Explore this beautiful region traversing the winding roads, stopping by the wonderful small villages steeped in history along the way or experience the real Tuscany by staying in a village.
Enjoy the tranquility of village life, take local excursions, learn about the area and use as a base to explore towns and cities, staying away from the hustle and bustle but enjoying the sights & sounds by day.
There are some enchanting small medieval villages and towns dotted throughout Tuscany. Some of our favourites -
Small towns include - Massa Marittima, San Gimignano, Volterra, Colle val d'elsa, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montacino... Larger cities / towns Siena, Florence and Arezzo.
Small villages Monteriggioni, Montemassi, Montieri, Chuisdino, Bolgheri, a drive through Chianti is wonderful - Radda, Greve, Gaiole, Volpaia, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Panzano.
The abbey of San Galgano is well worth a visit.
The etruscan coast is splendid, the beaches of Baratti and Torre Mozza are lovely, however very busy in August. There are wonderful hot springs at Saturnia.
Places to eat
Montieri - Bacanale is a great pizzeria very thin crusts with delightful toppings (pizza in Italy is traditionally served only in the evenings) lunch is pasta, meats etc.
Ciciano - Bistro Galli serves local dishes with specials each day.
Siena Taverna San Giuseppe is nice and very reasonable for a Michelin star restaurant (works out to be approx €60 per person including wine).
Lovely restaurant with terrace overlooking the valley Osteria Il Campanellino - Barberino Val D'elsa.
Wine tasting I would recommend Montepulciano, Montalcino (both nice towns), Morellino di Scansano, Bolgheri and Chianti. My favourites are Nobile di Montepulciano and Bolgheri.
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