Slow Food ~ Fast Cars™

What could be more exciting than to sweep through the Italian countryside & along the incredible coastline in a sporty red Ferrari?  Enjoy the gorgeous countryside, stop off to visit sites and monuments and indulge in award winning food and wine, and that’s exactly what our unique Slow Food-Fast Cars Program offers. This program is the ultimate self-drive tour, offering absolute luxury combined with the ultimate Gran Turismo experience. Starting out in the Eternal City of Rome and driving south to the beautiful Amalfi Coast, enjoy the high of handling one of the world’s iconic automobiles as you lap up all the wonderful sights that Italy has to offer. You will be accompanied by your own private Tour Director (in his own car), an expert Ferrari driver, who will introduce you the world of Ferrari, explain the differences between the various models and guide you on how to handle the gears before you get behind the wheel and off on your once in a lifetime trip. Each journey is a sublime blend of art, architecture, gastronomy and spectacular scenery, and you’ll be able to put your driving skills to use as you accelerate through the steep, winding roads along the splendid Amalfi Coast. Each night you will stay at one of the area’s most luxurious hotels, and in each town, we give you tips on where to dine – pointing you towards award-winning eateries where you’ll find the very best food and wine. Behind the scenes, our staff take complete care of the Ferraris. Every morning, you will find your car at the entrance of the hotel, clean and polished, refueled and fully checked, ready to begin another day of exciting driving through dazzling landscapes.

Cooking Classes

During your two cooking lessons in our Positano kitchen, you’ll meet our team of expert chefs who will soon have you creating a variety of delicious, local specialties made with seasonal ingredients: from mouthwatering antipasti and pasta dishes to main courses and fragrant lemon-scented desserts.

In each class alongside our Chefs, you will prepare an antipasto, main dish and dessert. Learn how to make hand-made gnocchi with a steamy tomato sauce and baked with creamy Mozzarella, or lemon Risotto, Insalata di Mare, a fisherman’s fresh catch of baby fish slowly sautéed, or Neapolitan Pizza Margherita, Foccacia and Calzone. And always desserts, Semifreddo, a caramel half-frozen ice cream topped with a raspberry sauce, Caprese, or Tiramisu. Learn to cook classic recipes of the Amalfi Coast that you will be able to recreate at home. Toast with a glass of local red or white wine and enjoy the view. End with a sweet dessert.

Rome

Truly a city that wears its history on its sleeve, Rome is a veritable open-air museum of monuments, architectural masterpieces and works of art. Every corner, every alleyway, every hidden piazza is home to a piece of history, and what is visible above ground is a mere drop in the ocean that is the world of Rome. While it is undeniably vibrant and hectic, it is always possible to find a quiet corner by heading down a narrow side street into a tiny piazza with quiet cafés and bars where you can sit and watch the world go by: groups of chattering children wandering home from school, local housewives out doing their daily shopping, old women heading off for morning mass. Rome is all of this and more.

Naples

Lying in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius is the vibrant city of Naples. Just two hours south of Rome, Naples sits magnificently on the northeastern coast of the Bay of Naples, one of the most beautiful bays in all of Italy and the most important harbor in Southern Italy. Naples is wonderfully full of history, rich with beautiful artistry and treasures, and narrow, winding streets that lend great character and life to the ancient city. In matters of food, Naples is the homeland of pizza and is taken very seriously. Seafood abounds in Naples and is prepared delicately and deliciously, infused with the passion and liveliness of the people. Neapolitan cuisine is the epitome of the Mediterranean diet.

Amalfi

The town of Amalfi is a little gem steeped in culture and history. Perched on the coastline, the town is dominated by Amalfi’s Cathedral and its main streets are lined with small shops and elegant bars. Merchants display their wares outside and nothing could be more pleasant than browsing through stalls of herbs and spices, jewelry, shoes, the beautiful handmade Amalfi paper, and local lemon specialties such lemon soap and lemon liqueurs. Suggested is a stop in at one of the oldest and most famous pastry makers in southern Italy- dating back to the 1800′s. A look inside reveals a sweet showcase of chocolate-drenched eggplant flavored with pine nuts, liqueur and orange; fragrant ricotta pear tarts; candied lemon and orange dragged in dark chocolate; or festive pastries of the day.  Whatever you decide to order, take a seat outside in the piazza at one of the small café tables that overlook the greatest people-watching site on the Coast.

