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Thank you for your interest in my Taste of Tuscany itinerary which I created from my recent trip there. I hope you enjoy some of my suggestions for your next trip to Florence and the Siena region of Tuscany. If you do, please let me know in a message and maybe a photo. I am organizing this particular tour during this harvest season from September/ October, 2023. Let me know if you would like more information about this trip, it is limited to a small group of 8.
As a travel consultant, I have been organizing bespoke tours all over France and Italy since 2012. I enjoy traveling and sharing my wonderful local small/slow travel experiences with the intension of helping small family businesses recover from the past couple of difficult years. I have more itineraries to share from around the world, so be on the look out.
I envision the Next Renaissance will be in the small towns and villages in Italy, where the people have lived close to the earth for generations, cultivating a simple but beautiful way of life we can all learn from. There is a shift away from big travel business, toward slow/small travel. It is the way I like to travel.
Enjoy! Buon Viaggio!! ...and please mention my name to the locals :)
Taste of Tuscany Tour
By Sweet Life Italy (aka Alecia Caine)
Friday, Oct 21 - Day 1 Montalcino Wine Excursion
Drive through the beautiful Siena province to Montalcino where we will stay for 2 nights at Paradiso di Caruci https://paradisodicacuci.com , a family owned Winery and Bed & Breakfast that produces a small quantity of exceptional Brunello. Tour the vineyard and winery with Francisco followed by a Wine Paring Lunch. In the evening, wander around the historical town of Montelcino during the Sagra del Tordo, taste the famous white truffles, chestnuts, mushrooms, fresh pressed olive oils, salumi and wines, of course.
For transportation from anywhere in Florence, train station or airport, contact Marco Modesti at info@tuscanytopdrivers.com
Saturday, Oct 22 - Day 2 Tuscany Tour, Montalcino Medieval Nights.
Drive to Pienza, a beautiful medieval village that was completely renovated during the Renaissance. Enjoy the views and also try the Pecorino cheese this town is famous for. Then drive through the famous rolling hills of Val d’Orcia on the way to visit the town of Montepulciano. Then back to Montalcino for a special dinner during the Medieval Palio di Arcieri or Archery competition hosted by Francesco Ditta from Paradiso di Caruci.
Sunday, Oct. 23 - Day 3 Tuscany Tour, Florence
After breakfast, we are on our way to Siena, a beautiful terra cotta medieval town. See the famous Duomo, climb to the top to see spectacular views. Walk the quaint circular streets stopping in the specialty shops for regional delicacies, panforte or biscotti. Make your way down to the Piazza del Campo where the famous Palio di Siena, the horse race that takes place twice a year. Enjoy a coffee in the Piazza. Drive through the Chianti region, enjoy lunch at Dario's Antica Macelleria. https://www.dariocecchini.com/ On to Florence and check into your hotel. The Calimala https://www.hotelcalimala.com/ (or Hotel Bonifacio is a budget conscious option https://www.hotelbonifacio.it/en/home-en-3/)
Monday, Oct. 24 - Day 4 Florence, the Birthplace of the Renaissance
The morning light is amazing in Florence and has inspired artists and art lovers for centuries. It’s no wonder Florence is at the heart of the Italian Renaissance. The scent of cappuccino and fresh baked Cornetti will gently signal it’s time to awaken to your own personal Renaissance. After breakfast, your guide will meet you downstairs for a private walking tour of the Duomo, Giotto’s tower Brunelleshci's dome, MichelAngelo’s David and the Uffizi Museum to see my favorite Botticelli, The Birth of Venus. After a long day of sight seeing, it’s time for a siesta to refresh and be ready for an aperativo at Enoteca Alessi https://www.enotecaalessi.it/. With a huge selection of Italian and international wines as well as whiskeys, spirits and liqueurs from all over the world, you can enjoy a bottle or 2 among friends with a tagliere of Italian cured meats and cheeses.
Dinner at Ribeo, https://www.facebook.com/OsteriaRibeo/ the hand cut Chianina tartare will not disappoint. On the walk back to the hotel stop by My Sugar Gelato Artiginale https://my-sugar.business.site/. The Black Sesame and salty caramel are my favorites.
