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The proposed itineraries are only examples of possible tours with pick up and drop off in Florence.
For different pick up and/or drop off location or customized itineraries we invite you to contact us!
Families are welcome: we can supply for baby seats (from 0 to 5 years age) and stroller, without any charge.
Florence h/d
Florence and Chianti
Pisa and Volterra
Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino
Arezzo and Cortona
One day in Spa
Siena and San Gimignano
Monteriggioni, San Gimignano and Certaldo
Cooking course with Dinner
Carrara Marble Tour
The "Wind Cave"
“Brunello di Montalcino” Tour
Hot air Balloon rides in Chianti
Piaggio Museum
Chianti Tour
The Secret Tuscany
 Florence h/d (4 hours)
 Dedicated to those who want a comfortable and convenient way to visit the city safely: our driver will take you through the streets of the old town dwelling at the point of greatest interest, offering you the magnificent panorama which can be enjoyed from Piazzale Michelangelo, and the hill opposite the characteristic town of Fiesole.
Pick up directly at hotel (or other point) at any time of day.
Florence and Chianti (8 hours)
 Pick up in the morning. Our driver will take you through the streets of the old town of Florence dwelling at the point of greatest interest, offering you the magnificent panorama which can be enjoyed from Piazzale Michelangelo, and the hill opposite the characteristic town of Fiesole. After we will continue for Greve in Chianti (about 40 minutes transfer), now considered the "capital" of Chianti and its core business: wine .... free time for lunch and visits. In the early afternoon continue to Panzano, a small town surrounded by gentle hills, and later for a wine tasting at a winery in the area. Then visit the medieval village of Montefioralle. Back to the hotel in Florence (about 1 hour transfer) in the late afternoon. As an alternative to tasting, it is possible to make a stop to admire the beauty of Badia a Passignano, an old monastery founded in 1049, now run by Benedictine monks.
Pisa and Volterra (8 hours)
 Pick up in the morning to reach Pisa (about 1 hour transfer) to admire the magnificence of Piazza dei Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistry and the Dome. Free time for visits. After about 1 hour stop, drive cross the lovely old town of Pisa and then go to Volterra (about 40 minutes transfer), graceful small town whose roots lie in about 3000 years of history since it was covered by different civilizations such as Etruscans and Romans, up to Middle Ages and Renaissance cultures. Free time for lunch and visits. Then visit to an alabaster "factory", once the core business of the town, for a live demonstration of the working of this noble element. Return in the late afternoon.
Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino (9 hours)
 Val d 'Orcia: beautiful area in southern Tuscany, declared Unesco world heritage, thanks to its incredible landscapes that make this area one of the most beautiful of all Tuscany. Leave in the morning and after about 2 hours transfer we reach the characteristic town of Montepulciano. Built in 1500 along a narrow ridge of limestone, known all over the world for its imposing Renaissance palaces, for the elegant beauty of its churches and mostly for the Vino Nobile, one of the most appreciated Tuscan wines all over the world. Free time for visits. In late morning through wonderful landscapes, reach another pearl of Val d' Orcia: Pienza. This is one of the most beautiful Tuscan towns, rare example of Renaissance architecture brought to completion. Considered for long time the 'ideal city', and birthplace of Pope Pius II, it represents today one of the practical ways through which during Renaissance men tried to create an ideal model of life and government on earth. Free time for lunch and visits. In early afternoon we'll continue through enchanting landscapes to reach Montalcino, famous throughout the world especially for the origin of one of the finest wines in the world: Brunello di Montalcino. Perched on a hill on which the mighty fourteenth century fortress rises still today. Free time for visits, and reach a famous winery to taste and buy the famous Brunello. Return to your accomodation (about 2 ½ hours transfer) in the late afternoon.
Arezzo and Cortona (8 hours)
 Leave the hotel after breakfast to reach the southern Tuscany, and after about 1 hour and a half will reach the beautiful city of Arezzo, dating back to Etruscan age (ninth century BC). Famous for its old town and its architectural wonders, and lately for being the set of famous Roberto Benigni film "Life is Beautiful". Free time for visits. After about 2 hours stop, the tour continues to the south and through beautiful landscapes of gentle hills colored by sunflowers, reach Cortona. This beautiful small town started its life as an Etruscan village, and it obtained more importance during Middle Ages and Renaissance of wich we find several interesing examples in the historical center buildings. Cortona is also famous for its surroundings, set of many films including "Under the Tuscan Sun". Free time for visits and for lunch. In the late afternoon return (approximately 2 ½ hours transfers) to the hotel.
