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Italy is a truly unique country: unique for its stunning landscapes, its artisanal crafts passed down through generations, its artworks that enrich our cultural heritage and, above all, its cuisine.
Tuscany can be considered one of the richest regions in every aspect: culture, gastronomy and scenery… Tuscany has it all. Every tour is designed to discover all the little gems of its cities like Firenze, Arezzo, Lucca but also villages lost in
the beautiful countryside like Cortona, Pienza, Montalcino, Pitigliano.
A holiday in Italy is not complete without a taste of the different local specialties. Part of our excursions are then the biscuits ricciarelli in Siena, the fried fish in Viareggio and all the famous cheeses and cured meats of Chianti and Maremma.
In this leaflet, discover all the renowned and hidden wonders of this region, enhanced with some tasty moments of relaxation.
You also find some original ideas, the result of our experience, that take you off the beaten tourist paths. Absolutely worth trying!
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7 days from € 599
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Tuscany
The flavour and beauty of Tuscany to take home with you.
Not only with beautiful photos taken during the trip, but above all with products that you receive as gifts during the visits to various production sites. Fancy a little insider tip? Tuscany is beautiful in spring, but in autumn it is simply stunning, when the land offers its best fruits: olive oil and wine.
Tour Includes
6 nights with extended breakfast buffet in 3 or 4 hotel in Montecatini
5 dinners at the hotel
1 tour guide in Lari with a visit to the pasta factory and cheese dairy in Fauglia
1 visit to the Martelli pasta factory + 1 pack of pasta to take away
1 visit to the cheese factory and tasting + 1 pack of cheese to take home
1 half-day guided tour of Firenze
1 visit to a gelateria with ice cream tasting and explanation of ice cream production
1 half-day guided tour of Pisa
1 aperitif spritz and “pizzette”
1 half-day guided tour of Lucca
1 tour guide in Montecatini Alto and Chianti
1 round trip funicular railway to Montecatini Alto
1 truffle tasting and snack at the organic farm Poggio Ai Lupi in Chianti + 1 bottle of olive oil to take home
1 full-day guided tour of Volterra and San Gimignano
1 wine tasting with snack and a bottle of Vernaccia di San Gimignano to take home
1 typical Tuscan pasta dinner including drinks
1 jar of typical spices
Full steam ahead through Tuscany
5 days from € 335
A new way to discover the beauty of Tuscany and its fascinating history. From Siena, you set off on the benches of the restored carriages of the “Centoporte”, pulled by a steam locomotive on a journey through landscapes that have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Of course, the famous local wines and typical Tuscan food are not to be missed!
Tour Includes
4 nights half board in good hotels in the Chianciano Terme area
rich breakfast buffet
1 full-day guided tour of Cortona and Arezzo
1 full-day guided tour off Montepulciano and Pienza
1 wine tasting and visit to a wine cellar
1 full-day tour guide for the Siena-Asciano-Siena excursion
1 steam train journey Siena-Asciano-Siena
5 days from € 488
Royal Dolce Vita
6 days from € 569
We take you back to the time of the Medici and the most important families of Tuscany, in the footsteps of the “Dolce Vita” of the Renaissance.
Beautiful palazzi, fascinating gardens, dinner in a palazzo, horse-drawn carriage rides, just as the nobles of the time lived.
Tour Includes
5 nights B&B in a good middle-class hotel in the Firenze area
3 dinners at the hotel, 3-courses menu
1 dinner at the “Palazzo Borghese”
1 visit and guided tour of the Hesperidarium citrus garden in Pescia
1 tasting of 3 products
1 snack
1 half-day guided tour of Firenze
1 visit to the magnificent “Giardino di Boboli”
1 half-day guided tour of Lucca
1 visit to Palazzo Pfanner
1 aperitif in the garden
1 guided tour of the wine cellar and horse-drawn carriage ride in Torre di Cenaia
1 cookery course and tasting on the preparation of pizza or schiacciata with cantuccini
1 visit and exclusive dinner at Villa Ferdinanda di Artimino
1 fascinating play about the life of the Medici (in English)
1 apron and a recipe book from the “Torre di Cenaia”
Autumn racer New olive oil and good wine
The days are getting shorter, the winds fresher and the typical autumn fruits are ripening. Nature prepares for hibernation and people use the time to take their last trips in fine weather: that is the magic of autumn, a season that invites tranquillity and reflection, in contrast to spring, which is refreshing and full of energy. This program has been very successful and we would like to offer it again.
Experience with us one of the most beautiful autumns in Italy, the one in Tuscany.
