Archive for 'Day Trips'

When on your sunny travels around Tuscany, why not take a day or two to explore the fascinating tourist attractions available in the picturesque hilltop town of Peccioli in the province of Pisa in Tuscany? Situated along the River Era, visitors would thoroughly enjoy a few days staying in one of many exclusive holiday rentals in the Peccioli area. As it has been awarded the prominent Orange Flag certification, tourists can be sure that there’s plenty to do and see around here, including the nearby Parco Preistorico!     Read More

Despite the scenic town of Pomarance being situated in a place called the ‘Valley of Hell’, it is actually one of the most beautiful places in all of Tuscany! Valle del Diavolo was given its name due to the geothermal activity that goes on here; geysers and boric acid vents emit thick steam and gases into the air because of volcanic activity going on beneath the tectonic plate here.

As proof of Pomarance’s beauty and tourist attractiveness, it has been awarded the impressive Orange Flag award for staying true to its medieval architecture and having a fantastic tourist information office with great advice on what to do and see here.

There is a wealth of excellent holiday rentals in the Pomarance area for those wishing to stay for a few days and embark on an exploration of this unusual place.     Read More

For a relaxing yet cultural tourist experience, why not take a day to explore the beautiful hilltop town of Trequanda in Tuscany. It earned the prestigious Orange Flag Award for its terracotta coloured town, splendid architectural features and a lovely range of well organised tourist sites to visit. Visitors have plenty of luxury villas and other holiday rentals available for them to enjoy a peaceful stay in the Trequanda area.

Why not begin the day with a tour of the ruins of Cacciaconti castle with its unusual cylindrical tower of black and white monochrome style blocks. Sadly only the towers and surrounding walls remain of what was once a glorious fortress.

Art lovers would enjoy a stroll around the church of Saints Peter and Andrew which houses splendid frescoes by Sodoma, a 15th century altarpiece by Giovanni di Paolo and a terracotta statue of ‘Madonna with Infant’ by Sansovino. The territory of Trequanda town encases the villages of Petroio and Castelmuzio. They would be excellent spots to bring a picnic lunch and savour a fine selection of local breads, cheeses, and smoked sausages, washed down with a sweet bottle of wine perhaps?     Read More

A valuable addition to your Tuscan holiday would be a trip to the stunning Orange Flag awarded town of Montefollonico! It sits on a forested hill between Val di Chiana and Val d’Orcia.

The town is thought to have received its name by the Romans who called the cloth weavers of the area ‘fullones’. Visitors wishing to explore the area for a day or two have plenty of exclusive villas the Val di Chiana and vacation rentals available in the Val d’Orcia areas to stay in an enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of Montefollonico.

The town itself is thought to have developed between the twelfth and thirteenth century and the surrounding walls and towers were added a century later. It withstood many fierce battles from quarrelling communes and is one of the few towns in Italy today that have their original town walls almost entirely intact!     Read More