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[ HIGHLIGHTS ]Hill top towns and wine
Extraordinary Siena
As local guides, we simply love Siena. It is charming, authentic, and the perfect base for several days, offering you total flexibility.
If you want to see Michelangelo’s David, you can easily catch a train to Florence for the day. If you prefer to spoil yourself with a glass of the best Brunello, the finest vineyards are only 40 minutes away.
And for those looking to relax, the natural hot springs are just a 20-minute drive. Staying in Siena means having all of Tuscany at your fingertips, at your own pace.
Great labels
Italy in your hands: great art, rolling hills, the sea, the food and the wine.
We take pride in opening locked doors for you, ensuring you uncork the finest bottles in the most intimate settings.
It might happen at a family-run estate, or at one of the wineries rated 100 points, or at a “hidden” enoteca, giving you that chance to compare and pare the glass, with great food.
Brunello, Montepulciano, Bolgheri, Super Tuscan.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano? Why not.
[ the journey ]Bespoke by Design
We suggest to plant 5/7 days in Tuscany. You can rent a flat in town and live like a local, visiting the farmer’s market on a Friday to gather fresh ingredients for your own authentic Italian dinner. You can spoil yourself with a private chef who comes to your kitchen to teach you the secrets of handmade pasta, or simply enjoy a glass of wine on your terrace as the city quietens down. It’s about more than just visiting; it’s about feeling at home.
Possible Options
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The price depends on your choice of accommodation and the season. Ask us for a custom quotation.
Self driving? We have an interesting package for you.
Some ideas
Siena with your expert guide. The secrets, the stories behind the Palio. Cooking class and wine tasting, at an authentic farm.
San Gimignano and truffle hunting, best gelato making.
Biking part of the Strade Bianche route. Stopping at natural hot springs. Enjoy a gourmet dinner.
Walking on the pilgrim’s way, via Francigena and visiting a farm to make pasta.
Cultural Val d’Orcia. Amazing landscape, interesting monastery and a yummy home made lunch.
Truffle hunting and professional wine tasting.
Michelangelo’s David and a drive through the Chianti area.
Siena and Bolgheri, plus a jump into the sea.
Expert photographer with you, just for one day.
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A Dedicated Support for Photographers
Professional photographers often spend hours researching their spots; they know exactly what they want in terms of timing, season, and light. Sometimes, they might wait for hours just for the perfect frame.
What we offer is true local support. If you are a group of photographers, for example, we are happy to provide a gourmet picnic lunch delivered directly to your location, so you never have to leave your tripod. We can also propose fresh perspectives and hidden corners that haven’t made it to Instagram yet. We handle the logistics; you focus on the shot.
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Since these are private tours, you can decide on the hotel category, the pace of the tour, and the number of included services. We send you a draft, and you choose what you prefer.
Mercedes vans, V class are usually the recommended cars, but you can even rent a car and be totally independent.
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If you drive yourself, we'll provide the approximate time schedule and route details, including where to stop for a drink or a break. We handle the booking of charming, family-run farms or hotels where you can enjoy a dip in the natural springs. A little more effort, for unique views.
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The beauty of bespoke journeys is that you can piece together different elements to suit your taste. You might choose a 5-star wine tasting with the rarest labels (at least €200 each) while staying in simpler places; or you can stay at extraordinary, highly-rated hotels and drive yourself—or simply choose to be 'coccolati' (coddled) in every single aspect.
For example, in Rome we work with Hotel Locarno and Ponte Sisto, as well as very basic but comfortable accommodations managed by nuns and priests, offering clean and efficient stays close to the Vatican. In Tuscany, we love the relaxation of thermal springs, recommending places like Adler or Posta Marcucci in Bagno Vignoni, and Terme San Giovanni in Rapolano. We usually avoid downtown Florence, preferring the charm of Siena or Chianti. In Venice, we select only authentic, central hotels like the Flora for a mid-range option or...Ca’ Sagredo and H10 as an example. As us for the best deals.
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Any time you like.
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Yes let us know and we’ll help you choosing what’s the best to be done with your friend.
