Tuscany & Umbria holidays

Discover one of Florence’s art galleries, such as the Pitti Palace, Medici galleries or Accademia gallery. We’ll help you secure tickets in advance to these galleries and avoid the queues.

Spend a whole day appreciating Chianti’s wines, followed by a delicious lunch. Your private guide and wine connoisseur will take you first to Greve winery for a tasting. Then it’s on to the celebrated Antinori vineyards, the Montefioralle castle and the Casaloste cellars to appreciate a second tasting of beautiful red wines.

Discover the history of Florence on this four-hour private experience, from the city’s Roman origins to the architecture of Brunelleschi’s Dome of the Cathedral. Glide along the Arno River under Ponte Vecchio - the famous medieval bridge - in a traditional boat. Relax, soaking in the atmosphere, discovering monuments on a guided walking tour, leaving the crowds behind and watching the beautiful sunset in a honey-coloured glow.

During this full day tour, visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa with its quirky angle; Duomo di Santa Maria, one of Italy’s best cathedrals; and the imposing Charterhouse of Calci, dating back to the 14th century. Dine in a typical trattoria and spend time shopping in the traditional boutiques of Borgo Stretto or the chic shops of Corso Italia.

Experience the magical atmosphere of Puccini’s music during a memorable night at the opera. Listen to acclaimed opera singers under a star-lit sky in Puccini’s open-air theatre and, on special gala nights, you can dine with the artists in the private gardens of Villa Caproni di Taliedo.

Experience Palio – the most famous bareback horserace in history – held twice a year in Siena. Watch the magnificent pageant of corteo storico, with flag wavers in medieval costume, before the riders and horses emerge in their colourful finery and arms to represent the 17 city wards. This afternoon experience includes a private guided tour of Siena with the chance to assist the benediction of the horses and historical parade, and you’ll be seated in either the balcony or stalls. An optional traditional dinner in the street the night before can be added on.

Sample produce from Tuscany’s vineyards during The Ruby of Tuscany private tour. Learn about Tuscan reds in one of the best ‘enoteche’ in Florence and how to match each wine with food. Relax during the tasting with traditional canapés of chicken liver and olive paté crostini, bruschetta, veal carpaccio, and local cheeses.

Join an art historian on our private five-hour experience for art and food lovers. Explore Florence and learn how Renaissance art was linked to gastronomic culture. Visit the Palazzo Pitti and Uffizi Gallery and enjoy a four-course lunch in your guide’s home, cooked by her husband – an excellent chef and wine connoisseur. Wine and coffee are included in this authentic Italian experience.

Let Tuscany drift underneath you during a private one-hour hot-air balloon flight. Watch the sun rise in an orange haze, light filtering over the mountains and hills, and float over a patchwork of olive groves and soak in the silence. Once back on terra firma, enjoy a good Tuscan breakfast with a glass of wine and traditional cured meats.

Explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside on a Vespa ride along the Etruscan trail. You’ll ride through the woods and hills, discovering little churches, deserted monasteries and ancient ruins. Our road book will guide you to the village of Certaldo, San Vivaldo’s monastery and the medieval walled town of Volterra with its amazing views over rolling hillsides. A wine tasting, three-course lunch in a trattoria, helmets and insurance are included on this full day experience.