1 Day Ferrari Event In Florence (10 Ferraris, 80 guests, 4 driving groups)

Schedule

FERRARI EXPERIENCE ON THE CHIANTIGIANA ROAD TO SAN GIMIGNANO

Morning

Birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a jewel in Italy’s crown with architectural treasures literally around every corner. The capital of Tuscany plays host to some of the world’s most beautiful museums and galleries housing works of art by da Vinci, Michelangelo, Giotto and Botticelli. The city of Lorenzo the Magnificent, Dante and Brunelleschi is truly full of magic.

Transfer to the Villa selected by Ferrari Tours as the start location of the Ferrari Experience (for the guests driving in the morning) or meeting with your guide for a private walking tour of Florence (for the guests driving in the afternoon).

• 08.30: Upon arrival at the Villa, guests will be served a welcome coffee in the beautiful surroundings of the Villa, whilst enjoying a stunning Ferrari display in a private area reserved exclusively for the group.
• Full Ferrari briefing

Our English-speaking Tour Director, an expert Ferrari driver, will brief the group on how to drive the different Ferrari models. He will present the full Ferrari range; explain the difference between the various models (Ferrari 488 Spider, Ferrari California T, Ferrari 458 Speciale, Ferrari 458 Spider) and the engines (8-cylinder and new 8-cylinder turbo) and most importantly, give guidance on how to handle the F1 paddle-gear shifting behind the steering wheel.

To better handle the group, the guests will be split in 4 groups, named MODENA, MONZA, MARANELLO and FIORANO of 20 people each. While the MODENA and MONZA groups drive the Ferraris during the morning, MARANELLO and FIORANO and guests will enjoy a private guided visit of Florence.

Before departure, our Tour Director, connected by mobile radio system, will hold a second complete briefing with the guests once settled inside the Ferraris.

GROUP MODENA:

• Drive by Ferrari to San Gimignano, visit of San Gimignano and transfer by shuttle to Florence in the morning
• Lunch at the villa
• Visit of Florence in the afternoon

GROUP MONZA:

• Transfer by shuttle to San Gimignano, visit of San Gimignano and drive by Ferrari to
• Florence in the morning
• Lunch at the villa
• Visit of Florence in the afternoon

GROUP MARANELLO:

• Visit of Florence in the morning
• Lunch at the villa
• Drive by Ferrari to San Gimignano, visit of San Gimignano and transfer by shuttle to
• Florence in the afternoon

GROUP FIORANO:

• Visit of Florence in the morning
• Lunch at the villa
• Transfer by shuttle to San Gimignano, visit of San Gimignano and drive by Ferrari to
• Florence in the afternoon
• 09.00: Departure by 10 Ferraris for San Gimignano (MODENA group)

The groups will drive the Ferraris for a full day on the beautiful roads of the Chianti area.

After the departure from Florence, MODENA group will drive the Ferraris on the beautiful roads of Tuscany, in the direction of San Gimignano. MONZA group will instead be transferred directly to San Gimignano by shuttle bus.

Our Tour Director leads the convoy at the wheel of his Alfa Romeo Giulia, guiding the Ferraris along the most exciting hilly and curving roads. A further three support cars (with mechanics) will follow the convoy to ensure safety and to assist the group drivers if necessary. Each team member is connected to the rest of the group and to staff by means of a powerful radio system.

Whilst driving, our guests will be able to enjoy outstanding views of the famous Tuscan vineyards on either side of the road. Mediaeval villages and the beautiful natural landscape offer an overwhelming feast for the eyes. Halts on route will allow driver and passenger to switch at the wheel of the Ferrari, if they wish to.

• 10.00: Arrival in San Gimignano by shuttle bus for MONZA group.

San Gimignano rises on a hill (334m high) dominating the Elsa Valley with its more than 7 medieval towers. Once the seat of a small Etruscan village of the Hellenistic period (200-300 BC) nowadays it’s part of Unesco Heritage.

• Time at disposal for MONZA group to visit San Gimignano.
• 10.45: Arrival in San Gimignano by Ferrari for MODENA group.
• Time at disposal for MODENA group to visit San Gimignano.
• 11.15: Departure by 10 Ferraris for Florence (MONZA group)

After the departure from San Gimignano, MONZA group will drive the Ferraris on the beautiful roads of Tuscany, in the direction of Florence. MODENA group will instead be transferred directly to Florence by shuttle bus.

• Arrival for both groups (MODENA and MONZA) in Florence and meet with the other participants.
• 13.00: Lunch at the gourmet restaurant of the Villa

Afternoon

As in the morning, while the MARANELLO and FIORANO groups drive the Ferraris during the afternoon, MODENA and MONZA guests will enjoy a private guided visit of Florence.

• 14.00: Full Ferrari briefing for MARANELLO and FIORANO group

Before departure, our Tour Director, connected by mobile radio system, will hold a second complete briefing with the guests once settled inside the Ferraris.

• 14.30: Departure by 10 Ferraris for San Gimignano (MARANELLO group)

After the departure from Florence, MARANELLO group will drive the Ferraris on the beautiful roads of Tuscany, in the direction of San Gimignano. FIORANO group will instead be transferred directly to San Gimignano by shuttle bus.

The famous Mille Miglia route offers a breathtakingly picturesque panorama, the enjoyment of which is enhanced by the pure pleasure of driving over an amazing succession of rolling hills and round never-ending curves!

• 15.30: Arrival in San Gimignano by shuttle bus for FIORANO group.
• Time at disposal for FIORANO group to visit San Gimignano.
• 16.00: Arrival in San Gimignano by Ferrari for MARANELLO group.
• Time at disposal for MARANELLO group to visit San Gimignano.
• 16.15: Departure by 10 Ferraris for Florence (FIORANO group)

After the departure from San Gimignano, FIORANO group will drive the Ferraris on the beautiful roads of Tuscany, in the direction of Florence. MARANELLO group will instead be transferred directly to Florence by shuttle bus.

• 18.00: Arrival for both groups (MARANELLO and FIORANO) in Florence at the Villa.

Guests can drive the Ferraris for up to 100 km during the day

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