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10 luxurious getaways in Florence, Italy
If the sounds and colours of a bustling city like Florence become a little too overwhelming at times, I’ve got you covered! In this blog post I’m going to be sharing ten high-end getaways in and around Florence to make sure you don’t feel depleted after your trip to the City of Renaissance. So sit back, relax and get ready to enjoy the finest experiences this enchanting metropolis has to offer.
#1 Immerse yourself in thermal wellness
Italy’s nice weather inspires you to soak up that vitamin D and spend more time outdoors, so what better way to relax than to spend an afternoon just outside of Florence in Fonteverde’s natural hot springs? Fonteverde offers revitalising treatments including mud wraps, hydromassages and even sound baths to help combat stress, anxiety, and muscle tension.
📍 Where to go: Fonteverde Spa, Località Terme 1, 53040 San Casciano Dei Bagni
#2 Unwind at the Four Seasons Spa
If you’d prefer an indoors experience or don’t wish to drift too far away from the city center, the spa at the Four Seasons Hotel comes highly recommended! Enjoy a relaxing massage to soothe your whole body or spoil yourself with a cleansing facial with herbs, salt crystals and essential oils. Top off your experience at the Four Seasons with a rejuvenating treatment in the steam room.
📍 Where to go: Four Seasons Spa Firenze, Borgo Pinti 99, 50121 Florence
#3 Book a private pilates reformer class
Who said relaxation and a workout challenge can’t go hand in hand? Breathe new life into your daily routine with a private pilates reformer class. A myth many women believe to be true when they first start working out is they’ll start to ‘bulk up’. Pilates reformer classes will do just the opposite for you: you’ll develop strong, lean and toned muscles with the help of low-impact strengthening and stretching exercises.
📍 Where to go: Pilates Performance Studio, Via degli Artista 6/A, 50130 Florence
#4 Enjoy a wine and olive tasting in a dreamy vineyard
Stylist, producer and cookbook author Annette Joseph organises workshops, wine retreats and the most astonishing outdoor dinners at La Fortezza in Lunigiana, a one-hour drive from Florence. Not to worry about the drive back to the city since Annette’s bohemian chic guest rooms are cut out to give you that authentical Italian experience. Agriturismo at its finest! The best way to recover from that slight hangover in the morning after your wine tasting? Recharge your batteries at La Fortezza’s pool with a refreshing dive into the water or read a book under the pergola.
📍 Where to go: La Fortezza/Querceto di Castellina, Via di Fronzano, 9, 53011 Castellina
#5 Try a truffle tasting
Treat your palate to an exquisite truffle tasting at Procacci, an established wine and truffle bar in the heart of Florence since 1885. Head downtown for your lunch break or an aperitivo while enjoying the sunset. Procacci’s bistro changes its menu twice a year to make the rich flavours from the fresh produce stand out. Don’t forget to stop by the gourmet shop to take a variety of truffle-based delicacies home to your loved ones.
📍 Where to go: Procacci, Via de’ Tornabuoni 64/r, 50123 Florence
#6 Sign up for a pasta class
If you want to learn how to make pasta from scratch, consider enrolling in a cooking class. A local chef will provide all the ingredients, show you the ropes and share the recipe and printable instructions with you. This way, you get to relive this moment at home! And of course, at the end of the class you get to enjoy the meal you’ve carefully put together yourself, paired with a glass of organic Tuscan wine.
📍 Where to go: Pasta cooking class, Piazza del Carmine 4, 50124 Florence
#7 Make your own perfume
Aquaflor is an artisanal perfumery that allows you to create your very own signature scent. Get creative and let an olfactory specialist help you bottle your personality into an exclusive fragrance during a private workshop.
📍 Where to go: Aquaflor, Borgo Santa Croce 6, 50122 Florence
#8 Visit the Gucci museum
Learn more about the history of the worldwide renowned brand Gucci at the dedicated Gucci museum. Here you’ll find out how the clothing, handbags, footwear and accessories came to be. Of course, a visit to the Gucci museum wouldn’t be complete without stopping by the Gucci Boutique and the Gucci Bookstore.
📍 Where to go: Gucci Museum, Piazza della Signoria 10, 50122 Florence
#9 Stroll around Via de’ Tornabuoni
Via de’ Tornabuoni in Florence is known amongst fashion lovers. You’ll find shops like Gucci, Bulgari, Prada, and Balenciaga at a stone’s throw from one another. Enjoy the afternoon window shopping with the obligatory coffee break, or splurge on a blazer or a new pair of sneakers.
📍 Where to go: Via de’ Tornabuoni, Florence
#10 Pick up a souvenir from the Ponte Vecchio
If you’re in the market for a unique piece of jewellery you can’t find anywhere else, look no further than the Ponte Vecchio. This bridge is home to countless jewellery shops like COI, Florentine Goldsmiths Master and Marco Bicego.
📍 Where to go: Ponte Vecchio, Florence
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