Dolce vita! The Obamas arrive in Tuscany on a private plane escorted by six fighter jets and a 13-car motorcade for five days in a $15k-a-night private villa

Barack and Michelle Obama flew into a Tuscany militray base on Friday, escorted by six fighter jets
They were escorted in a 13-car motorcade to Borgo Finocchieto, a refurbished 14th century village
The five-building, six-acre space is owned by Obama's former ambassador to Italy, John Philips
It features 22 bedrooms, multiple saunas and Jacuzzis, a swimming pool, a gym and a basketball court
It's also surrounded by beautiful rolling hills that can be explored by car, helicopter or even hot air balloon
The Obamas, who have been on multiple vacations since leaving the White House, will reportedly visit Florence and Siena during their vacation


The Obamas arrived in Tuscany on a private plane escorted by six fighter jets and a 13-car motorcade on Friday as they continue their all-expenses-paid world tour.
Barack and Michelle Obama will have an entire 14th century village to themselves during their five-night stay - at an eye-watering cost of $15,000 per night.
Not that the couple are likely to have paid, as it's owned by the ex-president's former ambassador to Italy, John Philips.

On Friday, the former president and first lady touched down at Grosseto Air Base in Tuscany, their private jet accompanied by six Eurofighter Fourth Wing jets.
The couple where then whisked away in an armored Chevrolet as part of a 13-car motorcade, transporting them to their incredible Tuscan villa Borgo Finocchieto, as many Italians lined the streets to wave them as they passed.


But the family will be ensured privacy at their villa, which is a kilometer away from prying eyes on the road. Italian authorities have even imposed a ban on wild boar hunting, just in case the former president is accidentally shot. They are expected to fly out on May 24.
The Obamas, who have been on multiple vacations since leaving the White House in January, will reportedly visit Florence and Siena during their vacation.
Resting on more than six acres of rolling hillside near Buonconvento, 45 miles south of Florence, the village of Borgo Finocchieto provides superb views of the surrounding countryside - but what's inside the villa and its attached homes is just as stunning.
According to its official website, Borgo Finocchieto - its name translates as 'village of fennel fields' - has 22 bedrooms across its five buildings.


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The motorcade, transporting them to their incredible Tuscan villa Borgo Finocchieto, passed by many Italians who lined the streets to wave them as they passed

Resting on more than six acres of rolling hillside near Buonconvento, 45 miles south of Florence, the village of Borgo Finocchieto provides superb views of the surrounding countryside

Pictured left is the extraordinary Borgo Finocchieto, a refurbished 14th century village in Tuscany that will play home to the Obamas when they arrive later Sunday. It was once owned by the noble Borghese family

The Obamas (pictured in Chicago earlier this month) who have been on multiple vacations since leaving the White House in January, will reportedly visit Florence and Siena during their vacation

Idyllic: The location provides an idyllic space for vacationers - but not a cheap one. Renting out the entire space costs $15,000 per night - although individual buildings can be rented out for less

The various buildings include this stately library, as well as a gym and fitness room, and multiple steam rooms, saunas and Jaccuzis. It is owned by John Philips, former ambassador to Italy under Barack Obama

Spacious: There are two group dining rooms in the building, allowing for a total of 44 people to be seated across them. The villa has been redesigned with business conferences in mind, but the Obamas will likely be focusing on pleasure instead

Regal: This drawing room has something of a regal air, with its family crest, piano and classy furniture. All of the house's interiors were sourced from within Italy, despite Philips, an American, buying it in 2001

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Stunning: There are stunning views across the hillsides of central Italy from just about every angle, and visitors can explore the countryside by car, scooter, helicopter or even hot air balloon

Friends: The building was bought and refurbished by Philips (right, with Obama and John Kerry in 2014), who made a sizable chunk of cash working as a public rights lawyer. When he bought it, animals were being kept in some of the villas

Relaxation: The house also offers a swimming pool with gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside - ensuring the ultimate in vacation relaxation for those lucky enough to go there

Reconstruction: The buildings were reconstructed using centuries-old plans and materials sourced from within Italy, as required by law. The interiors differ from the original designs, but the exteriors had to remain authentic

The Obamas

Comfort: Even the smaller villas - the most petite of which has two bedrooms - offer plush comfort and a cozy style for visitors, as this sitting room shows

Atmospheric: The exterior of the 'village' is atmospherically lit at night - including this rather charming little courtyard. Vvisitors are cared for by a staff of 19, including a concierge, executive chef, wait staff, bartender and housekeepers

Village: The scenery surrounding Borgo Finocchieto - a name that translates to 'village of fennel fields' - has lain virtually unchanged for 1,000 years

Fine dining: The outdoor dining areas (one pictured at rear) are relaxing on a warm Italian summer's night - perfect for a private dinner party

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Renting: Visitors can rent out nine bedrooms in the main house for $7,000 per night, or all 22 bedrooms - across all five buildings - for $15,200 per night

Sports: As well as the swimming pool, there are courts for tennis (seen left), basketball and the Italian bowling game of bocce. There are also pleasant green spaces for spectating - or merely lounging in

Holidays: The Obamas (pictured before their annual two-week holiday in 2016) have been enjoying their post-presidency vacations, and their trip to Borgo Finocchieto will likely be no exception

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