Balloon Flights in Italy — 4 That Justify the Detour

1.Balloon Flight Over Tuscany

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

Meet in San Casciano Val di Pesa, watch the balloon inflate, and rise over vineyards, valleys, castles, and cypress-lined hills. Your pilot gives a safety briefing before the one-hour flight, followed by sparkling wine, local breakfast, and a shuttle back. Take-off time and field depend on weather.

“This was amazing. I’m typically scared of heights and it was not bad at all. Felt so safe and a trip highlight!”

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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 Val di Pesa, about 20 minutes from Florence, for a sunrise flight over Chianti. Captain Gigi, Rafael, Renato, and their crew handle the safety briefing, launch, and landing. Expect about an hour in the air, changing views with the wind, a Tuscan breakfast, and sparkling wine afterward.

“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. Roberto or Francesco may pilot the flight, with a safety briefing, aviation insurance, and a breakfast of prosecco, pastries, cured meats, schiacciata, fruit juice, and water after landing.

“Pick-up option made the trip to the meet-up point easy, and the entire experience was very pleasant.”

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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 the Balloon Adventures Italy crew at Cantina Dionigi near Bevagna at 6:30 am. After a safety briefing, Captain Peter pilots an hour-long flight above the Umbrian Valley, with views toward Assisi and Perugia when wind allows. Return to the winery for breakfast and Sagrantino tasting. Hotel pickup is available for an extra fee.

“My daughter and I added this trip to our Italian adventure and it was a highlight. Our driver picked us up exactly on time. The advent kept in touch with us and accommodated the dates of our stay in Assisi, the pilot was very entertaining and professional, the crew was hardworking and kind, and the views were breaking. After the flight we enjoyed a delicious breakfast and wine tasting at a lovely winery and cantina. Definitely worth it!”

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