The Chianti Sculpture Park in Pievasciata Hotel

The Chianti Sculpture Park in Pievasciata

Just 10 km far from Siena, this Park hosts a permanent exhibition of contemporary sculptures and installations, which stand in a perfect integration of art and nature.

Tel. +39 0577 357151

Places

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

Roselle

Roselle is one of the oldest archaeological sites in this area rich in Etruscan and Roman remains. The Roman theater is still well preserved and in the summer becomes a venue for theatrical performances.

Places

Golf Hotel Punta Ala Punta Ala (Grosseto) - 4 stars
Irene Zannini (Addetta web marketing) Insider ideas →
Gavorrano Hotel

Gavorrano

A medieval village almost completely intact city walls and towers still stand perfectly maintained. In the center of the village is the Church of San Giuliano, built on the rock and the ancient alleys

Places

Golf Hotel Punta Ala Punta Ala (Grosseto) - 4 stars
Irene Zannini (Addetta web marketing) Insider ideas →
3 TYPES OF CHEESE COURSE  Hotel

3 TYPES OF CHEESE COURSE

from 5 lt of fresh sheep milk we will teach you how to make 3 types of cheese. Robiola, Primo Sale and Ricotta!

Tel. +393294250285

Activities

Agriturismo Biologico Sant'Egle Sorano (Grosseto) - Farmhouse Holidays
Erika e Alessandro (Titolare) Insider ideas →
Rental service with driver Hotel

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

Activities

La Pieve Casale di Charme Colle Val D'Elsa (Siena) - Farmhouse Holidays
Daniela Berlingozzi (concierge) Insider ideas →
Pienza and its Pieve di Corsignano Hotel

Pienza and its Pieve di Corsignano

Pienza is a well-known town, deeply connected with the history of our hamlet, because of Pope Pius II, member of the Piccolomini family. Not so popular though it's the ancient church of Pieve di Corsignano, just out of town.

Places

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

Restaurants

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

Osteria il Papero

Tuscan cuisine prepared using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients

Tel. +39 3384302267

Restaurants

Fattoria Barbialla Nuova Montaione (Firenze) - Farmhouse Holidays
Guido Manfredi (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Hiking with a Sea View Hotel

Hiking with a Sea View

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.

Activities

Boutique Hotel Ilio Sant'Andrea, Marciana, Isola d'Elba (Livorno) - Small Boutique Hotels
Maurizio Testa (Manager) Insider ideas →
Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey Hotel

Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey

Lovely abbey of Benedictine monks in the heart of nature. Worth a visit for its magnificent location for both the magnificent frescoes.

Places

Adler Thermae San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena) - 5 stars
Gli Chef dell'ADLER (Ristorante Gourmet dell'ADLER THERMAE) Insider ideas →
Scuola internazionale di ceramica Fantoni Hotel

Scuola internazionale di ceramica Fantoni

The school of Marcello Fantoni has just been reopened by the nephew Ginevra and with the help of master potters has taken courses, even daily. There is also a museum with a collection of ceramics artist.

Tel. +39 055 400233

Activities

Marignolle Relais & Charme Firenze (Firenze) - 4 stars
Lorenzo Bulleri (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
The Bosco della Ragnaia Hotel

The Bosco della Ragnaia

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.

Places

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Castello Romitorio: Brunello wine and works of art Hotel

Castello Romitorio: Brunello wine and works of art

Among the many Brunello wineries around Montalcino I chose Romitorio for its interesting mixture of nature and art (made by artist Sandro Chia) and for the kindness of Tullia and Daniele, your guides in the world of Brunello wine.

Tel. +39 0577 847212

Shopping

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Under the Sea Hotel

Under the Sea

Beneath the waves, the sea surrounding Elba has treasures just waiting to be discovered: colorful fish and marine life and sunken ships which have been resting on the sea floor for centuries. The diving center is just 150 m from the hotel.

Activities

Boutique Hotel Ilio Sant'Andrea, Marciana, Isola d'Elba (Livorno) - Small Boutique Hotels
Maurizio Testa (Manager) Insider ideas →
San Gimignano & movies  Hotel

San Gimignano & movies

For all "Cinema" lovers, reality and fiction in comparison
Some well known titles ... .Tea with Mussolini....Brother Sun Sister Moon....Obsession ....
Prince of Foxes ..... Where Angel's fear to tread

Tel. +390577942014

Activities

Hotel L'Antico Pozzo San Gimignano (Siena) - Historical Residences
Emanuele Marro (proprietario) Insider ideas →
Cycling and Mountain Biking Hotel

Cycling and Mountain Biking

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.

