{"id":20077,"date":"2025-06-19T15:19:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T11:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/?p=20077"},"modified":"2025-06-19T15:19:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T11:19:53","slug":"at-portrait-firenze-summer-unfolds-outdoors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/2025\/06\/19\/at-portrait-firenze-summer-unfolds-outdoors\/","title":{"rendered":"At Portrait Firenze, Summer Unfolds Outdoors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the Tuscan sun reaches its peak and the rhythms of summer set in,\u00a0Lungarno Collection<\/strong>\u00a0invites guests to embrace a more elegant pace that celebrates the\u00a0beauty of the outdoors<\/strong>,\u00a0\u00a0the warmth of Italian hospitality, and the art of living well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At\u00a0Portrait Firenze,<\/strong>\u00a0summer is a season to savour.\u00a0\u00a0From tranquil\u00a0boat rides on the Arno<\/strong>\u00a0to hidden hillside monasteries, the city becomes a stage for discovery.\u00a0Among the highlights this season is a private boat tour on the Arno River. Offered exclusively to\u00a0Portrait Firenze\u00a0guests, this tranquil experience provides a rare chance to see Florence from a new angle, gliding past centuries-old fa\u00e7ades and beneath the iconic Ponte Vecchio aboard a sleek, family-run launch. A chilled beverage in hand and the soft lull of the river create a moment of pure idyll in the heart of the city.\u00a0As the sun begins to dip, guests are invited to enjoy an exclusive riverside aperitivo at a\u00a0private club along the Arno.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This new summer ritual pairs Tuscan cicchetti with uninterrupted views of Florence\u2019s golden hour for a serene start to the evening.\u00a0Those seeking something more sensorial can explore a\u00a0personalised perfume-making lab experience<\/strong>. Set in an intimate olfactory atelier, guests are guided through the process of creating their own fragrance using dozens of local essences, from sun-drenched citrus to Mediterranean herbs and Tuscan woods. Guests depart with a 100ml bottle and a custom formula \u2013 a fragrant reminder of summer in Florence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those drawn beyond the city, just 30 km from Florence, the\u00a0Badia di Passignano<\/strong>\u00a0rises like a memory from the hills. Founded in 890, this ancient Benedictine abbey, once home to Galileo himself, is a sanctuary of stone, silence and sacred heritage.\u00a0\u00a0The surrounding Chianti countryside invites hikes and contemplative walks among cypress groves, olive trees and vineyard-laced hills. Here, nature and history exist in dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests can also explore the great outdoors with\u00a0curated bike tours<\/strong>\u00a0organised in partnership with Rolling Dreamers.\u00a0\u00a0Designed for cycling enthusiasts and beginners alike, these itineraries combine fitness and discovery, supported by expert trainers, high-end equipment and tailored routes\u00a0through Florence and the surrounding Tuscan countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For golf aficionados, the\u00a0historic Ugolino Golf Course<\/strong>\u00a0offers an exceptional sporting experience. Designed in 1933 by English architects Blandford and Gannon, the course is one of Italy\u2019s oldest and most beautiful.\u00a0\u00a0Nestled in Chiantigiana, it is regularly named among the world\u2019s most scenic courses and is listed in Chris Santella\u2019s \u201950 Places to Play Golf Before You Die\u2019. Guests of Portrait Firenze benefit from priority tee times and special rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what would summer be without gelato? Florence is home to some of the finest artisanal gelaterie in Italy, each a celebration of flavour.\u00a0\u00a0From the Sicilian-style granita at Carab\u00e8 to the slow-churned wonders of Sbrino, La Sorbettiera, Badiani and Vivoli, these are places where ice cream is treated as an art form. Discover the creamy perfection of a semifreddo alla fedora or the lemon-zest brilliance of a crema like our nonna once made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, no outdoor summer story in Florence is complete without the lush majesty of the\u00a0Boboli Gardens.<\/strong>\u00a0Once the private green playground of the Medici family, this 16th-century marvel is a world of sculptures, secret pathways and sweeping views.\u00a0\u00a0Wander beneath its centuries-old trees, discover its fountains and grottoes, and feel the hush of a world that seems to bloom just for you.\u00a0And for those dreaming of more than one destination, the\u00a0Portrait Duet\u00a0offer<\/strong>\u00a0allows guests to curate their own two-city Italian escape across the\u00a0Portrait hotels in Florence, Milan and Rome.<\/strong>\u00a0From a toast on the rooftop terrace of Portrait Roma to watching the sun dip behind the Ponte Vecchio from a river-view suite in Florence, each city offers a distinct chapter of an unforgettable summer journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Portrait Lifestyle Team is on hand to craft a personalised itinerary with\u00a0handpicked local partners and experiences<\/strong>, making your time in Italy as effortless as it is extraordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet us at Portrait Firenze and reimagine summer as it was always meant to be lived, under open skies, rich with sensation, and utterly unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more details and reservations, visit\u00a0www.lungarnocollection.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As the Tuscan sun reaches its peak and the rhythms of summer set in,\u00a0Lungarno Collection\u00a0invites guests to embrace a more elegant pace that celebrates the\u00a0beauty of the outdoors,\u00a0\u00a0the warmth of Italian hospitality, and the art of living well. At\u00a0Portrait Firenze,\u00a0summer is a season to savour.\u00a0\u00a0From tranquil\u00a0boat rides on the Arno\u00a0to hidden hillside monasteries, the city […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20080,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20077"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20077\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20081,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20077\/revisions\/20081"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20080"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20077"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}