Limitless Italy

Your escape to Italy starts in Florence where you will be met with your chosen supercar for your trip.  Donned with a great driving route planned and curated by our team of experts, along with a programmed GPS and detailed routebook you are set for your adventure to begin.  Spend your first afternoon relaxing at the beautifully renovated 15th century villa, Il Salviatino, set high on the hills of Fiesole with breathtaking views across Florence.  Take time to relax in the outdoor pool with views across the treetops towards the red roofs of Florence and the stunning terrace area for meals with views out towards the city and Duomo.  Their first class restaurant uses seasonal produce grown locally and from the kitchen's own organic garden

All rested and raring to go take the spectacular Tuscan road towards the sublime Belmond Castello di Casole where you will stay for the next two nights. En route you will drive the beautiful tarmac of a strada statali road that traverses Chianti, stopping for a relaxed lunch before arriving in the afternoon.  Belmond Castello di Casole is situated within 30 acres of olive groves, the estate produces some of the finest olive oil in Italy, offering peaceful seclusion, yet is perfectly situated for exploring surrounding historical towns.  The boutique hotel offers magical views of the Tuscan countryside, combining Old World Tuscan charm with modern boutique luxury, elegance and sophistication.  The private estate comprises a mixture of beautiful suites, elegant stone townhouses and restored Farmhouse Villas each with dramatic glass tiled infinity pools. Enjoy scrumptious local Italian cuisine on the terrace at Ristorante Tosca, overlooking the rolling hills of Tuscany, interlaced with Cypress trees and charming private farmhouses.

Your second drive day will be a half day morning loop around the picturesque countryside of San Gimignano. Return to the hotel for lunch, after which you will trade car keys for a wine glass and indulge in an afternoon of private tasting at a renowned vineyard near Castello di Casole sampling the wines for which are famed for the region.   

Set of for the next leg of your adventure, take a meandering cruise from Casole d'Elsa to Palazzetto. You'll spend the day tracing the vine-covered hillsides of Montalcino, before arriving into the magnificent boutique property, Borgo Santo Pietro, at which you will enjoy a further two evenings. A lovingly converted 13th century villa, exuding charm and history, offering you a luxurious haven in which to relax and unwind. Surrounded by 13 acres of gardens this hotel really offers seclusion and relaxation, on warm summer days cool off in the large infinity pools which overlook the surrounding countryside.

Take a rest from driving and devour a leisurely breakfast, before taking some time to relax in the Borgo’s beautiful grounds. Spend the afternoon enjoying a round of golf at a nearby award-winning course or choose to immerse yourself in the art of Tuscan cuisine with a cooking class at The Borgo Cooking School.  The hotel also has a resident artist who is on hand to teach you to draw or paint or choose to take some down time at the sumptuous spa offering a variety of treatments. 

The following morning you will be back in the driving seat as you take a spectacular route through the Chianti countryside back to Florence. In the afternoon you'll arrive back at Il Salviatino, where you can enjoy a final gourmet lunch with the gorgeous panoramic view of Florence recapping the epic adventure you have just experienced.