Il Gruppo 76 Firenze Reunion 2026
Reunion Schedule
Here's a preview of the reunion activities currently being planned. Think of this as our working schedule—it will continue to evolve as event details are finalized.
Some activities, such as the Welcome Gathering and Farewell Dinner, are open to everyone. Others are optional Small Gruppo Activities, giving you the opportunity to choose the experiences that interest you most.
On Thursday, most classmates will select one morning and one afternoon Small Gruppo Activity. On Friday, you're invited to enjoy a relaxed morning at the Uffizi before everyone begins heading home.
Click the link at the bottom of any event to learn more about the activity, estimated costs, and how to participate.
Use the All Gruppo Events and Small Gruppo Activities tabs below to explore the reunion schedule.
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Tuesday, November 10 18:00 - 21:00 TBA Event Time Event Time
Welcome Reception & Aperitivo
Kick off the reunion with a relaxed evening enjoy prosecco, small bites, and reconnecting with friends old and new.
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Wednesday, November 11 8:30 AM – 6:45 PM
Siena & San Gimignano Day Trip
Relive one of the most memorable parts of our year in Florence—the field trips that took us beyond the classroom and into the heart of Tuscany. Join your classmates for a full-day excursion aboard a private coach as we revisit the spirit of those adventures.
Spend the morning exploring the medieval towers and winding streets of San Gimignano before continuing to Siena for lunch and an afternoon discovering one of Italy's most beautiful historic cities. Return to Florence in time for dinner and the evening's reunion activities.
Estimated Cost: Approximately €45 per person
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Wednesday, November 11 7:30 PM - Evening Various local trattorias and osterias in Florence
Small Gruppo Dinners Around Florence
After our day exploring the Tuscan countryside, Wednesday evening is yours to enjoy Florence at your own pace. Rather than gathering for one large dinner, we'll organize a selection of optional small-group dinners at local trattorias and osterias, giving everyone the chance to continue the day's conversations in a more relaxed setting.
We'll choose several restaurants representing different neighborhoods, styles of cuisine, and price ranges—from traditional Florentine trattorias to cozy neighborhood osterias. Each restaurant will accommodate a small group of classmates, making it easy to enjoy good food, good conversation, and perhaps discover a new favorite spot in Florence.
As our restaurant selections are finalized, you'll be able to browse the options, learn more about each venue, and reserve a place at the dinner that interests you most.
Estimated Cost: Varies by restaurant (pay individually)
Group Size: Approximately 8–10 participants per restaurant
Learn More Coming Soon
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Thursday, November 12 19:30 – 22:30 TBD
Farewell Dinner Celebration
Our Final Evening Together
For our last night in Florence, we’ll gather for an unforgettable dinner in one of the city’s oldest and most atmospheric restaurants — a vaulted brick cellar just steps from the Duomo.
Watch this space for more information.
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Thursday, November 12 Morning and Afternoon
Thursday Small Group Activities
On Thursday, November 12, we’ll offer a variety of small group activities throughout the day.
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Thursday, November 12 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Pottery Workshop in Montelupo
Optional Small Group Activity
Experience one of Tuscany's oldest artistic traditions with a hands-on pottery workshop in the charming town of Montelupo Fiorentino. Working alongside a master ceramic artist, you'll create your own pottery on the wheel, then leave it to be fired, glazed, and shipped home as a lasting souvenir of your Florence reunion.
Just a short train ride from Florence, Montelupo has been famous for its ceramics for more than 700 years. Our small group will visit a working family pottery studio, where master potter Matteo Mirenda will introduce us to traditional Tuscan pottery techniques before guiding each participant through creating their own piece on the wheel.
After the workshop, we'll have time to enjoy lunch in Montelupo before returning to Florence in the early afternoon.
No previous pottery experience is necessary—just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty and enjoy creating something uniquely your own.
Estimated cost: €110 per person (includes instruction, materials, firing, glazing, and worldwide shipping of your finished piece)
Group size: Approximately 6–8 people
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Thursday, November 12 Morning — Time TBD
Cooking with Carlotta – Tuscan Cooking Class
Optional Small Group Activity
Spend the morning with classmates in a traditional Tuscan farmhouse just outside Florence, where you'll make fresh pasta from scratch, share a leisurely lunch with local wine, and enjoy the warm hospitality of your host, Carlotta.