For tour guide in English contact Carol Ann Sicbaldi https://carolsmoveablefeast.com/ or Christina’s Florence christinasflorence@gmail.com
Heliania Vogli at https://www.florenceconnection.net/
Tuesday, Oct. 25 - Day 5 Central Market and Cooking Class
Our chef will meet us after breakfast and take us on a tasting tour of the Central Market to indulge in regional delicacies such as truffles, Pecorino or Sheep Cheese, olive oil, prosciutto, salamis and wines. We will gather ingredients for a cooking class followed by lunch. After a siesta, visit the tiny but packed art and leather studio of Daniela Baldini http://pitturantica.it/ for ancient style paintings and leather objects. Shop at Melrose Vintage https://www.instagram.com/melrosevintagestorefirenze/?hl=it and for leather goods. Enjoy an aperativo at La Menagere https://www.lamenagere.it/
Wednesday, Oct. 26 - Day 6 Foodie and Artisan Tour of the Oltrarno
After breakfast, finish shopping to bring some goodies back home, stroll around, sit in a café and just enjoy with all your senses. In the afternoon meet up with Lorenzo Marchi for a fantastic food and wine tour of the other side of the Arno, known as the Oltrarno infoLorenzoMarchi@gmail.com. You will visit the quaint authentic neighborhoods where the Florentines hang out tasting all the best from the Tuscan region. Stroll around after your tour and check out the artisan studios in the cradle of the Renaissance. You will see small workshops of Goldsmiths, bookbinding, handmade leather and paper products, crystal, bronze and musical instruments
Thursday, Oct 27 - Day 7 Last Day in Florence.
After breakfast, enjoy the day, take a stroll, shop, have lunch.
Contact: Alecia Caine abccpa@sbcglobal.net Instagram : Sweet Life Italy Facebook : My Sweet Life Italy
https://sweetlifeitaly.blogspot.com/
50+ • Couples • Digital Nomads • Female Solo • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Foodie • History • Outdoors • People & Culture • Road Trip • Romantic • Slow Travel • Wine
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You won't find the Uffizi or any other must-sees in this list - I know you know about them!
What you'll find are a local's best off-the-beaten-path recommendations for what to do, see, and purchase in Florence:
- 5 food & wine activities, including tours;
- 4 cultural activities;
- 2 summertime live music and dancing spots;
- 3 free activities;
- 8 local shops.
Check out my "Custom Italy Services" board for custom recommendations and other services.
Don't forget to save ☑️ this map for future use!
Foodie • Adventure • Art • Shopping • People & Culture • Wine
$10.00
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As a celiac who lives in Florence, I've got your back! After years of living in the beautiful Renaissance city, I've curated this comprehensive list of the best celiac-safe spots to check out in Florence! The guide has 24 pins covering traditional Italian, international cuisine, bakeries, gelato, and dedicated GF grocery stores.
Enjoy!
Gluten-free / Celiac • Foodie
$20.00
4.8
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Explore Florence's food through the eyes of a native, local, professional foodie, as these locations are ones I keep visiting regularly, year after year.
This guide features:
- 5 breakfast spots,
- 4 gelato shops 🍦,
- 2 markets,
- 15 Tuscan-focused dining options,
- 3 pizzerie 🍕,
- 6 wine and cocktail bars.
Don't forget to save ☑️ this map for future use!
[cover image 📸 by @silviopalladino_]
Foodie
$20.00
4.8
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Florence has become very well-known for panini, different kinds of sandwiches stuffed with all things delicious.
Many visitors tend to flock in mass to the same Insta-famous shop, which is ok, but not worth wasting precious hours standing in line, when you could very easily just walk up to an even better establishment.
This is my ultimate list as a Tuscan native, with detailed descriptions and videos about what makes each panini shop unique 💎
Don't forget to download Thatch app to access full features and to save ☑️ this map for future use!
Italian Language 101: one panino, two panini.
Foodie
Free
180
THE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE TO THE HIGHLIGHTS OF ITALY - ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, & MORE 🇮🇹
I've been fortunate enough to visit Italy multiple times and even more fortunate to have been guided by true Italian friends. Here, I take all that I've learned from those travels and distill it into one perfect itinerary that hits the big highlights.
This itinerary is a great fit for first-timers since it'll take you to the absolute must-see spots in Italy. You certainly won't see all the boot has to offer (just plan on coming back for future trips, plural, to make that happen), but you'll see the most iconic places at a reasonable, enjoyable pace. You'll be able to soak up all the history, food, wine, and dolce vita these cities have to offer. After this first taste, you'll be dying to come back for more!
🗺️ Main Itinerary Stops:
- Rome | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Orvieto | Pit stop
- Tuscany // Montalcino | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Siena | Pit stop
- Florence | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Tivoli | Pit stop
- Rome | Overnight for return flight
🗺️ Optional Extension Stops:
- Pisa | Day trip (+ extra night in Florence)
- Bologna | Pit stop
- Venice | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Modena | 1 full day / 1 night here or nearby
Couples • Family • Architecture • Art • Wine • Luxury • History • Road Trip • Romantic • Foodie • Relaxation
Free
5
Florence, an open-air museum nestled along the Arno River, is a timeless masterpiece where art and history intertwine. This cradle of the Renaissance pulses with an infectious energy, inviting visitors to wander through cobblestone streets lined with world-renowned galleries and architectural gems. From the grandeur of the Duomo's dome to the intimate charm of the Pitti Palace, Florence is a sensory overload, captivating hearts with its elegance, inspiring minds with its artistic legacy, and tantalizing taste buds with its Tuscan cuisine.
