Established over two decades ago in Florence, Italy by North American students preferring the countryside over the classroom, Club Toscana has grown into one of North America's premier active vacation providers specializing in exposing the best that Europe's timeless and majestic landscapes have to offer. Join one of Club Toscana's senior trip leaders as we meander the quiet sideroads and countryside laneways on an active vacation designed to exceed your expectations.

Take a look at our exciting and unique itineraries (listed below) covering Italy from north to south, and Europe from the Atlantic coast of Spain and France to the eastern European countries of Austria and the Czech Republic. Designed specifically for travelers who prefer smaller more intimate groups, Club Toscana has a trip for every interest and ability; from the couple celebrating that special occasion, to the private family vacation, to those yearly reunion trips with your closest friends and colleagues.

Discover the best of Italy, with itineraries celebrating the beauty of Tuscany and the Chianti wine region, the Italian seaside along the Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast, the mountains of the Italian Lakes and the Dolomites, and the culinary regions of Umbria, Parma, the Veneto and Puglia. Join us in France, in the magical landscapes of Provence and Burgundy; in the majestic Swiss mountains, and in the castle dotted landscapes of the Czech Republic and Austria.

Relax at our "Premiere" level lodging in some of Italy's and Europe's most luxurious countryside villas and guest houses complimented with dining in Michelin rated restaurants, or for a more casual vacation, choose our "Classic" version for accommodations in charming B&Bs and village inns with dinners served in local trattorias and bistros. For a more independent vacation experience, choose our "Self-Guided" version. On all of our trips, you'll visit wine estates and monasteries, historic villas and castles, tour Renaissance gardens, discover local craft shops, olive oil and cheese producers, visit seaside grottos, underground caves and natural parks, and admire Italian and European art history on guided city tours. You can even try sea kayaking along the beautiful Mediterranean coastline. Each trip has a delicious blend of activities for every interest.

For bikers, every Club Toscana biking trip uses TREK USA's latest aluminum, fully equipped road bikes and hybrids included in the trip price.

With us, you can travel at your own pace. Select from a list of daily routes for an easy stride, or strike out on your own for an optional walk or a ride fit for a pro. Stop as often as you wish. Relax with a cool drink in a French café, taste a local vintage in an Italian wine shop or have a personal picnic under the towers of a Bohemian castle. Absorb a Renaissance view begging for a photo, discover local traditions in an French artisan's small craft shop, splurge on a romantic ride in a Venetian gondola or test the waters with a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean Sea.

Join Club Toscana this year for a enlightening journey into the spectacular Italian and European countryside. Dine on traditional, regional cuisine and toast a glass of your favorite vintage to the splendors of Europe, its history, its culinary delights and the unique experiences that will leave you rejuvenated and inspired for more.

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