Tuscan Paths
Che bella la Toscana- Beautiful Tuscany !
From Florence to Pienza, our itinerary from north to south. We’re inviting you to explore 5 UNESCO sites. Enjoy !
Count 2 hours for this journey where you definitely need to take your time. In this region the slow way is THE way to do it.
Channel your inner romantic explorer, by playing a delightful Eros Ramazzotti track while enjoying the Tuscan scenery : well preserved medieval villages, undulating landscapes, perfectly aligned cypresses and gorgeous villas.
Buonissimo…* Very good… Tuscany is all about high quality olive oil, world renowned wines and cheeses, centuries old traditional know-how . A road that will whet your appetite of Italian culture.
First let’s unpack our suitcase in Florence thenlet’s head into Sienna’s countryside to explore the surroundings.
Our tips for visiting Tuscany
Florence
Florence has attracted and wowed for centuries.
A great town of arts with exceptional heritage. The Ponte Vecchio, the Palazzo Pitti, the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia and the Boboli Gardens were created by the most famous artist and architects of their time.
The Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore, creation of Brunelleschi is the most emblematic monument of the city.
Here, you can feel here a Florentine way of doing things with perfectionism and subtlety. Gucci, Pucci, Ferragamo… So many household names are from this region.
Without forgetting the numerous artisans responsible for the Made in Italy craftsmanship.
One unique place illustrates these values… Come inside the oldest fragrance factory in the world : the Officina di santa Maria Novella #Sublime
Climb on the Fiesole hill to enjoy a city view and witness the beauty of the Tuscan capital. How exquisite to be able to admire it from your bedroom at the Salviatino Hotel.
Around, you’ll find sumptuous properties, palaces and parks. You can travel into the city with the hotel shuttle taking 10 minutes maximum. Extend your joyride to the historical pedestrian city center because the jewels of the Renaissance are supposed to be discovered on foot.
San Gimignano
Here we are in San Gimgnano.
Surrounded by preserved ramparts, this village is a perfect example of medieval architecture.
Recognizable with its 14 towers and old aristocratic family houses. The Duomo and the Piazza della Cisterna are an absolute must.
For a quick lunch with a wonderful view on the Val d’Elsa try la Locanda San Domenico. Now let’s keep going south.
Sienne region
Only 20 minutes away from the middle age city from the 12th century, we unpack in a exceptional Tuscan hotel : the Castel Monastero.
We’re absolutely amazed by the Duomo, the Palazzo Pubblico, the Sanctuary of Santa Caterina all afternoon long. We enjoy a fine glass of wine at the Locandina di Porta all’Arco : Chianti Classico san Giovese and a delicious piece of Cheese : Tuscan Pecorino.
At night we decide to take a walk on the Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful square in Europe when it’s deserted, it’s magico !
The Val D’Orcia and Pienza
Val d’Orcia ‘s landscapes are among the most beautiful of Tuscany : Crete Senesi* endless green hills, vineyard estate, olive trees and cypresses.
Pienza is one of these hilltop villages with a breathtaking #unescolisted view on the valley. This scenery was the shooting location of movies like Gladiator or The Name of the Rose.
We sit outside in a bar, the II Casello at the corner of Via dell’Amore* (The Love lane), it doesn’t get any better than this.
Nine kilometers away from here, the dreamlike countryside villa of San Quirico d’Orcia, one of the world’s most photographed.
TUSCANY by MARCELLOOO
The green hills, cypress trees along country roads, vineyards and medieval villages. Yes it is the bellissima Tuscany but...
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