Your Slow Food

& Travel Guide

Francesca Gambato is a slow food-focused travel designer, chef, and anthropologist living the slow country life in Tuscany. Passionate about preserving small towns and food producers, she shares her expert knowledge and connections from years in the culinary world.

Tailored travel planning services—from private tours in Tuscany, to food research, travel design and bespoke private trips throughout Italy.

NEXT TRIPS IN ITALY

  • Olive Harvest Deep Dive

    Discover real Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil at an organic farm during the harvest. Pick olives, taste, explore, cook and experience country life with the locals.

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  • Hidden Tuscany Revealed

    Explore Tuscany's hidden corners. Discover rural and mountainous areas, meet farmers & chefs, taste native foods, and uncover natural beauty.

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  • Herb Foraging Tuscan Trails

    Venture wild trails for aromatic herbs. Discover traditional uses, learn from local experts, and immerse yourself in the culinary heritage while foraging in beautiful landscapes

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Join @maraviglia_tuscany Open House Retreat Jun 4th - Jul 15th with @tashi_dawa_yoga We were listed in the @guardian top ten best retreats this year⚡️ Link in bio!
Tornano i weekend @maraviglia_tuscany 22-23-24 Aprile Yoga, incredibili tramonti e verdure fresche dell’orto. 🥬 Contattatemi per info e prenotazioni! . . . . . . #retreat#tuscany#italiancountryside#slowliving#sustainabletourism#consciousliv
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Experimenting with fermentation 🌱 . #fermetation#fermentedfoods#goodhabits#slowliving#organicgardening#slowlife#organicfood#tuscancountryside #tuscany#foodsforthought#backtotheroots#fermentationislife#zerowaste
My first full year in NYC 🫠🫠🫠 . #nyc#tbt#timeflies#fall#newyorkcity#whatayear
August 🌸 . #august#nycsummer#beauty#hydrangea#pinkshades#endofsummer#summertales
News from the field. Real flavors 🤌🏻 @agricola_maraviglia

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 
“Working with Francesca is a true joy: she is very smart and competent, she loves what she does and is really good at connecting people to beautiful places and amazing projects. I totally recommend working with her!”
— Annachiara Naki, Yoga Teacher
“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