PRIOR x Cabana Caravan
Florence Behind Closed Doors
3 Nights in Florence at Palazzo Guadagni
Immerse yourself in Florence’s art, cuisine, and architecture on a three-day journey through Renaissance heritage and living beauty, shaped by Oltrarno craftsmen and the city’s aristocratic palaces.
October 1 - 4, 2026
TRIP DESCRIPTION
Join PRIOR and Cabana Magazine in Florence, a city that has long set the standard for beauty through its art, culture, and landscape—and continues to today through the work of master craftsmen and cutting-edge fashion designers.
Over the course of a three-night stay, guests will experience Florence through a series of private visits, behind-the-scenes tours, and intimate encounters rarely available to the public. The program brings guests into artisans’ ateliers, private palazzi featured in Cabana, the Ferragamo Archives through special access, and the Chianti countryside just after the grape harvest. Mealtimes, enjoyed in settings grand and intimate, are a considered introduction to Florence’s culinary heritage, with menus highlighting such beloved dishes as ribollita and bistecca alla fiorentina.
Within Florence, on both sides of the Arno, the spirit of the Renaissance remains vividly present, animating piazzas, gardens, and workshops. In its botteghe—working ateliers where artisans remain true masters of carving, sculpting, stitching, painting, gilding, and more—timeless codes of beauty are a throughline, often framed by the ever-present silhouette of Brunelleschi’s dome.
The stay takes place over the first weekend of October, a fleeting, magical moment when the pressing of grapes f bleeds into the olive harvest and Florence’s bond with the land feels especially tangible. Beyond its giardini all’italiana and panoramic terraces, the journey extends into Chianti, where some of the world’s most storied wine is produced in landmark castles built by the Florentine elite. Accommodation is at Palazzo Guadagni, a 15th-century residence turned boutique hotel in the Oltrarno neighborhood, the heart of Florence’s artisanal tradition.
Weaving together city and countryside, legacy and modernity, the journey brings guests face to face with the people weaving Florence’s new cultural fabric, from artisans safeguarding ancient traditions to fashion houses redefining Italian style for the future.
ACCOMMODATION
- 3 nights at Palazzo Guadagni, the historic Florentine residence with frescoed ceilings, antique charm, and loggia overlooking Santo Spirito and the Oltrarno.
Trip Highlights
Artisans of Oltrarno
Step inside the ateliers of Florence’s storied artisans’ quarter, and meet the custodians of a living heritage that continues to define the city’s devotion to craft and beauty. Learn the art of marbled Florentine paper at Giulio Giannini e Figlio, then enjoy a private visit to Galleria Raffaello, where marble statues seem to come to life.
Behind Closed Doors
Gain access to some of Florence’s most stunning family homes, straight from the pages of Cabana Magazine, where the pursuit of beauty has endured since the Renaissance.
Special Access to the Ferragamo Archives
A celebration of Italian elegance,the Ferragamo archive offers an intimate perspective on the heritage of a fashion powerhouse within the private Palazzo Spini Feroni.
Chianti’s Wine Castles
Spend a day in the Tuscan hills experiencing the venerable wines of Chianti in their birthplace. Through a series of private cellar visits and tastings, you’ll become acquainted with some of the region’s finest bottles—in fairytale castles and estates that grace the pages of Cabana Magazine.
Bites with a Local Food Writer
Florence’s beauty carries through to its distinctive cuisine, in its world-famous Negroni—first mixed at Caffè Giubbe Rosse in 1919—and in dishes like pappa al pomodoro and Vivoli’s classic affogato. To tap into the city’s culinary soul, Florentine food writer Elisia Menduni will usher you into a number of locally beloved eateries.
PRICING DETAILS
In order to confirm your reservation, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of the booking. The remaining balance will be charged 120 days prior to the beginning of the trip. For more information or to confirm your place on this journey, please contact sales@priorworld.com
- Double Occupancy: USD $7,375 / person
- Single Occupancy: USD $8,550
INCLUSIONS
- 3 nights’ accommodation at Palazzo Guadagni
- All tours and admission costs throughout the itinerary
- All meals throughout the itinerary
- All transportation throughout the itinerary
- Gratuities
EXCLUSIONS
- Airfare
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Any visa or travel requirements for entry into Italy
- Travel Insurance
- Other meals and alcoholic beverages not stated in itinerary
For more information, please contact sales@priorworld.com
Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions: Please note, for this trip to proceed, a certain minimum number of people must reserve a place. We will provide confirmation once this number has been reached, so you may proceed with booking airfare and other forms of transportation.
If you choose to book airfare in advance of final confirmation, please book refundable fares or obtain travel insurance to protect yourself against additional charges should final dates change or cancellation occurs.
PRIOR strongly recommends that each member purchase travel and cancellation insurance. In addition, we recommend purchasing a policy that covers loss of luggage, accidents, sickness, and emergency medical evacuation.
Please note, all efforts are made to provide the itinerary as presented, PRIOR reserves the right to make any changes to the final itinerary deemed necessary or due to reasons beyond our control (change in flights, cancellations, political disturbances, natural disasters/phenomena, etc).
Photographs or video recordings of members may be used for educational and promotional purposes by PRIOR or a host group/organization.
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