Positano

Positano is a little Moorish-style village, discovered by American and British troops at the end of World War II. Opening onto the Tyrrhenian Sea, this small town has for years attracted a plethora of renowned artists and writers including the famous writer John Steinbeck. Positano’s narrow winding streets are lined with tiny cafés, terraces, and artisan shops selling ceramics, limoncello, antiques and the distinctive Positano-style handmade clothes.

Fast Cars

Our portfolio of Ferrari and sports cars includes the latest models of Ferrari such as:

• Ferrari 458 Italia
• Ferrari California
• Ferrari F430 Spider F1
• Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1

Upon request at special rate:

• Ferrari 458 Spider
• Ferrari FF

5-Star Accommodations

Nothing but the very best will do for Ferrari drivers, so we have handpicked the most luxurious and comfortable accommodations for the duration of your stay. In Rome you will enjoy 5-star luxury at the splendid Hotel De Russie located in the heart of Rome, within walking distance to the Spanish Steps, Piazza Del Popolo, and the fashion of Via Condotti. In Naples you stay at the city’s hospitable 5-star Grand Hotel Vesuvio located right on the waterfront and offering wonderful views of Vesuvius. And lastly, in Positano you’ll be checking into the distinguished 5-star hotel Le Sirenuse, an exquisite 18th-century villa, centrally located in one of the most desirable hillside vantage points in Positano, overlooking the beach and the nearby islands of Li Galli.

Itinerary: 5 Days, 4 Nights

Check in and start your program on any day of the week, subject to availability.

Day 1: Welcome To Rome – The Eternal City

• We have chosen the grandiose city of Rome as the starting point of your Ferrari Experience.
• Pick up at Rome Fiumicino International Airport and transferred by private car to the 5-star Hotel De Russie. Time permitting, explore some of its most beautiful sights like the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain or the Vatican. Visit the Ferrari store as well and get into the mood for tomorrow’s encounter with the Prancing Horse!
• Evening: Dinner in Rome. Restaurant suggestions: La Pergola (3 Michelin stars), Il Convivio Troiani, L’Altro Mastai, Agata e Romeo, Il Pagliaccio (1 Michelin star).
• Overnight at Hotel De Russie***** (Rome).

Day 2: Ferrari Drive From Rome To Naples

Route: Civitavecchia – Naples

• Breakfast is served.
• After breakfast and checkout, transfer by private car from your hotel to Civitavecchia’s Riva di Traiano, the tourist harbor on the Roman coast.
• Enjoy a 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 you to the world of Ferrari; clarify the finer details of the controls, explain the differences between the various models (Ferrari 458 Spider, Ferrari 458 Italia, Ferrari California and Ferrari F430 Spider, the peculiarities of the engines (8-cylinder or 12-cylinder) 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 towards Naples

• After a short Ferrari practice-drive, the tour director will lead the way at the wheel of his powerful Alfa Romeo, through a mix of countryside roads and highways. During the whole journey, the Ferraris and the Tour Director’s Alfa Romeo will be constantly in touch by mobile radio system.
• Stop for lunch en route.
• Arrival in Naples and check-in at the splendid Grand Hotel Vesuvio .
• Dinner in Naples – Restaurant suggestion: Caruso, roof garden of Vesuvio hotel.
• Overnight at Grand Hotel Vesuvio 5***** (Naples).

Guests can drive the Ferraris for up to 250 km during the day.

Day 3: Discover The Bay Of Naples & Cooking Class 1

Route: Naples – Sorrento – Positano – Naples

• Breakfast is served.
• After breakfast, departure by Ferrari along the coast to reach Sorrento and Positano.
• Stop in Sorrento with time to visit the town. The Sorrento Peninsula has a unique landscape, where hills, cliffs, deep valleys and majestic mountains alternate, and where man has tamed this stretch of rugged nature, creating terraces, planting orange, lemon and olive groves along with numerous vineyards. The area enjoys a mild climate, and often the balmy air is heavy with the perfume of orange blossoms.Lunch in Sorrento – Restaurant suggestion: Il Buco (1 Michelin star), Caruso.

