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An imagined Renaissance gathering in the Tuscan countryside at night

BEHIND ITALY · THE TUSCAN CELEBRATIONS

La Notte
d’Isabella.

One day in Tuscany.
Another world after dusk.

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CERRETO GUIDI · TUSCANYA JOURNEY ON REQUEST · 2027 EDITIONSCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓

THE ITALY BEHIND THE CELEBRATION

Some places tell a story.
Others invite you inside it.

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Beyond Florence, among the hills where Leonardo was born and the Medici left their mark, a Tuscan village returns to the Renaissance. Follow a day of art, wine and countryside into the atmosphere of La Notte d’Isabella.

Behind Italy brings these moments together in a journey shaped around you — from your departure in Florence to the last lights of Cerreto Guidi.

Illustrated interpretation of Isabella de’ Medici with the Behind Italy white catAN IMAGINED PORTRAIT OF THE RENAISSANCE

A WOMAN. A DYNASTY. A TUSCAN NIGHT.

In the world
of Isabella.

Isabella de’ Medici’s name is woven into the history of Cerreto Guidi. The village’s historical celebration evokes her world through period costumes, music, artisans and the life of a Renaissance court.

Come for the history. Stay for the feeling of a place coming alive around you.

A day that unfolds slowly ↗

FROM FLORENCE, INTO ANOTHER TIME

Your day,
chapter by chapter.

A proposed itinerary, designed as inspiration.
Every detail is refined with you.

01
08:30 · FLORENCE

The city gives way
to the hills.

Leave Florence for the landscapes of Montalbano, following the thread of the Medici into the Tuscan countryside.

02
09:30 · VINCI

A morning with
Leonardo.

Explore Vinci and the world of Leonardo’s ideas. A visit to the Museo Leonardiano and an optional stop in Anchiano can be arranged.

03
12:00–14:30 · MONTALBANO

The pleasure of
the Tuscan table.

A winery visit, local wines and olive oil, followed by a Tuscan lunch. The producer, setting and menu are selected for your journey.

04
15:00 · CERRETO GUIDI

In the footsteps
of the Medici.

Discover the village and its Medici heritage, with a proposed visit to the Villa Medicea, subject to opening and availability.

05
LATE AFTERNOON & EVENING

And then,
the Renaissance.

Time for La Notte d’Isabella: the village, its historical atmosphere and the celebrations on the official programme.

06
AROUND 22:00 · RETURN

The last lights.
The road home.

Return to Florence after the evening. Timings will be adapted to the confirmed festival programme and your preferences.

Atmospheric illustration of a torchlit Renaissance procession

WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGES, SO DOES THE STORY.

Tuscany, by candlelight.

THOUGHTFULLY ARRANGED

The occasion is rare.
The journey is yours.

For couples, families and friends who want to experience Tuscany through its stories, its people and its traditions.

The experience +

A full day from Florence, combining Vinci, the Montalbano countryside and Cerreto Guidi. Private arrangements and itinerary adaptations may be requested.

Dates & the 2027 edition +

The official 2027 festival dates and evening programme are awaiting confirmation. Contact us to register your interest; no departure is currently guaranteed.

What can be arranged +

Transport, guiding, museum visits, a winery experience and a Tuscan lunch can be included in your proposal. Confirmed inclusions, availability and terms will be set out in your personalised offer.

Make it part of a longer stay +

Ask us to weave this day into a wider journey through Florence and the Tuscan countryside, with accommodation and further experiences on request.

LET YOUR NEXT TUSCAN STORY BEGIN

Shall we take you
there?

Tell us who you’re travelling with and what you have in mind.
We’ll help you shape the day.

Your request will open in your email app for you to review and send. No booking or payment is made here.

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