Activities

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

art City

LA PIEVE, Charming Casale in Tuscany is located in Colle Val d’Elsa in the province of Siena in the Val d’Elsa, rich in medieval towns, Etruscan settlements, open landscapes, cultivated fields and gentle hills.

Places

La Pieve Casale di Charme Colle Val D'Elsa (Siena) - Farmhouse Holidays
Daniela Berlingozzi (concierge) Insider ideas →
COOKING UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN Hotel

COOKING UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN

An unforgettable experience for who loves tuscan cuisine but non only....

Tel. +39 0575 612679

Activities

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

Siena

Siena, the city where he breathes a 'atmosphere that you can not find anywhere else, because its people have preserved the traditions of the fathers, such as those related to the Palio, renewing them every year.

Places

Relais Villa Armena Buonconvento (Siena) - Small Boutique Hotels
Edoardo Giacone (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Reopening the Spice Apothecary of Santa Fina in... Hotel

Reopening the Spice Apothecary of Santa Fina in...

Among the various attractions to visit in San Gimignano is an important role the Pharmacy of Santa Fina. The Spice Apothecary, reopened on May 9, will close its doors on October 31.

Tel. +39 0577 942014

Activities

Hotel L'Antico Pozzo San Gimignano (Siena) - Historical Residences
Emanuele Marro (proprietario) Insider ideas →
Lucignano d'Asso Hotel

Lucignano d'Asso

Let's start from our hamlet. An enchanting combination of peacefulness, stunning views of the Tuscan hills, ancient stones and signs of the past, all influenced by the history of the Piccolomini family. A trip down memory lane!

Tel. +39 0577 803068

Places

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Cala Violina Hotel

Cala Violina

Cala Violina beach is perhaps the most beautiful bay in all of Tuscany. Wild and unspoilt is the perfect place to live out of season. You can walk with a white road with perfect views for running, hiking and biking

Tel. +39056637023

Places

Relais Vedetta Scarlino (Grosseto) - Guest Houses
ANNA BARBERINI (PROPRIETARIA) Insider ideas →
around La Pieve Hotel

around La Pieve

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.

Places

La Pieve Casale di Charme Colle Val D'Elsa (Siena) - Farmhouse Holidays
Daniela Berlingozzi (concierge) Insider ideas →
Go trekking on the Via Francigena Hotel

Go trekking on the Via Francigena

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.

Activities

Relais della Rovere Colle di Val d'Elsa (Siena) - 4 stars
Antonella Cappelli (Host) Insider ideas →
Vitis Vinifera in Montisi Hotel

Vitis Vinifera in Montisi

Located in the charming village of Montisi, Vitis Vinifera is a new way to approach wines, cheeses and cold cuts from all over Italy. For the afternoon a good selection of leaf teas and pastries. A wine bar, a tea room and much more.

Tel. +39 0577 845108

Restaurants

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
26/27 OCTOBER 56° SAGRA DEL TORDO ON MONTALCINO Hotel

26/27 OCTOBER 56° SAGRA DEL TORDO ON MONTALCINO

YOU CAN HEAT THE TIPYCAL MONTALCINO 'S FOOD WITH THE GOOD WINE ( BRUNELLO) ON THE STAND LONG THE STROZZI'S STREET

Tel. 393493191753

Activities

Fattoria Armena Buonconvento (Siena) - Countryside Residences
Stefania Vannozzi (Proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Napoleon's Island Hotel

Napoleon's Island

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.

Places

Boutique Hotel Ilio Sant'Andrea, Marciana, Isola d'Elba (Livorno) - Small Boutique Hotels
Maurizio Testa (Manager) Insider ideas →
Leather Crafts from Tuscany Hotel

Leather Crafts from Tuscany

Hand made leather crafts at "La Dolce Vita" in Buonconvento. All products are made entirely by hand according to the Tuscan leather processing tradition and all materials are hand selected from the best Italian tanneries.

Tel. +39 0577 806344

Shopping

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

Monteriggioni

It is a Medieval village remained intact over the centuries, located in a strategic position. One of the most famous historical reenactments takes place every year in July

Places

Relais La Costa Monteriggioni (Siena) - Historical Residences
Relais La Costa Dimora Storica (General Manager) Insider ideas →

Montepulciano

Built along the narrow summit of a limestone hill, this beautiful medieval village seems to be the natural continuation of the hill on which it is built.

Places

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