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Tuscany Tours Tuscany Tours is a travel company based in California. We create amazing small group tours and independent travel plans in Italy, France and Spain.

Why travel with Tuscany Tours? Pam Mercer and Sam Hilt, creators of Tuscany Tours, are familiar with living “la dolce vita.” They fell in love with Italy decades ago. They became pilgrims in a foreign land, discovering little treasures along the way: the untraveled hilltop hamlet, the family-owned trattoria, the little-known museum, the picturesque piazza and the best gelateria. They became expert

s on the Italian experience, the food, art, history and the sights. And they are the kind of people who soaked up the charm of Italian life and embody the spirit. They enjoy sharing their discoveries and adventures. So establishing Tuscany Tours 20 years ago was a natural extension of their own personalities and passions. They decided to create the best small group tours in Italy. Their success can be attributed to their meticulous planning, their extraordinary knowledge of Italy and its treasures and their own love of the land and the people. Small group tours with Tuscany Tours focus on authentic experiences that arouse senses and create memories. All-inclusive, 7-10 days, small group tours introduce travellers to the authentic Italian lifestyle and culture: Italy's exquisite cuisine, signature wines, and vibrant historical, artistic and cultural landscape. Participants walk in the footsteps of emperors and peasants. They see art that defined western civilization. They sit in outdoor cafes and drink cappuccino like a local. Pam and Sam know that travel in a foreign country can be stressful. So they purposely designed no-stress tours. Tuscany Tours negotiates all the details so tour members can relax and enjoy a fine wine (or two) while soaking in the rich culture of this timeless country. Our guides are local, experienced and fun. Plus, Sam or Pam accompanies every adventure. Most importantly, Tuscany Tours understands that your small-group tour must be the ultimate experience. We are dedicated to our tour members, preoccupied with detail, concerned with comfort, and are pre-disposed to satisfy curiosity and maximize enjoyment. Additionally, Tuscany Tours specializes in customizing travel itineraries for private groups of six or more including: wine clubs, friends circles, incentive trips, cooking weeks, and simple family vacations. We offer customized, bespoke private travel itineraries for couples – all crafted with the same love that goes into our signature small group tours. It’s been said that if we're lucky, we find our passion early in life - whether it’s culinary or cultural, material or metaphysical, visual or visceral. And if we are luckier still, we discover a place that nurtures our passions, that frees our senses. For Tuscany Tours, Italy is that experience. If you dream of “la dolce vita”. Now is your time to live that dream. Tuscany Tours wants to share the passion with you. Visit us at http://www.tuscanytours.com to request an itinerary for your next adventure.

On our Best of Sicily Tour, we are not donkeys or pigs... read this article to the end to find out about that:
23/01/2025

On our Best of Sicily Tour, we are not donkeys or pigs... read this article to the end to find out about that:

Monreale is known for its rich history and for its beautiful cathedral, a mesmerizing artistic mix that brings together Byzantine, Arab and Norman traditions.

Time to Travel!  Feed your soul, enliven your mind, awaken your senses, and have a blast!
08/01/2025

Time to Travel! Feed your soul, enliven your mind, awaken your senses, and have a blast!

06/01/2025

Today is Ephiania and one of the more important Italian Holidays. It celebrates the visit of the wise men and an intuitive grasp of reality through something very simple and striking.

What are the figurines in this photo?
05/01/2025

What are the figurines in this photo?

✨ Weekend Wrap-Up Fun: A Sweet French Tradition! ✨

The weekend's almost over, but I couldn’t resist sharing this discovery with you!

Last week, I stumbled upon a brilliant new word: un.e fabophile (or un.e fabophiliste) – ever heard of it? 🤔

Non? Let me explain!

Un.e fabophile is someone who collects des fèves – those tiny porcelain charms tucked away inside les galettes des rois 🥮.

Once upon a time, fèves were just simple broad beans, but now they’ve evolved into charming mini treasures (often featuring the latest Disney characters or pop culture icons).

Fun fact: Some collectors are so dedicated they’ve gathered over 30,000 fèves! 🤯

So why all this fève talk?

This Monday, 6th January, we celebrate l’Épiphanie and the beloved French tradition of La Fête des Rois (Festival of Kings).

🇫🇷 Across France, bakeries are bursting with galettes des rois – golden, flaky pastries filled with delicious frangipane ✨.

The best part? Whoever finds the fève in their slice gets crowned king or queen for the day 👑 – complete with a crown and all the royal bragging rights.

Tell me, did you enjoy a galette this weekend? Maybe you’re saving one for Monday?

Do you happen to have any fèves at home? Perhaps you’re a fabophile in the making!

