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The pretty town of Gaiole in Chianti is a welcoming little place, full of lovely things to see and do.

Only eleven kilometres from Radda in Chianti, tourists can enjoy a visit to this enchanting place by going on one of several exciting day trips we’ve described within this Tuscan district.

Reading a few of our related articles can help inspire a thorough exploration of Chianti and all it has to offer.

Come and stay in a marvellous vacation villa in Chianti where you can be close to all the action!

The views that surround you will be breath-taking, no matter where you are in this wine making region. And it goes without saying the food and wine here is like tasting a little bit of heaven!

Chianti is a truly magnificent place to visit when travelling through Tuscany and here’s a perfect example of a scenic day trip you can go on when you come here!

Why not book into a spectacular five star luxury villa in Chianti that sleeps up to 24 people? You could enjoy a memorable trip here with family and friends, savouring delicious food and of course, the local wine!

Known as the ‘Gateway of Chianti’ the beautiful town of Greve in Chianti is a perfect place to begin your adventures through this superb wine-making region.

Its main square is actually triangular in shape and has been a popular and busy market spot for neighbouring towns and villages throughout the centuries.

Beautifully built porticoes line the square (triangle), protecting tourists and locals passing through on rainy days. Be sure to make a visit to the little church of Santa Croce, an intricate medieval structure redesigned in a Renaissance style. It displays a marvellous painting inside by Bicci di Lorenzo called ‘Madonna and the Saints’.

Every year in July in the town of Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, a fantasy medieval celebration takes place called the Unicorn Festival!

Many comic book lovers, costume enthusiasts and performers flock to this little town and fill the place with colour, laughter, street performances and music! Why not book a lovely holiday villa in Vinci and enjoy a few days of fun and games!

This is sure to be unlike anything you've ever witnessed before and is certainly an event you're never likely to forget! The town comes alive with thrilling fire shows, eleven weddings, music, banquets, markets and lots of people dressed up as fairies, knights, kings, goblins and many other weird and wonderful characters. This is truly a fantasy world come to life and there’s something for people of all ages to enjoy!

Nestled in the heart of Florence province in Tuscany is the pretty village of Montaione that offers lots for visitors to see and do during their holiday! Why not spend a few days here and take your pick from a gorgeous selection of vacation rentals, including several picturesque villas with swimming pools in Montaione!

Located near Montaione are the Orange Flag towns of Volterra, San Miniato and San Gimignano where there are lots of activities, eateries and tourist attractions to explore.

Firstly, why not rent a bike to tour around this vineyard covered area and see the sights. If you’re feeling brave enough to go horse riding around the area then there are nearby horse yards where you can enjoy a beginner’s lesson before heading out on a scenic trail.

Who doesn’t love getting involved in a lively celebration? Well if you’re passing through the beautiful province of Livorno on your next vacation to Tuscany then you’ll have the chance to witness one of the most colourful and enjoyable festivals in Italy; ‘La Notte Blu’ festival! It’s celebrated in early July when the blue moon rises in the sky and there’s magic in the air!

For those who would like to stay in Livorno for some or all of this exciting event then you can enjoy a wide choice of pretty vacation rentals in towns and villages across the province including Bibbona, San Vincenzo, Piombino and Cecina.

This festival celebrates the food, wine, art and culture of the scenic Bolgheri area and has grown rapidly in popularity over recent years. It attracts over 40,000 visitors who can enjoy tours of local wineries, sample lots of delicious local cuisine, watch spectacular street performances and listen to mesmerising music!