Palio of the Contrade di Castel del Piano Hotel

Palio of the Contrade di Castel del Piano

Even in Castel del Piano as well as in Siena, the Palio is ongoing. The first horse race dating back to September 9, 1402, when the town was under the government of Siena. The Palio is run on September 8, Nativity of Mary

Activities

Borgo Tepolini Castel del Piano (Grosseto) - B&B and Homes
Antonino de Pasquale (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Handcrafted wrought iron  Hotel

Handcrafted wrought iron

The real works of art in wrought iron you can buy at the craftsman Biagiotti in Pienza. Decorative objects, chandeliers, candlesticks and the possibility to order custom made items.

Tel. +39 0578 748478

Shopping

Adler Thermae San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena) - 5 stars
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Museo delle Biccherne - Siena Hotel

Museo delle Biccherne - Siena

The interesting exhibition of the "Biccherna" paintings inside the Palazzo Piccolomini in Siena (now State Archive). 105 wooden paintings used as covers of administrative registers: a journey through five centuries of history of Siena.

Tel. +39 0577 247145

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Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
RISTORANTE ARNOLFO 2 stelle Michelin   6  km Hotel

RISTORANTE ARNOLFO 2 stelle Michelin 6 km

Refined, creative dishes including a luxury interior in a location with a large terrace and views of the hills,whit famous chef Gaetano Trovato

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La Pieve Casale di Charme Colle Val D'Elsa (Siena) - Farmhouse Holidays
Daniela Berlingozzi (concierge) Insider ideas →
Colline Pisane Hotel

Colline Pisane

Traversed by a wonderful "Wine road", which passes by the vineyards and farms where the region's excellent wine and oilve oils are produced, Le Colline Pisane are a must for both nature and wine lovers!

Places

Le Colombaie Country Resort Ponsacco (Pisa) - Resort
Lorenzo Falaschi (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
La Terrazza del Chiostro Hotel

La Terrazza del Chiostro

A fabulous restauarnt where meals are served in the old cloisters or on the terrace overlooking the Orcia valley

Tel. +39 0578 748183

Restaurants

Toscana Laticastelli Country Relais Rapolano Terme (Siena) - 3 stars
Giancarlo Iorizzo (Direttore) Insider ideas →
Carlotta Parisi's art shop in Montalcino Hotel

Carlotta Parisi's art shop in Montalcino

Carlotta is a young artist making beautiful papier-mâché sculptures. She also produces picture books for children, handmade photo albums, wall murales and small gadgets. A true shop of arts and crafts in the heart of Montalcino.

Tel. +39 0577 847107

Shopping

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Free Terme di Bagno San Filippo Hotel

Free Terme di Bagno San Filippo

Among the most evocative of Amiata. You can bathe in this monumental waterfall sound, surrounded by a grove of oaks and pines and fir trees, along a small path leading to the pool real

Tel. +39 0578755167

Places

La Casa di Adelina Monticchiello, Pienza (Siena) - B&B and Homes
Francesco Cresti (proprietario) Insider ideas →
WINE TASTING Hotel

WINE TASTING

In the wonderful atmosphere of the Relais Il Falconiere you can enjoy and taste Baracchi's wines, have a guided tour through our vineyards and visit our estate to finish your tour into our "champagnerie".

Tel. +39 0575612679

Activities

Relais il Falconiere Cortona (Arezzo) - 4 stars
Lina Bartelli (Marketing Manager) Insider ideas →
Trekking Hotel

Trekking

Green meadows, woods, high peaks,the Park of the Apuan Alps offers various types of excursions ,colours and emotions to who chooses to discover the beauty of a very special landscape, where the mountains reach out towards the coast.

Activities

Locanda al Colle Camaiore (Lucca) - Guest Houses
riccardo barsottelli (gestore) Insider ideas →
Original Tuscan Terracotta in Petroio Hotel

Original Tuscan Terracotta in Petroio

The typical Tuscan terracotta purchased directly from the manufacturer. Garden pots, bowls, decorations and articles for custom tailored. Especially beautiful and original!

Tel. +39 0577 665011

Shopping

Adler Thermae San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena) - 5 stars
Gli Chef dell'ADLER (Ristorante Gourmet dell'ADLER THERMAE) Insider ideas →
TIBETAN BELLS AND MASSAGE Hotel

TIBETAN BELLS AND MASSAGE

You can choose between a sound massage, with Tibetan bells, Relax massage, decontracting, anti-cellulite, Hawaiian, sports, lymphatic drainage, abhyangam, Swedish, Antistress or Sports

Tel. +393294250285

Activities

Agriturismo Biologico Sant'Egle Sorano (Grosseto) - Farmhouse Holidays
Erika e Alessandro (Titolare) Insider ideas →
The marble quarries Hotel

The marble quarries

Carved into the slopes of the Apuan Alps, the marble quarries of Carrara are magical places in which to admire the beauty of nature and the power of man.Testimony to a work that is age old, hard and dangerous .

Activities

Locanda al Colle Camaiore (Lucca) - Guest Houses
riccardo barsottelli (gestore) Insider ideas →
TUSCAN AND MEDIEVAL PEOPLE COOKING COURSE Hotel

TUSCAN AND MEDIEVAL PEOPLE COOKING COURSE

The grandmother, who had an organic farm, taught us so much ancient Tuscan recipes that we want to tell and share

Activities

Agriturismo Biologico Sant'Egle Sorano (Grosseto) - Farmhouse Holidays
Erika e Alessandro (Titolare) Insider ideas →
SPONTANEOUS HERB COLLECTION COURSE Hotel

SPONTANEOUS HERB COLLECTION COURSE

A walk among our meadows with a botanist. Collection, legends, properties of spontaneous plants. Practical explanations on how to use them to make natural dyes and inks, curative properties, aromatherapy and traditional herbal medicine.

