Tuscany: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

We are on the route of the ancient and well-known Via Francigena, which was taken by pilgrims going from Canterbury to Rome in the Middle Ages.

The Bottega is a new concept shop , something delicous among restaurant, wine bar ans a shop where you can find the best of Tuscan gastronomic excellences... a place to taste...

The Oltrarno is the southern part of the center of Florence, just south of the river Arno. In a few small streets you will find workshops oldest in Florence, here working silver, wood and producing the famous Florentine paper.

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

Tuscany and Elba means fabulous wines. Due to its fertile terroir and historic vineyards, Elba produces some of the region's most unique vintages. Sample these during an organized tour of local wineries along.

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".

From the hotel, climb Mount Capanne, thickly wooded with chestnut groves. For a guided hike, there are organized excursions through the Tuscan Archipelago National Park and, for those who love exploring the countryside on horseback.

A small farm, a great Brunello.

Known as the city of the 100 churches a real jewel of the medieval and renaissance.The massive sixteenth century walls of the city provide a long and pleasant walkway shaded by ancient trees .The great Giacomo Puccini was born here .

Historical winery, here you can take guided tours, tasting and knowing the taste of good local wine

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!

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

This spa features: humid zone, relaxation area, large gym with Technogym equipment and fitness courses, indoor & outdoor swimming pools, coiffeur, UVA solarium, dermaesthetic medicine treatments and naturopathy and nutrition programmes.

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.

For those who love steep cliffs, Capo Sant'Andrea is a must-see. One of the most beautiful seaside cliffs in the world, shaped by millenia of wind and water, with its stark white granite face standing guard over the bright blue waves below.

Elba is all about the sea: just 150m from the hotel lies the postcard-perfect Bay of Sant'Andrea, with its soft sand and shallow waters, and, just beyond, Cotoncello Point, with its rocky shore and limpid tide pools perfect for swimming

At the Dama Dama Restaurant, Emiliano Lombardelli proposes a gourmet-style local cuisine based on the flavors and the colors of the Maremma Tuscany. Enjoy great cuisine and Tuscan wines in a design ambiance or on the panoramic terrace.

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE WITH A REAL TRUFFLE HUNTER TO DISCOVER THE MAGICAL WORLD OF TRUFFLES AND AT THE END DINNER WITH TASTING OF TYPICAL PRODUCTS OF THE AREA ,TRUFFLES, CHEESE, SALAMIS AND GOOD WINES.

Cala Martina is a beautiful beach in the middle of the Mediterranean vegetation typical of this area. Here he stopped Giuseppe Garibaldi and the Thousand before coming to Marsala.

Enclosed between Lerici and Portovenere, it is an enchanting stretch of coast line, dotted with tiny fishing villages.Tourist boats depart from La Spezia providing a sea tour, surely the best way to admire its nature and colours .

Bagno Vignoni and its thousand year old thermal tradition. Apart from its enchanting scenery Bagno Vignoni is also an ideal location for a thermal bath - for pure pleasure or for medical reasons.

In a cozy and charming square of Pistoia, i Salaioli is at the same time a grocery store with local products, an excellent restaurant featuring tuscan cuisine, and a gathering place where people can drink aperitifs before dinner.

One of the few craftsmen who still produces handmade beautiful items made of copper. The real works of art can be purchased from the "Renowned Rameria Mazzetti" which exports all over the world.

Right near Castiglione Vetulonia is another area of great archaeological importance where viistare the graves of Pietrera and Diavolino still well kept and the archaeological museum is open all year.

Local cuisine, to try the steaks

An amazing trekking itinerary of 8 km from Strove village till Monteriggioni city-walls: the path follows the old Via Francigena, passing through marvellous sites like Castel Pietraio and Badia a Isola.

Unique historical re-enactment: in one day the three districts of the village of Scarlino challenge each other in multiple races, from archery to the parade, the award for the best decoration of the districts to running-race in costume.

Dishes in this restaurant are prepared using ingredients grown according to principles of organic and ethical farming

The Duomo, the Museum, and Palazzo Piccolomini (residence of Pope Pius II) are the three sights every visitor to Pienza should see. This pretty town is flat, so it's easy to visit the shops and artisan boutiques which line the streets.

Enjoy delicious wines and fresh olive oli directly from the producer and a snack pause with typical products of Tuscany.