Dolce Vita Italy is the bright idea of famous professionals, who wish to share with the world, the side of Italy that they truly love, but in a stylish and enjoyable way.
We offer courses perfectly suited to all our guests requirements, while at the same time allowing you to personalise your discovery of the wonders of Tuscany at your leisure. This will allow you to relax at the villa with swimming pool, on a sailing boat, living in a medieval village, or in a seafront flat. amongst many other things, to make your visit satisfying and totally enjoyable.
You can take in the wonderful scenery to paint or just enjoy its beauty, delight in the marvellous cuisine of the region and the delightful wines that are produced here. DolceVita Italy will give you an experience of learning and living that will enchant you and make you want to come back over and over again.
Our professionals will be glad to take care of you and let you discover an area of Tuscany that we feel sure you will fall in love with.
Castello di Querceto
Jewels of Tuscany | Guided Trips
A taste of Florence (FD)
The famous city is always a discovery, a place of art and culture. If you have never seen Florence this program is the right one for you [...]
The Palazzi of Florence (FD)
For those with a specific interest in historic palaces or noble families, take this half day walking tour to discover the most famous palazzi and ancient homes in Florence [...]
Pitti Palace Museums and the Oltrarno Artisan Quarter (FD)
Visit Pitti Palace , once residence to the Medici Family. Your expert guide will explain Palazzo Pitti's architectural splendor and its development from the 15 th century [...]
The Jewish Heritage Walking Tour (FD)
Visit the city's splendid Synagogue and its museum within the Jewish quarter of Florence. Admire this structure's rich interior of inlaid marble floors, mosaics and stained glass windows [...]
Artisans of Florence Shopping Tour (FD)
Discover the how and where to shop in Florence. Spend the morning or afternoon with a personal shopper who will help you find exactly what you are looking for: expertly crafted items [...]
Firenze
The Chianti Castles (FD)
Departure for the Chianti Classico area, located between Siena and Florence. The first stop will be at Brolio Castle: visit to its wine-cellars and guided wine tasting tour [...]
Pienza and Bagno Vignoni (FD)
Departure for Pienza and guided sightseeing tour of this town built for Pope Pius XII. Visit and tasting of Pecorino di Pienza cheese in a typical cheese factory [...]
Siena and the famous Palio (2 days)
Siena cannot but be remembered as the city of the Palio horse race and by providing the opportunity to live out this experience during the days when this unique event takes place [...]
Siena
Lucca and the Villas of the Lucchesia (HD)
The area surrounding Lucca is full of splendid villas that mainly date back to the 16th century and which today have been transformed into elegant museums [...]
Lucca
Pisa and the Square of Miracles (HD)
Birthplace of one of modernity's greatest scientists, Galileo Galilei, the coastal city of Pisa is found in the centre of a fertile plain in north western Tuscany, a strategic geographic position [...]
Pisa and Lucca (FD)
Birthplace of one of modernity's greatest scientists, Galileo Galilei, the coastal city of Pisa is found in the centre of a fertile plain in north western Tuscany, a strategic geographic position [...]
Pisa
The "magic and mysterious" city of Volterra has its roots in three thousand years of history. It is possible to find evidence and traces from every historical period which gives the artistic city [...]
Volterra
An half day guided tour to start to discover another jewel of this fantastic region. The quarter known as Nuova Venezia (New Venice), built during the 17th century [...]
Livorno
Situated on hills overlooking the sea or in the heart of the countryside, the medieval villages and towns of Costa degli Etruschi have centuries-old historical and cultural traditions [...]
Castiglioncello
Located in the heart of the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Livorno, the island of Elba is the third largest Italian island. It is located just 10 kilometers off the Tuscan coast [...]
Elba Island
DOLCEVITAITALY IS COOKING, WINE TANSTING & OLIVE OIL ENJOYING
From one end of Tuscany to the other, there is the opportunity to follow culinary, wine and olive oil routes through the region. This is another way of discovering this generous land with its Tuscan-Mediterranean flavours.
Daily cooking classes
Val d′Elsa: Daily cooking classes
A hands on cooking course is held in a beautiful villa that dates back to the end of the 19th century. The course lasts for approx. 3 hours and is held by a very entertaining and exuberant chef [...]
