Experiencing Tuscany in its true colours and flavours has become
a challenge, while the euro is giving you less and less for your hard-earned
dollar, and more “authentic style” restaurants and shops
actually cater to mass tourism.
The Accidental Tourist
offers you not a tour guide, not a travel agent, not a driver.
A Guardian Angel, who will help you experience your own personalized
vacation, keep you supervised and well advised and still free to choose
what is most appealing to you.
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- Planning your stay: We will put together
a plan to suite your needs. Are you an art avid pair at their 10th visit
to Tuscany? Or two lovebirds who have never left home, on their honeymoon?
A family with children of different ages? Are you looking to taste 150
different types of Chianti or want to get a whole new Gucci wardrobe?
Please tell us about you and your preferences, curiosities and expectations
from your stay in Tuscany. Not only can you visit Florence on foot or
by bicycle, appreciate the architectonic perfection of Arezzo, the stunning
beauty of Siena, our romantic Chianti with its endless wines, the medieval
mystery of Gubbio and Perugia; but also go wine tasting, outlet shopping,
food shopping; see old sanctuaries, try cooking classes, explore antique
markets, you name it.
As long as it is authentic, we can put in your plan. Of course we have
a million ideas for you, if you are open to suggestions.
- Picking you up: Angelo will come
fetch you at the airport with the rental car that you will rent directly
from home, so you can choose the best model and package for you, and
forget about picking up the car and driving on your first day here,
all jet-lagged and tired from the trip.
- Getting you settled: Again, you choose
your preferred accommodation, and pay directly. May we suggest a stay
out of the pricy, crowded and touristy city of Florence. The apartment
we have in mind is located in the historic heart of San Giovanni, a
little town with a very authentic, unspoiled character, just outside
of Florence. The stay here as an Accidental Tourist Member
includes a 10% discount plus a little edible gift at
your arrival…
From San Giovanni, a frequent and short train ride can get you to Firenze,
(25 min.) Arezzo (35 min.) and Siena (70 min).
- Briefing you: Every morning (but
only if and when you want him to!), Angelo will meet you at the café’
in the town square for breakfast and brief you for the day. He’ll
recommend whether to drive the car or catch the train, ride a bike or
walk; will hand you a map or a navigator with the itinerary for the
day; suggest where to stop for lunch or enjoy a glass of good red; where
to dine al fresco while enjoying a concert; will keep you informed of
every street fair or cultural event; he will be your own personal box
office.
- Keeping you in contact: we will supply
you with a mobile phone, with a 10€ credit. This way, you can always
call Angelo from wherever you are for any question, or emergency. If
you’d like to use that phone for other calls, you will simply
add more credit to it, and use it as much as you wish.
- You are one of us!: this package
also includes one Accidental Tourist membership fee per person, which
means you get a discount on any and all Accidental Tourist activities!
(see www.accidentaltourist.com/menu.html
)
- You will be asked to pay a deposit
when you make your definitive reservation. Balance
is due in cash during your stay.
For sample offers, prices and conditions, please contact us at info@accidentaltourist.com
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