Our vehicle can access directly into “Ztl area” (areas forbidden for cars without authorization) or pedestrian zones of each destination, thus avoiding long and tiring walks.
One Day in Spa (7 hours)
The whole day will be dedicated to relax in a thermal source, one of the most famous in Tuscany: Grotta Giusti.
This is a natural paradise on the slopes of Monsummano hill. Immersed in the beauty of the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by the greenery of a centuries-old park, the Grotta Giusti 5* complex is an enchanting and perfectly equipped Spa centre with a feature that makes it unique: the ancient grotto, which envelops the guest in a beneficial and detoxifying thermal steam bath.
The driver will pick you up in the morning, and after about 1 hour you will reach Grotta Giusti and the following is the program of the day:
- Thermal pool with waterfall and hydromassages.
- Thermal steam bath in the natural Grotta and hydromassage jet under shower.
- Tuina Chinese traditional massage: ancient Chinese massage which exerts its action on the body energy lines re-balancing organ functionality. Stimulates and strengthens the nervous and immune system, improves articulation and gives energy to the whole body.
- Aromatherapy facial: personalised aromatherapy treatment for the face and neck where essential oils are used in conjunction with thermal spa cosmetics for a relaxing, detoxifying and toning effect.
In the afternoon, the driver will drive you bach to your hotel.
Siena and San Gimignano (8 hours)
 Pick up in the morning from the port and through the beautiful countryside of Chianti (with stops along the way to admire and photograph the beautiful landscapes), reach after about one hour and a half the Medieval town of San Gimignano, located on the top of a hill and famous for its towers, Unesco world heritage. Initially seat of a small etruscan village during Hellenistic period (II-III century. BC), it really started its history around the tenth century. Once we reach the village, some time at leisure for visits. Then depart to Siena (about 45 minutes transfer), the famous antagonist city of Florence during the twelfth century: many attractions not to be missed, including the famous Piazza del Campo where twice a year runs the horse race “Palio”, the Tower "del Mangia", the Cathedral, the Cathedral of St. Dominic......Free time for lunch and visits (if required we can provide professional local guides in many languages). Return in the late afternoon to your ship.
Our vehicle can access directly into “Ztl area” (areas forbidden for cars without authorization) or pedestrian zones of each destination, thus avoiding long and tiring walks.
Monteriggioni, San Gimignano and Certaldo (9 hours)
 Three pearls of Tuscany of the Middle Ages: departure in the morning from your ship, towards Monteriggioni that we will reach in about 45 minutes. A wonderful example of small medieval stronghold perfectly preserved despite centuries, so often chosen as the scene of film set in the Middle Ages. Time to relax and to visit. After about 2 hours continue our tour to reach the Medieval town of San Gimignano, located on the top of a hill and famous for its towers, Unesco world heritage. Initially seat of a small etruscan village during Hellenistic period (II-III century. BC), it really started its history around the tenth century. Free time for visits and for lunch.
In early afternoon continue to Certaldo, or rather to Certaldo Alto, ancient village of Etruscan and Roman origin. Reach the top by cable leading into the heart of this magnificent example of Medieval architecture, the birthplace of the famous Italian writer Boccaccio. Free time for visits, and in the late afternoon return back to the port. Our vehicle can access directly into “Ztl area” (areas forbidden for cars without authorization) or pedestrian zones of each destination, thus avoiding long and tiring walks.
Cooking Course with Dinner
 Our driver will pick you up directly from your accomodation, and driving through the enchanting florentine's hills, you will reach a nice villla. You will live a different and involving experience combining food, art and culture. In an equipped kitchen of a characteristic country home, guided by a skilled Chef you will be taught how to prepare a full typical Tuscan menu and to match wines in about two hour and half time. The course is followed by dinner where prepared dishes will be served accompanied by matching wines. Return back to your hotel after dinner.
