This 7-day tour of the Tuscan capital is designed to kindle a closeness between you and your partner as well as the type of joie de vivre that appears in abundance throughout the Mediterranean. Between the unsurpassed beauty of Renaissance paintings and the simple pleasure of an open piazza, the romantic spirit is alive and well in Florence. From a hot air balloon ride over Tuscany to relaxing in a thermal spa, this 7-day tour has been customized for two.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Florence – The Waves of the Arno River
The Italian region of Tuscany is serviced by one major international airport, and it is here that you will arrive on your visit to one of Europe’s most romantic cities. A private transfer will ensure your swift and comfortable entrance to Florence and your hotel in the heart of the city. After settling in, you will make your way to the banks of the Arno River for your private tour of the waterway that was the main highway in the city for centuries.
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Day 2
Florence – Florentine Bicycle Tour
Day 3
Florence – An Odyssey above the Rooftops
Day 4
Florence – The Tuscan Love Affair with Winemaking
Day 5
Florence – A Night at the Opera
Day 6
Florence – Hot Air Balloon Ride
Day 7
Florence – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Sail through the skies on a hot air balloon ride over Tuscany and witness the best panoramas found in the region
- Lose yourself in the musical brilliance of an opera performance that features some of the finest talent in Italy
- Ponder the magnificent facade and vast interior of Florence’s main cathedral before enjoying a lofty ascent to the top of the structure’s bell tower
- Indulge in a guided bicycle tour of the city before being pampered at one of the premier spas in the region
- Savor a day trip to the hilltop community of Montepulciano, where the Tuscan history of viticulture will come alive on a private tour of the deep wine caves
Detailed Description
With the glittering lights of Florence illuminating around you, your first evening will include a riverboat tour along the Arno river. It is here that you will receive an overview of the city’s major sights, including the Ponte Vecchio and the role the Arno played in supplying Florence with transportation and trade. Pedals will replace oars as the main mode of propulsion as you embark on a tour of the city by bicycle. The city center enjoys the status of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so there will be much to see here.
Before your departure, you will visit the famous Duomo, which towers over the rest of the city, as well as the numerous galleries and museums that display world-class Renaissance art. Your tour will be capped on the final day by an excursion beyond the city limits. For this experience, you will board a hot air balloon and gently ascend into the skies that overlook Tuscany. From this perch, you will be able to ponder the special significance of this region and share some unforgettable memories with your partner.
Along with scheduled activities and tours, you and your partner will have ample time to explore the city at your own pace. Want to visit a shop where an artisan is painstakingly restoring a priceless antique? Head on in. If you run into an enticing aroma as emerges from a hole-in-the-wall cafe? Check it out. It is often these spontaneous encounters that yield the best memories, and on this tour, you will find an abundance of these special moments.
Starting Price
$3,200 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
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