These experiences can only be organized for the guests staying at Dimora Ghirlandaio.
Dimora Ghirlandaio organizes helicopter tours in Tuscany to make your stay in Florence all the more exciting. As you will be taking off from and returning directly to the Dimora’s helipad, you will be able to admire the beauty of the Chianti area and of other wonderful locales from a privileged point of view. Ancient hamlets, gentle hills, monumental Florence, and the islands of the Tuscan archipelago are waiting to surprise you with the breathtaking spectacle of their landscapes and colors. This will be an involving, unforgettable scenic experience in which you will be flying over one of the most beautiful regions in Italy.
Helicopter Tour of Florence to Discover the City from the Sky.
Florence is a marvelous city any way you look at it. However, a helicopter tour is the perfect way to truly appreciate the beauty of its architectural masterpieces and its monuments. Not only will you experience the excitement of viewing the Medici’s city from the sky – with its monuments, its parks, and the Renaissance buildings – but with a helicopter tour of Florence you will also be able to discover its hidden treasures, the inner cloisters and the many gardens hidden from public view.
How it works:
On the day of the flight you will take off directly from Dimora Ghirlandaio’s helipad to fly over Florence with our pilot. The Tuscan capital awaits you with its many monuments and palaces to offer you a unique and very evocative experience. Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, Palazzo Pitti,
Palazzo Vecchio, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and Brunelleschi’s Dome are only a few of the marvelous sights you will be able to admire during your helicopter tour. You will also be able to enjoy the view of the many beautiful parks and gardens of the city, from the Boboli Gardens to the Parco delle Cascine, not to mention all the private gardens visible only from the sky.
Tour details:
Duration: 30′ of scenic flight
Languages: Italian, English
Number of participants: max 5
Chianti and Val d'Orcia Helicopter Tour.
One of the main features of the Tuscan countryside is that all you need to do to find completely different landscapes and vegetation is move from one area to the next. Thick wooded areas, gentle hills covered in vineyards, emerald bodies of water, and the sun-burnished hills lined in rows of cypress trees. During your helicopter tour of the hamlets of the Chianti and Val d’Orcia, your eyes will fill with wonder at the sight of such multifaceted beauty.
How it works:
After taking off from Dimora Ghirlandaio’s helipad, our pilot will fly you over the hills of the Chianti and Val d’Orcia. You will see Medieval hilltop hamlets, ancient castles and imposing fortified walls nestled in a landscape of forests, vineyards, and olive groves.
During this extraordinary tour you will be flying over landscapes worthy of a painting, their heartrending beauty famous worldwide.
Tour details:
Duration: 30′ of scenic flight
Languages: Italian, English
Number of participants: max 5
Helicopter Tour with Wine Tasting.
For those of you who wish to combine the excitement of flight with the pleasure of the palate, our helicopter tour with Tuscan wine tasting is the answer. During this memorable experience flying over the Tuscan countryside you will discover historical estates and hamlets set in the gently rolling hills: charming jewels guarding the secrets of local food and wine specialties. You will land in some of the estates where you will be able to sample their refined wines.
How it works:
You will take off directly from Dimora Ghirlandaio and fly over some of the most beautiful Tuscan hamlets such as Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano. This is where some of the most famous Tuscan food and wine specialties are born, adding the pleasure of the table to the beauty of the countryside. As well as admiring some of the most beautiful landscapes
in the world, you will be able to taste the products of the Tuscan countryside. The helicopter will set down in the estates of Torciano and Castiglion del Bosco, where a refined wine tasting experience awaits you, accompanied by a sampling of local food products.
Tour details:
Duration: 1 day
Languages: Italian, English
Number of participants: max 5
Helicopter Tour with Lunch at the Island of Elba.
For a special day focused on taste and wellbeing, Dimora Ghirlandaio recommends a helicopter tour of the Island of Elba with lunch in a refined restaurant. Elba is the largest island in the Tuscan archipelago, famous for the beauty of its luxuriant nature and of its beaches. It is very easy to reach by helicopter. Once there, you will be able to fly over its breathtaking landscapes and enjoy a delicious lunch with a view of the clear blue sea surrounding the island.
How it works:
You will take off from Dimora Ghirlandaio’s helipad and set off for your helicopter tour of Elba. You will reach the largest island in the Tuscan archipelago (and the third-largest in Italy after Sicily and Sardinia), where you will be able to admire its beautiful landscapes that include luxuriant woods, rocky outcrops jutting out of a turquoise sea, and beaches of golden or white sand
After having satisfied your desire for beauty, you will land on the island for a refined lunch at a beautiful restaurant overlooking the sea.
Tour details:
Duration: 1 day
Languages: Italian, English
Number of participants: max 5
Who will be flying the helicopter?
Our helicopter tours are always entrusted to experienced pilots – certified, trustworthy professionals who will fly you to your destination and back with the utmost courteousness.
Is it possible to organize a personalized tour?
Certainly. You can fly from Dimora Ghirlandaio to any destination equipped for the landing of a helicopter. You can request a personalized tour while booking your stay.
Any special requests?
Our General Manager is at your disposal to discuss all details of your helicopter tour in Tuscany.