Carrara Marble Tour (6 hours)
 About 1 hour and half driving far from Florence, one of the most incredible landscapes in the world surprises visitors: the marble quarries on the Apuan Alps.
In this area, rich in many stories and in human fights to the nature, the precious white stone has been excavated since Roman times and then preferred and used by important artists, one for all Michelangelo.... Here you have the chance to explore a natural landscape among the most beautyful, but also to discover ancient traditions, small mountain villages and different ways of living that will give you another taste of Tuscany...
It may happen to meet some old quarry men, living in the marble quarries area since their birth, a kind of legenday figures telling mysterious tales about this proud work. In the area of the Fantiscritti quarry, for example, one of these men created a small but fascinating open air museum, where it is possible to understand how hard, dangerous and, somehow, heroic, the quarry men life was in the past. This museum will be our first stop of the day, and after it a guided visit into the quarry of about 40 minutes will follow.
A really typical feature of these places, is food: in the old times, people were really poor and had to "invent" cheap feeding. As a result of this simple gastronomic tradition nowadays "Lardo di Colonnata" is one of the most famous products of Tuscany. It is a delicious spiced lard obtained by an old local recipe, that can be tasted in one of the several "larderia" of the small village of Colonnata, and here you are going to have a delicious lunch break.
After lunch, you can decide if prefer to visit a sculpture studio, where it is possible to see how scolptors use this precious white stone for their works, or make a stop in the historical centre of Carrara for relax and shopping.
The "Wind Cave" (from 5 to 9 hours)
 Situated in the centre of the Apuan Alps' Natural Park, this is one of the most complete European caves, at just less then 2 hours driving from Florence, presenting an extraordinary variety of phenomena which are outlined with competence and precision by expert speleological guides.
About 20 million years ago, strong thrusts (orogenic movements), linked to the movement of the earth's crust, caused the upheaval of this rocky body, the great pressure fracturing it enormously, causing it to emerge from the sea and to slowly form the mountains we see today.
Rainwater, falling on the cracked mountain surface was immediately absorbed by the subsoil, where various rivulets united, thus forming the subterranean streams, torrents and rivers which over millions of years progressively amplified the crevices, creating those intricate networks of galleries, caverns, pools and minerals which make up the underground complex of the Wind Cave.
Following illuminated and easy-going trails, we can admire the many wonders of the underground world: from shining stalactites and stalagmites to polychrome flowstone, alabaster draperies, crystal-brimmed lakes, underground water-courses and bizarre forms of erosion.
There are 3 itineraries: the "first" (one hour) proceeds horizontally and is characterized throughout by splendid calcareous formations; the "second" (two hours), which also includes the first, visits a small underground river and its charmingly vast environment; the "third" (three hours) consents a complete visit of the cave and easily follows several perfectly vertical tracts.
Our driver will wait you at the exit of the cave for drive you back to your accomodation, after a quick break for a snack.
“Brunello di Montalcino” Tour (8 hours)
 Discover the most renowned Italian wine in the world, Brunello di Montalcino. Travel through the beautiful Montalcino countryside with its many wineries, enjoying tastings of fine Brunello wines accompanied by the best local cuisine. Live the history of Montalcino as you wander the cobblestone streets of this medieval hilltop city.
This is the perfect tour for the wine lover who wants to learn more about Brunello, Italy’s most famous wine. Go straight to the source to learn the secrets of winemaking in Montalcino, the ultimate experience for any Italian wine lover.
The Brunello Tour includes round-trip transportation from your accomodation to Montalcino and the surrounding countryside. Our main focus will be on Brunello wines, considered by many to be some of the finest wines in the world. In depth tours at wineries will be followed by an unforgettable lunch, including a tasting menu accompanied by Brunello wines. Stop at the impressive fortress wine bar in picturesque downtown Montalcino to compare Brunellos from different wineries and test our newfound knowledge.
Hot air Balloon rides in Chianti (2 hours)
 Rise up gently from the ground and discover Chianti from an alternative perspective!
We are pleased to be in a "position" to offer you Tuscany from another perspective, a privileged point of view:
a Hot-Air Balloon.
