Florence
City of Renaissance & Grand Beginnings
Oct 15
Arrival & Check-In at Hotel Savoy (3 nights)
- 1:30 PM – Check-in & welcome package
- 6:30 PM – Palazzo Gondi – Rooftop Cocktail Aperitivo
- 7:30 PM – Dinner in the Palazzo’s Grand Banquet Hall
Oct 16
Explore Florence at Leisure
- Free time in Florence
- 6:30 PM – Cocktail Rooftop . Aperitivo – Western Sesto Bar Buy-out // 2hr open bar
- 8:30 PM – Dinner at B-Roof Restaurant
Oct 17
Another Day to Discover Florence
- Free time in Florence
- 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM Courtyard Cocktail Reception and Dinner at Cantinetta Antinori
TUSCANY COUNTRYSIDE
Nature, Culture & CME at Il Borro
Oct 18
Transfer to Il Borro Estate (6 nights)
- 12:00 PM – Depart Florence, arrive at Il Borro (1hr 10min Journey)
- 1:30 PM – Lunch at Il Borro Bistro | Optional Wine Tour of this exceptional cellar / property.
- 7:00 PM – Dinner al fresco in the Il Borro Villa Gardens
Oct 19
Cortona Escape
- 8:30–11:30 AM – Morning CME Sessions
- 12:00 PM – Depart for Cortona
- 12:30–4:00 PM – Free time to explore Cortona. Have a bite for lunch.
- 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Aperitivo & Terrace Dinner at La Loggetta (wines included)
- 8:45PM – Return to Il Borro
Oct 20
Tuscan Vineyards & Florentine Grill
- 7:00 AM – Breakfast
- 8:00–10:00 AM – Morning CME Sessions
- 11:30 AM 3:30 PM – Lunch at Tatiani Vineyard or Villa Le Corti
- 7:00 PM Florentine Steak BBQ & Aperitivo | Il Borro Villa
Oct 21
Siena & Montalcino Day
- 7:00 AM – Breakfast
- 8:00–10:00 AM – Morning CME Sessions
- 10:30 AM – Depart for Siena
- 11:30 AM-1:30 PM – Siena Tour and free time
- 1:30 PM-4:30 PM — Castle Lunch & Wine Pairing with Owner Tomasso at Castello Tricerchi
- 4:30 PM — Depart for Il Borro (arrive 5:30 PM)
- 7:30 PM — Pizza & Aperitivo | Pomario Restaurant + Live Opera Singer
Oct 22
Truffle Experience & Montepulciano
- 7:00 AM – Breakfast
- 8:00–10:00 AM – Morning CME Sessions
- 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Truffle Hunting (group split)
- 12:00 PM —1:30 PM – Truffle-Themed 3-Course Lunch with Wine Pairings
- 2:15 PM – Afternoon in Montepulciano
- 5:00 PM – Return to Il Borro | Dinner at Osteria del Borro
Oct 23
Rest & Reflect
- 7:00 AM – Breakfast
- 8:00–10:00 AM – Final CME Sessions
- Relaxing Day — Afternoon at leisure: spa, horseback riding, or visit Arezzo
- 7:00 PM – Aperitivo Farewell Dinner
DEPARTURE
Homeward Bound, Inspired and Refreshed
Oct 24
Goodbyes & Transfers
- 8:00–10:00 AM – Farewell Breakfast
- 10:30 AM – Group Transfers to Rome (Airport or Hotel)
Tom will be our dedicated wine Sommelier for the entirety of this event.
Family & partners welcome at all social events.
Included: All transfers, accommodation, meals and lunches + select regional wines.
*some lunches on free time days are not included.