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Red Travel offers a new travel concept; an innovative approach to the self-drive tour offering absolute luxury combined with the ultimate Gran Turismo experience. Red Travel Tours are unique journeys, individually created for you to fully experience the Italian Way of Life. Each journey is a sublime blend of art, fashion, architecture, gastronomy and spectacular scenery. Our guests will feel part of a real Ferrari team, enjoying the opportunity to personally drive the very latest models. Travelling for kilometres, accelerating through the steep, winding roads of Lazio, Tuscany, Emilia Romagna, Lombardia and Veneto, putting their driving skills to the ultimate test. As a relaxing contrast to the exhilaration of driving a Ferrari, our journeys include wellness programmes at the Fonteverde Tuscan Resort & Spa, a world-class spa hotel located in the midst of the rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia. Behind the scenes, Red Travel staff take complete care of the Ferraris. Every morning, our guests will find their car at the entrance of the hotel, clean and polished, refuelled and fully checked, ready to begin another day of exciting driving through further dazzling landscapes.
This is itinerary can be tailor-made to fit with your travel dates and built around your desires.
Choose from the following selection of Ferrari’s for your tour
Ferrari 488 Spider
(Upon request, with surcharge)
Ferrari California T
Ferrari 458 Speciale
Ferrari 458 Spider
Highlights
- 8 days Italy by Ferrari tour on the most exciting roads of Lazio, Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna and Lombardia/Veneto
- Rome - Florence - Siena – Milan/Como Lake/Venice by Ferrari
- Opportunity to drive the latest models of Ferrari
- Full Ferrari briefing
- Full-kasko car insurance (civil liability) for all cars and up to 1000 km of Ferrari driving
- 7 nights’ accommodation in 5-star luxury hotels in Deluxe room with breakfast: Palazzo Manfredi (Rome), Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Winery (Montalcino), Villa La Massa (Florence), Palazzo Parigi (Milan) / Villa d’Este (Cernobbio, Como Lake) / Hotel Bauer (Venice)
- Spa treatments at Castello di Velona Resort (indoor and outdoor swimming pools, jacuzzi with volcanic naturally-warmed water, solarium, relax area, steam bath, sauna and multisensory showers
- Red Travel staff (1/2 persons), including your private Tour Director with his car
- Mobile radio system (guests and Red Travel staff, while driving, are always connected through radio)
- Service of parking, cleaning and refuelling of the car
- Visits, private transfers by Mercedes E-Class (and by boat in Venice) as per programme and from/to International Airports
- Guided tour of Rome by car
- Amateur photographic service
Itinerary
Day One
Welcome to Rome, The Eternal City
You will be met at Rome Fiumicino International Airport and transferred by Mercedes E-Class to the splendid Palazzo Manfredi, a 5 star luxury hotel in the center of Rome with breathtaking views of the Colosseum, Imperial Forum and Domus Aurea. Each of the Hotel Palazzo Manfredi’s luxury rooms affords views along the Roman Forum. Here you can take a rest before setting out on an initial tour of the wonders of the ‘Eternal City’. You may have the opportunity to explore some of its most beautiful sights, like the Coliseum, the Trevi Fountain, The Pantheon. Dinner in Rome – Restaurant suggestions: Aroma (roof top hotel’s restaurant – 1 Michelin Star), La Pergola (3 Michelin stars), Agata e Romeo.
Accommodation: Overnight at Palazzo Manfredi 5* (Rome)
Day Two
La Dolce Vita in Rome
You have the choice of a guided tour of Rome’s most beautiful sights or of course you are free to explore on your own. Visit the Ferrari store as well and capture the right mood for tomorrow’s encounter with the Prancing Horse!
A private car and a guide will be at your complete disposal for 3 hours unique and innovative tour of Rome. Whether you require information on the ancient wonders of Rome or simply advice on where to find the finest shops, our staff is available to help you get the most out of your stay in this beautiful city. Dinner in Rome – Restaurant suggestions: La Pergola (3 Michelin stars), Enoteca Ferrara.
