Giulio the truffle hunter
The truffle hunt offered by Giulio was designed for those who love the first fruits of the season and quality food, ensuring that they get closer to the wonderful world of Tuscan truffles and learn all of their secrets. At the end of a lovely walk in the woods accompanied by Giulio and his inseparable Lagotto Romagnolo dog, your day will continue with a delicious truffle-based lunch accompanied by a good local wine.

Giulio The Truffle Hunter
Via di Terzano, 34
50012 Bagno a Ripoli – Firenze
Tel.+39 334 723 4689
www.giuliothetrufflehunter.com

COOKERY COURSES
Our cookery courses are held in various locations in Tuscany, including Florence, Chianti, Siena and the beautiful Val D’Orcia. During the lessons, you will learn all the secrets for preparing a delicious Tuscan menu, using only local seasonal products. At the end of the course, you will enjoy the fruits of your labour accompanied by excellent local wines.

Viandando Luxury Travel
www.viandandoluxurytravel.com
Tel.+39 055 698337

Immersed in the Bagno a Ripoli countryside, on the Noccioli ravine, from which it takes its name, the horse riding centre was opened in 1986, inspired by the skill and passion of Marcia Vahlberg and Carmelo Strazzulla, both federal instructors boasting vast experience. Their professionalism, combined with the use of very reliable animals, allows you to enjoy wonderful horse rides in complete safety surrounded by typical Tuscan scenery.

Centro i Noccioli
Via dei Noccioli, 3,
50012 Bagno A Ripoli Firenze
Tel. +39 055643407
www.inoccioli.it

GUIDED E-BIKE TOURS
Guided e-bike tours are undoubtedly a new and convenient way of discovering the best of Tuscany, pedalling with minimal effort thanks to the technical support. During the excursions, which are suitable for both adults and children, you will enjoy the fabulous Tuscan landscape, discovering enchanting villages, historical residences, castles, tasting wine, and other local specialities. An experience to be enjoyed together with family and friends.

Tour guidati in E-bike
Alberto Lombardi
Tel. +39 348 0815004
www.tuscanyquintessence.com

RAFTING IN GARFAGNANA
The Garfagnana Rafting Centre organises rafting trips along the Lima River at the heart of Garfagnana. A perfect way to get closer to the river and discover a world that we often have at our fingertips but are unable to explore. For those seeking fun and adrenaline or simply wanting to relax in an unexplored location.

Rafting in Garfagnana
Strada dell’Abetone e del Brennero
55022 Chifenti – Borgo a Mozzano – Lucca Tel.+39 329 205 2955 Lorenzo
www.garfagnanarafting.com

OLTRARNO QUARTER, FLORENCE
If you want to discover the authentic and genuine character of Florence, we suggest you visit the Oltrarno district, famous among the Florentines and less touristy than the historic centre. Enjoy a walk through the San Frediano and Santo Spirito districts, stroll around the market stalls, discover the artisan workshops, gardens and churches, and dine in one of the local restaurants with homely atmosphere.

Piazza Santo Spirito
50125 – Firenze

BOBOLI GARDENS
The Medici were the first to tend to the gardens, creating the Italian garden model that became an example for many European courts. The vast garden area, with a regular pattern, constitutes a true open-air museum, populated by ancient and Renaissance statues, adorned with caves, primarily the very famous one created by Bernardo Buontalenti. In addition, there are large fountains, such as Neptune and the Ocean. A visit to Boboli completes the trip to the Pitti Palace, of which it forms an integral part, and fully conveys the spirit of court life, at the same time allowing you to enjoy a garden that is constantly renewed while maintaining respect for tradition.

Giardino di Boboli
Via Romana, Palazzo Pitti, Firenze
www.uffizi.it/giardino-boboli

SIENA PIAZZA DEL CAMPO
Piazza del Campo is one of the world’s most beautiful squares and is the beating heart of Siena and its people. It is so called as it was once a green space which hosted markets and fairs. It has a shell-like shape split into 9 sectors in memory of the 9 Lords who governed the city from 1287 to 1355. The brick paving is arranged in a fishbone pattern and dates back to 1347; it covers an irregular shape sloping downwards. The external part of the Square is made from pietra serena sandstone and during the Palio it is covered in tufo stone. The Palazzos that surround the Square were built following a rule – among the first urban planning provisions – established since 1297, which imposed respect of precise aesthetic criteria, prohibiting balconies.

