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Step into the kitchen of a magnificent Tuscan estate for an unforgettable day of cooking, learning, and dining. This private villa cooking class near Florence blends culinary tradition with modern elegance, offering a relaxed, luxurious setting where you will master the secrets of regional cuisine with your expert chef.
Step into Tuscany’s legendary landscapes with a Private Wine Tasting and Gourmet Dinner in an exquisite Tuscan castle or villa near Florence. Enjoy a curated tasting of premium Tuscan wines followed by a multi-course dinner prepared by a private chef. Perfect for a luxurious, immersive experience in Tuscany.
This is Italy designed exclusively for you. Share your wish list and we translate it into a beautifully balanced itinerary that flows from city to countryside with ease. Think character filled hotels or private villas, unhurried transfers, thoughtful pacing and experiences led by people who truly know their craft.
Step into the flavors of Tuscany with a private, chef-led experience that brings the landscape to your table. Guided by a Michelin-starred chef, you’ll forage for seasonal wild ingredients around your villa, then transform them into exquisite dishes during an immersive cooking class. This unforgettable journey connects nature, culture, and cuisine in the most authentic way.
Step into the timeless beauty of Chianti’s countryside at Villa le Corti, the historic estate of the noble Corsini family. This exclusive Artviva experience blends fine wines, history, and Tuscan cuisine in one unforgettable day. Walk through sunlit vineyards, descend into centuries-old cellars, and enjoy a leisurely lunch where every course pairs perfectly with estate wines.
Enjoy an easy transfer directly from your Livorno cruise ship dock to Florence. Can be combined with any of our experiences in Florence
Sink your feet into freshly harvested grapes as the scent of ripe fruit fills the air. This unforgettable experience blends Tuscan tradition, laughter, and fine wine in one joyful celebration of harvest. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and golden light, you will live a moment that perfectly captures the essence of Tuscany: rustic, authentic, and full of life.
Begin among crates of basil and sun warmed tomatoes as your Michelin awarded chef introduces producers by name. Feel the weight of just milled flour, inhale citrus and fennel, and listen to the gentle sizzle when ingredients meet the pan in a serene, professional kitchen.
Discover the essentials of wine appreciation and certification in a relaxed, private setting in Tuscany. This beginner-level WSET Wine Master course covers the basics of wine mastery in one unforgettable day, ideal for friends or family at your villa or apartment. Complete the course with a new certification and a newfound confidence in the world of wine.
Discover the art of traditional Italian gilding in a historic Florentine workshop. Guided by a master artisan, learn how gold leaf is applied to wood, prepare surfaces, and create your own gilded piece to take home. A fascinating, hands-on experience perfect for art lovers and curious cultural explorers.
Bring your team together with a private Florence Team-Building Treasure Hunt designed exclusively for corporate groups. Over three energising hours, colleagues solve clues, tackle creative challenges, and explore Renaissance landmarks with licensed expert guides. Ideal for retreats and incentive trips, this engaging experience strengthens communication, collaboration, and morale while showcasing Florence’s most iconic squares, bridges, and monuments.
Create an unforgettable moment as the sun sets over Florence or the Tuscan countryside. Your private proposal unfolds in a breathtaking terrace, rooftop, or vineyard setting, styled with elegant touches and discreetly coordinated by Artviva. Toast with fine Italian bubbles and capture the golden light in a moment crafted for beauty, intimacy, and unforgettable emotion.
Exclusive Private Dinner with a Noble Family in Their Tuscan Castle
Enjoy an exclusive evening with an ancient Tuscan noble wine making family and a delicious dinner and wine tasting in their stunning hill top castle. As the sun sets over the rolling hills, you'll be welcomed into the warm embrace of their historic residence, where centuries-old traditions and modern hospitality blend seamlessly.
Artists, Authors and Aristocrats with ArtViva
Let us organize a captivating evening for you in Florence with our wine tasting and speaker event. Join distinguished patron presenters, renowned experts, artists, authors and aristocrats who will inspire, inform and entertain your college, conference or incentive group.
Be a Designer for a Day in Milan – Private Experience
Enter the world of Milanese design with a hands-on creative experience inside a renowned studio. Work alongside leading designers in fashion, interiors, and accessories as you craft your own bespoke piece. This immersive workshop offers travelers a rare glimpse into Italy’s design capital and is ideal for creatives and style-focused guests seeking an exclusive, inspiring encounter.
An Enchanting Evening: Venice Gondola Ride and Serenade
Glide through Venice’s enchanting canals on a private gondola ride accompanied by live serenade. As the sun sets across the lagoon, enjoy sweeping views, soft twilight reflections, and the gentle rhythm of the water. This atmospheric journey offers an unforgettable romantic interlude, blending music, tradition, and the timeless beauty of Venice at dusk.
Your Personal Vacation Photographer!
Enjoy your holiday even more with a personal vacation photographer who captures the essence of your time in Italy. Stroll through iconic locations as your photographer discreetly documents genuine moments, beautiful details, and natural portraits. Receive expertly edited, high-quality images—lasting mementos of your Italian journey, perfect for sharing, framing, and remembering long after your travels end.