S. Gimignano: Daily cooking classes
Drive into the Sienese countryside to attend a cooking class in a farmhouse. You′ll learn the principle secrets of Italian cuisine, such as the art of making a delicious pasta [...]
Siena: Daily cooking classes
Right in the heart of this Tuscan town, just a few minutes from Piazza del Campo, this cooking school class will give you the chance to participate in a half day′s cooking course [...]
Florence: Daily cooking classes
Set in the centre of the city, our haute-cuisine school carries out daily lessons, lasting 3 to 4 hours either for individuals or small groups. Each participant has a hands on experience [...]
Wine tours
This kind of tour will allow you to discover the road of the Classic Tuscany between the Chianti area and the Nobile and Brunello red wines area, as the gorgeous Supertuscan wines [...]
Siena and the Enoteca Italiana
Guided sightseeing of this beautiful town in the morning. Time at leisure for shopping and lunch. In the afternoon visit to the Enoteca Italiana, one of the most important wine cellars in Italy [...]
The Vernaccia di San Gimignano and the Alabaster in Volterra
Guided walking tour of this enchanting medieval town famous for its beautiful towers. Time to stroll than transfer to a local wine estate producing the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano D.O.C.G. [...]
The Chianti Classico
This is without doubt one of the most beautiful and famous areas in Tuscany. Depart direction the so called road of Chianti Castle and optional visit to the Brolio Castle. Stop in an enchanting castle[...]
The Brunello di Montalcino
This visit will enable you to discover how the famous Brunello wine is created and in doing so, you will visit two of the most prestigious wine cellars and be guided by the estates wine-makers [...]
The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Montepulciano, the so called pearl of the Renaissance, is the birthplace of Poliziano, but also the place where another great red wine is produced: the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano [...]
The wine of the Etruscan Coast
This visit will enable you to discover how the wines from the Costa degli Etruschi, like Sassicaia and Ornellaia, to name the most famous, are known worldwide. Produced along the prestigious wine[...]
Jewels of Liguria | Guided Tours
A taste of Cinqueterre
This day will be dedicated entirely to the strip of land universally called "5 Terre", made-up of sea-side villages built on cliffs dangling above the sea and terraced hills, where man [...]
A taste of Portofino
We suggest an itinerary discovering some of the most fascinating and well-known places of this area: Portofino, Camogli, Santa Margherita, Rapallo, etc. Morning departure by private car [...]
Manarola - Cinque Terre
Jewels of Umbria | Guided Tours
A taste of Umbria
Morning guided visit of Gubbio, one of the undiscovered jewels of Umbria. At the end of the visit time on your own for lunch. In the afternoon we’ll walk in the lovely Spello, the "pink town" [...]
Perugia & Assisi
Morning guided visit of Assisi, exploring the city of Saint Francis. Lunch on your own in local restaurant. In the afternoon, you’ll reach Perugia, capital of Umbria, where you’ll visit the historical centre [...]
Assisi
Jewels of Rome | Guided Tours
A taste of Rome
Meeting with our Tour Leader and departure by private car. The morning will be dedicated to a panoramic visit from Piazza Venezia, where the most important arteries [...]
Highlights of Classic Rome
This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes, with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi's [...]
The Vatican Museum
You can′t miss visiting the most famous museum of the capital, the Vatican Museums, keepers of immense works of art. The Sistine Chapel is a part of this group [...]
Highlights of Classic Rome
This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes, with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome [...]
The Borghese Gallery and Gardens Tour
A new tour for art lovers! The original sculptures and paintings in the Borghese Gallery date back to Cardinal Scipione's collection and include masterpieces by Rubens, Bernini and Caravaggio [...]
Rome Underground
Discover the vast labyrinth of Roman catacombs, the ancient cemeteries where many saints and popes where buried, during this tour with expert guide. Then proceed to the Church of [...]
Jewish History in Rome
This Jewish heritage tour includes a visit with expert guide to the beautiful Rome Synagogue and museum, where their resident expert will show you both the ancient and modern Synagogues [...]
Roma