This guide includes:
- introductory note
- places to visit (photo spots, museums and cultural venues, open squares, and others)
- photo spots
Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)
$5.00
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Located in the Tuscany region, it is known for its rich Renaissance history and its notable influence on art and culture. With its stunning architecture, world-renowned museums and charming street atmosphere, Florence is the perfect experience and combination for anyone looking for an unforgettable cultural and artistic experience.
Architecture • Adventure • Art • Boutique • Coffee • Design • Foodie • Faith • History • Luxury • Photography • People & Culture • Romantic • Shopping • Wellness
Free
1
Italy’s landscapes and cultures are so varied that each region feels like an entirely new world. This meticulously planned 14-day road trip allows you to dive deep into Italy’s iconic highlights and hidden gems. From the out of this world views of the Dolomites to the sun-soaked Amalfi coast, you’ll experience the best of Italy’s history, food, art, and nature.
Your itinerary will be: Milan - Lake Como - Venice - Dolomites - Florece - Tuscany - Rome - Naples - Pompeii - Amalfi Coast - Sorrento
In this guide you'll find:
🤯 90+ locals-only recommendations, including food and drink, viewpoints, museums and MORE
🗺️ An interactive map so you can see which places are nearby
👀 Tips and tricks that will be useful and 100% needed to get the best out of this experience
Backpacker • Digital Nomads • LGBTQ+ • Vegan • Vegetarian • Camping • Foodie • History • Photography • People & Culture • Slow Travel • Van Life • Outdoors • Architecture • Adventure • Romantic
$27.00
0
Don't miss out on the ultimate Firenze adventure! Our destination guide offers hand-picked locations that let you experience the city with all five senses. Taste authentic Italian cuisine, see stunning art and architecture, hear the vibrant street life, smell the rich aromas of local markets, and feel the history in every corner. Get your guide now and immerse yourself fully in Firenze!
📍 See x17
📍 Hear x2
📍 Feel x8
📍 Smell x2
📍 Taste x3
🏠 Stay x3
🤫 Surprise Addition: This guide doesn’t focus on Firenze alone! Want to find out what else is included? Buy me and find out.
Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Female Solo • Vegetarian • Vegan • 50+ • Groups • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Budget • Design • History • People & Culture • Photography • Romantic • Slow Travel • Sustainable/Eco • Wellness • Wine • Coffee • Outdoors • Foodie • Relaxation • Shopping
$10.00
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Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of the Florence and Muscle Shoals area! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Florence for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations
All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!
Couples • Family • Architecture • Art • Budget • Coffee • Design • Foodie • History • People & Culture
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Discover the most breathtaking hotels in Florence with our exclusive guide to the best accommodations boasting stunning views. As an Italy travel specialist, I’ve selected these top hotels to offer you unparalleled vistas of the city’s iconic landmarks and picturesque landscapes. From panoramic rooftops to charming riverfront settings, these Florence hotels promise an unforgettable stay with a view that will leave you in awe.
Couples • 50+ • Business • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • Luxury • History • Design • Boutique • Relaxation • Romantic • Slow Travel
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THE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE TO THE HIGHLIGHTS OF ITALY - ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, & MORE 🇮🇹
I've been fortunate enough to visit Italy multiple times and even more fortunate to have been guided by true Italian friends. Here, I take all that I've learned from those travels and distill it into one perfect itinerary that hits the big highlights.
This itinerary is a great fit for first-timers since it'll take you to the absolute must-see spots in Italy. You certainly won't see all the boot has to offer (just plan on coming back for future trips, plural, to make that happen), but you'll see the most iconic places at a reasonable, enjoyable pace. You'll be able to soak up all the history, food, wine, and dolce vita these cities have to offer. After this first taste, you'll be dying to come back for more!
🗺️ Main Itinerary Stops:
- Rome | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Orvieto | Pit stop
- Tuscany // Montalcino | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Siena | Pit stop
- Florence | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Tivoli | Pit stop
- Rome | Overnight for return flight
🗺️ Optional Extension Stops:
- Pisa | Day trip (+ extra night in Florence)
- Bologna | Pit stop
- Venice | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Modena | 1 full day / 1 night here or nearby
📣IF YOU WANT MORE INFO BEFORE PURCHASING ➡️ Check out the free preview of this guide. It includes:
- OVERVIEW STATS: Including trip length, ideal season, trip speed, physicality, trip themes, who this trip is best for, cost, and how to get around
- STOP-BY-STOP OVERVIEW: Including number of days at each destination and number of activities, restaurants, and hotels included in the full version of this guide
- EXAMPLE ITINERARY DAY: An example day from the full version of this itinerary, so you can see the level of detail and travel style you can expect!
