In the most fascinating European cities but away from the usual tourist itineraries. Culture and taste. Must see artistic masterpieces and glimpses of less known but equally suggestive sights. Fine dining to relish traditional cuisine, creatively interpreted by famous chefs. Seeing and tasting to give you the real flavour of the city.
FLORENCE FOR A ROMANTIC WEEKEND
Florence, home to Cimabue and Giotto, is the right place to spend a romantic weekend with your travel companion. I will guide you here in the discovery of art, culture, craftsmanship, and traditional cuisine. You will stay in dreamlike boutique hotels and taste typical Tuscan food, sometimes simple and hearty or, when tradition and creativity meet, more sophisticated and refined. I will organise guided tours to famous sights as well as less known but equally interesting ones. I will tailor all to your needs and tastes and make your weekend a unique experience.
WEEKEND IN MILAN – FASHION, ART, AND MUSIC
Milan is my city, a city that speaks for me. I will make your visit unique by choosing amazing hotels and exclusive restaurants where the finest international cuisine and contemporary design satisfy even the most discerning customer. I will guide you to romantic venues and places that will surprise you. I can book guided visits to see Da Vinci’s Last Supper or whichever exhibition or sight you may be interested in or, if you’re passionate about music, I will secure tickets for you to enjoy your favourite artists’ concerts. In other words, with me you will discover a “unique” Milan and treasure wonderful memories of your stay here.
WEEKEND IN ENCHANTED BUDAPEST
Paris of the east, historical treasure trove and city of spas. Budapest has a fairytale feel to it: baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau blend with modern in a magical way. Here I will lead you through time: a walk along the famous Chain Bridge, a visit to the Parliament building or thesplendid gothic Mathias Church and the beautiful neoclassical St. Stephens Basilica where you can enjoy Schubert’s Ave Maria and concerts performed on an antique organ. Your evening meal will be equally enticing, whether it be a candlelit dinner along the Danube on a romantic river cruise or in the historical and elegant New York Café with its frescoed ceilings, candelabras and waiters in uniform. With my guidance your weekend in Budapest will be one of your most treasured memories.
WEEKEND IN THE TREMITI – BLUE WATERS AND SECLUDED COVES
The two inhabited islands of this archipelago are San Nicola and San Domino, part of a marine reserve characterised by Caribbean-clear water and an impressive seabed. Far from the tourist crowds, the Tremiti offer a simple and natural beauty. Take a walk in the cool and fragrant pine groves of San Domino; swim in breathtakingly romantic coves; visit the historical centre of San Nicola, its churches, cloisters, and abbey or admire the turrets and fortified city walls that hug the sea along a rugged coastline and look up to view the infinite starlit sky above. Simple regional recipes make for a healthy fish-based cuisine which is coupled with Lucio Dalla’s music in the background. Dalla is a famous singer and songwriter who was greatly inspired by the beauty of this archipelago. I promise that you too will savour the wild natural beauty of these islands, the crystal-clear waters, bright colours and heady perfumes. Let me plan your stay and it will be a dream vacation… I left a piece of my heart at the Tremiti!