Accommodation: Overnight at Palazzo Manfredi 5* (Rome)
Day Three
Follow the Mille Miglia Route
Transfer by Mercedes E-Class from your hotel to Civitavecchia’s “Riva di Traiano” tourist harbour on the Roman coast. Welcome aperitif in the exclusive Sporting Yacht Club followed by a dedicated Ferrari briefing, with your Ferrari scenically displayed in front of the yachts. Our private Tour Director, an expert Ferrari driver, will introduce our guests to the world of Ferrari; clarify the finer details of the controls, explain the differences between the various models (Ferrari 488 Spider, Ferrari 488 PIsta, Ferrari Portofino) and the engines (new 8-cylinder turbo) and most importantly, give guidance on how to handle the F1 paddle-gear shifting behind the steering wheel. All luggage will be transported separately.
Departure by Ferrari for Bolsena
After a short Ferrari practice-drive a pleasant drive along the panoramic and enchanting roads of the mythical Mille Miglia, passing Tarquinia, Viterbo, Bolsena, Acquapendente, Radicofani, etc. The tour director will lead the way at the wheel of his powerful car, to discover the picturesque and the breathtaking panorama offered by the valley landscape, enriched by pure driving pleasure on an amazing succession of rolling hills and never-ending curves!
During the whole journey, the Ferraris and the Tour Director’s car will be constantly in touch by mobile radio system. Lunch at Bolsena – Restaurant suggestion: La Pineta, with a splendid view over the lake
Departure by Ferrari towards the magnificent Val d’Orcia
Stop in Pienza, for a visit to Pope Pius’ II birthplace. Meant to be the ideal Renaissance town, Pienza comprises such beauties as a white stone cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini with its fine courtyard, Palazzo Borgia, a graceful Piazza
Departure by Ferrari for Castello di Velona
Arrival at Castello di Velona Resort and check-in. Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Winery is a National Monument, a renovated fortress dating back from the XI century, on the top of a hill overlooking the entire Val d’Orcia. Located in Montalcino County only 9 km away from the town center, Castello di Velona is known for its thermal OLI SPA and for producing one of the best 10 Brunello di Montalcino wine, as well as Extravirgin Olive Oil. Dinner in Castelnuovo dell’Abate – Restaurant suggestions: Settimo Senso, for an elegant emotional dinner, or Brunello, for a Tuscan-like retreat.
Accommodation: Overnight at Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Winery 5* (Montalcino, Siena).
Day Four
San Gimignamo & Florence
Departure by Ferrari for San Gimignano
San Gimignano rises on a hill (334m high) dominating the Elsa Valley with its more than 7 medieval towers. Once the seat of a small Etruscan village of the Hellenistic period (200-300 BC) nowadays it’s part of Unesco Heritage. The roads carefully selected by Red Travel ensure maximum driving pleasure while enjoying the beautiful landscape of Tuscany. Free time to explore San Gimignano. Lunch in San Gimignano – Restaurant suggestion: Relais la Collegiata, with a splendid view over the valley.
Departure by Ferrari for Florence
Next milestones of the famous Mille Miglia: Monteriggioni, Poggibonsi, San Casciano Val di Pesa, Florence, passing through the famous Chianti region vineyards. Arrival in Florence and check-in at Villa La Massa. Accommodation in deluxe room. Featuring two villas dating back to the days of the Medici (16th century), the Noble Villa (Villa Nobile) and the Old Mill (Vecchio Mulino), plus the more recent Little Villa (Villino), the Villa
la Massa, formerly an ancient home of the aristocracy, was transformed into a hotel in 1950. The hotel offers 34 individually distinctive rooms, all recently refurbished in the traditional Florentine style. The spacious rooms are decorated with antique furniture, fabrics woven at the historic Florentine textile mills, wrought iron and woodwork from renowned Florentine cabinetmakers. Dinner in Florence – Restaurant suggestions: Borgo San Jacopo (1 Michelin star), Il Verrocchio at Villa La Massa.
Accommodation: Overnight at Villa La Massa 5* (Florence).
