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- Veronica C.
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sabato 25 apr 2026, 15:001 hour 30 min
- Sascia M.
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sabato 25 apr 2026, 13:002 hours - Picnic in the vineyard among the rows of Vernaccia di San Gimignano
To improve the basket menu, I would have preferred food more suitable for the context. Lacks attention to detail, e.g. if you provide barbecued meat (poorly suited gets cold) for a picnic you should provide dis...more
Answer from the host:Dear Sascia, we are sorry that you did not appreciate our exclusive proposal for the April 25 vineya...more
- Marco L.
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sabato 25 apr 2026, 11:302 hours - Picnic in the vineyard among the rows of Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Fantastic experience among the vineyards of Palagetto estate, guided tour and lunch with picnic and bottle of rosé, Serena welcomed us with friendliness and sympathy!
Answer from the host:Dear Marco, thank you for the two nice words: we are happy that you liked our proposal " Pic nic in ...more
- Maria Cristina Altavilla
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venerdì 24 apr 2026, 17:001 hour 30 min - Tour in Italian
- elisa gardini
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venerdì 24 apr 2026, 17:001 hour
Beautiful!!!
- Federico Armenise
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sabato 18 apr 2026, 11:002 hours - Tour in English
Io e la mia ragazza abbiamo prenotato una degustazione in inglese ed è stato davvero piacevole passare il tempo con la guida e le altre persone che venivano dall’america
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Experiences near Giglio Island

Minicruise to the island of Giglio and Giannutri with lunch on board from Castiglione della Pescaia
Boat Tour of the Giglio Island

Isola del Giglio (GR), Tuscany

5 (2)

Boat Tour of the Giglio Island

The Giglio Island Tour by boat from Giglio Porto offers a choice of 4 different tours. 

Tour Classic 

The Classic tour starts from the port of Giglio Island. Along the way, you will make 3 or 4 bathroom stops. During the tour, you will be offered a delicious aperitif on board.

Tour Luxury 

The Luxury tour starts from the port of Giglio Island. This mini-cruise takes place aboard one of the luxury boats that offer maximum comfort. During the tour, you will make 3 or 4 bathroom stops and enjoy the crystal clear sea.

The most exclusive part of this tour will be the arrival at the Caldane Beach, which è can only be reached by sea. Here you will find umbrellas and sunbeds reserved just for you, included in the price, and you can refresh yourself with delicious drinks. This tour also includes lunch.

At the end of the tour, you can return to Giglio Porto with our Shuttle Boat, choosing the time you prefer.

Half Day - Private

The half-day private tour starts from Giglio Island port at the agreed time. During the tour you can make 3 or 4 bathroom stops. Along the way, you will enjoy a delicious aperitif on board.

Finally, you will arrive at the Caldane Beach, the most exclusive beach on the island, reachable only by sea. Here, umbrellas, reserved sunbeds and refreshments await you. This tour does not include lunch on board.

At the end of the tour you can return to Giglio Porto with our Shuttle Boat, choosing your own return time.

Full Day - Private

The full-day private tour starts from Giglio Island port at the agreed time. During the tour you will have the opportunity to choose your stops, explore the island's most fascinating coves and swim. During the day, you will be delighted with an aperitif on board and have the opportunity to enjoy lunch, included in the price. Finally, you will return to Giglio Porto, with a maximum return time of 6:30 p.m.

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All boats are equipped with sundecks and awnings. Snorkeling equipment will be available on the boat, so you can explore the wonderful underwater world.

Da 65€a persona

Experiences near Livorno

Quad & ATV tour in Tuscany near Lucca

Bagni di Lucca (LU), Tuscany

5 (4)

Quad & ATV tour in Tuscany near Lucca

The’quad bike excursion in the Val di Lima, in the mountains above Florence in Tuscany é an’activity’that makes you experience the nature of the’Tuscan-Emilian Apennines in a fun way, together with the performance Quad Yamaha Kodiak 700.

1-hour excursion - Livizzano:

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    •    Departure: Livizzano Base Camp
    •    Trail Duration: 11km - average 1 hour
    •    Altitude: 600m

You will start the hike from the mule tracks, dirt roads, fords and small streams of ‘Livizzano’, continuing then along wooded trails that will allow you to return to the starting site.

3-hour hike (half day) - Monte Prato Fiorito:

    •    Departure: Livizzano Base Camp
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    •    Trail Duration: 33km - average 3 hours
    •    Altitude: 600m to 1200m (elevation gain: 600m)

You will again start the hike from the mule tracks, dirt roads, fords and small streams of ‘Livizzano’.

The hike will then continue along wooded trails that will allow you to reach the spectacular views that await you on the slopes of Mount ‘Prato Fiorito’ at 1200m altitude.

5-hour hike (day) - Botri Gorge:

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    •    Departure: Livizzano Base Camp
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    •    Trail Duration: 40km - average 5 hours
    •    Altitude: 600m - 1200m - 900m (total elevation gain: 1200m)

Also in this option you will start the hike from the mule tracks, dirt roads, fords and small streams of ‘Livizzano’.

The hike will then continue along wooded trails that will allow you to reach the spectacular views that await you on the slopes of Mt. ‘Prato Fiorito’ at 1200m altitude.

The tour will then continue to the Orrido di Botri nature reserve where you will stop for lunch. Lunch consists of a set menu and must be paid for on site (15€ per person):

    •    Tuscan appetizer
    •    Bis of pasta
    •    Water
    •    Caffè 

For each selected tour, a briefing and initial test are provided before departure to explain how to use the ATV, so that you can ride it with ease and in complete safety.

Da 65€a persona
Packrafting at Bagni di Lucca
Rafting in Garfagnana on the Lima

Experiences near Florence

Quad & ATV excursion between Volterra and San Gimignano
Wine tasting in Colle Val d'Elsa
Wine tasting in Chianti in Gaiole
Wine tasting and visit to Tenuta degli Dei in Chianti

Experiences near Pienza

Visit to the Historic Cellars of Montepulciano and wine tasting
Quad & ATV excursion in Val d'Orcia from Pienza
Tour of the Val d'Orcia by vintage Vespa from Pienza

Experiences near Siena

Horseback riding outside Siena
Wine tasting in Colle Val d'Elsa
Wine tasting in Chianti in Gaiole

Experiences near San Gimignano

Wine tasting in San Gimignano

Experiences near Elba Island

Day trip by sailing boat to Elba Island from Portoferraio
Boat day with fishing tourism on Elba Island
Afternoon mini-cruise to Elba's wreck and Blue Grotto from Marina di Campo
Boat Tour to Elba Island from Marina di Campo with lunch
Half-day boat tour from Marina di Campo to Sant'Andrea

Experiences near Pisa

Sailing day in the Secche della Meloria marine area from Marina di Pisa
Horseback riding for beginners at the Charterhouse of Calci
Horseback riding for beginners near Pisa
Horseback riding outside Volterra
Truffle hunting in Volterra

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