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FIVE DAYS LUXURI EXPERIENCES
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THE DUCAL BALL THE MOST EXCLUSIVE EVENT OF VENICE CARNIVAL
VILLA CRESPI A GOURMET APPOINTMENT 326
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IL BALLO DEL DOGE
L’EVENTO PIÙ ESCLUSIVO DEL CARNEVALE DI VENEZIA
L U X U R Y E X P E R I E N C E
THE DUCAL BALL THE MOST EXCLUSIVE EVENT OF VENICE CARNIVAL
DAY 1 / FEBRUARY 16TH
Arrive in Venice and meet with your assistant who will take you to your luxury water cab to comfortably reach the hotel. After the check-in, you’ll have free time. In the late afternoon, walk between Calli and Campielli to reach St. Mark’s Square and start experiencing the Venice Carnival, the most colorful celebration of the year. In particular, St. Mark’s Square is transformed into a large natural stage during Carnival, ready to host the most beautiful masks and costumes. After an aperitif, dinner awaits for you at the exclusive Glam restaurant, located in one of the most atmospheric residences in all of Venice: the Palazzo Venart, an enchanting place with a magical atmosphere along the Grand Canal.
DAY 2 / FEBRUARY 17TH
In the morning, you will meet your assistant at the hotel, who will take you to the atelier to try on the costumes, which will then be delivered to your hotel. After a typical lunch at the refined Osteria San Marco in the heart of Venice, a romantic and suggestive private tour awaits you to discover Venice among music, historic houses and fairy tales of bygone eras aboard your gondola. Finally it’s back to the hotel and free time is at your disposal.
DAY 3 / FEBRUARY 18TH
In the morning, meet with your assistant and departure by luxury water cab to discover the islands of Murano. The Italian excellence of blown glass, and Burano, with its colorful houses and lace, with an unmissable visit to the historic lace workshop l’Atelier Martina Vidal. Return to the hotel and preparations for the masked ball - the Ducal Ball. In the evening, your luxury water cab will pick you up at the hotel to reach the palace and attend one of the most sought-after and exclusive Carnival parties, considered one of the top ten events in the world. At the end of the event you will be escorted back to your hotel.
DAY 4 / FEBRUARY 19TH
The morning is dedicated to relaxation and in the afternoon meet at the hotel with your guide who will introduce you to Venice and its most important monuments: the Doge’s Palace, a masterpiece of Gothic art, and St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most admired symbols of Italy’s artistic and architectural beauty. In the evening, farewell dinner at the Terrazza Danieli restaurant, whose large windows and panoramic terrace offer an enviable view of the Serenissima.
DAY 5 / FEBRUARY 20
After breakfast, your assistant will take you by luxury water cab to the airport.
INCLUSIONS:
• 4 nights in a 5* hotel. • Private transfers • Assistant • Private excursions: Murano and Burano with visit to the lace workshop; gondola ride; Venice with the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s
Basilica. • 1 aperitif • 1 typical lunch • 2 exclusive dinners • Doge’s Ball: Dinner, after-dinner party • Costume rental for 1 day • Make-up and/or hairstyle • Delivery and pick up of the costume at the hotel • Photographic service
MERAVIGLIOSA FIRENZE
E IL ROMANTICO VENICESIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS
L U X U R Y E X P E R I E N C E
WONDERFUL FLORENCE AND THE ROMANTIC VENICESIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS
DAY 1
Arrive in Florence and meet your assistant who will escort you to your luxury car to comfortably reach your hotel. After check-in, you have free time to explore the place. Late in the afternoon, you can walk through the streets of the capital of the Renaissance. Its historic center is a true open-air museum, where you can contemplate architectural masterpieces and works of art unique in the world. After an aperitif, dinner will wait for you in the starred restaurant, Il Palagio, located in the magnificent Palazzo della Gherardesca, where you will be literally surrounded by more than five centuries of history, the beauty of the opulent furnishings and the fantastic Carrara marble on the floors, but what will amaze you will be its renowned regional and traditional Italian cuisine, enriched with a modern touch.