This unique experience will enable you to rise gently from the ground, be borne along by a gentle breeze above the incredible Chianti landscape, discover from a bird's-eye point of view the historical towns and splendid vineyards which have in part created the legend of this breath-taking terrain….This is power of imagination - which comes true! You can fly like the wind in a mode which preserves the romanticism and adventure spirit of the art of flying!
The experience starts from the inflation of the balloon at ground level, a moment which has all the anticipation of flying…defined by one observer "the Pilot-dance". Once the balloon is ready, it's time to jump up into the basket and prepare one's camera…
Rides last from 45 minutes to one and a half hours, during which, thanks also to smooth flying conditions, you may take the opportunity to shoot wonderful images of exclusively Tuscan landscape: admire the infamous "red-roofed" towns and follow the course of bashful wild animals taking "flight" in the fields below.... The first light of dawn creates the magic frame for the scene your eyes are observing...
Ballooning is the safest form of air travel. Your pilot will be a fully qualified Commercial Pilot with a wealth of experience. All flights are carried out in accordance with strict guidelines set out and monitored by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Pick up from your accommodation in the area of Florence (for other districts please contact us) with our private van and transfers to the Balloon Port in the heart of the Chianti, and meeting with the crew (english speaking) for a briefing before the departure.
At the end of the tour, the success of the flight will be celebrated with a glass of Champagne. Return back to your accommodation with our driver.
Piaggio Museum (4 / 5 hours)
 Pick up at the hotel in the morning and after about 1 hour transfer we' ll reach the province of Pisa to visit an important piece of Italian industrial history: the Piaggio, manufacturer of the famous and immortal Vespa scooter! it will be a journey into the history of the most revolutionary idea in means of transportation....After we can return, or make a second stop of 1 hours in Pisa...it's up to you!
Chianti Tour - 8 hours
 Chianti: perhaps the most famous area in Tuscany, located between Florence and Siena, characterized by rolling hills dotted by vineyards, cypress trees, olive trees and ancient Medieval villages.
This tour will make you discover and enjoy the essence of this land that for centuries has been giving two products known and appreciated worldwide: wine and olive oil. It will be a day dedicated to relax and photographs....
Leave in the morning your accommodation in Florence (or surroundings) to reach the first stop of this trip, the silent Badia of Passignano, whose origins date back to 890 b.c. A brief stop to enjoy the landscape and take a couple of pictures. The tour, along small country roads, continues to Montefioralle small Medieval village perched on a hill. New stop for visits. Downhill finally Greve in Chianti, a small town famous for being the capital of Chianti wine. Time for an optional wine tasting (not included). Our driver will lead you in the central square where you can relax between typical small shops and boutiques.
For lunch we can suggest characteristic "trattorias" where you can taste a typical menu of Tuscan cooking. The tour will continue with a visit of Panzano in Chianti, and then reach a small winery where you are invited to a guided tour of cellars and a wine tasting.
Again the driver will lead you over the gentle hills of Chianti, through country roads surrounded by vineyards and small villages, with the possibility of stopping anywhere to take some pictures. Reach Florence in the late afternoon.
The Secret Tuscany (9 hours)
 An occasion for a taste of different Tuscany far from the usual and well known tourist destinations....
Leave in the morning from your accommodation in Florence or surroundings and, after about 2 hours we'll reach the characteristic village named Chiusdino, in the heart of Siena countryside, where rises the ruins of the majestic and silent Abbey of St.Galgano, built in 1200, whose roof collapsed in 1700.
Adjacent to this monumental structure we find the small church of Montesiepi, built in 1100, in which there is still a mysterious "sword in the stone", dating back to Knights of the Round Table era, from which the mythical legend comes from...
After a stop of a couple of hours for visits and relaxation, we head for lunch to a typical restaurant located in an ancient water mill, now restored but always keeping the original appearance of 1400. Lunch and free time to relax.
In early afternoon, crossing a magnificent countryside dotted by vineyards, olive trees and almost forgotten old villages, we'll arrive in Colle Val D'Elsa, a small town of Medieval origins, placed on the top of a hill. The main feature of this little town, and that not everybody knows, is the craftsmanship of crystal: along the small streets of the historic centre we'll find several laboratories showing all their beautiful production, as well as demonstrating the process of hand-working crystal.
Free time for shopping and relaxation.
At the end of the visit, you'll be driven back to your accomodation.
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