Gems in Tuscany is the result of a project by two expert travellers, passionate and long-time tourism entrepreneurs to promote the Lucca and Tuscan territory and create numerous experiences related to food and wine, culture, sport and adventure, to make our customers’ trips unique and unrepeatable.
Our knowledge of the territory and service providers, combined with twenty years of experience in this sector, make the group entrusted to our organization, remain pleasantly satisfied.
OUR TEAM
ALESSANDRO BELLI
Born and raised in Viareggio a few kilometers from Lucca, he started his professional career in the hotel industry reaching important professional goals becoming director of some hotels on the Tuscan coast and in the Lucchese area.
In 1998, because of his passion for travel, he founded the Tamitaly Tour Operator, specialized in group trips and MICE.
In 2023 with renewed enthusiasm joins Paolo Arrighetti in the development of the incoming tourism project Gems in Tuscany.
PAOLO ARRIGHETTI
Born in Tuscany and passionate about travel since he was young, Paolo has accumulated extensive experience with renowned tour operators in Italy, Ireland and England. In 2009, he decided to settle in Budapest, where he took a new professional direction focusing on the management of tourist apartments. In 2013, he founded Go2Flats, a company specialized in this sector. Over the years, the company has grown to run about 30 apartments, offering guests an authentic and comfortable experience. In addition to direct supervision of the management of accommodation, Paolo is passionate about preparing and optimizing numerous apartments for the tourist market. This included the coordination of restoration work, careful furnishing and obtaining the necessary tourist licenses and permits.
In 2023 he moved to Italy and more precisely to Lucca where he returned to the world of tour operators with the entry into companies in Gems in Tuscany, bringing his knowledge and experience gained in the tourism sector.
WHAT WE OFFER
Organization of typical wine tastings in the center of Lucca and in Tenute, wineries on the hills of Lucca.
Excursions by vintage Fiat 500 in Lucca and Florence
Trekking and snowshoeing in the mountains of Pistoia
Quad, bike, bike tours and rafting in Mediavalle and Garfagnana
Classic tours in Tuscany or customized tours for small and large groups
Team Building
Farewell to bachelor and bachelorette
Cooking classes
Hotel and apartment reservations
Experiences theatre and wine on the walls of Lucca
Selection and booking of suggestive locations and extra hotels for gala evenings, shows, business events and leisure
Congresses and corporate meetings