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A Fresco Trail
Insight into the lives and works of some of the greatest artists of the Renaissance and their frescos still in their idyllic original locations.
• Evening presentations on Renaissance frescoes and technique
• Visits to frescoes in Siena, Florence, Assisi & Perugia
• Nights, with time to explore, in delightful Orvieto & Perugia
• 5 nights at Pieve a Castello, ATG’s Tuscan retreat
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Duration:
8 days
07 - 14 Apr 2026
03 - 10 Nov 2026
£3,760 per person
As You Like It (Itinerary 1)
Stay for a week in this uniquely preserved, historic complex of restored, 8th-century buildings, located in idyllic countryside between Florence and Siena in central Italy.
• Relax in this historic, peaceful and exclusive Tuscan retreat
• Discover the area’s ancient paths & World Heritage sites
• Escorted visits to Florence, Siena and the abbey of Sant’ Antimo
• Enjoy a concert in Pieve’s Proto-Romanesque pilgrim church
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Duration:
8 days
28 Apr - 05 May 2026
09 - 16 Jun 2026
01 - 08 Sep 2026
15 - 22 Sep 2026
13 - 20 Oct 2026
£3,640 per person
As You Like It (Itinerary 2)
Stay for a week in this award-winning, restored, historic Augustinian canonry complex located in idyllic countryside between Florence and Siena in central Italy.
• Relax in this peaceful, architecturally distinguished ambience
• Enjoy fabulous art in medieval Siena, San Gimignano…
• …and Monte Oliveto Maggiore, one of Italy’s greatest monasteries
• Concert in Pieve’s Proto-Romaneseue pilgrim church with fabulous acoustics
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8 days
14 - 21 Apr 2026
08 - 15 Sep 2026
22 - 29 Sep 2026
20 - 27 Oct 2026
£3,640 per person
As You Like It (Itinerary 3)
Stay in this World Legacy, restored, historic complex of unique 8th-century buildings, set between the beautiful art capitals of Florence and Siena in central Italy.
• Relax in this peaceful, exclusive residence
• Walk to discover the millennia-old paths and tracks through the surrounding countryside
• Explore ancient Etruscan remains in Volterra
• Visit Siena and magnificent works of early Renaissance art
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Duration:
8 days
19 - 26 May 2026
26 May - 02 Jun 2026
£3,640 per person
Italian Gardens
We combine visits to diverse gardens in the regions of Rome, Siena and Florence with sightseeing and gentle, optional walks into the Tuscan countryside.
• Visit Ninfa, ‘the world’s most romantic garden’
• Optional afternoon visit to Siena
• 5 nights at Pieve a Castello, ATG’s very own Tuscan retreat
• Private concert in Pieve’s pre-Romanesque church
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Duration:
8 days
06 - 13 Oct 2026
£3,760 per person
Painting Tuscany
A week combining morning tutored painting sessions in the glorious Tuscan countryside with afternoon excursions to nearby towns and optional walks.
• Led by a renowned artist specialising in landscapes
• All, including beginners, are welcome!
• Visit medieval hilltop towns including San Gimignano
• Private concert featuring superb musicians
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8 days
02 - 09 Jun 2026
£3,640 per person
Photography & Yoga
All abilities are welcome on this trip combining daily photography tuition with optional yoga sessions.
• Photography subjects include macro, abstract, landscape…& more
• Optional gentle yoga sessions including chair yoga, breathwork & meditation
• Excursions to picturesque local sights including hilltop towns and frescoed churches
• Live concert at ATG’s private church
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8 days
29 Sep-06 Oct 2026
£3,640 per person
Renaissance Legacy
Stay for a week in this award-winning, restored, 8th-century, historic Augustinian canonry, located in idyllic countryside between Florence and Siena in central Italy.