DAY 2
Late in the morning meet at the hotel with your driver who will take you to the heliport point from where an exclusive helicopter tour will begin. A unique experience to discover the excellence of Tuscany and at the same time admire from above the Val d’Orcia park with its incredible villages. You will fly over the entire Val d’Orcia by helicopter, visiting two prestigious wineries immersed in the nature of the Montalcino area, Castiglion del Bosco and Podere Le Ripi, and to complete this fantastic combination of senses, you will have lunch in the starred restaurant Il Silene on Monte Amiata. Once the experience is over, the helicopter will take you back to the Florence heliport where your driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel. Afterwards, free time is at your disposal.
DAY 3
In the morning meet at the hotel with your guide who will introduce you to the Uffizi Gallery, which houses the most important and famous paintings in the history of art: works by Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli. A visit to this museum is a true journey through time through art. Lunch break in the iconic Gucci Osteria restaurant, inside the Gucci Garden, in the heart of Florence. Afterwards meet with your assistant who will accompany you to the renowned Aquaflor maison de parfum in the heart of the Santa Croce district. Among rare scents and essences you will learn the secrets and fascinating techniques of artistic perfumery and take home a unique memento of Florence-your own personal fragrance created during the exclusive experience. Finally return to the hotel and enjoy the free time at your disposal.
DAY 4
Late in the morning meeting at the hotel with your driver who will take you to the train station where you will embark on a unique journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express luxury train. Take time to relax and enjoy your luxurious cabin before heading to one of three dining cars for a delicious dinner. Savor every moment of this unique experience as you make your way to Paris...
DAY 5
Before arriving at Paris Gare de l’Est station, where your journey will end, a leisurely breakfast will be served in your cabin.
INCLUSIONS:
• 3 Nights in a 5* Hotel • Private transfers • Assistant • Private tour: The Uffizi • 1 Aperitif • 1 Dinner • Helicopter tour with tastings and lunch • Private workshop - perfume creation • Venice Simplon Orient Express Florence -
Paris
MERAVIGLIOSA VENEZIA
E IL ROMANTICO VENICESIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS
L U X U R Y E X P E R I E N C E
WONDERFUL VENICE AND THE ROMANTIC VENICESIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS
DAY 1
Arrive in Venice and meet your assistant who will escort you to your luxury water cab to comfortably reach your hotel. After check-in, you have free time. In the late afternoon meet with your assistant for an exploratory walk with between calli and campielli to arrive in St. Mark’s Square with the famous Caffè Florian, the bar among the oldest in the world and became world famous for its unique and timeless style, for a typical Venetian aperitif accompanied by tasty appetizers with music in the background that makes everything more magical. After the aperitif the assistant will drop you off at the Terrazza Danieli Restaurant, its large windows and panoramic terrace offering an enviable view of the Serenissima, where a magnificent dinner will be waiting for you.
DAY 2
In the morning meet your assistant and depart by luxury water cab to explore the islands of Burano, with its colorful houses and lace with an unmissable visit to the historic lace atelier l’Atelier Martina Vidal, and Murano, the Italian excellence for blown glass. Visit to a prestigious artistic glassworks and after an exclusive tour of the workshop, skilled artisans will work with you to shape and bring to life your very own “Goto,” the iconic Murano glassware of the Venetian artistic tradition. Upon completion, your glasses will be sent directly to your home and will be a memento of this unforgettable experience. After visiting the islands, before returning to the hotel, your water limousine will show you the lagoon and narrow canals of Venice.
DAY 3
In the morning, meet at the hotel with your guide who will introduce you to Venice and its most important monuments: the Doge’s Palace, a masterpiece of Gothic art, and Basilica San Marco, one of the most admired symbols of Italy’s artistic and architectural beauty and one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world. Enjoy your free time and in the afternoon an unmissable, romantic and evocative ride through music, historic homes and fairy tales of bygone eras aboard your gondola.
To end this unforgettable day, dinner will be waiting for you in the exclusive Glam restaurant, set in one of the most atmospheric mansions in all of Venice, Palazzo Venart, an evocative place, a magical atmosphere along the Grand Canal.
DAY 4
Late in the morning meeting at the hotel with your driver who will take you to the train station where you will embark on a unique journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express luxury train. Take time to relax and enjoy your luxurious cabin before heading to one of three dining cars for a delicious lunch. Then spend the afternoon relaxing on board and enjoying a gourmet snack. Finally in the evening you will be delighted by a splendid gourmet dinner. Savor every moment of this unique experience as you make your way to Paris...
