Archive for 'Day Trips'

Between the months of March and December, tourists can experience a wonderful vintage train ride through the heart of Tuscany! This old fashioned steam train will travel at a perfect pace to allow you the opportunity to see the gently rolling hills and breathtaking scenery of the Tuscan countryside!

For those wishing to base their stay close to this exciting adventure trail, there is a wide range of stunning holiday rentals in Siena province where this old railway system travels around.     Read More

The town of Radda in Chianti would be the perfect stop for tourists and wine lovers as this is the home of the famous Tuscan Chianti wine!

Radda in Chianti is neatly tucked in between the valleys of Arbia and Pesa between the provinces of Siena and Florence.

Tourists who wish to explore the area for a few days can perhaps stay in a luxury vacation rental in Radda in Chianti where there are panoramic views of the rolling Tuscan hills covered in thriving vineyard.


This ancient town is surrounded by huge stone fortress walls that date back to a time when a grand castle was built here to rule over the precious wine producing region. The ruins of Volpaia castle can still be seen today; its towers are still clearly visible.     Read More

The hills of Montalbano are spread across the provinces of Florence, Prato and Pistoia. They have become famous over the years for their food, wine and olive oil production because of the rich fertile soil that exists here. Tourists who enjoy trying exquisite new flavours and textures would love a tour around some of the towns in the area for a few days where they can fully immerse themselves into a welcoming and gastronomic paradise!

Those wishing to rent an accommodation here for a few days have a lovely choice of vacation rentals in Borgo San Lorenzo, a beautiful town tucked into the Montalbano hills that’s within easy reach of other communes in the area.     Read More

Those wishing to visit the majestic nature park of the Apuan Alps will have to cross through the stunning area of Lunigiana and the town of Casola to get there. This rich diverse landscape is situated high up in the hills where the River Aulella and River Tassanaro rise up from the earth to begin their journey down this mountainous region of Tuscany.

Visitors wishing to explore this glorious area and the town of Casola for a few days have a lovely range of villa rentals in Fivizzano, a nearby town. This is the perfect spot to base a thrilling exploration of this enchanting part of Tuscany!


There are some remains of what was once a beautiful 15th century castle in Casola in Lunigiana. Today, only a few towers and outer walls remain but it still makes for a nice photograph. Visit the interesting museum in Casola’s Palazzo Pretorio where there is a rich and detailed account of the history of the Lunigiana area that dates as far back as Palaeolithic times. Also on display are some fascinating artefacts that were discovered by archaeologists over the years.     Read More