Firenze

See Florence as the locals do – join your guide and zip through the historic city centre on a Vespa.

• Drive to the Pizzale Michelangelo to admire the panoramic views of the city and listen to beguiling tales of the area’s history.
• Continue travelling through the old city centre to another iconic building, the Duomo – the cathedral of Florence, known for its distinctive Renaissance dome.
• Join your group for lunch at a charming out-of-the way trattoria for traditional dishes.
• Stop in the vibrant San Niccolo neighbourhood for espresso and gelato before returning to the Hotel.

Visit the outskirts of Florence and enjoy the beauty of these ancient towns.

• Drive through the Tuscan area and arrive at San Gimignano, famous for being the city with the greatest number of preserved medieval towers. Enjoy a guided tour of the city.
• Continue your journey to Siena, where you can have lunch in an authentic trattoria that offers typical dishes from the area.
• Visit the city with a professional guide who can show you the cathedral and the famous Piazza del Campo.

Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella may well be the oldest perfumery shop in the world. Its origin goes back to the Dominican friars who officially founded the place in 1612.

• Visit the Officina on a guided tour and discover what this magical place has hidden in each wall, container and product they offer.
• Discover the Hotel's spa on a guided tour with our spa director. The Spa is proud to feature exclusive Santa Maria Novella products inspired by the four seasons.
• After learning about the art of making scents, group members can schedule a massage and choose their preferred oil and aroma.

Be a part of the excitement of a dragon boat race.

• Accompanied by some of the area’s foremost competitors, each member of your group will be given an in-depth training session along the Arno River.
• As the rhythmic sound of the drum begins, the race between members of your group commences.
• Win or lose, after the race all participants are invited to partake in a celebratory banquet beside the Ponte Vecchio.
• As the party winds down, enjoy a typical Italian aperitivo in a wine bar overlooking the Arno River.