Four Seasons “Enroute La Dolce Vita” roadtrip lets you experience the French Riviera and Tuscan countryside at a leisurely pace in a classic car with an expertly designed itinerary.

By all accounts Four Seasons “Enroute La Dolce Vita” road trip experience is exactly what any good 1900’s doctor would have ordered after a year like 2020 (namely a seaside visit to breathe in the fresh salt air and a country getaway to calm the nerves).

Circumventing the need for lengthy airport check-ins procedures, the enroute la dolce vita experience is designed to be a leisurely road trip between some of Four Seasons’s finest hotels along the French Riviera and the rolling hills of Tuscany, and is planned in collaboration with a dedicated Four Seasons Concierge.

A selection of open-top roadster classic cars are available to choose from like the 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, a 1958 Mercedes 190 SL Cabrio, or a 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster, but there are also coupe options like a Ferrari 250 GT Lusso or Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing if you don’t need to feel the wind through your air or contend with manually putting the top up and down (although for an extra charge you can have a road assistance car follow behind throughout your journey to help with that kind of stuff)!

Departing from the Four Seasons Milano, guests can choose to drive to Four Seasons Firenze, stopping along the way in Parma and Modena, or head in the opposite direction and follow the coastline past Monaco to the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat.

For guests departing from Four Seasons Firenze and driving to Cap-Ferrat, a stop along the way at Pisa is always an option as is a lazy day spent at the picturesque seaside harbor village of Portofino.

Four Season’s “En route to la dolce vita” Experience includes:

• Reservation of a classic car at the Four Seasons Hotels Milano, Firenze, or Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat
• Specially packed picnic baskets prepared by the hotel chef
• A thorough explanation and technical presentation of the car before you begin your trip
• A personalized itinerary created by a Four Season’s Concierge highlighting specific points of interest along the way
• Road Book
• Road Assistance
• Valet Parking for every stop and car cleaning
• Refueling service (fuel cost at guest’s charge)
• Luggage service
• Additional system for hands-free phone connection to musical sound system
• A modern support car to follow behind and provide road assistance and mechanic support if needed (extra charges)
• Radio connection between the vintage car and the road assistance car driver
• Ability to switch to the modern vehicle whenever you want if you have chosen to have the support car option

Prices for the “En route la dolce vita” experience start from 2,700 euros+ VAT and depart from either the Four Seasons Hotel Milano to Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, or from Four Seasons Hotel Milano to Grand du Cap-Ferrat, based on availability.

It is important to note the price is for the car ONLY and does not include accommodation, as this will vary substantially depending on the time of year and room/villa selected by each individual. Prices of the vehicle may also vary based on the model chosen and the length of car rental.

Suggested Day Trips & Locations To Discuss With Your Concierge

• Day Trip to Portofino (2.5 hours’ drive from Milan) – Just over two hours from Milan, guests can immerse themselves in Portofino’s scenic village and explore its surroundings, including the historical abbey of San Fruttuoso.

• Opera at Arena di Verona (2-hours drive from Milan) – For opera lovers, the stunning Arena di Verona provides a unique opportunity to enjoy a magical opera night outdoors. Concierges will create tailor-made itineraries to experience a romantic night in the city of Romeo and Juliet.

• Franciacorta (just over 1-hour drive from Milan) – Italy’s finest sparkling wines come from Franciacorta, which lies just over an hour east of Milan. Notable vineyards include Bellavista, Ca’ del Bosco, and Contadi Castaldi, where guests can witness the winemaking process during a cellar tour before enjoying a wine tasting.

• Lake Como (1-hour drive from Milan) – Guests can visit the stunning Lake Como and visit the surrounding colorful small towns and historical villas.

• Table to Farm Experience (30-minutes’ drive from Florence) – Guests can discover the new Table to Farm experience, where guests of Four Seasons Hotel Firenze will live the Tuscan country life and spend a day as guest farmhands in the Fattoria San Michele, a medieval barn estate in the Chianti region.

• Forte dei Marmi (1-hour drive from Florence) – Guests in the mood for a seaside escape can visit the glamorous city of Forte dei Marmi on the Versilia Tuscan coast, offering family activities on the beach and within the city. Before coming back to the hotel, guests shouldn’t miss the chance to enjoy an aperitif amid the sunset by the sea.

• Appennini Mountains – 1.5-hours’ drive from Florence – Those who prefer the mountains can reach the Appennini in 90 minutes by car to enjoy small lakes and lush lawns, the perfect location for a picturesque afternoon with the family. At the end of the day, guests can taste a polenta dish as well as dessert made with blackberries picked onsite.

• Day Trip to Siena (1-hour drive from Florence) – Siena is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Italy, famous for the Duomo, with its striped Baroque facade and Piazza del Campo. Guests can get lost in its narrow streets, immersing themselves in the folkloristic traditions. Guest can also taste the delicious pici pasta served with cheese and peppers in the Piazza del Campo, where the historic Palio horse races still takes place each summer on July 2 and August 16.

• Chianti Tour (1-hour drive from Florence) – The area between Florence and Siena is known worldwide for its fine wines, magical countryside, medieval castles, and ancient villages. Taking the Chiantigiana wine road, guests will wind their way through cypress-lined hills and olive groves to the medieval towns of Siena, San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni, stopping to taste excellent local wines at one of the countless vineyards, many of which also produce their own olive oil.