10 Days Under The Tuscan Sun
Italian Antique & Lifestyle Buying Tour 2026
3-13 September | Start & End in Florence
This September we invite you on a beautiful journey with Founders of Rome.
Over 10 nights together we explore vibrant Florence, the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside & Chianti country. From wine tasting, markets and a world famous antique fair. Enjoy culinary delights, to laid back days, this boutique experience is 'bellissimo' in every way!
A minimum of 4 people and maximum of 8 ensure an intimate, friendly and personalised experience.
Travelling to Italy is a feast for every sense—and Tuscany is where it all comes together.
Taste comes first, with long lunches of handmade pasta, local olive oil, aged cheeses, and wines poured straight from the vineyard. Rolling hills, sun-warmed stone villages, and Renaissance art that turns everyday walks into moments of awe. You will be in the rhythm of Italian life in lively piazzas and quiet countryside mornings, smell espresso, leather, and fresh bread drifting through medieval streets, and feel history beneath your fingertips as you browse antique markets.
Our 10-night Tuscany tour invites you to slow down, eat well, hunt for timeless antiques, and truly live the Italian way—immersed, indulgent, and unforgettable.
You fall in love with stunning antiques and we coordinate the shipping back to NZ.
Authentic accommodation | Living the life La Dolce Vita | Antique Markets | Like minded friends you have not yet met!
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Explore Tuscany with us!
From Florence to Chianti, Arezzo, Cortona, and beyond, we invite you on a sensory journey through Tuscany’s hilltop towns—where iconic food, vibrant culture, fashion, art, and antiques come alive.
From artisan makers and bustling markets to antique markets, expect exceptional and diverse moments every day.
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Your Hosts
Owners Anne Martin and Tamara Martin-Brown are a mother-daughter team with decades of experience in landscaping, furniture, retail, and hospitality.
United by a lifelong passion for travel and sourcing beautiful objects, they bring their expertise together with Founders of Rome Antique Buying & Lifestyle Tours.
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We ship your antiques home to you!
How often have you travelled and ached over the things you had to leave behind?
This is where our services comes in very handy.
We pack and ship to NZ, from a little to alot via sea freight.
We coordinate packing, shipping and landing of your goods via 3rd party specialist shippers.
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Access and experiences
Our network and friends in the antique world open doors that allow us to peek into history and share in the opportunity to procure from these vendors.
We are on hand to advise, negotiate and arrange the shipping of goods home to you safely, and with no size limits!
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Passion
We’re passionate about antiques—the craftsmanship, the stories, and the history woven into every piece. We pair antiquing with an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, incredible food, beautiful settings, and inspiring people.
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Who would enjoy this unique tour?
This 10 night inclusive* Tuscan Antique Buying & Lifestyle Tour is suitable for the solo traveller, couples or groups, be it business or pleasure.
Private and bespoke tours can be arranged POA.
This may suit designers with client projects Residential/Commercial
Sharing the thrill of discovering timeless pieces—and connecting our clients to that feeling—is what truly drives us. Pasta fuels us!
