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.
Experience Tuscany with locals
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
We plan. You enjoy.
From finding the perfect villa to arranging transport, restaurants and experiences, we take care of all the planning and bookings. One point of contact, everything sorted.
How we work
Built around you.
No two trips are the same. We listen to what you're looking for, tailor every detail to your needs, and take care of everything from start to finish.
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.
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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 Tuscanist
Local expertise. Proven experience.
Founded by Tom Scharre, a Belgian who has called Tuscany home since 2014, 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.)
Tom ScharreFounder & Travel Designer
IzabelaHospitality Manager
ThomasContent & Marketing
KhalilHead Chef
LamuWaste Management
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
Real experiences, shared by our guests and retreat partners on Google.
“Working with Tom to plan, our Italy, yoga retreat was an absolute pleasure! From the beginning, he understood my vision and thoughtfully brought it to life. His professionalism, communication, and attention to detail made the entire process seamless.”
Yoga Pointe · Google review“Working with Tom to bring my retreat to life in Tuscany was one of the best decisions I’ve made as a studio owner. From our earliest conversations, he understood the vision I had and helped shape it into something even more beautiful than I could have imagined.”
Anne-Marie Kida · Google review“When solo traveling it is so important to feel safe and cared for. And this is exactly how I was made to feel. Every visit was full of knowledge and unique.”
Cindy Radmall · Google review“Beautiful property! Tom is a wonderful tour host, patient, and willing to go the extra mile. One leaves with the feeling of having spent a relaxing stay and adventure with family and friends.”
Kelly Burgess · Google review“Tom is an exceptional tour creator and follows through on every detail. I thoroughly enjoyed myself on the Casa Vecchio Retreat. The villa is lovely. There was plenty of different activities to take part in and time to just relax.”
Maryann Kowalsky · Google review“I had the most amazing experience during my travels. Tom was thorough, knowledgeable, personable and really made things fun. I was a solo traveler and felt safe and well taken care of the entire time. He truly helped make may trip so enjoyable. Memories for a lifetime!”
Michele Verdi · Google review“Tom was the key to making our Tuscany retreat an incredible experience! He made the entire week feel seamless and effortless. It truly was such a treat to not have to make a single decision all week and simply enjoy everything Tuscany and Florence had to offer!”
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Ready to plan your time in Tuscany?
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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.