Episode 40: KM Zero Tours

People often ask us what Tuscany is like; they want to know if what they see in the movies and read about on travel blogs is real. Our answer is always the same, Tuscany is every bit as beautiful as you can imagine. But like most things in life, not everything you see or do when you visit Tuscany is authentic as you might think.  The big question you need to ask yourself as you start planning your first or next trip to Tuscany is; how can I get the most authentic experience possible? 

In our 40th edition of the Total Tuscany Podcast, we have found the authentic experience your are looking for, KM Zero Tours. Don't let the "tours" in its name fool you, Arianna Cinci grew up in Chianti and is committed to giving her guests an authentic Tuscan Experience. 

We first heard about Arianna and her partner Alessio from one of our favorite Tuscan bloggers, a former guest here on the Total Tuscany Podcast, Georgette Jupe. Her description of the KM Zero experience made us curious to find out more. From the moment we contacted Arianna, we knew she was going to have a fantastic story to tell.

What we love about the video they have produced is that they don't need words to tell the story of what the experience is like; the pictures and video speak for themselves.

KM Zero Tours tag line is, "Slow Travel in Tuscany". If you are like us, when you visit Tuscan you want to do more than just "see" things.  You want immerse yourself in the culture and get a hand hands on experience that will create memories that last a lifetime.

As you will hear when you listen to this podcast, Arianna is passionate about creating an authentic experience. She knows first hand what that should look like; she grew up on the on the estate they call Montrogoli. The five bedroom, four bathroom holiday home is for rent in the heart of Chianti. 

Whether you choose to stay at the holiday home or not, KM Zero Tours has a plan in place to give you a tailored tour that satisfies your need to experience Chianti the right way, authentically. Arianna and Alessio have partnered with local producers and craftsman that meet their high standards of excellence. Wine, cheese, pasta and olive oil, meat, handcrafted items and cooking classes. Look at the slideshow to see examples of excellence.

Right now is the perfect time to start planning for a trip to Tuscany. There are so many things to do and see that you might not know where to start. We recommend KM Zero, which means, no distance. Listen to the podcast and hear firsthand why you don't have to go far to get authentic Tuscany.