Day Five
Florence & The Chianti Area
Departure by Ferrari for the Chianti area
Halt at Castello da Verrazzano for a visit of this medieval castle, located in the rolling hills of the world-famous Chianti area.
Departure by Ferrari for Siena
Siena, an unspoiled mediaeval city, is the location of the famous Palio, a horse race around the city’s shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Siena’s other historic gems from the Middle Ages include the Town Hall (Palazzo Pubblico) and the Torre dei Mangia (1340), which are similar in height to the Cathedral. Free time to explore Siena. Lunch in Siena – Restaurant suggestion: Al Mangia, located in Piazza del Campo, Siena’s main square.
Departure by Ferrari for Florence
Arrival in Florence and free time. Dinner in Florence – Restaurant suggestion: Il Caffè dell’Oro
Accommodation: Overnight at Villa La Massa 5* (Florence).
Day Six
Mille Miglia Route & Milan, Como Lake & Venice
Departure by Ferrari heading north, with a mix of countryside roads and highway. Today’s itinerary will include stops in some beautiful locations, among them the Mugello area, world-famous for the Mugello circuit, which hosts the Moto GP Grand Prix of Italy, as well as several car races. Whilst driving, our guests will be able to enjoy outstanding views of mediaeval villages and beautiful natural landscape that offer an overwhelming feast for the
eyes. Guests will also be passing by the Passo della Futa, well-known as an important stage of the famous Mille Miglia race that took place in Italy in the 50’s. On route, halt at Passo della Raticosa for a coffee. Taking its legendary fame from the time of the Mille Miglia race, the Futa and Raticosa passes are the kind of roads you dream of if you get behind the wheel of a Ferrari. Lunch in Maranello – Restaurant suggestion: Il Cavallino, in front of the Ferrari factory
You have the possibility of choosing how to continue your Ferrari Tour among the following destinations:
Option One: Milan, if you want to enjoy glamour and shopping
Day Six Continued
Departure by Ferrari for Milan
Arrival in Milan and check-in at the Palazzo Parigi Hotel in Milan. Palazzo Parigi will captivate you with its majestic spaces endowed with enveloping light, the precious works of art and antiques, its marbles and rich woodwork, the century-old garden, its bright, cosy rooms and suites with private terrace. Check-in and accommodation in deluxe room. Dinner in Milan – Restaurant suggestions: Cracco, Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia (2 Michelin stars)
Accommodation: Overnight at Palazzo Parigi Hotel 5* (Milan).
Day Seven
Shopping in Milan, Capital of Fashion
Time at disposal for shopping in the fashionable shops of the town or for a guided tour (upon request). Milan, the financial heart of the country, has got an energetic pace that matches its skyscrapered counterparts in the rest of the world. Yet the Italian eye for beauty and style never dims. Milan, however, is not only fashion and business. Art is also of outstanding relevance: during the Renaissance, the dynastic Visconti and Sforza families commissioned art that endured long beyond their political intrigues. Among many familiar art masterpieces, Milan is home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. Indeed, architecture too is relevant in Milan: its captivating,
14th century gothic rose-marbled Il Duomo Cathedral is second in size only to Rome’s St. Peter’s, but exceeding it in grandeur. Dinner in Milan – Restaurant suggestions: El Brellin, Gold Restaurant by Dolce&Gabbana.
Accommodation: Overnight at Palazzo Parigi Hotel 5* (Milan).
Day Eight
Arrivederci Italia!
Time at disposal for the last leverages. 12.00: Return to the hotel before lunchtime. Transfer by Mercedes E-Class to Milan Malpensa (or Linate) International Airport for your return flight.
Option Two: Como Lake, if you wish to relax on the shores of Italy’s most glamorous lake
Day Six Continued
Departure by Ferrari for Como Lake
Arrival in Cernobbio at Villa d’Este. Cernobbio is an elegant tourist village known worldwide for some villas, such as Villa Erba and Villa d’Este itself, once owned by very important Italian personalities. Set on the shores of Como Lake, Villa d’Este is located in one of the most important crossroads between Italy and Northern Europe. As Herb Caen stated about the Villa, «the precise location of heaven on earth has never been established but it may very well be right here. Dinner in Cernobbio – Restaurant suggestion: Veranda (Villa d’Este).
