Florence and Tuscany have always been in quiet conversation with each other. One shapes the mind, the other charges the senses, but together, they “make” Italy. This extended four-night stay allows you to experience both sides of that legacy, the intellectual charge of Renaissance Florence and the slower, earthier confidence of the Tuscan countryside. Its a balance that works particularly well when shared.
You don't just look at art or taste wine, you talk about it, disagree about it and laugh over it. That's where the reconnection happens.
Florence is where the world learned to see differently. A city that dragged Europe out of the shadows and dared it to think bigger. A place shaped by genius, rivalry, ambition and risk. Walking these streets together, you're not just sightseeing; you're moving through the birthplace of the Renaissance, where artists, architects and power-brokers rewrote the rules of beauty and influence. Between the stone, the scale and the stories, something stirs. Perspective shifts. Conversation deepens. Florence doesnt slow you down – it wakes you up.
This experience includes:
You'll spend four wonderful nights at Leone Blu Suites, a refined, design-led residence tucked into the historic heart of the city. Your Suite (either Ugo or Giovanbattista) is calm, elegant and quietly confident, offering space to retreat after days immersed in art, architecture and atmosphere. A bottle of wine awaits in your room on arrival, with breakfast included each morning… days in Florence are always best started unhurried, with a plan formed over coffee.
On day two of your stay, Florence reveals itself properly, when you take your private Florence City Tour. With private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, this guided city tour is designed to give you context, depth, and freedom – not just facts. You'll stand in Piazza del Duomo, taking in Brunelleschi's revolutionary dome and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, a structure so ambitious it changed architecture forever. Giottos Bell Tower and the Baptistery complete the scene – symbols of a city that believed art and faith could share the same stage.
From there, youll move through Piazza della Signoria, where Renaissance politics, power and patronage played out in public view. Here, the Medici shaped Florence not just through wealth, but by backing artists who would define Western art. Forever etched in history, the names Michelangelo, Leonardo & Botticelli's touch claimed a city. Palazzo Vecchio still stands as a reminder that beauty and authority were never far apart. Crossing the Ponte Vecchio, you'll follow the Arno as merchants, artists and conspirators once did, before reaching scenic viewpoints that put the city into perspective – rooftops, domes and spires layered like a living museum. This tour isnt about ticking landmarks. Its about understanding why Florence matters, so that when you wander on your own later, the city feels alive, not frozen in time.
On day three, the city gives way to open countryside as you travel to the home of one of Italy's greatest exports – “Chianti” in Tuscany. You'll leave Florence behind in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and head south into the heart of Tuscany on a full-day San Gimignano, Siena and Chianti experience. The pace changes immediately. Roads open up, the air shifts and conversation loosens. In Monteriggioni, youll visit the beautifully preserved medieval fortress before continuing into the Chianti hills. At the prestigious Poggio Ai Laghi winery, wine is treated not as a product but as a craft, shaped by soil, weather and patience. Tastings here are unhurried and thoughtful, designed to be enjoyed rather than rushed and enjoy a suptuous gourmet lunch in one of the vinyard's private cellars.
The afternoon continues through Castellina in Chianti, where youll have free time to explore, shop or simply sit with a glass of wine and watch Tuscan life unfold. By the time you return to Florence, the contrast is clear. Art sharpens the mind. Wine softens the edges. Italy, at its best, offers both.
One evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the San Frediano Cucina Bar & Restaurant, set within Hotel Vittoria. Expect confident Tuscan cooking, serious wine and an atmosphere that encourages long conversations and bold choices, exactly as Florence intended.
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