In Florence, we will be staying for 2 nights at the Gallery Hotel Art. A favorite local meeting place in the heart of Florence amongst fashion, art, and stylish people, this classy boutique hotel is set in a quiet courtyard located in the very heart of Florence, near the Arno and Ponte Vecchio and close to Palazzo Strozzi. The marvels of the Renaissance, the Duomo and Uffizi Gallery, are a few steps away. The hotel's Fusion Bar & Restaurant serve excellent cocktails and Eastern delights, and other public spaces include an outdoor lounge, a library, and an art gallery. The 74 rooms of Gallery Hotel Art are decorated in the classic Florentine style combined with a mix of contemporary art by renowned artists. The comfortable, soundproofed rooms feature large windows, air-conditioning, satellite TVs, free WiFi, Bluetooth sound system, minibars, telephones, and safes, while the upscale bathrooms come equipped with hair dryers, high-quality toiletries, and luxury bathrobes.
Vicolo dell'Oro, 5, 50123 Firenze FI | +39 055 27263 | website
LORO CIUFFENNA
In Tuscany, we'll be staying for 6 nights at a Tuscan villa, set among the Chianti Hills: Relais Villa Belpoggi in Loro Ciuffenna. Enveloped by the fragrance of rosemary, sage and lavender, the villa sits among vineyards and olive trees with magnificent views over the Tuscan hills. This family-run estate has a swimming pool, a garden and many walking paths winding their way through the estate. Bike rentals and laundry services are available to the guests. Villa Belpoggio is located in a restored historical building, with 10 antique decorated guest rooms and 2 apartments. The setting, the beauty of the garden, the swimming-pool, the genuine Tuscan hospitality and the variety of artistic, wine and food itineraries make the stay at Villa Belpoggio an unforgettable experience. All rooms have private bathrooms, air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, hair dryer, minibar, coffee/tea maker, writing desk, satellite TV and a safe. Each room is uniquely furnished with antique furniture and modern amenities. The rooms have been carefully restored in the original Tuscan style with terra-cotta floors, wood beamed ceilings and stone walls, with walls the color of sage, blush, saffron, sky blue and ochre yellow. The antique furniture is complemented by Tuscan vases, glass and ceramics. The tasty farm breakfast consists of homemade cakes and tarts, Tuscan ham, pecorino cheese and bruschetta. The villa has free WiFi Internet access.
Via Setteponti Ponente, 40, 52024 Loro Ciuffenna AR | +39 055 969 4411 | website
In the highly unlikely event that our original accommodations must be changed, the alternative accommodations will be a hotel of equal or higher standard. No change will made to the cost of the tour.
