Trudi Doyle Artist: TUSCANY 2026

Tuscany Art Holiday with Trudi Doyle September 2026

Eight days and nights in Tuscany Italy !

Tuesday 15th to Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Maybe this is your year to experience this wonderfully relaxing four star hotel break in Tuscany where everything is laid on and all trips included !

'I am very happy to once again organize this holiday in Montecatini in the heart of Tuscany and offer a worry free eight day break for painters and non painters. I have hosted this annual holiday for over ten years and arriving in Tuscany still thrills me ! The spectacular Apennine mountain range fading to fragile blue in the heat haze, the sky an azure dome above terracotta roof tiles and ancient architecture in historic villages making way for vineyards and ancient olive groves, fields of sunflowers and lavender, gardens with fig trees and pomegranates.

Non painters enjoy this holiday and artists find an abundance of inspiration:

FLY TO PISA ; I have organized the rest - Airport transfers ( Dublin /Pisa flights )

Four star Hotel & Spa with Half board ( breakfast and Dinner /Evening meal ) guided tours and day excursions by taxi to quiet medieval villages steeped in history, Return train tickets to Florence, taxi to Pitti Palace galleries plus guided tour and access to the famous Boboli gardens .
This year I've added an extra day to visit the coastal town of Livorno
including an afternoon guided tour by boat in the ancient canals.

Summary of what is included in this unique package .

Half Board ( Breakfast and Dinner ) in Four Star Hotel Ariston Montecatini Tuscany

Tuesday 15th September

Transfer taxi to Ariston Hotel in Montecatini will meet our flight from Dublin to Pisa at 21.30.

(If organising your own journey or travelling from other countries please inform Trudi of your expected time of arrival so that the Hotel will expect you )

Wednesday 16th September

Morning -A guided tour of Montecatini ending with a visit

to magnificent Tettuccio Spa building and gardens ( a world heritage site )and a complimentary welcome drink and light repast inside the historical Café .

Afternoon free to settle in and explore Montecatini. A short introductory watercolour lesson before dinner with Trudi at the Hotel for those who wish to avail of it. Breakfast and Dinner at hotel

Thursday 17th September

Departure by taxi for Buggiano.

Buggiano and Massa are two beautiful medieval

villages near Montecatini Terme.

opportunities to paint / sketch)

We will spend the morning there then drive

to Massa by taxi where we have delicious lunch at

the local bar & cafe and spend time exploring the village or sketching .

Return by taxi in the late afternoon.

Breakfast and Dinner at the hotel.

Friday 18th September Free

Watercolour lesson in the morning.

The rest of the day is free

( may I suggest a trip to

Montecatini Alto, the old town, by cable car-

wonderful views for painters and cafes to sit

and watch the world go by ! )

Breakfast and Dinner at the hotel.

Saturday. 19th September -Florence

Departure by train for Florence - return tickets provided. A guide will be waiting

for us on arrival at the train station in Florence . A taxi will be provided to take us to Pitti Palace where our guide will begin the tour.

The afternoon is free to explore magnificent Florence.

Return at your leisure by train to Montecatini.

Breakfast and Dinner at the hotel.

Sunday. 20th September

A day exploring in Montecarlo fortress town. Departure at 10.00 am by taxi.

Entrance tickets to the fortress at 10:30 am. Enjoy exploring

and painting inside this historic fortress

Lunch and free time in this charming historic medieval town, return by our taxi in late afternoon.

Breakfast and Dinner at the hotel.

Monday 21st September

Free day . Time to explore Montecatini. shops/ markets or just relax .

Watercolour lesson in the late afternoon, optional .

Breakfast and Dinner at the hotel.

Tuesday 22nd September - Livorno

An absorbing day in the coastal town of Livorno.

Departure by taxi from the hotel in the morning ( exact time to be decided )

At 13:00 we will have time for lunch and enjoy the view from Mascagni Terrace, breath the sea air and perhaps do some sketching. At 15:00 the taxi will take us to where we'll board a boat to begin a guided 45-minute boat tour which offers an enchanting perspective of Livorno, revealing its historical past and cultural treasures.

At 17:00 we will depart from Livorno and return to the hotel for dinner .

Breakfast and Dinner at the hotel.

Wednesday 23rd September .

Transfer by taxi to Pisa airport for 11.25 am flight FR5020 to Dublin

The cost of this unique 8 day holiday package (flights not included )
€ 1.650 per person sharing a double /twin ensuite room
(Non painting person sharing a double room €40 off=€1,610 )

€ 1.800 per person in a single ensuite room {Non painting person in single room €40 off= €1,760)

€ 2.100 per person in a double ensuite room as single use

{Non painting single person in a double room €40 off = €2,060)

You don't need to be a painter to enjoy this holiday -all Tuscany lovers are welcome join

us on the trips and events or do your own thing , €40 reduction for people not requiring tuition.. To check availability Contact trudidoyleart@gmail.com .

Or text 087 6658500

To book your place -Contact Trudi at trudidoyleart@gmail.com

Deposit of €500 or full payment will secure your place

by Tuesday 19th May 2026

booking closes on Wednesday 20th May

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Full Balance must be paid by Friday July 3rd 2025

Payment by direct bank transfer

I will email you my bank details to facilitate the transfer .

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Hotel cancellation policy

Penalty of 50% for cancellation 30 to 15 days before the arrival

Penalty of 100% for cancellation from 14 days before the arrival

Please take out your personal travel insurance .

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TUITION I will provide demonstrations /basic lessons in using watercolours and painting outdoors. Sketching using pencils / pen and ink / water soluble crayons or Watercolours is the norm - Using a sketchbook to record your holiday is a lovely way to remember your holiday - capture the magic of Tuscany with plein air paintings.

The amount of time you spend painting is up to you, there are opportunities on our many trips and excursions.

"Olive Grove in Buggiano" watercolour
"Swallows in Tuscany " watercolour sketch

When you book this holiday and include tuition I will email a very short list and advice on basic supplies suitable for travelling and for painting outdoors.

FLIGHTS If you are travelling from Ireland these Ryanair Dublin / Pisa return flights will be facilitated by a transfer taxi to and from Montecatini .

Flight from Dublin - Ryanair to Pisa FR5021 -Tuesday 15th Sept

departure time 17.50 Arrival time 21.30

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Flight from Pisa to Dublin FR5920 Wednesday 23rd Sept

departure time 11;25am arrival time 13;15 pm

N.B. - Oil Paints are NOT allowed on flights. even in checked luggage,-They are considered as flammable liquid in the dangerous goods regulations .Breaching the regulation carries serious penalties!