Positano Boat Experience on the Amalfi Coast – Private Luxury
Explore the Amalfi Coast with a private 2-hour boat experience from Positano. Cruise past dramatic cliffs, pastel villages, and emerald coves. Swim in crystal-clear waters and enjoy an intimate escape along one of Italy’s most breathtaking coastlines. A luxurious, effortless way to experience the Mediterranean’s beauty—perfect for couples, families, and discerning travelers.
Amazing Positano Cooking Class Experience
Enjoy the Amalfi Coast’s most prestigious and unique cooking experience. Learn how to cook local dishes from volcanic biodynamic farm and foraged from the mountains with a renowned chef. Taste superb wines from the largest cellar of a micro restaurant in Italy. Cook with superb rare and local ingredients and with the highest quality tools. Relish 9 courses with specially paired wines.
Unique Tuscany Wellness Retreat – Sensorial Healing, Somatic Awareness
Settle into a luxurious villa where cypress trees sway and the light turns golden at dusk. Over two days, your personal healing professional guides you through sensorial practices that awaken body wisdom, deepen awareness, and open new pathways to creativity. Between sessions, enjoy refined Tuscan cuisine prepared by a private chef using seasonal ingredients from nearby farms.
Florence City Escape: Tuscan Villa Winery, Wine Tasting, Lunch & Swim
Take a breather from the city’s buzz and step into the calm of a classic Renaissance villa just outside Florence. Begin with a relaxed cellar visit and tasting, sit down to a light Tuscan lunch, then unwind beside a private pool, wandering through elegant gardens between dips.
VIP Luxury Truffle Experience in Alba – A Private Michelin Kitchen
Experience an exclusive VIP truffle adventure in the hills near Alba, featuring a private truffle hunt followed by rare access to a Michelin-starred chef’s kitchen. Select fresh herbs and ingredients from the chef’s own garden, create a personalized truffle-inspired menu together, and enjoy a curated wine tasting. An exceptional, private culinary journey into Piedmont’s most celebrated traditions.Price on Application
A Romantic Proposal on the Amalfi Coast Italy
Set sail on an unforgettable 2-hour private sunset cruise along the Amalfi Coast, designed for the perfect romantic proposal. Drift past pastel Sorrentine cliffs and secluded coves as the sky glows gold and rose. With chilled sparkling wine, gentle music, and the Mediterranean’s serene beauty surrounding you, this intimate experience creates a moment you’ll treasure forever.
Gourmet Safari in Tuscany – Chianti Region – Private Tour
Explore the heart of Tuscany with a private Chianti wine, cheese, and olive oil tasting tour. Visit family-run vineyards, traditional cheese producers, and olive oil estates to taste and learn about Tuscany’s most cherished flavors. A perfect tour for food and wine lovers!
Florentine Masters: Fresco Making in the Renaissance – Private Art Class
Learn the ancient technique of true fresco painting in an authentic Florentine workshop. Guided by a master, prepare the plaster, mix pigments, and paint directly onto fresh intonaco just as Renaissance artists once did. A fascinating, hands-on creative experience, perfect for art lovers, families, and curious beginners.
Florentine Masters: Techniques of the Renaissance Masters – Private Art Class in Florence
Step into a historic Florentine workshop and learn the secret painting techniques of the Renaissance masters. Guided by an expert artist, explore pigments, gilding, and traditional materials, and create a small artwork inspired by Florence’s great painters. A fun, hands-on experience for art lovers, families, and the creatively curious.
Florentine Masters: Paper Marbling in Florence
Discover the beautiful Florentine tradition of paper marbling in a historic artisan workshop. Guided by a master craftsman, learn how colours float on water, are combed into intricate patterns, and transferred to fine paper. Create your own marbled sheets to take home—a fun, hands-on experience for art lovers and families.
Florentine Masters: Become a Master Forger – Private Art Class
Learn the remarkable techniques used by master art forgers in a private hands-on class in Florence. Guided by an expert, you’ll age paper, study Renaissance drawing styles, and create a convincing pastiche that looks authentically centuries old. A fascinating, fun workshop for art lovers, families, and the creatively curious.
The Original Da Vinci Code Art Detective – Exclusive Florence Experience
The world's leading art detective, and real life Dan Brown Da Vinci Code character will be your guide for 2 hours in this exclusive experience. The only person in the world to have inspected and searched for the mysterious missing Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece lying hidden for centuries beneath another painting, has caused scandal and hope in his controversial examinations of artworks, challenging their provenance and unfolding deeper mysteries in art history.
Michelin-Starred Chef at Your Villa in Florence & Tuscany
Enjoy an exclusive fine dining experience in the comfort of your villa, apartment, or estate in Florence or Tuscany. A renowned Michelin-starred chef will prepare a bespoke multi-course meal, using the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Whether for a romantic evening, special celebration, or corporate event, this luxurious dining experience brings the best of Italian gastronomy directly to your home.
Private Visit of the Last Gold Beater of Venice – Battiloro Artisan Workshop
Enjoy visiting the Venetian workshop of the last hand gold beater in Europe.
He hand beats gold ingots into pure gold leaves, lighter than feathers. His workshop is in the renaissance home of the great master Titian-one of the greatest masters of Italian art. The workshop is in the tiny back lanes in off the beaten track of non touristy Venice.