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In the southern area of Tuscany in the province of Siena, there is a stunning mountainous place called Mount Amiata. It faces the scenic Val d’Orcia on the northeast and the Maremma region on the eastern side. Tourists wishing to stay here for a few days have a lovely choice of accommodation. Why not book into a pretty villa for rent in Campiglia D'orcia, which boasts spectacular views of Mount Amiata.

Thousands of years ago, Mount Amiata was a volcano, but it’s now dormant. It stands at 1,736 metres tall making it the highest existinct in Italy! There is an abundance of activities to engage in around the area including; mountain biking, hiking and horse riding trails around the sleeping volcano.

Learn all about the long and fascinating tradition of truffle hunting in Tuscany on your next vacation here! This delicious relative of the mushroom is a delicacy all over the world and can be very expensive to buy. Visitors wishing to book a truffle hunting tour should stay in the charming town of San Miniato in Pisa province where there is a nearby area in which they grow.

There are professional truffle hunters here who travel through the wooded area of San Miniato with their sniffer dogs in search of the elusive white truffle! The white truffle is the most expensive in the world because of its rarity and delicious pungent flavour. It is pale cream or light brown in colour with white marbling.

A truffle is the fruiting body of an underground fungus. Book a place on a fun truffle hunting trail with an expert guide who will lead through the woods where they grow close to the roots of trees.

They come out of the ground, half hidden under the dirt and could be easily missed without learning tips on how to find them by your expert guide!

There are different trail packages to choose from that include a delicious lunch made using truffles or a tasting along with some nice wine. Visit their website for more information on this exciting opportunity to engage in one of Tuscany’s oldest and most enjoyable traditions!

Visit the stunning natural canyon of Orrido di Botri in the Apennines in Lucca province. This breathtaking rock formation was created over thousands of year by the movement of tectonic plates under the earth’s surface. For visitors who enjoy trekking through streams and climbing rocks or even know how to engage in the challenging sport called canyoning, this is the perfect place for your to visit on your next vacation to Tuscany!

This beautiful haven of nature is nearby to the pretty town of Bagni di Lucca where there are some ideal vacation rentals with swimming pool to relax and enjoy your stay in if you wish to explore this glorious mountainous area for a few days!

Orrido di Botri is a deep limestone gorge in Val Fegana, under the towering slopes of the Tre Potenze and Rondinaio Mountains. Its unusual shape and ragged crevices and fractures were caused by water flow over thousands of years. The water here is crystal clear and lined with colourful pebbles along the ground.

High up in the Apennine Mountains in the province of Pistoia, behind Mount Cuccola is a picturesque area with a scattering of beautiful towns and villages to visit. One of these ideal tourist spots is the village of Cutigliano that’s located close to the ski resort of Doganaccia.

For those wishing to stay in the area for a few days, why not book into a cosy villa rental with great reviews in Bagni di Lucca town, further down the mountains, only twenty minute’s drive from Cutigliano.

This beautiful medieval village is packed tightly with quaint narrow streets so it would be better to explore on foot.

It’s the proud holder of the prestigious Orange Flag Award that means it has a fantastic tourist information centre and provides excellent tours and signposts to nearby visitor attractions.

If you wish to include some healthy exercise in the open air on your holiday to Tuscany then why not plan a thrilling cycling tour through some lovely towns in the heart of the Maremma region of southern Tuscany?

For those who wish to base their stay in this stunning area of Tuscany, why not stay at some superb vacation rentals in Capalbio or choose lavish stay at one of several villas with swimming pools in Manciano villas with swimming pools in Manciano? There’s so much to do and see here, you might even need to stay a week to get around it all!

The beautiful town of Capalbio lies on the southern border of Tuscany and spent most of its earlier years passing under the rule of noble families and power hungry provinces. It’s tucked comfortably into the hilly Tuscan countryside that still boasts some massive 15th century wooden gates that still hang from one of the arched entrances into the ancient town.