Day By Day - Tuscany By Ferrari
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Day 1 (Thursday) - Rome, Siena
Free pick-up at Rome (Fiumicino airport or any other place in Rome) and transfer by VIP shuttle to the “Porto Riva di Traiano” (tourist harbour of Civitavecchia). Enjoy a welcome aperitif amid the yachts while listening to the Ferrari briefing in the suggestive location of the harbour of Civitavecchia. The portfolio of cars include: Ferrari F430 F1 Spider, Ferrari GTB F1, and the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1. Participate in a brief introduction on how to drive the various Ferrari models, and learn the difference between the 12-cylinder, 8-cylinder and Spider, how to operate paddle shifting, etc. Take your Ferrari out for a practice-drive as your luggage is packed into the VIP shuttle.
Departure in your Ferrari for the Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort in San Casciano dei Bagni (province of Siena). Enjopy a pleasant drive along the panoramic and enchantingenjoy an post lunch ride to Bisentina Island by private boat (Lake Bolsena). Depart for San Casciano roads of the mythical Mille Miglia , passing Viterbo, Bolsena, Acquapendente, Radicofani, Pienza, etc. Stop at Lake Bolsena for lunch on your own, then Dei Bagni and check-in at the Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort. Sample the natural spa pool, Bio-acquam, Turkish bath, or any other treatments (available for the whole day), then enjoy dinner in the renowned Ferdinando I Restaurant at the Fonteverde.
Hotel: Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort Meals: D Driving: 250 Kilometers by Ferrari.
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Day 2 (Friday) - Pienze, Montepulciano, Montalcino, San Quirco d'Orcia
Departure by Ferrari for a tour of the magnificent Val d'Orcia. Discover the picturesque, colourful beauty and the breathtaking panorama offered by the valley landscape, enriched by pure driving pleasure due to an amazing succession of rolling hills and never-ending curves! At the wheel of his Alfa Romeo Spider, the Tour Director guides you through this vivid itinerary made of typical towns and villages, whose charming appeal expresses the very soul of the Val d'Orcia.
The first stop is Pienza, the birthplace of Pope Pius II, located high on a hillside. Designed as the ideal Renaissance town, Pienza comprises such beauties as a white stone cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini with its fine courtyard, Palazzo Borgia, a graceful Piazza. The route then heads towards Montepulciano, an archetypical Tuscan mediaeval town built at the summit of a hill and fortified by medieval walls. The place is famous for its Vino Nobile, one of Italy's most prestigious red wines. Enjoy lunch on your own in Montepulciano.
After lunch, drive to Montalcino, meandering through the vineyards that provide the grapes for the production of the famous Brunello. Visit the cellars of the renowned Biondi Santi family and taste their fine Brunellos, Rossos, and other premium red wines from the estate. Stroll through the historical centre of Montalcino with its medieval fortress, and explore the churches of Sant'Agostino and Sant'Egidio. Carry on along a small scenic road to the eqsuisitly serene abbey at Sant'Antimo. Continue driving to San Quirico d'Orcia, the fourth and last stage of our Val d'Orcia tour. Among the many attractions and curiosities of the small medieval town, make sure to pause and breath in the floral aromas of the Horti Leonini, typical Italian gardens from mid -16th century. Return to the Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort and enjoy another sumptuous meal in the Ferdinando I Restaurant.
Hotel: Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort Meals: BD Driving: 200 Kilometers by Ferrari.
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Day 3 (Saturday) - Florence
Depart for Florence and follow the milestones of the famous Mille Miglia : San Quirico d'Orcia, Buonconvento, Siena, Monteriggioni, Poggibonsi, San Casciano Val di Pesa, passing through the illustrious vineyards of Chianti. Arrive in Florence and explore the birthplace of the Renaissance, host to some of the world's most beautiful works of art by Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Giotto and Botticelli. The city of Petrarch, Lorenzo de Medici, Dante and Brunelleschi is full of magic, with architectural treasures literally around every corner. Enjoy lunch on your own in one of the many renowned trattoria. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the city after lunch and some casual shopping, then depart in the late afternoon for San Casciano dei Bagni and the Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort. Explore the spa treatment options, enjoy dinner al fresco on the terrace, then head into town to explore the nightlife.
Hotel: Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort Meals: BD Driving: 400 Kilometers by Ferrari.
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Day 4 (Sunday) - San Quirco d'Orcia, Bagno Vignoni, Citavecchia
Take a morning drive through the Val d'Orcia and visit the quaint villages of San Quirico d'Orcia and Bagno Vignoni. In the late morning, depart for Civitavecchia while your luggage is transferred in the VIP shuttle. Stop for lunch along the way and arrive in the early afternoon at the “Porto Riva di Traiano” in Civitavecchia. Say your goodbyes, then transfer by private limousine to Rome - Fiumicino airport or your hotel in Rome.
Meals: B Driving: 250 Kilometers by Ferrari.
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Local Pastime
Italian coffee rituals are often baffling to the uninitiated. Espresso coffee is very small and very strong. It is usually consumed in one or two gulps while standing at the bar. Italians will spend three hours eating a meal and then refuse
Culinary Delight
Florence cuisine arose from the peasant fare of the surrounding countryside. Characterized by rustic dishes created with fresh ingredients and simple preparations, Tuscan food ranks among the world's best. A highlight in the summer is an Insalata Caprese all Bufala, a tomato and
Pampered Indulgence
There are various theories as to the origin of the name Chianti. The most popular has it that the word derives from the Latin clangor , meaning the cry of a bird or a high pitched note from a trumpet, and that this alludes to the wild and uncultivated countryside of the area, fit for hunting rather than agriculture. Another far more mundane theory ascribes the name to an Etruscan family of the area, or perhaps a winegrower from the hills above Florence. In any event, the Chianti region, home to both traditional style Chiantis and the rebellious "Super Tuscans", is producing some of the finest wine in its history as a result of ever higher standards coupled with some wonderful vintages.
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