Tuscany & the Italian Lakes

Sample fine wines and fresh local food overlooking the beautiful Tuscan countryside, explore the quaint and historic streets of romantic Florence, shopping in Milan, fashion capital of the world, cruising Lake Como, and taking in the dramatic scenery of the Italian and Swiss Alps

Our fully escorted Tuscany & the Italian lakes tour follows the Ryder Cup, and will provide the perfect combination of golf, experiences and culture, making the most of your time in Italy.

Day 1 – Monday 2nd October

Check-out from your hotel in Rome. Private transfer to Florence. On the way you will stop in the area of Orvieto for a visit to a vineyard followed by a tasting and a lunch (90-minute drive). In the afternoon, you will continue to Florence stopping in Siena (90-minute) for a quick visit with a guide of this town, famous for its Palio, a horse race that has been running since the Middle Ages. Continue then to Florence (75-minute drive) and check-in at the hotel. An open bar and a welcome dinner will be organized in the evening.

Day 2 – Tuesday 3rd October

While golfers will be transferred to Firenze Ugolino Golf Club (lunch is included by the restaurant of the Club House), the non-golfers will have a special tour with a local chef visiting the local fresh food market and taste the culinary specialties of Tuscany. The non-golfers will then be transferred to golf club to meet with the golfers and together they will go and visit one of the most beautiful vineyards of Tuscany, where they will have a visit to the wine cellars, taste their wines followed by some good food. Back to the hotel late in the afternoon.

Day 3 – Wednesday 4th October

Check-out and transfer to the railway station of Florence where the group will board the fast train to Milan (1h 55m journey). Once in Milan, a guide will be at the platform and together you will visit the town leaving some time on your own for lunch and shopping. You will then reach Como (45-minute drive) by private coach and you will check-in at the hotel facing the lake. Dinner will be organized in a local restaurant in town

Day 4 – Thursday 5th October

The full day will be spent sailing Lake Como (by private motorboat). A guide will be with you and you will visit the famous villas of Balbianello and Carlotta. In between, you will stop in beautiful town of Bellagio to wander through it’s flower lined streets. A light lunch will be organized in a lakeside restaurant, sail back to Como late in the afternoon

Day 5 – Friday 6th October

While golfers will be transferred to Villa d’Este Golf Club (lunch is included by the restaurant of the Club House), the non-golfers will have a tour of Como followed by a transfer to the nearby Switzerland to visit Lugano first (lunch included) and stop then by the FoxTown for some great shopping. FoxTown is the biggest outlet department store in the world. Back to the hotel late in the afternoon to get prepared for the following day departure. Dinner will be served in a restaurant downtown

Day 6 – Saturday 7th October

Check-out and private transfer to Milan Malpensa airport (40-minute drive)

A red flag, tree lined fairway and alpine backdrop at Circolo Golf Villa Deste

Traditional buildings on the side of Lake Como, Italy

Package Details

Inclusions
2-night accommodation sharing a double room in downtown Florence (4-star deluxe hotel)
3-night accommodation sharing a double room in downtown Como (4-star deluxe hotel)
Buffet Breakfast included daily

18 holes of golf including carts as outlined

1 aperitif, 2 lunches with drinks & 3 dinners with drinks included
2 x Wine tastings with snacks
Private transportation throughout the tour
Private motorboat in Lake Como
One-way train business class ticket from Florence to Milan
Guided tours of Siena, Milan and Lake Como (full-day)
Entrance tickets to Villa Balbianello and Villa Carlotta in Lake Como
Porters at Milan Malpensa on departure
Porters at the hotel (IN/OUT)
Luggage van
All taxes

Pricing
$ 4,615 per person sharing

Terms & Conditions
A non-refundable Deposit of 30% will be due at the time of booking
An additional 30% will be due 180 days prior
Final payment will be due 120 days prior
All payments are non-refundable

Note: We are happy to customize packages if you already have tickets.

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