PROPOSED ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival & Golden Hour Stroll

• Arrive in Florence and transfer to your boutique hotel in the historic center

• Welcome aperitivo on a rooftop with views of the Duomo

• Leisurely golden hour walking tour past Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and hidden artisan alleys

• Dinner at a traditional Tuscan trattoria

Day 2: Art & Icons of the Renaissance

• Private guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia (home of Michelangelo’s David)

• Espresso stop at a classic Florentine café

• Afternoon free to explore boutiques, leather workshops, or visit the Duomo

• Optional visit to the Boboli Gardens or Palazzo Pitti

• Dinner with a curated wine pairing in the Oltrarno district

Day 3: Tuscan Cooking & Local Makers

• Morning visit to Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio for seasonal ingredients

• Private hands-on cooking class in a Florentine home or countryside kitchen

• Enjoy your handmade meal with local wine

• Afternoon visit to an artisan studio (goldsmith, bookbinder, or leatherworker)

• Optional aperitivo along the Arno

Day 4: Chianti Day Trip (Optional) or City Leisure

• Option A: Full-day Chianti wine tasting tour — visit two boutique vineyards with lunch

• Option B: Leisure day in Florence — spa time, museum hopping, or custom tailoring experience

• Sunset views from Piazzale Michelangelo

• Farewell dinner at a slow food osteria

Day 5: Farewell Florence

• Morning coffee and pastry at a local bakery

• Optional early visit to Santa Croce or quick souvenir stop

• Private transfers to train station or airport — or extend your stay in Tuscany or Rome