• Enjoy Tuscany’s great legacy outside main tourist seasons
• Visit the outstanding Renaissance artworks in Siena & Florence
• Visit a fine Renaissance garden…
• Enjoy a concert in Pieve’s Proto-Romanesque church
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Duration:
8 days
31 Mar - 07 Apr 2026
27 Oct - 03 Nov 2026
£3,640 per person
Siena and the Palio
An experience like no other of Il Palio, the celebrated annual horse race in the medieval city of Siena, following every stage, from the trials to the final spectacle.
• Lively presentations on the traditions of Siena & the Palio
• Visits to Monteriggioni, San Gimignano & Siena
• Pre-Palio dinner with one of the competing contrade
• Race views from private palazzo with prosecco & canapés
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Duration:
8 days
27 Jun - 04 Jul 2026
£4,800 per person
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Summer’s Best
Stay independently in this unique, award-winning, Augustinian canonry complex located in idyllic countryside, between Florence & Siena in central Italy.
• Enjoy ‘Tuscany’s best’
• Enjoy the serviced ‘home from home’ ambiance of this exclusive retreat
• Enjoy the area’s incomparably rich range of World Heritage offerings
• Relax, walk, swim (summer) or take the ‘shuttle' to visit…
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8 days
07 - 14 Jul 2026
14 - 21 Jul 2026
11 - 18 Aug 2026
18 - 25 Aug 2026
25 Aug - 01 Sep 2026
£1,960 per person
Tuscan Flowers
Staying at Pieve a Castello, ATG’s privately owned historic residence, explore a wonderful array of habitats, all supporting a rich variety of flora.
• Rare species including Etruscan violets
• Tour the Botanic Gardens in Siena
• Visit to medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano
• Birdspotting opportunities in the remote Colline Metallifere
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12 - 19 May 2026
£3,640 per person
Tuscan Food & Wine
Stay for a week in Pieve a Castello, a restored, 8th-century canonry with organic vegetable gardens, set in peaceful countryside between Florence and Siena.
• Unique flavours of sustainable traditional Tuscan cuisine
• Cookery demonstrations from the renowned resident chef
• Visit wine estates and unrivalled range of World Heritage
• Enjoy fine dining with a range of notable regional wines
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Duration:
8 days
21 - 28 Apr 2026
16 - 23 Jun 2026
10 - 17 Nov 2026
£3,640 per person
Tuscan Gardens
Enjoy a mix of garden visits and sightseeing around Lucca, Florence and Siena with gentle walking amid typical Tuscan landscapes of undulating vineyards and olive groves.
• Exceptional variety of Tuscan gardens
• 5 nights at Pieve a Castello, ATG’s Tuscan retreat
• Private concert in Pieve’s proto-Romanesque church
• Free afternoons to explore Lucca and Siena
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Duration:
8 days
05 - 12 May 2026
from £3,760 per person
Walking, Language & Libretto
Combine relaxation with Italian language learning on a week-long stay at ATG’s 8th-century residence in Tuscany, with pool, shady terraces and well-stocked library.
• Morning Italian lessons, divided into small groups according to knowledge of the language
• Optional walks to explore the countryside, including sections of the medieval Via Francigena
• Excursions to world-class sights including Siena and San Gimignano
• Private concert featuring superb musicians
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Duration:
8 days
21 - 28 Jul 2026
£3,640 per person
Winter's Best
A flexible itinerary including varied walk options, excursions, time to relax, superb food and wine...
• Staying in an 8th century, award-winning historic monument
• Flexible itinerary allowing you to walk as much or as little as you like
• Archetypal Tuscan landscapes
• Visits to 'World Class' places of interest
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8 days
TBC November
£TBC per person
Included in all Trips
Historic
Towns
Heritage
Hotels
Art &
Architecture
Private
Concert
Historic &
Pilgrim Routes
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
7 nights at our award-winning 8th-century retreat
Small, like-minded groups (maximum 16 guests)
Minibus to facilitate walk pick-ups
All meals, wines, and delicious daily menus
ATG trained Tour Leader and Tour Manager
Celebrated ATG picnic lunches
Guided excursions and cultural site visits
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