Travel to Tuscany with Terra & Tu
Our guests share their favorite highlights from our Tuscany Adventure
On each of Terra & Tu’s tours in Tuscany, guests find from the start that food, movement, and exploration are pillars of our experience. Terra & Tu’s focus on balancing a traditional Tuscany retreat and spa vacation with expertly crafted itineraries creates a rich Tuscany travel experience for everyone from devout yogis to Tuscan wine aficionados to those simply looking to explore a new location.
Here’s what our guests are saying about our Tuscany Wellness Adventures.
Yoga and Wellness in Tuscany
Your host
Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to expand your practice, our expert instructor and wellness host Sydney will meet your needs. Her morning yoga and mindfulness sessions give guests a chance to reset and connect with the present moment before embarking on the day’s adventures.
Sydney places an emphasis on maintaining a safe and balanced practice that deepens the mind-body connection so that the sessions are accessible to guests of all skill levels. Each day she sets a different movement goal for the group and adjusts the pace and difficulty based on everyone’s abilities.
As our wellness host, Sydney also accompanies guests on excursions and ensures that everyone is having the best experience possible during their time in Tuscany. The intimate group sizes we cultivate at Terra & Tu allows for a truly personalized experience!
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“Sydney was always prepared and calm. I felt like she had it all under control. I loved the yoga every morning and I felt she tailored each practice to our needs.”
“Sydney was great and very organized and professional. I appreciated her introduction and inclusiveness to the yoga classes.”
“Our host was excellent. We especially loved the quotes she shared at the end of each meditation, delivered with her great, gentle voice.”
“Sydney was approachable, engaging, and informative. She promptly addressed any questions and requests.”
“Sydney was an absolute pleasure. She was always in a good mood and on top of logistics. She helped make everyone's trip go smoothly. Her knowledge of yoga and the Italian language and culture made her indispensable.”
“Sydney was sweet, lovely helpful and accommodating. I felt very well taken care of!”
“Sydney was great! She is incredibly friendly and her calm demeanor made me feel instantly comfortable and relaxed.”
“Sydney was calm, thoughtful and customer focused.”
“I loved Sydney's gentle spirit and positive attitude.”
Cultural Tours and Nature Treks in Tuscany
Explore Tuscany with our private guides
Terra & Tu is committed to getting our guests “out there” in an authentic manner. Tour private vineyards, explore verdant countryside, and marvel at ancient architecture. To experience Italy the right way, you need a local by your side. Our network of local guides and connections allows us to journey through Tuscany in a manner that is equal parts authentic and exclusive. Dine at the tiny trattoria way off the tourist path. Walk the hilltop trails to witness the real history. And gain an insider’s pass to visit with residents as friends.
Our lead guide, Sara, hails from the Chianti region of Italy, sharing in the spirit of her Sienese ancestry. The beauty of her home’s city center—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—is rivaled only by Tuscany’s romantic landscapes. Sara received the coveted tourist guide license in 2003 and has been prioritizing immersive, sustainable travel ever since. She owes her extensive knowledge of Italy’s geography and history to her degree in Cultural Anthropology and her years of experience in agriculture and sharecropping spaces. Every walk is colored by Sara’s immersive storytelling, drawing on Italian folklore to paint a vibrant picture of Tuscany’s traditional customs and ecological uniqueness.
Across Google, Tripadvisor, and Facebook, Sara has amassed nearly 150 5-Star reviews, an accomplishment we are proud to share with Terra & Tu’s travelers.
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“Sara was the most amazing tour guide I've ever had in 40 years of travel! She was so knowledgeable, friendly, and the best communicator.”
“Sara was so fun and informative. She really brought the history and culture to life. She captured my imagination so that I felt well versed and still wanted to know more.”
“Sara was incredibly knowledgeable about all of the towns we visited and the culture…She had such a great way of telling the story.”
“She was amazing. Great details about our excursions and made each day fun and interesting.”
“Sara is exactly what you want in a local guide. She was highly knowledgable on the history and culture of the area. She had a great personality and told us lots of interesting tidbits. Overall, she added great texture to the days we followed her around. A must have!”
“Sara was amazing. She was funny, personable, and knowledgeable. She encouraged questions and was very passionate about the topics she taught us about.”
“Sara was a wonderful day guide. I especially enjoyed how she shared the history of the medieval horse race (Palio) and the 17 neighborhoods in Siena, all with their distinct flags and symbols.”
Our Private Tuscan Villa
Located on a remote hilltop, Podere Ferranesi offers picturesque views of the Crete Senesi, which is famed for the distinctive color of its hillsides. Constructed as a farm in the 19th century, the property was abandoned in the 1950s before its restoration in 2002. The villa seamlessly blends the rustic beauty of its original architecture with contemporary luxury amenities, making for a truly one-of-a-kind accommodation.
The villa serves as our central hub for the majority of the trip. You’ll have ample opportunity to relax by the pool with a cocktail and dine on freshly prepared dishes under starlight. Massages are also available at the villa.
Our villa staff provide an unparalleled luxury experience. Rita, our private chef, dazzles guests with authentic dishes that include homemade pasta, Florentine steak, and fresh fish. Rita never compromises on the quality of her ingredients, using only the freshest produce and olive oil from the trees on site. Her meals are enhanced by her expert local wine selections. Our villa’s manager and Rita’s husband, Johny, brings his historical and cultural knowledge to the table—literally—by providing guests with the history and significance of each dish and wine pairing.
Rita and Johny also lead a full team of villa staff, who are always available to attend to your needs while traveling with us in Tuscany!
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“The Villa staff were kind and attentive. I can't say enough about Johny and Rita and the outstanding food and drink!”
“The whole villa staff was great, they were fun and amazing cooks. They were very flexible with random requests.”
“The kitchen crew was very attentive, especially at dinner. We really enjoyed the cooking class.”
“I loved the villa staff! They were friendly, polite, welcoming, and attentive to our every request.”
“The Villa staff was exceptional. The service and food and wine were outstanding.”
“The staff at the villa was so attentive and gave us incredible meals and lots of good wine.”
“The food was incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared. It was delicious! Brava Rita!”
“The service was top-notch and accommodating. Every meal was creative and delicious.”
“Every meal was incredible. Delicious, beautiful, perfect pacing of the courses and the wine. I'm still dreaming about some of the pasta and that caponata we had on our picnic. Oh, and the fig almond tart!”
“The meals at the villa were amazing.”
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