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Embark on a delightful day trip to the medieval hilltop village of Monticchiello in Val d’Orcia.

This Tuscan village has records of it dating as far back as 973 and passed under the ownership of many territories through the centuries.

Choose from a stunning range of villas in Val d'Orcia where you can enjoy the best of peaceful scenery and leisurely day trips to its towns and villages including Monticchiello.

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.

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.

Come and see the glorious sight of the old Sonnino Castle near Livorno in Tuscany. This 19th century castle was built on a cliff overlooking the sea and is nearby to the small village of Quercianella.

It is now privately owned and only opens to the public on special occasions. Castle Sonnino even has its own private marina!

Castello Sonnino is indeed a beautiful landmark and would make for a splendid photograph if you’re touring in the area.

Autumn is the time of year for picking mushrooms and Tuscany is no different. But because of the ideal mushroom growing conditions and the value of certain fungi like the black or white truffles, tourists are required to pay a small ‘mushroom’ tax during their vacation here if they wish to pick some to make a delicious meal with.

The cost of picking mushrooms in Tuscany is as follows:
€15 for a day
€40 for a week
€100 for a year