FLORENCE
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ITALIAN FASHION
THEN & NOW
October 13-21, 2024 (FULL)
Spend a week in Florence with Sandra Betzina and see the city from an insider’s point of view. With the expertise of 2 local Florentines, a husband and wife, Leandro and Costanza. You will come to understand why “Made in Italy” is such a revered label. This trip is an opportunity to experience Florence in a way that very few people get to do. Come join us for something really special.
- Visit fashion museums and hear talks from fashion historians.
- Spend a morning at a designer discount mall outside of Florence for incredible finds from Dolce & Gabbana and so many more.
- Watch the hands of a skilled craftsman as he creates jewelry and miniatures in the workshop where he began his apprenticeship at age 15.
- Visit a giant recycling plant where recycled clothes are made into thread ad reused in the garment industry.
- Shop in a fabric outlet the size of a football field where you can purchase fabrics not sold to the public.
- Visit workroom of Italy’s most famous modern jewelry designer, Angela Caputi.
- Try on shoes and boots in a specialty show shop that offers custom colored leathers.
- Experience guided private tours of major artworks in Florence.
- Enjoy incredible lunches and dinners in small restaurants known for their cuisine but largely unknown to tourists.
- Stay in a 4-Star hotel located right in the middle of downtown Florence where you can discover unique boutiques wedged in-between the big-name fashion designers.
- Every morning breakfast is served in the luminous breakfast room, where you can find an exclusive and tasty buffet.
TRIP COST
8 nights
(Sunday-Monday)
Max group size is 12 people. Fees are per person. Airfare not included.
Superior $8100 (Private - 269 square ft)
Classic $7350 (Private - 172 square ft)
Shared Junior Suite $6300 (323 square ft)
Payments will be in 3 equal installments. Registration will not be confirmed until 1st installment is paid.
DATES
*October 13-21, 2024*
Contact us if you would like more details or to sign up. Email us.
The package rate includes:
All accommodations
All breakfasts
English speaking guide
2 lunches
2 dinners
1 cocktail/aperitif
entry fees to museums, monuments and private tours
*Cancellation Policy: Must cancel 60 days before arrival date or there will not be any partial refund. Refund is any fees paid after the $1950 non-refundable deposit as part of 1st installment.
