Signature Italy | Allure of Renaissance Tuscany

Savour Tuscany’s elegance through its wines, Renaissance cities, and enduring traditions 

The essence of Tuscany unfolds in the Renaissance splendour of Florence and the timeless elegance of Siena, where art, architecture, and history shape every view. From the cobbled streets to soaring domes, these cities tell stories of creativity and culture that echo through the hills. Led by your handpicked Signature Guide, and based in a privately owned medieval village, you’ll journey through a land defined by beauty and craft, where flavours and traditions reflect centuries of refinement. This is the story of Tuscany: revealed in every piazza, every masterpiece, every glass raised in celebration.

Venture to the very heart of each destination on our Signature Collection, where every journey is shaped by our unrivalled local connections and insider expertise. Step beyond the ordinary with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share. So when someone says, “I’ve been there,” you’ll simply smile, knowing you’ve experienced it differently.

Signature Experiences:

• Walk the hidden rooftop terraces of Florence Cathedral, guided along elevated pathways that reveal rare perspectives of the city
• Join a family of truffle hunters and their dog, uncovering seasonal treasures in the forest before sharing a home-cooked truffle-based lunch
• Meet the farmers of Podere Il Casale on a guided tour, watching cheese take shape and sampling their celebrated wines and produce
• Savour a private olive oil tasting with the artisans of Buccia Nera, guided through olive oils produced on their hillside estate

Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between e-biking through olive groves, a Chianti vineyard visit, a private jewellery heritage tour, or a hands-on Tuscan cooking class

Signature Stay: Stay at Castello di Gargonza, a fortified medieval village restored into a characterful countryside retreat

Signature Guide: Let your hand-picked Signature guide lead you to the region’s soul — sharing their home, heritage, and heart

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

We also weave Signature Legacy moments into your itinerary, so the positive impact of your trip lasts long after your stay. These are moments to remember which help people and nature thrive, ensuring you build a harmonious, positive connection with the places you visit.

On this journey, you can:

• Visit a private restoration lab, gaining rare behind-the-scenes insight into the meticulous conservation of historic tapestries, garments and decorative objects.
• Access Volterra’s alabaster heritage, exploring artisan workshops and museum collections that reveal centuries-old techniques alongside contemporary sculpture.
• Join an intimate farm and dairy tour at Podere Il Casale, meeting the animals and learning how pecorino is crafted before a guided tasting.

Is this trip for you?

We have graded this trip Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings, please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page.

Driving times: The longest travel time takes place on Day 7 (two hours). All other transfers are maximum 1hr 45min.

Prebooking activities: An immersive adventure of your choice awaits on the Signature Day. All you need to do is prebook the activity at least 60 days before departure through our Signature Collection travel experts.

Duomo Terrace visit in Florence: This activity is not recommended for individuals with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions or those suffering from vertigo or claustrophobia, as the steps are steep and narrow.

Vaccinations and Health

Italy

There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for tetanus, rabies and tick-borne encephalitis. Please confirm with your doctor or travel clinic.

Visa

Italy

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Italy. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/italy
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/italy
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/entry-requirements
• USA:  www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Italy.html

Please note: it is compulsory to carry ID with you at all times in Italy.

Food & Drink

This journey is designed to deepen your connection to the Tuscany through its food and drink, from organic olive oils and pecorino cheese to Chianti wines, seasonal farm lunches and the hands-on cooking traditions shared in kitchens across the region.

Weather

Tuscany has a classic Mediterranean climate. Spring and autumn are mild and comfortable for exploring hill towns and countryside. Summer brings warmer days, especially in Florence, while winter is cooler and often crisp. Rainfall is possible year-round, though typically short-lived, with the hills at their greenest in spring and late autumn.