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Indulge in a stress-free holiday in Tuscany, Piedmont or Southern Italy for a long weekend or more. Let us organise a memorable trip for your clients or a team-building event to inspire your workforce. We have worked throughout Italy since 1992 and lived in Tuscany for 7 years. Our unrivalled experience, in-depth local knowledge and web of contacts ensure we can design a unique trip, tailor-made to your special requirements in a range of destinations throughout Italy.  With us you will enjoy a unique insight into the local cuisine, the local people and the local festivals. All you need to do is book the time off work; we guarantee you won't be disappointed.

We also offer small group guided walking tours in Tuscany, Piedmont, the Italian Alps and Umbria.

None of our bespoke tours are “off the peg”. We listen to your requirements, talk to you and use our expertise to create your perfect holiday.

Holidays in Tuscany

A tailor made holiday in Tuscany promises a prodigious combination of stunning scenery, mouth-watering food matched to beautiful wines and outstanding art and architecture. We can design a guided walking holiday to take you off the beaten track to show you authentic Tuscany. You can choose from our accommodation partners below or ask us for more recommendations. Alternatively, browse our selection of small group walking holidays in Tuscany.

Your walking tour in Tuscany can incorporate a wine tour of the Chianti region, visiting historical estates and small organic producers.

Start your Tuscan holiday with an early morning balloon flight over the vineyards and villages.

Visit private villas and gardens. Dine in multi award-winning restaurants and cosy trattorias. Enjoy private sightseeing tours of Siena and Florence and other Tuscan towns.

If you wish to be more independent we offer guided day walks and sightseeing tours in central Tuscany. Brochure

Accommodation suggestions
Whether you are looking for a cosy B&B, luxury villa or self catering appartment we can help you choose the ideal place. Click on the links below to browse our recommendations:

If you are looking for a delightful, centrally located B&B in Florence, you need look no further than
 Bed and Breakfast Dei Mori . It is located a few steps from the Duomo and the Piazza Signoria. 
A haven of peace amongst the hustle and bustle of the city. They have 5 beautifully restored rooms,
a guest lounge and a small terrace.







Podere Patrignone
If you are looking for a quiet place to stay while you explore the treasures of Tuscany, then this restored farm is the place for you. Ideally situated in the heart of Chianti Classico, between Siena and Florence. Many wonderful walks leave from the hotel itself. It is possible to organise cookery demonstrations in the Villa kitchen. Miles from any traffic or noise, and yet just a few minutes from some of the world's greatest cultural treasures. Patrignone is a family-owned and run concern. Perfect for large groups for that special celebration. Great for couples too!



Borgolecchi

A delightful B&B in the pretty village of Lecchi, close to Gaiole-in-Chianti. An ideal spot from which to visit Siena and explore Chianti Classico with its many castles, abbeys, villas and fabulous wines. The village has a good restaurant and there are many others a short drive away. The B&B has 5 rooms. In-house massages and cookery demonstrations are also available on request.








B&B Le Tre Perle
Located in the heart of the market town of Colle Val d'Elsa this friendly, centrally located, bed and breakfast is the perfect place to stay for those people travelling without a car. The town is easily reached by a regular bus service from Florence and Siena, with connections to Volterra and San Gimignano. Colle Val d'Elsa produces much of Italy's crystal glass. It has a weekly market on Fridays, many craft shops and a beautiful old town perched on a hill. Amongst the wide array of restaurants on offer, Colle Val d'Elsa is home to Ristorante Arnolfo - one of Italy's most renowned restaurants, with 2 Michelin stars.




Fattoria Corsignano

A beautifully converted farm offering delightful accommodation in a range of comfortable apartments suitable for small groups and for individuals. Fattoria Corsignano produces its own olive oil and wines and all guests are invited to a guided tasting. A perfect base for a tailor made holiday in Chianti, wonderful hiking yet only 8km from the medieval gem of Siena. We can take you to the best markets in the daytime and then we will cook a fabulous meal for you in the evening in the comfort of your lodging.The Fattoria also has a restaurant for its guests.


La Bella Toscana

La Bella Toscana offers a beautiful selection of rental properties including private villas with pool, country houses and apartments in idyllic locations throughout Tuscany and on the stunning Amalfi Coast. The properties are perfect bases from which to explore the area, whilst being immersed in the beautiful countryside  If staying independently in Tuscany, why not call upon us for a Day Tour in the Chianti Hills.

Piedmont - Northwest Italy

The undisputed gourmet capital of Italy - world class wines matched to innovative cuisine. Rolling countryside dotted with hill-top castles. A guided walking tour in Piedmont will take you from castle to castle and from one great wine to the next.

Suggested Hotel: Corte Gondina
An intimate family-run hotel in the hill top village of La Morra, in the heart of the Barolo wine region. The hotel has  a reading room and wine cellar, swimming pool and peaceful garden. Start the day with a delicious breakfast before exploring the beautiful Langhe region. 

Enjoy a guided visit to Grinzane Cavour castle, the 19th century home of the first Prime Minister of Italy - Camillo Cavour.

Experience the innovative and elegant cuisine of Piedmont and taste the outstanding wines the region produces. A region of rolling hills with views to the snow-capped Alps on a clear day.

The city of Alba is often referred to as a city of a hundred towers and it still retains much of it's medieval architecture. It hosts the truffle fair each October and during this time you can partake in a guided truffle hunt. Alba. In the Spring they have a regional wine festival with events in the city and across the region.

Naples and the South

"See Naples and Die"

Discover the beautiful Pollino National Park, one of Italy's best kept secrets. Be seduced by the passion of Naples. Enjoy an exclusive tour of Pompeii with one of the best local guides in the area. This holiday is guaranteed to delight all your senses.

Suggested Hotels: Constantinopoli 104, Naples; Hotel Picchio Nero, Terranova del Pollino

• Experienced and knowledgeable guide who will look after your every need and bring this stunning area to life.
• Magnificent meals including wonderful wines.
• Gourmet lunches: trattoria style, lavish picnics or simple snack according to your preference.
• Dinner in a variety of superb restaurants.
• A range of fabulous accommodation to choose from.
• Transport to/from designated airport or train station in air-conditioned minibus.
• Comprehensive pre-trip information.

Walking:
Limited Walking

We can include as little or as much walking as you like, according to your preference.

When to Go:
Tuscany: Beautiful in any season. Some activities are not available in the holiday season of August.
Piedmont: March to November. Particularly beautiful in April (in Alba there is a regional wine festival - Vinum - on the weekend of the 25th April) and Autumn (mid-September to end of October) when there is the Truffle fair in Alba (October to early November)
Naples and Southern Italy: March to November. August is not recommended.

Cost:
Once we know what type of holiday you are looking for we will put together a quote for you.

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