Tuscany: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

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!

A journey through the Tuscan wine tradition
to give you unique and unforgettable emotions

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

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.

We can book for you a special guided tour of the rooftops and ceiling of the Duomo in Siena. A rare opportunity to visit the Cathedral from a unique point of view.

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

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 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.

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.

A few hundred meters from Montichiello, the dirt road that leads to wisdom you will find a glimpse of cypress trees and in the background the Monte Amiata. Beautiful location at sunset, the earth is red. Superb.

At just 5km from our hamlet, The Bosco della Ragnaia is a woodland park perfect to escape the summer heat. The American artist Sheppard Craige started his work in 1996 and he is still expanding the gardens.

The Orcia Valley (Tuscany) there is a wonderful network of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Over 200 km of nature trails with breathtaking views, possibility to download the GPS data for the navigator of the bicycle.

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.

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!

The woodlands surrounding this small hilltop town are teeming with the most highly-prized white truffles in the world. Join a truffle hunt to experience the process and then head up to town to taste these heavenly - and costly! - morsels.

This is the theme park dedicated to Pinocchio, where children together their parents can relive the adventures of the famous wooden muppet.

In summer there are many music festivals in our surroundings: Incontri in Terre di Siena; Estate Musicale Chigiana; Crete Senesi Festival; Harpsichord concerts by Piccola Accademia Montisi and the Opera Festival in S.Galgano Abbey.

The nature reserve of Castelvecchio is located a few kilometers from the center of San Gimignano. It includes within the Poggio del Comune and extends up to the ruins of Castelvecchio from which it takes its name.

The Bottega Baracchi is an innovative concept shop halfway between a wine bar and a store, a promise that has as its primary essence, excellence, in all its various forms.

San Gimignano includes among its wonders, even an ancient Roman villa. It is an old building dating back to between the fourth and sixth century AD for many years in a state of complete abandonment. Now is finally visitable

One Michelin Star in the c

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 .

Two centuries ago, Napoleon arrived on Elba in exile and even after all this time the islanders still commemorate the Emporer, keeping his memory alive through a number of monuments and palaces tied to this important historical figure.

A nice walk between art and nature in this park on the slopes of Mount Amiata. 100 works of contemporary art spread in an area of 16 hectares, open to the public from Easter to October.

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.

Friendly and relaxed restaurant serving traditional Tuscan cuisine

II and III week end of november Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco of Crete Senesi;
- I week end of March Festa del Tartufo Marzuolo;

For all nature and history lovers, the Via Francigena really offers very interesting itineraries, that can be made either on foot or in mountain bike; they will let you discover some of the most beautiful medieval villages of Tuscany.

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.