DAY 5
Before arriving at Paris Gare de l’Est station, where your journey will end, a leisurely breakfast will be served in your cabin.
INCLUSIONS:
• 3 Nights in a 5* Hotel • Private transfers • Assistant • Private tours: Murano and Burano with visit to lace atelier; Gondola ride; Venice with Doge’s Palace and Basilica San Marco • Private workshop - the art of Murano glassmaking • 1 aperitif • 2 exclusive dinners • Venice Simplon Orient Express Venice -
Paris
VILLA CRESPI
UN APPUNTAMENTO GOURMET
L U X U R Y E X P E R I E N C E
VILLA CRESPI A GOURMET APPOINTMENT
The neapolitan chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo wins a third Michelin star for his Villa Crespi restaurant in Orta San Giulio in Piedmont and enters the Olympus of world gastronomy.
DAY 1
Arrive in Milan and meet your assistant who will escort you to your luxury car and drive you comfortably to your hotel, Il Relais Villa Crespi, on the beautiful shores of Lake Orta, where you will experience magical emotions and be pampered by the flavors of Antonino Cannavacciuolo’s third Michelin-starred cuisine. After the check-in, take some time to relax and enjoy your room equipped with magnificent antique parquet floors and wonderful furniture, the villa’s Moorish Arabesque architecture and its fantastic gardens. Finally, in the evening a sublime dinner awaits you with wine pairings selected by the sommelier to complement the dishes to perfect and win over the most refined palates.
DAY 2
After having breakfast served in your room, meet at the hotel with your guide who will introduce you to Orta San Giulio, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. During a walk through the intimate historic center you will discover the jewels of this beautiful lakeside village: narrow alleys, ancient palaces, precious churches and picturesque corners. To follow a private taxi-boat cruise to explore the entire coastline, circumnavigate the Island of San Giulio and admire, from a privileged vantage point, its lakeside and villas, to the island of San Giulio, a mystical and secluded place, where you will enjoy a visit to the Basilica. Your boat ride will be accompanied by a cool sparkling wine and gourmet food. Finally return to the hotel for a relaxing “Sound of Silence” massage and in the evening enjoy a magnificent dinner with matching wines.
DAY 3
Wake up to a delicious gourmet breakfast in your room followed by a day dedicated to the Borromean Islands, known throughout the world as the pearls of Lake Maggiore. Meet at the hotel with your driver who will take you to Stresa where you will meet your guide. You will discover this picturesque and elegant village reflected in the waters of Lake Maggiore and gateway to the poetic Borromean Islands. After having a lunch break at Le Isole restaurant, with its breathtaking view of the lake, a leisurely cruise by private taxi-boat will await for you to enjoy the panoramic view of the Borromean Gulf and its jewels. The first stop will be the well-known Isola Madre, completely covered by a botanical garden full of rare plants and exotic flowers and where colorful birds live in perfect freedom. Landing on Isola dei Pescatori for a pleasant walk along its characteristic alleys, discovering stalls and stores. And finally, the most important of the Borromean Islands, Isola Bella, will be open just for you. A private guided tour of Isola Bella at sunset and a relaxing aperitif in its flower gardens are one of the most exclusive experiences you can have on Lake Maggiore. Return to Stresa where your driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.
DAY 4
After a magnificent breakfast you will depart from the heliport for an exclusive helicopter tour. This is a unique gourmet rendezvous to savor the best that Piedmont and Italy has to offer: beautiful Langhe and Monferrato landscapes, castles, exceptional wines, white truffles, and fine cuisine from the Michelin-starred restaurant La Ciau del Tornavento. Once the experience is over, the helicopter will take you back to the heliport where your driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel. Afterwards, you have free time at your disposal.
DAY 5
Enjoy your last gourmet breakfast at Villa Crespi before meeting your driver to be dropped off at the airport.
INCLUSIONS:
• 4 Nights in 5* Hotel • Private transfers • Assistant • Private tours: Orta San Giulio, Stresa, Borromean Islands • Private boat tour on Lake Orta • Exclusive visit to Isola Bella with aperitif • 1 lunch • 1 “Sound of Silence” massage • 2 Dinners with matching wines • Helicopter tour with wine tasting and lunch
