit a TRADITIONAL WINERY specialized in producing VERDICCHIO WINE. After the tour, you will have a LIGHT LUNCH at the winery. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the FRASASSI CAVES and meet our expert guide who will take you to discover this enchanting “underground world”. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your accommodation. For dinner, we will take to a nice village located approx. 15 minutes driving from your accommodation - the dinner will be on your own. After dinner, you will be transferred back to your accommodation. OVERNIGHT STAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ANCONA AT AN HISTORICAL CASTLE ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 8 - Private transfer to Ancona Airport 

BREAKFAST and CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL. Pick-up at the hotel and transfer to Ancona Airport (AOI) according to your flight schedule. Arrivederci and we hope to see you again!

PRICE:

• on request.

SERVICES INCLUDED:

• Pick-up at Florence Airport (FLR) and drop off to the hotel in Florence by private transfer (Day 1);
• 4 nights in Florence at 4-star hotel accommodation, double room (double occupancy) with bed and breakfast service (Day 1-5);
• Florence 3-hour walking tour with private guide (2);
• Siena and San Gimignano Full-Day Tour: private transfer, full-day English speaking guide (Day 3);

• Pick-up in Florence and drop off to the accommodation in Marches Region,

  hand-on cooking class and dinner (Day 5);

• 3 nights in the Province of Ancona at Historical Castle accommodation, double

  room (double occupancy) with bed and breakfast service (Day 5-8);

• Private transfer, cheese farm tour and tasting, Urbino 2,5-hour walking tour

  with private guide, entrance tickets (Day 6);

• Private transfer, winery tour and tasting, light lunch, Frasassi Caves 1h and 15

  minutes tour with private guide, entrance tickets (Day 7);

• Pick-up at the accommodation and drop off to the restaurant, pick-up at the

  restaurant and drop off to the accommodation (Day 7);

• Pick-up at your accommodation and drop off to Ancona Airport (Day 8).

  SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

  -Flight ticket;
  -Visa;
  -City tourist taxes;
  -Lunch and dinners not included in the section “SERVICES    INCLUDED”;
  -Basic medical insurance: on request;
  -Tips and everything not mentioned in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”.

  IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Period: from April to October. Other months on request;

• Prices have been calculated with a minimum of 2-6 pax;

• Prices have been calculate with an occupancy of two pax each room;

• Private transfers during the trip: during the trip, the private transfers will be

  arranged by car/minivan. The car/minivan can contain max. 1x20/23kg luggage

  per person and 1x10kg hand luggage per person;

• We create our quotes based on the best possible options for accommodations

  and experiences currently available, taking into account your budget and timeframe of travel. Italy is a popular destination for travelers and the availability may change while you are making your final decision. If any of the accommodations and services listed above are no longer available, we will do out best to place them with others of the same quality; however, the itinerary presented above includes the best options currently available. We recommend reviewing the program and returning your acceptance, changes, or rejection as soon as possible;

• The order of the day trips could be changed according to the supplier’s availability;

• If some suppliers/travel experiences are not available they will replaced by others

• of the same quality;

• The travel agency is not responsible for extra costs due to delays/strikes;

We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or

with impaired mobility and difficulties in walking;

We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local

circumstances or events outside of our control;

• Booking: advance booking is recommended;

• Cancellation Policies: please see our Terms and Conditions.

  PAYMENT:

  -30% deposit at the time of booking (non-refundable).
  -Balance 30 days prior to the departure date;
  -In case of refund, the refund costs will be charged to the customer.

  CONDITIONS & TERMS:

• In case of cancellation after the booking, the organizer will keep the amount equal to 25% of the price referred to Article. 6, paid pursuant to art. 5 and can hold an additional sum equal to 5% of the price paid, as penalty for the reimbursement of the cost of individual practice management, cost of insurance coverage required at the time of conclusion of the contract or other services already given, except, in each case, the claim of the major damage pursuant to Art. 1382, paragraph 1, of Civil Code;

• in case of withdrawal from 30 days to day of departure an amount equal to 100% of the price paid will be retained to the tourist.

• It is, however, expressly excluded - pursuant to art. 32, paragraph 2, Code of tourism - the right of withdrawal of the customer as provided for in Art. 64 and ss. Legislative Decree no. 206/2005.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

• Flight ticket;
• Visa;
• City tourist taxes;
• Lunch and dinners not included in the section “SERVICES    INCLUDED”;
• Basic medical insurance: on request;
• Tips and everything not mentioned in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”.