THE SKY’S THE LIMIT

Touch the clouds on this exclusive, once-in-a-life-time Chianti escape. You will feast your eyes on splendid views of Tuscany while floating on air.

In the early morning, when Florence is still asleep, you will meet your driver outside your accommodation and set off for Chianti. Your expert captain and qualified crew will be waiting for you at the hot-air balloon launch point, ready to lift you up in the air, 2,000 feet above the ground. You will see the last phases of set up and inflation followed by a brief safety demonstration. You will then hop aboard the basket and start sailing heavenwards. Relish the crisp morning breeze and enjoy Chiantiland from cloud nine as you gaze down at the countryside below. Rolling hills dotted with castles and quaint medieval villages, a green patchwork of olive groves and vineyards crossed by ribbons of country roads: you’ll feel the thrill of inspecting this life-size canvas from your privileged perspective.

Although the invention of hot air balloons is attributed to 18th century French brothers Montgolfier, Tuscany prides itself on being the homeland of Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci who was perhaps the first to foresee the lifting properties of hot air. His passion for flight and elevation was visionary as evidenced by his drawings and writings on this subject. After five hundred years his famous statement still rings true: “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return”.

After about an hour you will begin your descent back to the ground. Part of the magic of this adventure is that you never know exactly where you will land. A balloon cannot be steered and drifts with the wind so you might touch down in a field or, if you’re lucky, in the grounds of a castle.

Back on earth top off your experience with a refreshing glass of Prosecco and a toast… cheers to enchanting Chianti!

After a morning spent in heaven your private chauffeur will drive you back to your accommodation in Florence.