Italy Travel Experiences
For Lovers of Cuisine, Tradition, and Culture.
YOur Tuscany Experience Experts
Experience slow travel and cultural immersion on a
Truly Italy Travel Experience!
How long are the travel experiences?
7 nights & 8 nights
When are your upcoming travel experiences?
!!NEW!! Truly Sardinia Sailing Trip - September 5-12, 2026
Truly Tuscany Experience - June 6-14, 2026
Truly Florence Experience - 2027
What does each experience cost?
Starts at $4787 per person
Andiamo!! Let's go!!
Experience Tuscany like a local
Our Experiences are held in family-run villas & B&Bs in Florence & Tuscany.
Our guests are travelers who value being off the beaten path. They trust in their guides who show them experiences they would never seek out on their own.
Truly Italy is dedicated to providing an immersive and unique experience of Italy. We specialize in small-group tours in Tuscany & Florence, where you can get a real taste of what life is like for a local.
This is for you if you are...
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looking for more than a vacation but a priceless Italian experience in Italy.
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an open-minded, flexible, go with flow kind of person.
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someone who enjoys having a trip already planned for you, no work on your end.
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a physically active person who can walk comfortably 3 miles a day on uneven ground. (For example, we walk uphill into town and downhill out of town)
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a person who wants to immerse themselves in culture, language, and history.
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someone who likes to take their time when they travel.
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someone who is a traveler, not just a tourist.
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someone who wants to feel like being part of a Tuscan family.
We pride ourselves on creating unique, authentic, bespoke Italian experiences that you will never forget.
When you come on a week-long retreat with Truly Italy, you'll experience everything that is special and dear to our hearts. You'll experience slow travel while you travel with ease & peace of mind. We won't be rushing around Tuscany, we'll be present during our daily activity.
We lovingly remind you that Italy has its own culture and things will not be the same as at home. We are very active throughout this trip, be prepared to walk a lot.
Don't be surprised if by the end of the week, you might be speaking and understanding Italian. My husband, Stefano, and my mother in law, Fernanda will be on this journey together. You’ll learn about Italian culture, traditions, language, and our favorite: Tuscan cuisine and wine.
It's not like any other travel experience, you are being welcomed into my Italian family.
If you are ready to reserve your spot, click on the button below so we can connect.
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Pay your non-refundable deposit of $500, Sign your Experience Agreement
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Fill out our Intake Form - this helps us know what kind of traveler you are.
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Start looking for your ticket to Authentic Tuscany...
Andiamo!!
What to expect on a Truly Italy Experience
Hi! I'm Katie, your guide who has lived in Florence as a resident for 4.5 years (and still feels like a resident) and I've been traveling to Italy for over 20 years. Our intention at Truly Italy is to show you the hidden gems of the most gorgeous country. My husband, Stefano, (a Florentine) will be with us for the week. The whole Truly Italy team wants to help you do something extraordinary that you wouldn't normally do on your own.
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Each morning you'll enjoy an Italian style breakfast before we set off on our adventure.
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Each day consists of 1 activity, i.e. a visit to a small town or vineyard and on our Truly Florence retreat, a walking tour or a cooking class. Then the rest of the day is yours to explore the scenery around you.
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We'll have lunch together at a quaint trattoria in Florence or a 4 hour wine-tasting at an organic vineyard.
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In the afternoon, you can sit poolside and listen to the sounds around you. In Florence, perhaps you want to see the exquisite art in the Uffizi Gallery. You will have the freedom to do what you want and of course receive Katie's guidance.
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Evenings will be spent at the villa enjoying a delicious meal created by Fernanda. In Florence, we will have a meal at the B&B or venture out and try delicious Tuscan dishes at a local trattoria and osteria.
You want a stress-free, already planned, completely taken care of feeling - kind of trip.
This is the reason why you found us, right?
What you'll take home are stories of pasta-making, walks through Tuscan towns, conversations with locals, and an enormous knowledge of Italian culture and history.
Best part, you'll leave with new friendships with real Italians.
After a Truly Italy Travel Experience, you’ll feel connected, grounded, and recharged.
Ready for your fully planned Tuscany adventure with an Italian insider?
Learn how to pay your deposit and save your spot below!
What people are saying...
"The Villa, the home cooked meals, and the vineyards were wonderful. All the restaurants were delightful (and dang tasty). Maria and your beautiful warm Mother in law is a gift. Katie, you and Stefano did a FABULOUS job with attending to all are requests. Bravo!!"
- Mary Jo, Sept 2022
"Our First Experience of Tuscany Felt Wonderful...Intimate Tuscan Life, Meals, Wines, Villages & Countryside. You all Provided Beautiful Opportunities of Siena, Florence and Wineries, Learning their Practices from Planting to Sipping, Culture....our Guides, Interpreters & So Much More....Grazie!"
-Debbie, September 2022
“It was the sauce on top of a great meal, I guess would be one way of describing a great dessert and all it would have been. Having Katie, Stefano and Fernanda made the experience so much richer.”
- Skip, September 2022
Why you chose a Truly Italy retreat?
"Katie was able to explain things to use and explain things for us. Just the ease of it and making us feel at home like we were at home." -Deb
For travelers who love Wine, Culture and Relaxation
Our Truly Tuscany Experience is for lovers of Tuscan wine, culture and travelers looking for a rejuvenating experience.
Escape to the heart of Tuscany for an unforgettable travel experience. Set amidst the rolling hills and vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, Truly Tuscany Experience offers a week-long journey of relaxation, exploration, and indulgence.
The story of Agriturismo Percenna starts with an ancient farmhouse that stands majestically in one of the most enchanting areas of Tuscany, strategically positioned along the historic Via Francigena, near the famous towns of Montalcino, Siena and Val d’Orcia.
Agriturismo Percenna takes its name from the ancient village to which it belongs, perched on top of a hill from which you can admire all the nuances of nature in this wonderful territory.
We will be happy to welcome you and make you feel like a true member of this little paradise.
We await you with open arms to share together the beauty and serenity of our beloved Agriturismo Percenna.
During your week long adventure in Tuscany...
With plenty of free time, you can take a stroll around the property, taking photos of the stunning scenery, and experience the serenity of the Tuscan hills.
On day trips, we will be visiting small towns like Siena, Montalcino, Pienza, Bagno Vignoni.
Throughout your week in Tuscany, you'll be present amongst delectable wines, splendid views, simple recipes and great company-
- You'll leave refreshed and that you had an authentic Italian Experience.
We'd love for you to join us, learn how to pay your deposit and reserve your spot on this authentic Tuscan experience.
For new & old travelers to Florence
Truly Florence Experience is for travelers who want to feel like a local
You'll experience Florence like a local with ease, peace of mind and with expert guidance - you'll leave knowing you had a truly authentic Italian experience
We'd love for you to join us, check out all that is included by clicking the button below.