My DH and I went on a trip to Tuscany with VBT tours, Vermont touring, about 5 years ago. The guides were super. One was an Italian and the other an American very fluent in Italian. Our group bonded really well too. Just the right amount of activities, tours, and time on your own. We rented their bikes which were comparable to what we had at the time. We still get the catalogs and you can't beat the prices which include airfare and beautiful places to stay. We added on three days in Florence at the end.