Tuscany Authentic Excursion Planning
Plan your excursions with an Italian Insider
Plan your intimate, bespoke excursions in Tuscany with Truly Italy
When planning for a trip to Tuscany, you want it to be easy and taken care of from the minute you decide.
Our excursion packages are for those who enjoy traveling authentically, in small groups, with real Italians.
This is for you if:
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You’ve never been to Tuscany.
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You have no expectations about your trip.
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You are adventurous.
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You trust that Katie will send you to authentic, intimate places.
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You honor value, connections and culture.
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You'd rather eat well at a family run restaurant off the beaten path.
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You are open to Katie's suggestions.
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You want to feel special, apart of a family.
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You enjoy conversing with new people even in a different language.
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You want every excursion taken care of, you just want to show up.
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You travel in small groups (4-6 people) and enjoy to immerse in each intimate experience with locals.
We book activities like wine-tastings, cooking classes, hiking paired with an artisan activity, private tours through the Chianti region, workshops like marble paper-making, book-making classes, and jewelry making.
Every experience is uniquely different and special. From the locals hosting you to the wine you will taste.
Let us help you by doing all the research and supplying you with a plan that is easy to follow, already booked and paid for.
We're here to offer the most authentic, bespoke, and intimate excursions.
Every place has a story, these excursions have been picked for you.
Fill out the travel excursion questionnaire below to get started!
P.S. you can also go to our SHOP and purchase our neighborhood guides!

We want to help you experience...
True Italy

Escape, Experience and Indulge in Intimate, Authentic Tuscany using Truly Italy as your personal guide!
How it works:
Easy as uno, due, tre....
Step 1: Fill out the Travel Planning Questionnaire HERE
Step 2: You will receive an email to book a complimentary 15-minute call.
During our call we'll review the answers from your travel questionnaire and discuss what your needs are for your upcoming trip. After the call, Katie will email you a draft of your custom excursions and costs per person. If you agree on the proposed itinerary, you'll pay a non-refundable intro planning fee of $250 up front to start the process. Then, we'll work together to create your perfect trip!
Note: Please note we do not offer a breakdown of prices on the packages.
Step 3: Book your flight and off you go to Bella Tuscany.
Custom excursion Packages
Price varies depending on:
-How many travelers: 4-6 people
-How many excursion days : planning fee per day is $350 up to 4 people
-How much time we have for planning: 6 months before travel is recommended
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Planning Fee is $350 per day for 4 people (each additional person is $150).
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Excursion Price starts at $250 per person
Pricing Includes:
Tuscan Escape
Package
3 day Itinerary
What is included:
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Booked activities like wine-tastings, cooking classes, guided hikes and bike tours in the Tuscan Hills.
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Unlimited travel advice
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Insider Information & Tips
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Advice on Train, car rental, private driver transfers
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Travel Preparation advice
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A Written Itinerary (pdf & app)
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Communication access before & during 3 day itinerary (through app messenger)
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2 hours of face to face consultation over zoom
Taste of Tuscany Package
7 day Itinerary
What is included:
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Booked activities like wine-tastings, cooking classes, guided hikes and bike tours in the Tuscan Hills.
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Advice on Train, car rental, private driver transfers
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Unlimited travel advice
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Insider Information & Tips
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Travel Preparation advice
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A Written Itinerary (pdf & app)
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Communication access through app & phone call
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Support before & during 7 day itinerary
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2 hours of face to face consultation over zoom
Tuscan Immersion
10 day itinerary
What is included:
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Booked activities like wine-tastings, cooking classes, guided hikes and bike tours in the Tuscan Hills.
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Insider Information & Tip
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Advice on Train, car rental, private driver transfers
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Unlimited travel advice
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Travel Preparation advice
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A Written Itinerary (pdf & app)
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Communication access through app & phone call
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Support before & during 10 day itinerary
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2 hours of face to face consultation over zoom
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Guidelines of Custom Trip Planning
We offer customized travel to Italy for YOU! This is for you if you'd like everything taken care beforehand and would like help creating a custom, bespoke Italian vacation for you and your family.
Contact Katie 6 months before your trip.
Included in each Custom Trip Planning Package is:
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Behind the scenes research of your personal must-sees and activities to experience in & around Tuscany
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A personalized, detailed itinerary with all your excursions.
- Connections with Katie's personal network on the ground.
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2 hours of face to face consultation before your trip using zoom.
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Personal advice and recommendations from Katie's experience of living in Italy for over 20 years.
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Communication access through travel app before your trip and during your trip. (delayed response due to time zone).
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Any booking requests/reservations by Katie on the behalf of the client.
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FYI...Katie does not get commission from the vendors or experiences she recommends when you book.