- BONUS - HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS: All the same recs from the paid version! Consider supporting my work by booking through the links provided - it’s much appreciated!
Couples • Family • Luxury • Architecture • Art • Foodie • History • Photography • Road Trip • Romantic • Wine • Relaxation
$9.99
2
Comprehensive 6-day itinerary, designed to the only resource you'll need and all-inclusive of transportation, accommodation, restaurant, and sightseeing recommendations!
Embark on a captivating journey through Zurich, Milan, and Florence, where modern elegance meets timeless culture. Begin in Zurich, Switzerland's cosmopolitan hub, renowned for its pristine lakes, vibrant art scene, and world-class shopping on Bahnhofstrasse. Next, immerse yourself in Milan, Italy's fashion capital, where history and haute couture collide. Explore the iconic Duomo di Milano, savor exquisite Italian cuisine, and experience the city’s dynamic nightlife. Finally, indulge in the Renaissance beauty of Florence, home to architectural marvels like the Duomo and Michelangelo’s David, while enjoying charming piazzas, boutique shopping, and Tuscan flavors. This trip promises a perfect blend of luxury, culture, and adventure.
Budget • Shopping • People & Culture • History
$25.00
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2 week Guide In Italy
A fast paced guide to get the most out of a two week trip in Italy. The Guide provides recommendations for places to eat, stay, and transportation. This guide is a step by step itinerary from one of my favorite trips.
Cities included in the itinerary include:
Rome- Amalfi -Florence - Cinque Terra -Pisa
Budget • Luxury • Foodie • Shopping
$5.00
0
In 2017, I studied abroad for a semester in Florence, Italy, and just about died and went to pasta heaven! From January through May, I ate like a queen. I honestly have no idea how I afforded to eat out as much as I did. But it was worth every cent!
As soon as I was confirmed into the Lorenzo de'Medici program, various friends of friends sent their recommendations and guides for Florence to me. I inherited a wealth of inside knowledge about Florence like the secret bakeries, wine windows, and where to find the cute bartenders. I referred to these guides religiously in the first few weeks of getting my footing before establishing my own favorites around the city and starting my own Florence food guide.
There's no doubt in my mind that there are newer additions to the Florence restaurant scene since I was there in 2017. This is just a compilation of my favorite places in Florence from someone who lived there for 5 months! This food guide is like my original Google Doc bullet point list had a baby with my food Instagram, @my600lblife. I've removed any eateries that are no longer in business but kept all my original commentary from 20-year-old Maeve who apparently was only concerned a good deal. Some of them make me giggle and cringe a little but they're authentically me and it's just like my favorite saying, "If you're not cringing, you're not growing."
I've included a lengthy list of tips for dining in Italy, a breakdown of the Italian courses and their English translation, and of course, my favorite (and not so favorite) restaurants in Florence including pasta, pizza, panino, caffe, aperitivo, gelato & more! Please tag me on any pictures on Instagram (@maevecutts) so I can live vicariously through your travels to Florence!
As always, I'm happy to help you plan a custom itinerary for your trip to Florence! Just reach out to me directly (:
Coffee • Foodie
Free
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This itinerary provides highlights of "The Big 3" in Italy - connecting to each city utilizing the wonderful Italian railway.
It is a 12-day itinerary and provides tour recommendations, hotel recommendations as we well as some great restaurants and bars to check-out. Also included, a day trip out to Cinque Terre.
This itinerary is based on a trip we did back in October of 2019 with friends of ours. Some updates have been added based on client trips I have booked to Italy since then, and include some of their recommendations.
Please enjoy!
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Italians are famous for the Dolce Far Niente... sweet doing nothing. I always suggest people build in some time to sit and people watch. The Aperitivo is an art form in Italy and in Florence now, rooftop bars have become a thing. Many are in hotels. You will need a reservation, especially in high season.
Free
8
A self-guided exploration of Florence's foods through the charming neighborhood of Oltrarno, in 5 stops: a pastry shop, a bakery, a market and/or aperitivo, lunch, and gelato.
In addition to each stop's details, this guide also includes information about Oltrarno, recommended foods to try, a quick guide to Italian coffee, what is "aperitivo", and historical information about Florence's famous wine windows.
Visit every stop, or pick and choose to your liking. Depending on how many stops you make and how long you stay, the tour lasts about 3.30 hours.
Total walking distance: about 1 mile on flat roads.
Tuesday-Saturdays only because most of the featured businesses are closed on Sundays and Mondays, in true Italian fashion. The tour is designed as a morning/lunch activity, but can also be adjusted for the afternoon/dinner.
Remember: come hungry!
$30.00
3
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