On day 2 we will move from Rome to the south of Tuscany, in the Maremma region where we will begin to tour Tuscany proper.   Maremma is a glorious area of south west Tuscany, where some of the most uncrowded and picturesque Tuscan countryside landscapes roll down to meet the Mediterranean sea. On the shoreline of the Maremma, sandy beaches alternate with rocky coastline. The long stretches of vineyards and pine tree forests which border the beaches of the Maremma are a national treasure making it a highlight of all our Tuscany tours. 

For these days of our private Tuscany tours you will stay in a stylish Tuscan ‘Agriturismo’. This is a stylish family run converted historic farmhouse that really allows you to experience the authentic soul of Tuscany. 

Our Tuscany guided tours will explore the best of Maremma including a visit to an organic vineyard for some wine tasting amidst the vines and wandering through the ancient cobbled streets of Tuscan hilltop villages including Sovana and Pitigliano also called the ‘Little  Italian Jerusalem’. 

We will end up in Porto Santo Stefano for a stroll in this lovely town located right on the water and a delicius seafood dinner!

Your private driver will pick you up from your Agriturismo and drive you to the Saturnia natural hot springs. Many  tour Tuscany and not to visit hidden natural wonders like this. Enjoy this magical place by immersing yourself in one of the natural bathtubs where Roman soldiers used to stop for restoration coming back from their battles.  After a revitalising morning and lunch at a delicious typical Tuscan trattoria with panoramic views of the countryside and shimmering coast on the horizon, your private driver will take you home where you can take advantage of the special Tuscan spa treatments at your Agriturismo or if you prefer simply relax by the pool. Dinner will be a delicious home cooked meal of fresh organic produce grown on the neighbouring farm served outside in the balmy evening air.

Not too early in the morning, and fortified by the delicious homemade pastries at breakfast we will leave the Maremma to continue our Tuscany tour by heading into the heart of Tuscany towards our next base in the Siena countryside where a stylish boutique hotel awaits for you to call home for the next few nights. En route we will stop for a stroll and lunch in the Val D’Orcia, a valley in the heart of Tuscany home to perhaps some of the most iconic Tuscan countryside scenes. Those who tour Tuscany in search of the perfect instagram moment will surely find it today! In the afternoon we will take you to visit the stunning medieval hilltop towns of Montepulciano and Pienza,  famous for their wine and cheese, which you can be certain we will sample! 

No tours of Tuscany would be complete without visiting the two beautiful Renaissance towns of Siena and San Gimignano. Although not exactly secret, Alma Italia’s ‘little black book’ of contacts and special places to visit will make this day very special. The architecture is of course astounding and your guide will make the history of these classic towns come alive. The main square of Siena, is a wonderful place to have a coffee, watching the locals go about their business while soaking up the atmosphere of  the surrounding renaissance architecture.

We will stop for lunch and explore San Gimignano, Tuscany’s other famous Renaissance town set on a hill affording spectacular views of the verdant countryside below which we will stroll through after lunch to work off the rich pasta sauce!

Tuscany is known for many things but two of its most iconic products are without doubt its wine and olive oil. On this idyllic day of our private Tuscany tour you will meet two families at the heart of Tuscan life and both great friends of Alma Italia. The first, at their award winning family run Chianti Classico vineyard and the second, will be at one of the most historic and prestigious olive groves in all of Tuscany, run by the same family for 200 years from their Renaissance villa high on a hill overlooking Florence, reportedly the birthplace of the mother of the Mona Lisa.

After tasting wine in the spectacular vineyard set high in the Chianit hills, we will go to visit the olive groves of the Calamai family and receive an Italian cooking lesson from Eleonora, the ‘Mama’ of the family. Lunch will be in the garden of the villa or the historic frescoed dining room. What could be a more satisfying way to spend a lazy afternoon than feasting on the fruit of your labours enjoyed with a sprinkling of 0 km’s fresh oil and a bottle of wine that we picked up in the morning from your new friends. 

The day will end in Florence where you will spend the next two nights

After breakfast, a qualified local guide will take you for a walking tour of the city.

You will be able to see all the main sites of Florence.

We will also provide you with tickets for the main Cathedral, Giotto belltower and the Duomo Museum that you can visit in the afternoon indipendently.

In the evening we will reserve for you an aperitif with drink at one of the best rooftop bar of the city.

After a day walking around and climbing towers, a well deserved drink with view is exactly what you will need!

Early in the morning you will board on a high speed train that will take you back in Rome in just over one hour.

At the train station a private driver will be waiting for you for taking oyu first to leave your lagguge at your hotel and the straight to the Vatican city for a private tour of one of the most important musuems of the World!

After the tour we wont' plan any other activity giving you the time for some last minute shopping or a last stroll in the Eternal city.

The day will end with a goodbye dinner at one of our favorite restaurant in Rome!

Departure from your hotel in Rome by private transfer to Rome airport. Enjoy your final Italian breakfast before heading to the airport by private transfer. We will have achieved our goal if you are feeling relaxed and inspired in equal measure, having created memories of a lifetime with your friends or family. It’s time for us to say goodbye…or maybe just `Ciao for now`! You can always come and sample more of our Italy tours next year!