Your Slow Food & Travel Guide in Tuscany & Italy
Down-to-earth food, people & experiences in small-town in Italy.
Francesca Gambato is an Italian slow food-centric travel designer and food producer living the slow country life in Tuscany. Born from a passion for keeping small towns and food producers alive in Italy, she shares with you her personal knowledge, recommendations and connections cultivated over years working in the culinary world.
Tailored travel planning services:
from private tours in Tuscany, to food research, travel design and bespoke private trips throughout Italy.
Upcoming Trips
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Maraviglia Spring Retreat
Unwind and relax while discovering culinary treaures and seasonal ingredients. Stay at Maraviglia, immerse yourself in springtime farm life, and dig into the vegetable garden as you explore the rich flavors of Tuscan cuisine.
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Veneto Beyond Venice
Veneto is one of the most visited regions in Italy. Travelers flock to Venice, often never looking beyond it. This is an invitation to explore the region’s deeper essence — its traditions, landscapes, and slow rhythms far from the tourist trail.
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Hidden Tuscany
Discover two distinct yet unknown areas of Tuscany, the Val di Chiana and Casentino, rural and mountainous locales the tourists haven’t yet found. We’ll meet local food and agriculture characters, discover native foods and explore secret, unspoiled natural gems.
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Olive Harvest Deep Dive
Learn about the real Tuscan extra virgin olive oil staying at an organic farm in rural Tuscany for the harvest. We’ll go olive picking, cook, go out for tastings and day trips, meet the locals and live the country life.
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In the Heart of Italian Flavors
Emilia Romagna: Land of Flavor. Italy’s food valley, where every bite carries centuries of tradition. We combine timeless icons such as Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar with intimate, behind-the-scenes experiences.
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Liguria in Green and Blue
A narrow strip of land between mountains and sea, Liguria holds flavors as layered as its landscapes. The scent of basil, salt air, and olive wood drifts through villages perched on cliffs, where time moves to the rhythm of tides.
What People Are Saying
“Fra! Thank you again for everything! The trip exceeded my expectations and was exactly what I needed at the moment. You are a very special person and I’m so grateful that I got to meet you.”— Sandy Hedenberg, Retreat guest “I organised a retreat as part of the celebrations for my 60th birthday and cannot recommend francesca highly enough. she is the most kind and helpful person to deal with both before and during your stay Thank you for making our stay so special and so memorable, it really was a trip to remember for a lifetime..”—Katie Lusty, Retreat guest “Francesca is really passionate about her job and she makes the work an enjoyable experience. She is very organized and a good listener able to anticipate people's need.”— Sharon Kok, Coworker