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Itinerary

Day 1 Friday
Depart USA or Canada on your overnight flight to Florence

Day 2 Saturday
Arrive in Florence and transfer on your own to the Hotel Helvetia & Bristol. This is a short cab ride from either the airport or SM Novella train station. Arrangements can also be made for pick-up on arrival at your request.

For travelers that appreciate quality and refinement, the Hotel Helvetia & Bristol is considered one of the finest luxury hotels located in heart of Florence. Nothing has been spared to make this showplace a work of art. All major attractions are within a short walking distance from your hotel.

The rest of the day is at your leisure.

In the evening, you will meet your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner at the lovely “Winter Garden” room of the hotel with its beautiful dome ceiling of stained glass.

Hotel - Hotel Helvetia & Bristol – Superior Double

Meals - D

Day 3 Sunday
After breakfast at your hotel we will tour the beautiful countryside village of Fiesole which stands in the foothills 5 miles north of Florence and has substantial Roman and Etruscan ruins of notable historical significance. This area has been a popular summer retreat since the 15th century.

We stop for lunch at an authentic hilltop family run “Farmers Trattoria” with panoramic views of the region. This is a favorite countryside restaurant of local Florentines. The proprietors produce their own olive oil which they will bottle at your request as you have lunch.

We return to Florence after lunch with time to explore this romantic city at your leisure or, to enjoy an optional “hands-on” cooking class in a beautiful country restaurant overlooking the Boboli Gardens. You will then enjoy the fruits of your labor accompanied by a specially selected wine.

Hotel - Hotel Hotel Helvetia & Bristol – Superior Double

Meals – B-L

Day 4 Monday
Breakfast is at your hotel, after which we begin our shopping and savings adventure in earnest. We visit a manufacturer of beautiful handcrafted home furnishings and accessories in the morning. You will be surrounded by the values of an historic culture of craftsmanship which is timeless.

On the way to our next supplier we enjoy a typical lunch at an excellent local restaurant. After lunch, we visit a lighting manufacturer which designs and manufactures handcrafted exquisite fixtures. The fixtures are truly magnificent and can be customized to your specifications.

We return to Florence before going to dinner at a fabulous local restaurant run by an exceptional young chef. You will experience authentic Tuscan food with a modern interpretation.

Hotel - Hotel Helvetia & Bristol – Superior Double

Meals – B-L-D

Day 5 Tuesday
After breakfast, we check out from Helvetia & Bristol and continue shopping in search of specialty merchandise for your home. We visit a prestigious family run manufacturer and designer of high quality silver pieces which are recognized throughout the world.

On the way to our next manufacturer we will stop for lunch at one of the most scenic family run restaurants in the hills outside of Florence. This is a memorable place to have a great meal while absorbing the beauty of the countryside.

After lunch we visit the factory of one of the regions top ceramics manufacturers where you will see craftsmen fabricate and hand paint the beautiful pottery indigenous to Tuscany. Their merchandise can be found in the USA at significantly higher prices.

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