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5 Reviews

5 out of 5

Diana Vargas

Reviewed November 2025

A Perfect Blend of Culture, Cuisine & Countryside!

This tour was an amazing way to experience the heart of Tuscany. The itinerary was perfectly balanced with cultural visits, delicious food and wine experiences, and plenty of free time to explore or relax. Some highlights for me were the guided tour of Siena, where we tasted incredible pastries made from unique local recipes, the pasta-making class in Chianti with a warm and welcoming family, and the wine tastings at beautiful family-run estates where we learned so much about what we were enjoying. Our day in Florence was equally wonderful. The hotel in Pancole was cozy and inviting and all the family and staff were so welcoming, and our tour leader made everything smooth and enjoyable. A fantastic trip filled with unforgettable memories!

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing on the hilltop in Volterra, overlooking the endless Tuscan countryside, was incredibly inspiring. The blend of ancient history, peaceful streets, and breathtaking scenery made me pause and truly appreciate the beauty and depth of the region. But to be honest, every single day offered its own “most inspiring moment” — Tuscany has a way of surprising you at every turn.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our tour leader was outstanding—knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about Tuscany and Italy. She made every part of the trip smooth and enjoyable, offering help whenever needed, sharing tips and engaging stories, and even giving us a thoughtful personalized gift at the end. Her warmth and enthusiasm created a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for the whole group, making the experience truly fantastic!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack comfortable shoes for walking through cobblestone streets and rolling hills, and be ready to savor every moment—Tuscany is best explored slowly. Don’t hesitate to try local wines, cheeses, and pastries wherever you go, and take advantage of the free days to wander charming towns, soak in the scenery, or follow your own curiosity. Bring an open mind, a sense of adventure, and your camera—every corner is picture-perfect!

Sue

Reviewed September 2024

Beautiful Tuscany

A great trip visiting a lot of beautiful Towns with informative tour guides, also providing free time to explore. The wine tasting at Majnoni Guicciardini was a fantastic setting, informative and picturesque. The trip to Siena and hearing all about The Palio was inspiring and our tour guide in Florence imparted so much knowledge. In all, a great week of exploring the many highlights of Tuscany and the beautiful scenery. The pace was just right with plenty of time to partake in wine tasting!

Most Inspirational Moment

Hearing about The Palio, this history and traditions and spending time in Siena. The other towns we visited like San Gimignano and Volterra were great experiences too.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alejandro was exceptional! He looked after the group really well. Informative and knowledgeable, he injected warmth and humour and mixed well with the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As in the other review, insect repellent is a must!

John Ratcliffe

Reviewed September 2024

Partners in Wine

Title taken from our Group Whatsapp – which was just part of the story. Had high hopes for this holiday and they were fully met. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this holiday to those seeking a real Tuscan experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to pick out one when we visited many inspiring places. However, our 2 favourites were: 1. After a very interesting wine tour with Cesar, we then had a guided tour of the family mansion before we sat down to enjoy his wines and an ample spread in the Olive Press room. It was a fabulous experience despite getting bitten in the Vineyard. Please take insect repellent and after bite cream. 2. Gill my partner, particularly enjoyed sitting outside and surveying the Tuscan landscape whilst the sun set and we were eating the pasta which we had made.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alejandro is a very experienced guide who is able to take everything in his stride. He was conscientious, knowledgeable and sociable. Always helpful and was there for us. Liked him a lot!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Already stressed above, please pack your insect repellent and after bite cream. The mozzies, flies etc are viscous. May have just been the time of year. You do get value for your money but your holiday can be pretty full on with tours and social events. On the day off, we did appreciate relaxing around the pool before we went to San G. later on in the afternoon. Do it and go!

Elliott Brown

Reviewed August 2024

ADC Discover Tuscany: Culture, Food & Wine

A fantastic trip – a great variety of winemakers and local artisans visited, with some really interesting historical sites visited too.

Most Inspirational Moment

Learning all about Sienna's rich history - the Contradas, and who could forget the Palio di Siena!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Teresa was absolutely brilliant - very accommodating and sensitive to the groups needs, as well as being very knowledgeable about the area. No ask was too big!

Advice for Potential Travellers

The accommodation used for this trip is relatively remote. If you're thinking of extending your stay be sure to check out Florence!

John Wigley

Reviewed June 2024

Culture, food, wine all delivered in style - great trip - left you wanting more.

This was an excellent trip. Delivered everything it says in trip name. Visited fabulous locations, learnt interesting facts about each place, tried local food and wine. Magnificent.

Most Inspirational Moment

So many to choose from - Learning about the contrada’s in Sienna - First vineyard walk and wine/ food tasting - the passion of the guide and his knowledge was great, only surpassed by the combination of his choice of ricotta (local farm produce) served with his olive oil, salt, pepper and his wine - sublime. Visit to Voltare. I could go on! The Spa trip, on the “down” day was brilliant, great place to relax.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Teresa, was everything you would want. A native - she could handle anything, dealt with issues well, was accommodating to my limitations. We had a relatively small group, 2 family groups, with a range of ages, but she managed to ensure we all enjoyed every day. Fabulous. On our “down” she arranged a spa day for us, where she took recommendations from local staff. It was brilliant.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I did more walking than I expected - we did between 10k and 15k steps on the guided tour days. Not a massive amount, but for some, with mobility issues, on the cobblestones, I found it tiring.