Top Florence On the Water

Voyage through the Renaissance heart of Florence without the crowds on a 2-hour stand-up paddle board adventure. Learn basic paddling and steering techniques to get you standing up in no time, and enjoy a leisurely paddle down the River Arno. As you navigate the calm waters, pass by riverside attractions like the Ufizzi Gallery and Palazzo Corsini, and glide beneath the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. No experience is necessary on this family-friendly tour.

The excursion follows the Arno along the city, passing under the four main historical bridges of the Florence city center. The river is very quiet and is therefore ideal for those who want to take photographs and admire Florence's beautiful architecture from a unique perspective. We will cover some of the major historical sites such as the National Library, Uffizi Gallery, Pontevecchio, Santa Trinita bridge with Ammannati's sculptures, and much more! Paddling on your own mini raft, this guided experience let you arrive under the pictoresque arches of Pontevecchio, admiring the famed Vasari Corridor and the goldsmiths' workshops from below!

Glide under the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge and across the Arno River on a Florence river cruise. Hop aboard your barchetto—a small traditional boat that is one of only four still operating in the city. As you see the sights like the famous Uffizi Gallery from the water, toast your fellow mates with a glass of Prosecco.

Experience the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre in one day with a guided tour through the five idyllic fishing villages of old-world Italy. Following the walking trails along the cliffs of the national park, you will see glorious views of this unspoiled stretch of the Italian Riviera. Check out the highlights and learn about the area as you complete a 3.4-mile (5.5-km) route with your guide. If you choose the tour option without hiking, the train will be used instead to move between villages.

At the farm, the day will start with a horseback ride, half an hour of preparation and a lesson in the stables will precede the 1-hour ride on horseback on a spectacular country trail. The guests be guided by a professional instructor who will lead them in the knowledge of the basics of equitation and their equine companions according to the level of experience of each and for the total enjoyment of the ride. The relaxation around the pool for the rest of the day will follow the ride. For lunch -served under the veranda at 1.00pm.- the guests will taste a famous local hand-made pasta plate (tortelli mugellani), a wide choice of cheeses, coldcuts, bruschettas, Chianti wine and water. Veg guests are also welcome. Sunbathing, relaxation and a few swims will make the guests experience the authenticity of the Tuscan lifestyle and the Florentine Chianti hills, immersed in nature for a whole day, away from the city crowd. At the end of the afternoon they will be taken back to Florence.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise by traditional barchetto boat to view the sunset in Florence. From your seat in your boat on the Arno River, get great views of landmarks such as Ponte Vecchio, Ponte Santa Trinita, and the traditional buildings that line the river banks. Your guide navigates the boat and shares stories about Venice along the way.