Traditional/Non Traditional Touring
- Visit the most important archeological site of the Etruscan period-just outside of Cortona – not yet open to the public.
- Be invited for lunch or dinner to one of the most beautiful palaces of Piazza del Campo in Siena still owned by the same noble family for whom the building was built. An extraordinary experience which becomes unbeatable if the lunch coincides with the Palio di Siena. Very exclusive.
- Take a private cruise of the Tuscan archipelago, including the Cinque Terre, on a sail or motor boat complete with staff and chef. From this vantage point clients will be able to see the beautiful Tuscan coast and islands.
- Lift off in a hot air balloon ride over Chianti countryside near Radda in Chianti and also over some of the stately Luccan villas and estates near Lucca.
- Arrange a private visit to the Vasari Corridor in Florence, the secret corridor connecting the Uffizi Gallery to the Pitti Palace over Ponte Vecchio bridge (almost 1 kilometer in length), which gives clients a glimpse of Florence by the Arno as only the Medici’s would have seen it!
- Indulge in a chocolate massage and other pampering at Bagni di Pisa spa. There are many other world-class spas throughout Tuscany to tempt you.
- Head to Carrara and learn about its famous marble, favored by top artists like Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists for sculpting.
- Take private painting and pastel lessons.
- Learn to speak Italian with private lessons for individuals or the entire family. Lessons are less out of a book than fun practical lessons such as visiting local markets to learn to shop, going to restaurants to learn to order from an Italian menu, etc.
- Attend Italian football (soccer matches), on a local and professional level.
- Go to musical and artistic performances throughout the region (symphony, opera, ballet, jazz, outdoor silent film festivals accompanied by live piano, and more). A Season Away can get hard-to-find tickets and can let clients know about local performances worth attending.
- Visit some of Italy’s most elaborate villas and gardens, many open to the public, outside of Lucca, including, Villa Torrigiani Santini, Villa Reale di Marlia, Villa Grabau and Vila Oliva.