Tour Includes
4 nights half board in a good 3 hotel in Montecatini with a large menu selection
1 welcome cocktail
1 full-day tour guide to the village of Lari and olive oil mills
1 visit to the pasta factory of the Martelli family
1 typical lunch in the village with “Spaghettata” with water and local wine in the restaurant in Lari
1 cherry liqueur tasting at the Bottega delle Specialità
1 ice cream break (3 scoops) in the “ice cream parlour” in Lari
1 visit to a cheese dairy with tasting and wine
1 carriage ride with tractor to the oil mill & 1 visit to the oil mill
1 explanation of cultivation and walk through the olive grove
1 tasting of bruschette with freshly pressed olive oil
1 bottle of 500 ml olive oil per room with personalised label
1 visit to a regional market
1 half-day guided tour of Pistoia
1 visit to a fattoria, olives harvest, vegetable harvest and preparation of a zuppa frantoiana and fresh pasta
1 autumn festival in the fattoria, dinner with local products with seasonal delicacies and then necci (dessert with chestnut flour, ricotta and chestnuts)
music entertainment during the autumn festival
7 days from € 629 Tuscany & Umbria, the perfect duo
Two regions that many consider to be similar, which is why they limit themselves to visiting only Tuscany and skip Umbria.
What a big mistake... Umbria is called the spiritual heart of Italy, due to its basilicas, churches and other buildings that emphasise the religious soul, in contrast to Tuscany, where noble palaces, castles and museums predominate. Tuscany’s meat and Umbria’s sausage are the flagship products of each region.
When it comes to ice cream, however, there is one undisputed winner: Sergio Dondoli’s in San Gimignano in Tuscany.
Tour Includes
3 nights half board in 3/ 4 Hotel Montecatini Terme
1 full day tour guide Firenze
1 train journey Montecatini-Firenze-Montecatini
1 half-day guided tour of Firenze
1 cookery course
1 full-day guided tour of the Chianti region
1 visit and tasting in a winery in the Chianti area
1 visit and cheese at a sheep farm
1 half-day guided tour of San Gimignano
1 ice-cream tasting at the Gelateria Dondoli
1 half-day guided tour of Siena
3 nights half board in 3/4 hotel in the Perugia/Lago Trasimeno area
1 full-day guided tour of Assisi, Bevagna and Montefalco
1 admission to the Basilica of San Francesco
1 visit to an olive oil mill
1 full-day guided tour of Lago Trasimeno & Fagiolina del Trasimeno farm
1 lunch at the farm
Tuscany, harmony and flair
6 days from € 679
In this programme you find many classic ideas, but also unusual activities that are much appreciated by our groups. It is not a run-of-the-mill trip, but a journey of discovery of Tuscany in all its beauty, with everything that makes it special.
Tour Includes
5 nights bed and breakfast at the 4 Hotel Villa delle Rose in Pescia
2 dinners at the hotel with salad buffet
Headphones for the entire stay
1 full day guided tour Pistoia & Vivaio Mati
1 half-day guided tour of Pistoia
1 entrance to Pistoia underground
1 entrance to the bell tower of the church of San Zeno
1 entry to the silver altar of the cathedral & baptistery
1 visit to the Mati nursery
1 aperitif and exclusive buffet at the nursery
1 Renaissance dinner amidst Leonardo's inventions
1 full-day guided tour of Carrara and Pietrasanta, the village of artists
1 half-day guided tour of Carrara and the marble with 1 jeep tour of the marble quarries
1 Lardo bacon tasting in the quarry
1 visit to the Museo dei Bozzetti in Pietrasanta
1 Schiacciata (flatbread) and ham
1 visit to a marble working workshop
1 half-day guided tour of Firenze
1 visit to an oil mill with oil tasting with carriage ride with a tractor
1 dinner including drinks at the farm
1 half-day guided tour of Siena
1 course with a professional pizza maker
1 buffet dinner with Tuscan starters, 1 pizza, water and 1 drink
1 apron with logo and cookery diploma
Heart racing for car lovers
5 days from € 345
The Mille Miglia is one of the most famous and fascinating car races in the world. Today, it is a regular event for classic car owners and fans throughout Italy. A large part of the race passes through Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, two regions that are ideally connected by the Futa and Raticosa passes and have been the scene of legendary duels between drivers. The programme features the best that Tuscany has to offer on 2 and 4 wheels: Piaggio, the legendary Vespa and a small manufacturer of super sports cars.