This relaxed small-group experience offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect while experiencing one of Tuscany's most cherished traditions.Estimated cost: Approximately €100 per person
Group size: Approximately 8–10 people
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Thursday, November 12 Morning — Time TBD
Florence Walking Tour
Optional Small Group Activity
Rediscover Florence with classmates as we explore some of the city's lesser-known churches, historic landmarks, and hidden artistic treasures. Led by a local guide, this leisurely walk offers a chance to experience another side of Florence while enjoying conversation and shared memories along the way.
Beginning at Santa Maria Novella, the tour follows a thoughtfully planned route through historic neighborhoods, concluding at the Ospedale degli Innocenti, where those who wish can remain together for lunch while enjoying one of Florence's most beautiful views.Estimated cost: Guide fee plus any applicable admission charges (TBD)
Group size: Up to 32 participants
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Thursday, November 12 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Amaro Tasting at Enoteca Alessi
Optional Small Group Activity
Join a small group for a relaxed Italian aperitivo and amaro tasting experience at a traditional Florentine enoteca, featuring a curated selection of Italian amaros, light aperitivo, and shared local specialties.
We’ll gather in the wine cellar at Enoteca Alessi, known for its exceptional selection of Italian spirits.
The experience will begin with a light Italian aperitivo (vermouth or spritz), followed by a guided tasting of several different amaros—ranging from lighter, citrus-forward styles to more complex and bitter expressions. Small plates of cheese, salumi, and other Tuscan specialties will be served throughout.
This is a casual, social tasting—no prior knowledge required, just curiosity and a willingness to try something new.
Estimated cost: €50–60 per person
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Thursday, November 12 Afternoon — Time TBD
Tuscan Wine Tasting at Tuscan Taste Florence
Optional Small Group Activity
Spend a relaxed afternoon with classmates discovering the wines of Tuscany at Tuscan Taste Florence. This informal tasting emphasizes conversation, local flavors, and enjoying regional wines in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
You'll sample a selection of wines from small Tuscan producers while learning about the regions, vineyards, and traditions behind each bottle. Depending on the final tasting package, local cheeses, cured meats, and light snacks may accompany the wines.
This is a casual, social tasting designed for conversation and discovery. Whether you're already a wine enthusiast or simply enjoy sharing good food and good company, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere and an enjoyable introduction to the wines and traditions of Tuscany.
Estimated cost: €35–65 per person
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Thursday, November 12 17:30 – 18:30 Caffè Rivoire, Piazza della Signoria
Meet-Up at Caffè Rivoire
Before heading to the evening's Farewell Dinner, stop by for coffee, gelato, or a Negroni. It's a relaxed gathering place to reconnect with classmates, swap stories from the day's adventures, and ease into our final evening together.
Caffè Rivoire, interior. Photo by Sailko, via Wikimedia Commons . Licensed under CC BY 3.0 . -
Friday, November 13 Morning
Uffizi Gallery Visit
Optional Small Gruppo Activity
Return to one of Florence's greatest museums with classmates and rediscover the paintings and sculptures that first brought our art history classes to life. Whether you prefer a guided tour, an independent visit, or the opportunity to include the historic Vasari Corridor, this flexible Friday morning lets you experience the Uffizi in the way that best suits you.
For many of us, our first visit to the Uffizi was unforgettable. We stood before paintings we had previously known only from textbooks and lectures, discovering artists whose works would stay with us for a lifetime. Nearly fifty years later, those same galleries offer an opportunity to rediscover familiar masterpieces through older eyes and with a lifetime of new experiences.
After your visit, join classmates for an informal lunch at Trattoria Bordino, where we'll share favorite discoveries, continue old conversations, and enjoy one final meal together before everyone begins heading home.
Estimated Cost: Approximately €30–€85, depending on the ticket option you choose.
Group Size: Flexible participation—choose a guided tour, self-guided visit, or include the Vasari Corridor.
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