5 Days Rome & Tuscany Ferrari Tour

Schedule

DAY 1: WELCOME TO ROME, THE ETERNAL CITY

You will be met at Rome Fiumicino International Airport and transferred by Mercedes S-Class to the splendid Hotel De Russie, at Piazza del Popolo in the heart of Rome.

A luxury five-star hotel located in the heart of the beautiful city of Rome between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo on the Via del Babuino. The hotel is within easy walking distance of Rome’s key attractions, fashion houses and Via Condotti.

Here you can take a rest before setting out on an initial tour of the wonders of the ‘Eternal City’. You may have the opportunity to explore some of its most beautiful sights, like the Coliseum, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican

Visit the Ferrari store as well and capture the right mood for tomorrow’s encounter with the Prancing Horse!

Evening

• Dinner in Rome - Restaurant suggestions: La Pergola (3 Michelin stars), Il Pagliaccio (2 Michelin stars), Agata e Romeo (1 Michelin star), Il Convivio-Troiani.
• Overnight at Hotel De Russie 5* (Rome).

DAY 2: FERRARI SELF DRIVE FOLLOWING THE MILLE MIGLIA ROUTE

Route: Civitavecchia, Viterbo, Bolsena, San Casciano dei Bagni

Morning

• Transfer by Mercedes S-Class from your hotel to Civitavecchia’s “Riva di Traiano” tourist harbour on the Roman coast.
• Welcome aperitif in the exclusive Sporting Yacht Club followed by a dedicated Ferrari briefing, with your Ferrari scenically displayed in front of the yachts.

Our private Tour Director, an expert Ferrari driver, will introduce our guests to the world of Ferrari, clarify the finer details of the controls, explain the differences 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.

All luggage will be transported separately.

• Departure by Ferrari for Bolsena

After a short Ferrari practice-drive a pleasant drive along the panoramic and enchanting roads of the mythical Mille Miglia, passing Tarquinia, Viterbo, Bolsena, Acquapendente, Radicofani, etc. Our Tour Director will lead the way at the wheel of his powerful Alfa Romeo Giulia, enabling our guests to discover the picturesque and breathtaking panorama offered by the valley landscape, their enjoyment enriched by the experience of pure driving pleasure on an amazing succession of rolling hills and never-ending curves!

During the whole journey, the Ferrari and the Tour Director’s car will be constantly in touch by mobile radio system.

• Lunch in Bolsena - Restaurant suggestion: La Pineta, with a splendid view over the lake.

Afternoon

• Departure by Ferrari for San Casciano dei Bagni
• Arrival at Fonteverde Tuscan Resort & Spa and check-in.

A Medicean residence restored to its former beauty. The hotel offers rooms, richly decorated premises with terraces overlooking fields and verdant hills. A blend of Renaissance aura and present-day comfort in a hotel where luxury engenders relaxation.

Spa & Relax: the mineral-rich, natural warm spring waters that emerge here have multiple therapeutic benefits for the organism. Take advantage of the thermal pool, the bioaquam circuit (with its various hydromassages) or any other spa treatment offered by this highly reputable spa resort set in the midst of the rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia (southern Tuscany).

Evening

• Dinner in San Casciano dei Bagni - Restaurant suggestion: Ferdinando I at Hotel Fonteverde.

Taste the excellence of Tuscan cuisine: natural ingredients offering refined products of indisputable quality with particular attention to detail combine to give delicious gourmet and Spa Cuisine recipes.

• Overnight at Fonteverde Tuscan Resort & Spa 5* (San Casciano dei Bagni, Siena).

Guests can drive the Ferrari for up to 200 km during the day

DAY 3: VAL D’ORCIA AND FLORENCE

Route: San Casciano dei Bagni, Pienza, Montalcino, Florence

Morning

• Departure by Ferrari for Val d’Orcia Tour.

A day to revel in the spectacular panorama offered by this delightful Tuscan valley, known worldwide for its extensive vineyards.

At the wheel of his car, the Tour Director leads the tour through a succession of enchanting towns and villages, whose charming appeal encapsulates the very soul of the Val d’Orcia.

First stop is Bagno Vignoni, whose characteristic, besides the thermal waters, is its unchanged structure. In fact, the main square of this town is not like it can be imagined in other places, but it is made by boiling water that flows at 52 °C (126 °F).

Second stop is Pienza, Pope Pius II birthplace, located high on a hillside. Meant to be the ideal Renaissance town, Pienza comprises such beauties as a white stone cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini with its fine courtyard, Palazzo Borgia, a graceful Piazza

• Lunch in Pienza - Restaurant suggestion: La Terrazza del Chiostro.

Afternoon

• Departure by Ferrari for Florence

The next stage is Montalcino, reached by meandering through the vineyards that provide grapes for the production of the famous Brunello. You will taste this top-class red wine at the estate of Biondi Santi (subject to availability) after visiting the cellar of this masterful wine producer.

A visit to the historical centre of Montalcino with its fort and the churches of Sant’Agostino and Sant’Egidio is also a must.

Itinerary Option - Siena

• Departure by Ferrari for Siena.

Siena, with its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, is the location of the famous Palio, a horse race around the city’s seashell-like Piazza. Siena’s other intact gems from the Middle Age include the Town Hall (Palazzo Pubblico) and the Torre dei Mangia (1340), which is about as high as the Cathedral.

• Lunch in one of Siena’s typical restaurants.
• En route: halt at Bagno Vignoni or San Quirico d’Orcia for the visit of these charming mediaeval towns.
• Departure by Ferrari for Florence, passing through the Chianti typical landscape
• Arrival in Florence and check-in at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze.