Accommodation: Overnight at Villa d’Este 5* (Cernobbio, Como Lake).
Day Seven
Enjoying Como Lake
Full day at disposal to relax along the shores of Como Lake, or you have plenty of possibilities for visiting this beautiful Italian lake, which hosts many VIP villas on its breath-taking shores! Dinner in Cernobbio – Restaurant suggestion: Il Platano (Villa d’Este).
Accommodation: Overnight at Villa d’Este 5* (Cernobbio, Como Lake).
Day Eight
Arrivederci Italia!
Time at disposal for the last leverages. 12.00: Return to the hotel before lunchtime. · Transfer by Mercedes E-Class to Milan Malpensa (or Linate) International Airport for your return flight
Option Three: Venice, if you wish to visit world’s most famous lagoon city
Day Six Continued
Departure by Ferrari for Venice
Arrival in Venice and drop-off of the Ferrari. Private taxi boat transfer to the splendid Hotel Bauer 5* and check-in. Set in a prestigious 18th century building 3 minutes’ walk from St. Mark’s Square, this luxury hotel boasts panoramic views of the Grand Canal. Its lavish Venetian rooms include a large marble bathroom. All rooms at Bauer Il Palazzo feature rich fabrics, gilt mirrors and Murano glass chandeliers. Dinner in Venice – Restaurant suggestions: Osteria da Fiore (1 Michelin star), Vini da Gigio, Al Graspo de Ua.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Bauer 5* (Venice).
Day Seven
Venice: Pearl of the Lagoon
Day at disposal to discover Venice. Venice is an extraordinarily beautiful city. Venice represents an urban landscape so rich in its lavishness that it can be overwhelming. It seems as if at each step you will encounter some aspect of the city worth admiring. The major sights like the basilica and piazza of San Marco are perhaps the city’s most famous. Venice’s lavishness and fantasy, the result not just of its remarkable buildings but of the very fact that Venice is a city built on water but a city created more than 1,000 years ago by men who dared defy the sea, implanting their splendid palaces and churches on mud banks in a swampy and treacherous lagoon. Gothic styles were adapted to create a new kind of Venetian Gothic art and architecture. Venice is a unique blend of water, art and romance located four kilometers from terra firma and two kilometers from the Adriatic Sea. It is a treasure from the artistic and architectural point of view. Lunch in Venice – Restaurant suggestions: Caffè Quadri (1 Michelin star), Al Covo. In the afternoon enjoy time at your own disposal. Dinner in Venice – Restaurant suggestions: Harry’s Bar, Do Forni.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Bauer il Palazzo 5* (Venice).
Day Eight
Arrivederci Italia!
Time at disposal for the last leverages. 12.00: Return to the hotel before lunchtime. · Transfer by Mercedes S-Class to Milan Malpensa (or Linate) International Airport for your return flight
Departures & Rates
Rates are available upon request after confirming itinerary, car model & the no of people traveling.
This is itinerary can be tailor-made to fit with your travel dates and built around your desires.
The programmes are indicative and subject to modifications, on a day-to-day basis and with the assent of Red Travel Tour Director. On request: tailor-made programmes including alternative itineraries and activities (golf, yachting, hot air ballooning, shopping tour, cooking lesson, wine tasting tour, private guided tour).
Red Travel’s full Ferrari service
You enjoy the Ferrari driving while your private Tour Director and his staff take care of everything else: refuelling, cleaning, parking, technical assistance.
Not included
- Airfare
- Fuel for the Ferrari
- Meals and drinks
- Night transfers
Deposit for the car in Euros from: [bs_icon name=”glyphicon glyphicon-euro”] 10,000.00 for each car model
*Rates are subject to availability and seasonality and may change without notice. Rates are based on two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates or further information on terms and conditions, please contact our Travel Specialists at time of booking.
