Pisa Tours in Summer

We were lucky enough to be in a small tour group of 6 and were very warmly welcomed by Augusto our Explore leader who had a visual presentation with maps and an apperativo in Pisa ready on our arrival. He took the time to get an insight into what we hoped to experience during the week and gave us his background and experience which gave us confidence that we were to have a fantastic week - and that is exactly what we did! Gus made every effort to ensure our comfort at all times and that the individual interests and needs of the group were met. Daily itineraries were explained in advance and restaurant suggestions were all excellent and in tune with our preferences to have genuine Tuscan food and whenever possible get away from tourists! Gus spent several evenings with us which was a pleasure and even helped with recommendations for our onward travel. So much stunning scenery, interesting history and of course delicious food and delightful wines, made all the more delicious by being able to meet producers and visit farms/vineyards. None of which we would have experienced had we travelled without Explore. Making both gnocchi and pasta were highlights for our group along with having local guides as well as Gus to give windows into the many beautiful places we visited. To gain an understanding of both the pilgrim walk and the famous historic cycle race L’Eroica held in this Chianti region of Tuscany along with drinking the famous Chianti Classico wines was magical along with gazing at the rows of cypress trees gave the ‘Gladiator’ feel at every turn. There is clearly much more to explore in Tuscany than can be achieved in a week but this tour has definitely given us a taste for Tuscany. We would like we pass on our sincere thanks to Augusto ( Gus) for his excellent leadership. We know he is happiest on a bike but he managed the bus and our group brilliantly. His relationship with everyone we met at our many stops is testament to his excellent manners and genuine interest in people and Italy. We wish him all the very best and hope he will see this review.

The entire experience was terrific ... the itinerary was well-paced and exciting, Tuscany is beautiful and the food was awesome, and best of all our guide AJ was the "star of the show" who made the trip really educational and memorable.

Excellent trip and very good guide in AJ. Only negative was hotel in Florence. Good location (change from original hotel) but was tired and cleanliness could have been better. Very cramped solo room 🙁 Highlights were Pienza and Castellina in Chianti. Great hotels, beautiful walks and really good food and wine. 😀

Just back from hiking in Northern Tuscany's little known Garfagnana region. Varied walks and terrain with incredible views and a great sense of satisfaction. Really enjoyed the company of our group, the lovely views, pool and family welcome from our comfortable argriturismo and trying lots of traditional Italian food.

We were bike fitted with very comfortable bikes which we enjoyed riding. The GPS was excellent although we did misplace ourselves now and then. The rides went through very beautiful Tuscan country and lovely villages. My favourite was Lucca. Thanks for providing great equipment we enjoyed this week of our holiday in Italy.

The Europe highlights tour was a great was for my family and I to explore Europe's bucket list destinations and have an overview of places we would like to travel back in the future! Although it was fast paced, the itinerary included regular breaks and pit stops to break up the long drive. Included activities and optional excursions both offered an immersive experience to the country's culture and food scenes. Accommodations were in good locations, and some rooms even spacious given europe's reputation for small sizes hotel rooms. Cleanliness in hotels were mostly tidy with the exception of the B&B hotel in France... Huge shoutout to Angela for being an amazing tour guide - patient, organized, fun! She gave detailed suggestions for free time activities and was very knowledgable. Bogdan was a skilled driver who consistently prioritized our safety throughout the trip! We are grateful for you both. As well, we appreciate the customer service line for always being available by phone/em