Family & group travel
A personal itinerary with your villa, private transport and every booking made for you.
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We find the villa, plan each day, book the restaurants and experiences, and meet you on arrival. One price, agreed in writing.
The Tuscanist · with Tom Scharre
Your trusted locals in Tuscany.
Day tours, family holidays, retreats and weddings, planned and hosted by a small team who live here.
Who it's for
Couples, families, friends and communities.
Anyone who wants Tuscany done properly, without having to organise it themselves.
What we do
Drop your bags. We do the rest.
We know the local spots, the right villas and the right people. Tell us how long you're staying and we'll build your week around you.
How we work
Honest, fair pricing.
You know what you're paying before you come. If we find a better way to do something, the saving goes to you.
What we do
Everything you need in Tuscany
Retreats
Yoga, wellness and team retreats. You bring the programme; we plan and run everything around it, on site.
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Venue, rooms, transfers, activities and day-to-day logistics, with one of us on site all week so you can focus on your group.
Weddings & events
Small weddings and private celebrations: venue, suppliers, guests and the day itself, handled.
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Venue search, suppliers, guest travel and stays, and someone running the day so you can enjoy it.
Private day tours
Cultural trips, wine tastings, food experiences and guided days out across Tuscany, at your pace.
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Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, the Chianti hills or somewhere quieter. Driver, guide and bookings arranged; you just turn up.
Tell us your plan
Book a free 20-minute call or send us a WhatsApp, and we'll tell you honestly what we'd suggest.
Book a call →Not sure where to start? Talk to us.
Working with us
What it feels like to be our guest
No hours of research, and no worrying about the wrong villa, the wrong restaurant or the wrong day trip. Everything is on us, from beginning to end.
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Tell us what you want
A short call or a WhatsApp. Who's coming, when, and what kind of trip you're dreaming of.
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We plan everything
Villa, transport, days out and tables, all chosen by people who live here. One plan, one price.
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We pick you up
From the airport, the train station, wherever you land. You meet us and drop your bags.
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You enjoy Tuscany
That's it. Everything is taken care of, and we're one message away all week.
Who we work with
Who we've curated experiences for
From wellness studios and retreat leaders to businesses and private clients, we've designed and organized memorable experiences in Tuscany.
Retreat communityWisdom of the SagesUpstate New York
Private clientBobby Jones Jr.Professional basketball
Yoga studioNew Moon Yoga StudioNashville, Tennessee
About The Tuscanist
Local expertise. Proven experience.
Founded by Tom, a Belgian who has called Tuscany home since 2014, The Tuscanist specializes in organizing retreats, private holidays and curated group experiences.
What began with a handful of groups has grown into an established travel operation. Today, we work with a trusted network of local professionals to welcome guests from around the world.
495Guests welcomed (approx.)
~350Days of travel & events managed (approx.)
TomFounder and host
IzabelaCreative director
ThomasMarketing & film
KhalilChef
LamuWaste management
The Tuscanist way
We don't just organize trips. We make people feel at home.
From the first conversation to the last glass of wine, we're there to make everything feel easy, personal, and genuinely special.
From our guests
In their words
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Contact
Tell us what you're dreaming of
Book a call, send a WhatsApp, or fill in the form. Whatever is easiest for you.
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Book a free 20-minute call
Pick a time that suits you. We'll talk through your dates, your group and what you'd love to do, with no obligation.
Prefer to message? WhatsApp us on +39 342 778 6672.