4 Balloon Flights in Italy Worth the Money

1.Balloon Flight Over Tuscany

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 295 reviews · from $305Our pick

Meet near San Casciano, watch the balloon inflate, then rise above vineyards, castles, cypress-covered hills, and valleys for about an hour. Pilots such as Raphael, Luigi, Oliver, Pasquale, and Federico have led flights. After landing, enjoy local breakfast, sparkling wine, and a shuttle back.

“The team makes this activity special. They plan for the little details that make the difference, explaining what we are doing, varying the heights so we get a full experience, offering a breakfast after landing. They were all very nice. Raphael, the pilote is passionate about his activity and it shows.”

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2.Experience the Magic of Tuscany from a Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $325Top rated

Meet Balloon Team Italia near San Casciano, about 20 minutes from Florence, for a sunrise flight over Chianti. Pilots such as Rafael and Gigi guide you above vineyards, castles, cypress trees, and olive groves. After landing, enjoy sparkling wine and a small Tuscan breakfast, with hotel pickup available for an extra fee.

“Great day and very knowledgeable tour guide! It is very long day! Alessandro and Gusamero( bus driver) were both amazing!!”

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3.Hot Air Balloon ride in Tuscany countryside from Chianti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $325

Meet your pilot and crew in Bargino, about 20 minutes from Florence, for a sunrise balloon flight over Chianti vineyards, olive groves, and woods. Pilots such as Roberto and Francesco guide the one-hour flight, followed by prosecco, pastries, cured meats, schiacciata, fruit juice, and water.

“the flight was exciting and the view pretty amazing. People were friendly and knowledgeable. Nice spread of snacks and drinks at the end. Be prepared for a long ride back to the launch site.”

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4.Professional hot air balloon rides at Assisi, Trasimeno in Umbria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $306

Meet Captain Peter’s crew at Cantina Dionigi near Bevagna at 6:30 am for a safety briefing and roughly one hour in the air above the Umbrian Valley. Expect views toward Assisi and Perugia, a small group of up to 22 people, then breakfast and Sagrantino tasting at the winery.

“This adventure was an absolutely amazing morning with Captain Peter and gorgeous view of the Umbrian valley from his balloon. A must do on your list while in Italy! The breakfast setting and wine tour afterwards was a bonus. Thank you, Captain Peter!”

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