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During the month of June in Tuscany, a flurry of excitement is in the air! Throughout the region, some quaint little towns and villages celebrate their patron saint or engage in a friendly competition between districts in popular Italian events called Palios. Choose from a huge selection of spectacular villa rentals in Tuscany where you can relax and unwind after a few days of festival hopping!

Begin your festival hopping of Tuscany in June with a trip to the Orange Flag awarded town of Anghiari. The event is called the ‘Palio of the Victory of 1441’ which celebrates a very momentous day in this town’s history. Learn all about it here on June 29th and become embraced the warm welcome of the locals and their celebratory customs!

When on your travels through Tuscany, be sure to visit a unique attraction in the area of Lajatico called Teatro del Silenzio which means ‘The Theatre of Silence’. This is an open air amphitheatre space in the peaceful countryside carved into the lands. Close to the town of Volterra, the Teatro del Silenzio opens itself to the public only one day a year for an evening of magical performances. Stay in a magnificent villa rental in Lajatico where you can easily visit this beautiful attraction.

On a pretty hilltop near Siena, the quaint medieval town of Montepulciano stands proudly over the surrounding countryside. A place full of Renaissance beauty and splendour, Montepulciano is the perfect spot to visit on your travels of Tuscany!

Walk around the many spectacular palaces, ancient churches, market squares and mysterious corners and corridors of this enchanting town! Montepulciano offers superb views of the surrounding Val d’Orcia and Valdichiana for tourists to enjoy when they get here.

Stay in a stunning vacation rental in Montepulciano where you can relax and unwind in peaceful scenery after a few days of touring around the area.

Montepulciano is close to the lovely towns of Pienza and Montalcino as well as the natural outdoor thermal pools of Bagno Vignoni. Despite the famous Hollywood vampire saga film ‘New Moon’ suggesting part of its location in the Tuscan city of Volterra, a lot of the movie was actually filmed here in Montepulciano.

Easter is a big calendar event in Tuscany so why not do something different and celebrate it over here with us! There are lots of events and venues for you to choose from on your arrival and you can be sure that the weather will be warm for your holiday. Choose from an extensive range of gorgeous Tuscany holiday villas across the region where you will be close to the Easter festivities!

In Bibbona town, witness the exciting Palio delle Botti which takes place during the Easter celebrations where neighbouring towns come together to race wine barrels down a hill!

Or visit the artistic city of Florence where many superb events take place, including the ‘Exploding Cart’ which is hosted outside the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore during the 11am mass. A fantastic fireworks display lasts for twenty minutes as the bells ring and people celebrate the new calendar year of the Catholic Church.

Looking to see the real Tuscany? A place still full of ancient traditions, old buildings and unspoilt by modern life? Then come to see the mesmerising town of Montemerano! Located in the province of Grosetto in the heart of the Maremma, Montemerano is a beautiful 12th century town which has lots to offer tourists.

Why not treat yourself, some friends and family to an exquisite stay at a vacation villa in Manciano, only a few kilometres away from Montemerano? Here you can relax in lavish surroundings and enjoy the peace and quiet of the area. The views surrounding this accommodation are truly mesmerising!