Tuscany: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

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

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!

Typical Tuscan cuisine and pizza

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.

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.

In San Quirico d'Orcia at Duemme Knitwear you can buy at the best price cashmere knitwear made by hand.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The splendid outdoor theater where Andrea Bocelli performs each July is only 20 minutes away.

In a tub of warm water, surrounded by nature, at sunset with a tasting of organic products of the Sant'Egle organic farm

At about 10 kilometers from Montalcino, a romantic Benedictine abbey where you can watch the masses with Gregorian chants of the monks.

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

Three generations of wrought iron, here continues the historical research of materials and forms. And 'possible to order customized products and take home unique works.

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

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.

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 .

Creative cuisine, using the finest of locally sourced ingredients. A faultless and well-researched wine list with plenty of seriously Super Tuscans!

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...

Our popular ceramics called "cocci", are made with the traditional process that still work in the laboratory in the historic centre of Cortona, where several kind of products was born over the years according to the market needs.

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.

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.

Glinding across the water with the sun at your back: discovering Elba in kayak is a unique and relaxing way to explore this island's shores. Rental kayaks are available on the Sant'Andrea beach, and from here your adventure begins!

Cortona and the surrounding territory offer visitors a unique combination of environmental and natural resources from the Tuscan landscape and archaeological monuments spanning from Etruscan to Roman times.

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

Synergistic agriculture consists of the art of cultivating, leaving the land to be made according to the method of Masanobu Fukuoka, a Japanese microbiologist and farmer.

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

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!