TUSCANY TOURS 2011

Discover Southern Tuscany
A rich, relaxing tour showcasing the best of Tuscany, including beautiful Pienza, location for the English Patient, and Cortona, setting for Under the Tuscan Sun, as well as the medieval towns of Siena & San Gimignano, gardens, wine cellars & local markets. 8 days departing 01 May 2011, 23 October 2011. Details...

Discover Le Marche
Journey through Le Marche which, with its long history of excellent food and wine, is said to encompass "all of Italy in the one state". The gentle coast of the Adriatic Sea, rich in seafoods, rises through cutivated hills and valleys, equally rich in olives, vines, fruit-trees and herds of animals, to the heights of the Appennine mountains. 8 days departing 17 April 2011 & 16 October 2011. Details...

National Trust: Discover the Heart of Italy
In partnership with National Trust Australia we have created a leisurely "behind the scenes" tour for the senses, based in the famous Umbrian town of Spoleto and then the UNESCO world heritage, medieval town of Urbino described as "a dream shaped into a city". 12 days departing 19 May 2011. Details...

Testimonial: "Your great gift is to facilitate a feeling of intimacy with the people, the land and the history - even for total strangers. We can never forget the sights you showed us and the local folk you introduced us to; meeting the grand dame of local wine during our late evening walk on the cobblestones of an ancient hill top village ... and the many other local rhythms of the area that you shared. Around every corner was another discovery ... In the company of Ugo it always feels that we were the first to ever discover these riches ourselves." - Oliver Schofield. More tributes ...

Welcome to Italy and to this unspoiled area of Tuscany where we live. Come with us to experience its landscape of crete hills and stretches of woodlands, olive groves and vineyards. Meet its people who have retained their Tuscan character, their humour, hospitality, traditional skills .... and a love of good food and wine. Our Tuscany tours are fully guided by Ugo or Barbara Mariotti. About Ugo & Barbara ...