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Day 1: Welcome to Rome
Rome, one of the most historical and fascinating locations in the entire world, has been chosen as the starting point of your 5-day Ferrari experience!
You will be met at Rome-Fiumicino Airport and transferred by limousine to the celebrated Hotel de Russie at Piazza del Popolo in the heart of Rome. Here, you can rest up before setting out on an initial tour of the wonders of the Eternal City.
Explore some of its most beautiful sights, like the Coliseum, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and the Vatican. Visit the Ferrari store as well and capture the right mood for tomorrow's encounter with the Prancing Horse!
In the evening, meet with your private Tour Director who will take you through the details of your journey and answer any questions you may have. Above all, he will introduce you to the world of Ferrari, explaining the particularities of sport-car driving, the differences between the various models (8-cylinder, 12-cylinder, Spider), etc.
Evening:
Dinner in Rome. Restaurant suggestions: La Pergola (3 Michelin stars), Hostaria dell'Orso di Gualtiero Marchesi, Il Convivio-Troiani, L'Altro Mastai, La Rosetta, Agata e Romeo (all 1 Michelin star).
Day 2: Florence Following the Mille Miglia Route (Approx. 200 km)
Option 1: Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort | Option 2: Villa La Vedetta
Morning:
After breakfast, check out and transfer by limousine from your hotel to Civitavecchia's Porto Riva di Traiano, a tourist harbor on the Roman coast.
Welcome aperitif in the exclusive Sporting Yacht Club followed by a dedicated Ferrari briefing with the cars scenically displayed in front of the yachts. Your private Tour Director will clarify the finer details of the controls of your Ferrari and how to handle the F1 paddle gear-shifting behind the steering wheel. In the meantime, the Security Manager and his VIP shuttle transfer your luggage; you will find it later in your hotel room.
Ferrari practice-drive (first contact with the Ferrari).
Departure by Ferrari for the Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort in San Casciano dei Bagni (province of Siena) or for La Villa Vedetta Hotel in Florence. Pleasant drive along the panoramic and enchanting roads of the mythical Mille Miglia, passing Viterbo, Bolsena, Acquapendente, Radicofani, etc. During the whole journey, the Ferrari and the Tour Director's Alfa Romeo will be in constant contact by walkie-talkie.
Break for lunch at Restaurant La Pineta (Lake Bolsena).
Afternoon:
Arrival and check-in at either Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort or Villa La Vedetta, which will be your home base for Nights 2, 3, and 4.
Spa & Relax at Fonteverde: the mineral-rich, natural warm spring waters that emerge here have multiple therapeutic benefits. Take advantage of the thermal pool, the bioaquam® circuit (with its various hydro-massage Jacuzzis) or any other spa treatment offered by this highly reputable spa resort set in the rolling hills of the Val d'Orcia (Southern Tuscany).
Or, stay at the romantic Villa La Vedetta, a five-star Florentine hotel with exclusive views of the city of Florence and the Piazzale Michelangelo, and located a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio.
Evening
Dinner in the Ferdinando I Restaurant (Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort) or in the Onice Restaurant (Villa La Vedetta; 1 Michelin star).
Day 3: San Gimignano & Florence (Approx. 350 km)
Morning:
Breakfast. Departure by Ferrari to the hilltop town of San Gimignano (334m high), declared by UNESCO as part of the World's Architectural Heritage. San Gimignano's bell towers peal over the Elsa Valley. Everything from the Collegiate Church to the Civic Museum, Podesta's 13th-century tower, the Archaeological Museum, the Church of St. Augustin, and the Fortress of Montestaffoli are at your disposal. More milestones of the famous Mille Miglia: San Quirico d'Orcia, Buonconvento, Siena, Monteriggioni, Poggibonsi, San Casciano Val di Pesa, Florence, and the famous Chianti region of vineyards.
Depart from San Gimignano. Arrive in Florence for lunch. Restaurant suggestion: Enoteca Pinchiorri (3 Michelin stars).
Afternoon:
After lunch, enjoy a guided visit of the historical center or leisure time for shopping and sightseeing. Birthplace of The Renaissance, Florence is a jewel in Italy's crown with architectural treasures 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 full of magic.
Late Afternoon:
Departure by Ferrari back to Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort or La Villa Vedetta.
Evening:
Dinner at your leisure (Restaurant suggestions to be made).
Day 4: Umbria (Approx. 250 km)
Morning:
Departure for Assisi to visit the town world-renown as the native town of Saint Francesco. Your day leads you to the Basilica of San Francesco, considered one of the greatest monuments ever built and an iconic representation of 13th- and 14th-century Italian art. Enjoy its famous frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, then continue towards the Basilica of Santa Chiara with its famous frescoes of Giotto, Lorenzetti, and Simone Martini. Appasionates can also visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli and the historical center of the city.
Lunch. Restaurant suggestion: La Locanda del Cardinale.
Afternoon:
After lunch, enjoy a drive to Orvieto, a gorgeous medieval town famous for its Cathedral and its Well of Saint Patrick, and explore at your leisure.
Or, drive to the historical center of Perugina to enjoy one of the most beautiful squares in Europe and to admire the Maggiore Fountain, the gothic Basilica of San Lorenzo, and Palazzo dei Priori, home of the Town Hall. Enjoy a special visit to the chocolate museum and outlet of Perugina, the largest Italian chocolate producer.
Late Afternoon:
Departure by Ferrari back to hotel.
Evening:
Dinner at your leisure (Restaurant suggestions to be made).
Day 5: Siena & Back to the Coast (Approx. 200 km)
Option 1: Hotel de Russie | Option 2: La Posta Vecchia
Morning:
Breakfast and check-out. Depart by Ferrari for Siena, a magnificent, famous Tuscan town with its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo where the famous Palio horse race is held every July and August. Enjoy a tour of this medieval town where you can visit the Church of Sant'Agostino, Palazzo Piccolomini, Palazzo Chigi, Torre dei Mangia, and the Duomo.
Lunch at one of Siena's most prestigious restaurants. Restaurant suggestion: Antica Trattoria Botteganova (1 Michelin star).
Afternoon:
Your Ferrari experience continues towards the Roman coast. En route, visit the charming medieval towns of Bagno Vignoni and San Quirico d'Orcia.
Arrival in Ladispoli (Rome) and check-in at Hotel de Russie, as on Day 1, or check-in at the magnificent Hotel La Posta Vecchia. Built on the site of the Roman Alsium, this delicately decorated villa overlooking the sea became the home of Prince Orsini's family from 1640 onwards before being restored by oil magnate Jean Paul Getty in the 20th century.
Evening:
Dinner in Le Jardin de Russie Restaurant (Hotel de Russie), or the refined Cesar Restaurant (La Posta Vecchia).
Day 6: The Roman Coast
After breakfast, explore the splendid property of La Posta Vecchia at your leisure: its private beach, park, indoor pool, or archeological museum that make it feel more like a nobleman's residence than a hotel. Or, if at Hotel de Russie, enjoy exploring Rome, shopping, sightseeing, etc.
By special request, experience a private tour of the Tarquinia area, famous for its Etruscan tombs.
Whether morning or afternoon, check-out and private limousine transfer to the destination of your choice or to Fiumicino International Airport for your return flight.
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