Departure by Ferrari towards Positano

• Along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Amalfi coast, rises the wonderful city of Positano, in an amazing panoramic location, and looking out onto the vast, clear blue sea. Emerging from the sea around three miles from the coast, is “Li Galli” or “Sirenuse”, a small archipelago, formed by three islands. UNESCO protected, Positano has maintained its distinct character, and is still a ‘vertical village’ with stunning architecture and dramatic views of mountains and sea.
• Head to our Positano kitchen for your Cooking Class 1. Tie on your apron, get your recipe notebook ready and get cooking with our expert team of Chefs. During the class, you will learn to prepare regional seasonal foods made with farm fresh local produce. Dinner follows and everyone eats the foods prepared in class. Toast with a glass of red or white local wine, included. (Additional wines, beverages, after dinner drinks and more are available at a surcharge).
• After the visit to Positano, return by Ferrari to Naples.
• Overnight at Gran Hotel Vesuvio 5***** (Naples).

Guests can drive the Ferraris for up to 250 km during the day.

Day 2: From Naples To The Amalfi Coast ~ Cooking Class 2

Route: Naples – Amalfi Coast

• Breakfast is served.
• Time at disposal to visit the city (guided tour of Naples available upon request). Naples’ heart is the historic city, now a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. Its narrow alleyways lead to a fascinating series of churches, catacombs and underground caves, and its street life is second to none.
• Check-out of Hotel Vesuvius

Departure by Ferrari via highway to Salerno ~ Drive The Famous Amalfi Coast.

• First stop in Vietri sul Mare for a coffee break. Vietri is well known for its production of beautiful ceramics, all created and decorated by hand.
• Drive towards Amalfi, passing through Cetara and Capo Orso to reach Maiori for lunch.
• Lunch in Maiori – restaurant suggestion: Il Faro di Capo Orso (1 Michelin star). This panoramic restaurant faces the splendid gulf of Salerno and offers cuisine based on the excellent local produce.
• After lunch, the route leads to Amalfi, passing through Minori and Atrani.
• Second stop in Amalfi with time at disposal to visit this gracious town. At the end of the 1960s and 70s, this was definitely the place to be seen, with Jackie Kennedy and a host of famous actors and artists flocking to this stretch of coast every summer, leaving behind them the legend of their great love stories, scenes of jealousy and works of art…
• Next you drive to the gorgeous town of Positano. Check into the splendid hotel Le Sirenuse on this, your last night of your Ferrari experience. The hotels overlooks the sea, and behind, pastel-colored houses cling to the steep rock-face. The view from hotel terraces is breathtaking, sea as far as the eye can see, and the tiled dome of the Duomo almost close enough to touch.
• Make your way to our Positano kitchen for your Cooking Class 2. Tie on your apron, roll your sleeves up and get cooking with our expert team of Chefs. During the class, you will learn to prepare a menu of regional seasonal foods made with farm fresh local produce. Lunch or dinner follows and everyone eats the foods prepared in class. Toast with a glass of red or white local wine, included. (Additional wines, beverages, after dinner drinks and more are available at a surcharge).
• Evening in Positano.  Overnight at Le Sirenuse Hotel 5***** (Positano)

Guests can drive the Ferraris for up to 120 km during the day.

Day 5: Departure & Arrivederci!

• Breakfast is served.
• Morning free to relax by the hotel pool, or explore Positano with its elegant shop windows full of displays of brightly colored dresses, shirts, bikinis and bags, all made in cool linen, gauze and cotton.
• Late morning check-out and private transfer to Naples Airport

*The program is indicative and subject to modifications, on a day-to-day basis and
with the agreement of the Tour Director. On request: tailor-made programs including alternative itineraries and activities such as golf, yachting, shopping, visits, etc.