Drop a photo of your galette or fève collection in the comments – I’d love to see them! 🥰 🥮

Bonne fin de week-end, et vive le roi/la reine! 👑✨

P.S. Here's my mini-collection of fèves: La Sainte Vierge (The Virgin Mary), l'enfant Jésus (Baby Jesus) et un lapin de Beatrix Potter!

Great article for those who travel with a CPAP machine:
04/01/2025

Great article for those who travel with a CPAP machine:

Everything you need to know about traveling with a CPAP machine, from how to pack to easily navigating airport security- we have the travel hacks for traveling with a CPAP.

Imagine...sitting in the courtyard of a Spanish hacienda, smelling the orange blossoms,  and sipping an artisan vermouth...
03/01/2025

Imagine...sitting in the courtyard of a Spanish hacienda, smelling the orange blossoms, and sipping an artisan vermouth and daydreaming...
Here is where you will stay on the Best of Barcelona and Andalusia trip: October 4 to 13 or May 13 to 22 (Girlfriends trip).
https://www.tuscanytours.com/best-of-barcelona-and-andalusia/

El que fuera un corral de vecinos sevillano en el siglo XVIII es hoy un punto de encuentro para todos los viajeros que quieran descansar en la ciudad. Empápa...

Come to Spain with us to drink Spanish wine (CAVA!! and others!)
27/12/2024

Come to Spain with us to drink Spanish wine (CAVA!! and others!)

A few of my favorite bottles and producers from around the country

25/12/2024
From the Tuscany Tours family to yours.....Wishing you great joy this holiday season and much happiness in the New Year!...
24/12/2024

From the Tuscany Tours family to yours.....Wishing you great joy this holiday season and much happiness in the New Year! (Click image below to view our video card)

On behalf of all of us at Tuscany Tours – from our family to yours – we wish you Buon Natale, Joyeux Noel, Feliz Navidad and Merry Christmas! Website: https...

Check out Ben's Dream....
21/12/2024

Check out Ben's Dream....

Stop dreaming about it – just do it! Come to Italy, France or Spain with Tuscany Tours and have fun with Ben and Federica! Contact us to find out more about...

21/12/2024

It’s finally open again.

And then we have this!
18/12/2024

And then we have this!

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Why travel with Tuscany Tours? Pam Mercer and Sam Hilt, creators of Tuscany Tours, are familiar with living “la dolce vita.” They fell in love with Italy decades ago. They became pilgrims in a foreign land, discovering little treasures along the way: the untraveled hilltop hamlet, the family-owned trattoria, the little-known museum, the picturesque piazza and the best gelateria. They became experts on the Italian experience, the food, art, history and the sights. And they are the kind of people who soaked up the charm of Italian life and embody the spirit. They enjoy sharing their discoveries and adventures. So establishing Tuscany Tours 20 years ago was a natural extension of their own personalities and passions. They decided to create the best small group tours in Italy. Their success can be attributed to their meticulous planning, their extraordinary knowledge of Italy and its treasures and their own love of the land and the people. Small group tours with Tuscany Tours focus on authentic experiences that arouse senses and create memories. All-inclusive, 8-10 days, small group tours introduce travellers to the authentic Italian lifestyle and culture: Italy's exquisite cuisine, signature wines, and vibrant historical, artistic and cultural landscape. Participants walk in the footsteps of emperors and peasants. They see art that defined western civilization. They sit in outdoor cafes and drink cappuccino like a local. Pam and Sam know that travel in a foreign country can be stressful. So they purposely designed no-stress tours. Tuscany Tours negotiates all the details so tour members can relax and enjoy a fine wine (or two) while soaking in the rich culture of this timeless country. Our guides are local, experienced and fun. Plus, Sam or Pam accompanies every adventure. Most importantly, Tuscany Tours understands that your small-group tour must be the ultimate experience. We are dedicated to our tour members, preoccupied with detail, concerned with comfort, and are pre-disposed to satisfy curiosity and maximize enjoyment. Additionally, Tuscany Tours specializes in customizing travel itineraries for private groups of six or more including: wine clubs, friends circles, incentive trips, cooking weeks, and simple family vacations. We offer customized, bespoke private travel itineraries for couples – all crafted with the same love that goes into our signature small group tours. It’s been said that if we're lucky, we find our passion early in life - whether it’s culinary or cultural, material or metaphysical, visual or visceral. And if we are luckier still, we discover a place that nurtures our passions, that frees our senses. For Tuscany Tours, Italy is that experience. If you dream of “la dolce vita”. Now is your time to live that dream. Tuscany Tours wants to share the passion with you. Visit us at http://www.tuscanytours.com to request an itinerary for your next adventure.