Tour Includes
4 nights half board in a good 3 Hotel in Montecatini
1 full-day tour guide in Pontedera
1 visit to the Piaggio Museum in Pontedera
1 visit to the Mazzanti Super Sport car manufacturer
1 full-day tour guide around Lucca
1 visit to a cigar factory
1 visit to a beer factory
1 tasting of 3 different types of beer with a snack
1 half-day guided tour of Bologna
1 visit to an automobile museum in the Modena area
7 days from € 668
From street food to gourmet cuisine
Welcome to an unforgettable journey through the culinary treasures of Tuscany, from the lively street markets to the elegant gourmet restaurants. From Street Food to Gourmet Tuscan Cuisine is a journey of discovery that takes you through the different facets of Tuscan cuisine, where the simplicity of street food meets the sophisticated dishes. Cuisine meets culture: a gastronomic hop on hop off tour through world famous Tuscany where, literally, everyone gets a taste.
Tour Includes
6 nights B&B, good 3/4 Hotel in Montecatini
5 dinners at the hotel
Welcome cocktail at the hotel
Tour escort for the entire stay
Half-day guided tour of Lucca Buccellato and cappuccino tasting
Fish & chips on the "Barchina" in Viareggio
Ice cream break in San Gimignano
Wine tasting with 4 wines and snack with saffron in a farm
Visit to an alabaster workshop in Volterra
Sumptuous barbecue dinner incl. drinks on a country estate in the Volterra area
Half-day guided tour of Firenze
Lunch with Tuscan soup (ribollita) and bread and tomato soup (pappa al pomodoro)
Tasting of cold cuts in the Falorni butcher's shop with a glass of Chianti wine
Half-day guided tour of Siena
Tasting of panforte and ricciarelli biscuits with a drink at the Pasticceria Nannini in Siena
5 & 5 tasting with a drink in Livorno
Half-day guided tour of Pisa
Beer tasting
6 days from € 569
Culinary symphony: pasta creations, truffle adventures and golden flavours
Welcome to a journey that excites your taste buds and takes you into the heart of gastronomy. On this unique tour, you will experience truffle hunting, noodle tastings and wine blending. Wander through beautiful landscapes, with the scent of truffles in the air. Expert hunters and their dogs will lead you, uncovering truffles hidden in the soil.
Join in the thrill of finding these culinary treasures and learn about truffle harvesting. An adventure about tasting and exploring.
Tour Includes
5 nights B&B, good 3/4 Hotel in Montecatini
4 dinners at the hotel
Full-day tour guide for the entire stay
Truffle hunt
Crostini tasting
Trio of pasta tasting at the Morelli factory
Visit to the Pasta Morelli Museum
Visit to the Castle dei Vicari in Lari Aperitif with panoramic view of the castle
Visit to the Martelli pasta factory
Tasting of spirits
Cold cuts tasting and ham deboning demonstration
Small gift in the "Bella Toscana" shop
Visit to the maturing cave and cheese tasting
Lunch with Pasta Martelli
Half-day guided tour of Pisa
Light lunch with tagliatelle and wild boar ragù
Visit to an olive oil mill
Olive oil tasting
Sumptuous barbecue dinner incl. drinks on a country estate in the Volterra area
Half-day guided tour of Lucca Cookery course on a farm
Dinner in a farmhouse
A Getaway to Maremma's Enchanting Countryside
6 days from € 525
Maremma, known for its picturesque landscapes and charming medieval villages, is a combination of cultural traditions and culinary delights. By exploring the countryside you will enjoy wine tastings in Montepulciano, taste the real Italian olive oil in Pitigliano, marvel at artistic creations like the Giardino dei Tarocchi, taste the Pecorino cheese in Pienza. The tour ends with a lunch with the Butteri: traditional Tuscan cowboys. These skilled horsemen will put on a horse show just for you.
Tour Includes
5 HB with extended breakfast in an upper-middle-class hotel in the Grosseto area
Full-day guide excursion to Pienza and Montepulciano
Cheese tasting at Pianporcino in Pienza
Wine tasting with snacks in Montepulciano
Full-day guide excursion to Pitigliano, Sovana
Oil tasting at Cencini in Pitigliano
Full-day guide excursion to Monte Argentario, Giardino dei Tarocchi
Admission ticket for the Giardino dei Tarocchi
Full-day guide excursion to Grosseto
Aperitif in a carriage from Castiglione della Pescaia
Lunch with the Butteri, drinks included
Località Bra 1 18021 Borgomaro (IM) T. +39 0183 5481 info@gadis.it
Via Stazione 15 28831 Baveno (VB) T. +39 0183 548413 lagomaggiore@gadis.it
Via A. Canobbio 6 37132 Verona (VR) T. +39 0183 548510 nord@gadis.it
Via A. Modigliani 19/C 56016 Vicopisano (PI) T. +39 0183 548310 toscana@gadis.it
Via Brennero 83/85 00141 Roma (RM) T. +39 0183 548612 roma@gadis.it