Sport & Nature
Fly up and away on an exhilarating hot air balloon adventure, enjoy the thrill of clay pigeon shooting at a stunning, wooded estate, gallop on horseback down country lanes, cycle through the Chianti Hills, or hit a round of golf or a game or two of tennis at exclusive clubs. Whatever your sporting interest or sense for adventure, our company will keep you out and about and in great shape.
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Truffle hunting in Val D'Orcia
Join a truffle treasure hunt on a one-day excursion in the Crete Senesi, the clay hills of Siena. In a small group (8 people max) explore private reserves guided by expert truffle-searchers who will explain all you need to know to find these curious, elusive delicacies. You will be assisted by experienced and inseparable dogs, Lagotto Romagnolo breed, essential to find the precious tuber. Enjoy a relaxing day in nature as you seek out these pungent culinary jewels and try them at a celebratory tasting at the end of the excursion.
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Bike tour : VAL D'ORCIA
Magnificent landscapes in a sea of scents and colours… This is Tuscany, a land whose panoramas are the result of centuries of harmonious exchange between Nature and her inhabitants. With our expert English speaking professional bikers, Vitaly offers you the chance to discover Tuscany by bike through three special itineraries that you may select based on your own ability, number of miles, length of tour, and location.
Our itineraries (available as Half and Full day).
Val d'Orcia
The Val d’Orcia is a beautiful territory of rolling wheat fields, vineyards, and olive groves below Siena. The territory is home to jewels such as Pienza, a charming hill town known for its pungent pecorino cheeses and ideal Renaissance center; San Quirico, an important stop for pilgrims heading to Rome with beautiful Romanesque carving and soothing; Bagno Vignoni, a thermal spa town famous since the Etruscan era and Monticchiello, charming fortified hamlet whose ramparts offer breathtaking views over the sweeping landscape below.
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Bike tour: CHIANTI
Magnificent landscapes in a sea of scents and colours… This is Tuscany, a land whose panoramas are the result of centuries of harmonious exchange between Nature and her inhabitants. With our expert English speaking professional bikers, our company offers you the chance to discover Tuscany by bike through three special itineraries that you may select based on your own ability, number of miles, length of tour, and location.
Chianti Fiorentino
Chianti is a justly famous territory between Florence and Siena, beloved for its excellent wines, rustic hamlets, imposing castles, elegant villas, and beautiful views.
Chianti Senese
These tours highlight the beautiful southern edge of Chianti, where rugged hills begin to soften into rolling wheat fields.
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Hot Air Ballooning
Departure from Tavarnelle Val di Pesa.
Experience the magic of an aerial adventure where the destination is irrelevant, the journey everything! Hot air balloon expeditions capture the imagination, as each flight is a unique and magical voyage. Flights can be arranged throughout Tuscany and are followed by a "Chianti breakfast" to celebrate your adventures. Afterwards, you will be accompanied back to the launch site.
The flight starts at dawn (approx. 6.00 am) and the inflation takes about 30 minutes. Your voyage lasts a little over an hour. The ballooning season is approximately late spring to early autumn with annual variations.
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Golf
Tuscany is an ideal place for golf. The temperate climate, rolling terrain, and broad, tree-line meadows create fairways that seem a natural continuation of the stunning Tuscan landscape. Enjoy a game of golf throughout the year as various exclusive clubs are open year round.
Transportation service on demand.
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HORSE BACK RIDING (combined with lunch or wine tasting )
In the verdant Chianti hills just outside Florence, enjoy a ride through lovely Tuscan landscapes of vineyards, groves, and woodlands with a professional English speaking guide. You will be paired with a horse suitable to your skills and height and will be provided with a cap and proper safety gear.
The duration of the walk may vary depending on the experience and age of riders.
For young people or beginners a ring session is recommended. The ring is beautifully nestled in the middle of the countryside.
At the end of the ride, we can organize a visit with wine tasting (and even lunch!) in a beautiful winery in the area.
Available as a trip in the Chianti area lasting 2 or 4 hours.
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BIKE rental
Hybrid and mountain bikes of all sizes may be rented and delivered to your villa so that you may explore and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
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HIKING in Tuscany
Hiking in Tuscany is one of the world's great traveling experiences. Join our professional English speaking guide for a new perspective and panorama of this wonderfully scenic realm. Our tours accommodate walkers of various abilities and pace and appeal to the casual but enthusiastic walker as well as to the experienced hiker. Our company's experienced guides are always eager to share their love and knowledge of the natural world.
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