An enchanted city sanctuary in the midst of Florence, where an art-filled Renaissance palazzo and conventino frame a centuries-old private park. Relax amidst original frescoes and sculptured reliefs, graced by sunlight and airy garden vistas. Sip cappuccino under majestic trees, lounge by the open-air pool or bask in Italian spa secrets. Wonders of the Uffizi and Duomo are a stroll away.

Evening

• Dinner in Florence - Restaurant suggestions: Enoteca Pinchiorri (3 Michelin stars), Borgo San Jacopo.
• Overnight at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze 5* (Florence).

Guests can drive the Ferrari for up to 200 km during the day

DAY 4: FLORENCE, ORVIETO (UMBRIA) & BACK TO THE ROMAN COAST

Route: Florence, Orvieto, Ladispoli

Morning

• Time at disposal for shopping or for a guided tour of Florence (upon request).

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.

• Return to the hotel before lunchtime, checkout.
• Lunch in Florence - Restaurant suggestion: Il Palagio at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze.

Afternoon

• Departure by Ferrari towards the Roman coast with a halt in Orvieto, a little beautiful town in Umbria famous for its Cathedral and its Well of St. Patrick
• Arrival in Ladispoli (Rome) and check-in at the magnificent Hotel La Posta Vecchia.

Built on the site of the Roman Alsium, this villa overlooking the sea and delicately decorated became the home of prince Orsini’s family from 1640 onwards before being restored by the oil magnate Jean Paul Getty in the 20th century. Not to be missed the elegant and refined Restaurant Cesar, inside the hotel.

Evening

• Dinner in Ladispoli - Restaurant suggestion: Cesar (1 Michelin star) at La Posta Vecchia.
• Overnight at La Posta Vecchia 5* (Ladispoli, Rome).

Itinerary Option - Pisa

Morning

• Early departure by Ferrari for Pisa, home of the renowned Leaning Tower and the Piazza dei Miracoli.
• Lunch in one of Pisa’s typical restaurants.

Afternoon

• Departure by Ferrari towards the Roman coast
• Arrival in Ladispoli (Rome) and check-in at the magnificent Hotel La Posta Vecchia.

Itinerary Option - Siena

Morning

• Early departure by Ferrari for Siena.

Siena, with its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, is the location of the famous Palio, a horse race around the city’s seashell-like Piazza del Campo. Siena’s other intact gems from the Middle Age include the Town Hall (Palazzo Pubblico) and the Torre dei Mangia (1340), which is about as high as the Cathedral.

• Lunch in one of Siena’s typical restaurants.

Afternoon

• Departure by Ferrari towards the Roman coast with a halt in Orvieto, a little beautiful town well known for its Cathedral and its Well of St. Patrick.
• Arrival in Ladispoli (Rome) and check-in at the magnificent Hotel La Posta Vecchia.

Guests can drive the Ferrari for up to 350 km during the day

DAY 5: CHILL OUT ON THE ROMAN COAST

Morning

After breakfast you can take it easy in the splendid property of La Posta Vecchia. A dip in the sea from the private beach, a stroll around the park, a swim in the indoor pool or a visit to the archaeological museum will perfectly round up your stay. You feel not guests of a hotel, but of a private noble residence!

Noon

• On request: private tour of the Tarquinia area, famous for its Etruscan tombs, or a transfer to the centre of Rome for shopping or sightseeing.
• Private transfer by Mercedes S-Class to the destination of your choice in Rome or to Rome Fiumicino International Airport for your return flight.

Highlights

Highlights & Included Services

• 5 days Italy by Ferrari tour on the most exciting roads of Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany
• Rome - Florence - Siena - Orvieto - Rome by Ferrari
• Opportunity to drive the latest models of Ferrari
• Full Ferrari Briefing
• Full-kasko car insurance for all cars and up to 750 km of Ferrari driving
• Welcome coffee
• 4 nights accommodation in Junior Suite with breakfast in 5-star luxury hotels: Hotel De Russie (Rome), Fonteverde Tuscan Resort & Spa (province of Siena), Four Seasons Hotel (Florence), La Posta Vecchia (Ladispoli, Rome)
• 1 Lunch at La Pineta (Lake Bolsena) - drinks not included
• Spa treatments at Fonteverde Tuscan Resort & Spa (BioAcquam, Etruscan circuit with sauna, hot plate, Turkish bath and access to therapeutic spa pools)
• Ferrari Tours staff (1-2 persons), including your private Tour Director with his Alfa Romeo Giulia
• Mobile radio system (guests and staff, while driving, are always connected through radio)
• Service of parking, cleaning and refuelling of the car
• Visits, Private transfers by Mercedes S-Class as per programme and from/to Rome Fiumicino International Airport
• Photographic service, our guests will be offered a souvenir DVD with high-resolution pictures
• For any pre- or post-tour extensions, please contact us

Full Ferrari service

You enjoy the Ferrari driving while your private Tour Director and his staff take care of everything else: refuelling, cleaning, parking, technical assistance.

Not included

Airfare, fuel for the Ferrari, meals and drinks, everything not shown as “included services”.

The programmes are indicative and subject to modifications, on a day-to-day basis and with the assent of the Tour Director. On request: tailor-made programmes including alternative itineraries and activities (golf, yachting, hot air ballooning, shopping tour, cooking lesson, wine tasting tour, private guided tour)

Note: Final price will be communicated after hotel and services selection.

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