Archive for 'Day Trips'

Situated in the famous wine-making region of Chianti in Tuscany is the charming hilltop town of Castellina in Chianti.

This small commune has a lot to offer tourists and can easily be reached as it lies along the Chiantigiana road between Florence and Siena. Florence is only 35 kilometres north of Castellina in Chianti and Siena is around 15 kilometres south-east of it.

Book into a luxury villa in Chianti where you can indulge in the finest accommodation, food, wine and scenery this area of Tuscany has to offer!

Castellina in Chianti dates back to Etruscan times but during the bitter territorial feuds between Florence and Siena several centuries ago, it was savagely destroyed and rebuilt on many occasions. Each time it was built with stronger defensive walls in the hope of protecting it in the future.     Read More

Siena city in Tuscany is a very popular tourist destination with lots to see and do. If you’re staying at a vacation rental in Siena and want to go on a day trip outside of the city then here are some towns within driving distance worth visiting.

Just over 50 kilometres from Siena is the Renaissance town of Pienza. Situated in the heart of Val d’Orcia, this site was awarded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The main sights here are the beautiful cathedral and the Palazzo Piccolomini.     Read More

Florence, the ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’, is a wonderfully artistic and cultural city to visit on your holiday to Tuscany.

If you’re staying at a holiday rental in Florence for a few days and have seen a lot of the city’s attractions then why not rent a car and explore the many welcoming towns surrounding it?

Only ten kilometres outside of Florence is the popular tourist town of Fiesole. In fact you can admire a spectacular view of the city from here.

Tourists could explore the attractions in this welcoming hub before moving onto the next destination. Cortona lies further afield at ninety minutes’ drive away but it could still easily be visited on a day trip from Florence.     Read More

The picturesque southern province of Grosseto in Tuscany is home to a wide range of stunning natural attractions, pretty little Orange Flag towns and a huge range of interesting museums. Choose from a lovely range of villas with swimming pools in Grosseto and relax here after your days of exploration and adventure!

Stop off in the popular tourist resorts of Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole in the Monte Argentario area of Grosseto, which is a beautiful peninsula jutting out to sea.

Sail out to the Tuscan archipelago from here and go snorkelling or canoeing around Elba Island or Giglio Island for example. Sunbathe along the stunning Blue Flag beaches of Southern Tuscany that lie within Grosseto province and dive into lots of water sports available here. Visit Lake Burano in Grosseto and see the wonderful activities to get involved with around its shores.     Read More