Piazza del Campo 1 53100 Siena
Tel. +39 0577 292111
www.comune.siena.it

SAN GIMIGNANO
A small fortified city halfway between Florence and Siena, it is famous for its architecture and for its beautiful mediaeval towers that make the city profile truly unique. In its most prosperous period, the rich families of San Gimignano came to build 72 towers as a symbol of their well-being and power. Of these, 14 still remain today, contributing to making the city atmosphere even more fascinating. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990, San Gimignano also offers excellent local products, such as saffron and the white wine known as Vernaccia di San Gimignano.

Ufficio Informazioni Turistiche
Piazza Duomo, 1
53037 San Gimignano
Tel. +39 0577 940008
www.sangimignano.com

VAL D’ORCIA – PIENZA
The city of Pienza, strongly desired by Pope Pius II and situated at the heart of the Val D’Orcia, is considered the incarnation of the Renaissance utopia of the ideal city. Having obtained recognition as a UNESCO site in 1996, it still communicates to the world the urban canons of the Renaissance due to the rational organisation of its spaces and the perspectives of the squares and sixteenth-century buildings.
The geometric perspectives, the impressive volumes of the Cathedral and the Piccolomini palace, and the careful filling of the spaces of the old mediaeval village centre are remarkable evidence of the architectural genius of ancient times.

Comune di Pienza
Corso Rossellino, 61
53026 Pienza, Siena
Tel. +39 0578 748502
www.comune.pienza.si.it

SAN GALGANO ABBEY
San Galgano abbey is a Cistercian abbey, located about thirty kilometres from Siena, in the municipality of Chiusdino. The abbey is open every day of the year. The entry ticket also provides admittance to the new Museum in Chiusdino, the birthplace of San Galgano. Both due to its fascinating history linked to San Galgano and for its position among the greenery and nature, this Cathedral open to the sky and to the world has unique charm. I recommend visiting the Chiusdino Museum and the village before entering the Montesiepi Chapel with the sword in the stone and descending to the abbey.

Abbazia San Galgano
Strada Comunale di San Galgano
53012 Chiusdino Siena
www.sangalgano.info

AREZZO
Arezzo is one of Tuscany’s most beautiful cities. Its origins date back to the Etruscan and Roman era of which numerous testimonies have been found, including the Roman amphitheatre. The historic centre still retains its mediaeval charm. Arezzo is rich in works of art such as frescoes, paintings, sculptures and stained glass windows kept in the city’s numerous museums and churches. Piazza Grande is one of Italy’s most beautiful squares and hosts numerous events throughout the year. The Basilica of San Francesco preserves the masterpiece by Piero della Francesca, a sequence of frescoes entitled History of the True Cross. The Church of San Domenico, on the other hand, has the famous Crucifix by Cimabue, and the Cathedral is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful examples of Gothic architecture in Italy.

Comune di Arezzo
Piazza della Libertà, 1
52100 Arezzo

VOLTERRA
The city of Volterra, famous for the mining and processing of alabaster, was one of the main city-states of ancient Tuscany (Etruria); in the Middle Ages, it was the seat of an important Episcopal lordship. Today, it conserves an important historical centre of Etruscan origin. There are many remains from that period: Porta all’Arco, magnificently preserved; Porta Diana, preserving the blocks of the jambs; a large part of the city walls, built with cyclopean blocks of local stone; Roman ruins, including the hemicycle Theatre; and mediaeval buildings such as the Cathedral, the Medici Fortress and the Palazzo dei Priori on the homonymous square, the nerve centre of the town.

Comune di Volterra
Piazza dei Priori, 1,
56048 Volterra PISA
Tel.+39 0577 872982
www.comune.volterra.pi.it

LUCCA
Surrounded by greenery and rich in monuments, Lucca is one of the most beautiful Tuscan cities. Set within sixteenth-century walls, its historical centre is a prodigy of architecture and urban planning. Many countless beauties capture the eye, from churches filled with works of art to squares teeming with life, to the enchanting parks and majestic towers that overlook the ancient village. In short, Lucca is a city to be explored, a treasure trove of wonders to be discovered with an open heart and a keen eye for spotting every detail.

Centro Informazioni Turistiche
Piazzale Giuseppe Verdi
55100 Lucca