Wine & Truffles at Villa La Massa

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1 Wine & Truffles at Villa La Massa From Monday, October 24th to Saturday, October 29th, 2016 Ferrari The Medicean hall at Villa La Massa Truffles How many times this year have you said to yourself that you need a little break? Some time to reflect on your life, make plans for the future or to just celebrate where you are? It s time to treat yourself to a week of life s guilty pleasures: fine Italian food, wine, art and culture; your very own Ferrari to tour the Chianti region and meaningful connections with people like you, but with a different story to share. Villa d Este Hotels invites you to take a moment to breathe in life s joy and to experience Italian dolce vita at their Tuscan estate, Villa La Massa, for 5 unforgettable days. You only live once "I can resist anything except temptation" Oscar Wilde

2 DAY 1: Monday, October 24th Individual arrivals at Villa La Massa during the day and check-in Welcome cocktail at the Bar Mediceo welcomed by the General Manager and dinner at Il Verrocchio Restaurant of Villa La Massa. DAY 2: Tuesday, October 25th 9.00 Briefing pre-tour in a Ferrari at Villa La Massa Ferrari tour through the Chianti hills to head to Castello di Ama, accompanied by an expert guide. The Castello, built in 1960, houses one of most famous worldwide contemporary art exhibitions. Visit to the cellars and prestigious wine tasting Lunch with truffles at the Castello di Ama Return to Villa La Massa, driving through the Tuscan hills Tuscan dinner in the XV century Cellar of Villa La Massa.

3 DAY 3: Wednesday, October 26th 9.30 Departure from Villa La Massa to head to Villa Cusona, property of the Princes Guicciardini Strozzi Princes, in San Gemignano. Truffle hunt accompanied by Andrea Ghiottonelli, Florentine art historian Tuscan lunch with truffle at Villa Cusona, hosted by Princess Natalia Strozzi. After lunch a visit to the cellars of the Villa will offer fascinating insights into the world of winemaking whilst a visit to the gardens is an opportunity to deepen the knowledge of this extraordinary family and discover more about their past Return to Villa La Massa Departure from Villa La Massa to head to the Restaurant Le Murate in Florence, where one of the most authoritative portraits of Dante was found. DAY 4: Thursday, October 27th Day at leisure to relax at Villa La Massa, doing some shopping in Florence or visiting one of the renown cellars of the area. The Concierge at Villa La Massa and Andrea Ghiottonelli are at your disposal to give you suggestions.

4 DAY 5: Friday, October 28th 9.30 Departure from Villa La Massa to reach the magnificent city of Florence. With Andrea Ghiottonelli as your guide you ll be invited to slow your pace and enjoy the city, noted for its culture, Renaissance art, architecture and monuments. While walking the streets you will encounter the crossroads between the local crafts and the most distinguished worldwide known Italian fashion Return to Villa La Massa for a light lunch. Time at leisure at Villa La Massa Departure from Villa La Massa to reach Bargino. A hamlet of San Casciano in Val di Pesa where you will be enchanted by the beauty of the Antinori Estate, with its remarkable wineyard and cantine Departure from Villa La Massa to head to Tignanello, Marchesi Antinori s home, to enjoy an exquisite private dinner with truffles and with pairings of great wines Return to Villa La Massa

5 DAY 6: Saturday, October 29th Breakfast and individual departures. This program is created and organized by: Villa La Massa - Villa d Este Hotels Please note The organizer reserves the right to make substitutions to the itinerary with similar activities/venues as those described in the original official program, if necessary.

6 FOR INFORMATION AND BOOKING Villa La Massa Mrs. Tamara Trambusti Ph INFORMATION AND BOOKING CONDITION REGISTRATION The program is reserved to a limited number of participants due to its exclusive nature. We ask participants to apply within the following deadline: Friday, September 16th MODALITY OF PAYMENT The total amount for the tour is: Junior Suite Top: Euro (2 persons); supplement for accommodation in: Suite - Euro 700, Suite Exclusive Junior Suite Top: Euro (1 person); supplement for accommodation in: Suite - Euro 700, Suite Exclusive For reservations, please contact the Hotel Villa La Massa at the above contact details. A non-refundable 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation. The balance will be charged 10 days prior to arrival, and any cancellations thereafter will incur a 100% cancellation fee. An additional security deposit of EUR is required for use of the Ferraris. This amount will be pre-authorized on your credit card a few days prior to your arrival and refunded at the end of the program if damages are not incurred. The above rates include accomodation, everything specified in the program except for transportation from/to airport or train station, activities not mentioned in the detailed itinerary, meals not stated on official itinerary, additions or substitutions to meals, incidentals and gratuities. IN CASE OF CANCELLATION If the cancellation is received before the deadline (Friday, September 16th 2016): the total deposit will be refunded. If the cancellation is received after the deadline: no deposit will be refunded.