Activities

Agriturismo Biologico Sant'Egle Sorano (Grosseto) - Farmhouse Holidays
Erika e Alessandro (Titolare) Insider ideas →
HORSE RIDE EXCURSION Hotel

HORSE RIDE EXCURSION

Guided treking horseback in the valleys, canyons and unspoiled nature of the Maremma

Tel. +393294250285

Activities

Agriturismo Biologico Sant'Egle Sorano (Grosseto) - Farmhouse Holidays
Erika e Alessandro (Titolare) Insider ideas →
ORGANIC SAFFRON COURSE Hotel

ORGANIC SAFFRON COURSE

Every year, during the harvest of saffron, which can vary from October to November, we provide our experience to learn how to grow saffron!

Tel. +393294250285

Activities

Agriturismo Biologico Sant'Egle Sorano (Grosseto) - Farmhouse Holidays
Erika e Alessandro (Titolare) Insider ideas →
Francigena Road Hotel

Francigena Road

Born as an itinerary of faith, it connected northern Europe with Rome. It crosses the most beautiful villages in Tuscany and represents a journey to the roots of Italian and European culture for modern tourists and pilgrims.

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Relais La Costa Monteriggioni (Siena) - Historical Residences
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Chiesa di Vitaleta Hotel

Chiesa di Vitaleta

Unesco World Heritage Site, located on top of a hill is a strange and fascinating church in Val d'Orcia.

Places

Montorio Montepulciano (Siena) - Countryside Residences
Stefania Salvini (Proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Cooking Classes in Tuscany Hotel

Cooking Classes in Tuscany

Discover the delicious recipes of Tuscan cooking by the chefs a relaxed and unique scenery. At the end of the cooking session you can taste the dishes prepared together!

Activities

Adler Thermae San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena) - 5 stars
Gli Chef dell'ADLER (Ristorante Gourmet dell'ADLER THERMAE) Insider ideas →
Trekking to Chiusure for the Artichoke Fair Hotel

Trekking to Chiusure for the Artichoke Fair

Each year around April 25 in Chiusure there's the traditional Artichoke Fair: an opportunity to taste good dishes made with this ingredient. An enjoyable way to reach this nice village is the path that starts from San Giovanni d'Asso.

Activities

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Podere il Casale Hotel

Podere il Casale

For food lovers, own organic produce and own sheep cheese. Possibility to have "just" a cheese tasting or enjoy their meals at lunch and dinner. Spectacular sunsets with views over the Valdorcia. Booking required.

Restaurants

Follonico 4-Suite Torrita di Siena (Siena) - B&B and Homes
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PRIVATE YOGA COURSE Hotel

PRIVATE YOGA COURSE

1 hour and a half of a private Yoga class with a qualified teacher.

Tel. +393294250285

Activities

Agriturismo Biologico Sant'Egle Sorano (Grosseto) - Farmhouse Holidays
Erika e Alessandro (Titolare) Insider ideas →
Vespa tours Hotel

Vespa tours

On the road with a Vespa, discovering the land of Chianti, enjoing the spectacular view of Tuscany hills and its ancient villages and tasting local organic products.

Activities

Relais della Rovere Colle di Val d'Elsa (Siena) - 4 stars
Antonella Cappelli (Host) Insider ideas →
Ristorante Frank Hotel

Ristorante Frank

Creative fish cuisine and excellent value for money

Tel. +39 0587 931341

Restaurants

Le Colombaie Country Resort Ponsacco (Pisa) - Resort
Lorenzo Falaschi (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Cooking class Hotel

Cooking class

Tuesdays with the chef at Locanda are an occasion to learn small and great secrets and happily meddle with the pasta!
The participants ,maximum 6, will prepare a three course dinner and dessert as well as bread and homemade pasta .

Tel. +390584915195

Activities

Locanda al Colle Camaiore (Lucca) - Guest Houses
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Il Fornaretto Hotel

Il Fornaretto

Pizzas cooked in a wood burning oven and grilled meat

Tel. +39 587 732012

Restaurants

Le Colombaie Country Resort Ponsacco (Pisa) - Resort
Lorenzo Falaschi (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
'900 Exibition in San Gimignano Hotel

'900 Exibition in San Gimignano

In San Gimignano is staging an exhibition of art of the highest level with the masterpieces of the twentieth century, Carlo Carra, Giorgio De Chirico and Renato Guttuso.

Tel. +390577942014

Activities

Hotel L'Antico Pozzo San Gimignano (Siena) - Historical Residences
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Montalcino

Montalcino, a medieval town with a defensive military structure, furrowed by steep, narrow streets. From up here, the landscapes are veritable works of art just like those kept in the Museo Civico Diocesano d’Arte Sacra.

Places

Relais Villa Armena Buonconvento (Siena) - Small Boutique Hotels
Edoardo Giacone (Proprietario) Insider ideas →

Rental service with driver

The driver can assist you on a single day or multiple day wine lovers experience in Tuscany, exploring the most well known wine areas, riding along scenicroads and amazing landscapes. For couples or small groups. Reservation in advance.

Tel. 3397057182

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La Pieve Casale di Charme Colle Val D'Elsa (Siena) - Farmhouse Holidays
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