Archive for 'Siena'

  

Monday, March 7, 2022

One of the best things about a vacation in Tuscany and a Tuscany villa is that the pace of life is ideal for those looking to slow down, relax, and properly recuperate on their getaway. Of course, many cities are busy hubs and, in particular, tourist hotspots can be full of crowds piling off tour buses, queues, and hustle and bustle but if you don’t want to deal with any of that stuff then it is easy enough to do so. All one needs to do is spend their time enjoying the scenic rural areas and natural gems, visiting fascinating but lesser-known tourist attractions, and exploring the endless array of sleepy and utterly picturesque little towns throughout Tuscany. Skip the busy spots entirely, keep your eyes open, and you never know what kind of incredible gems you might discover! From family-run restaurants serving delicious local delights, to stunning churches in little villages that boast works by famous artists, to views so perfectly scenic it is hard to believe they are real and beyond, there is so much to uncover and at your own pace, without the chaos that sometimes can accompany a vacation.


But, most importantly, before anything else, you need to find the perfect base from which to explore and enjoy Tuscany’s quieter, more peaceful charms. While there are plenty of options for different areas to take in the beauty and relaxation of Tuscany, we highly recommend browsing our villas with pools in Siena, in particular. Our villas in this part of the region often take in stunning and classic Tuscan scenes, are close to all sorts of different attractions, are spacious and pretty, and are regularly located in peaceful and remote spots, far from the stresses and concerns of daily life.

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Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Siena, Spa, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, November 11, 2021
As with any country where Christmas or any other holiday or religious festival is celebrated, Italy has many unique traditions when it comes to the festive season. From specific foods served and eaten for different meals and on different days to their own legends about who brings gifts (traditionally, it is a kindly witch and not a man in a red suit who does the honours in Italy) to Christmas markets to impeccable live nativity scenes and much more besides, there are all sorts of wonderful Italian Christmas traditions to engage with and experience if you have decided to try out a Christmas getaway in Italy. But if you plan on spending Christmas in Tuscany or Christmas in a villa in Siena, in particular, and you are after an ancient, dramatic, and exciting tradition to keep you busy on Christmas Eve then you should head to Abbadia San Salvatore in the province of Siena.     Read More
Posted in: Christmas, Concerts & Festivals, Events, Localities, Siena

  

Monday, September 6, 2021
The rolling green hills and pretty medieval towns of Tuscany get mentioned a lot around here and for good reason; these iconic images of the region, as presented in books and on screens are often the motivating factor for people to first have an interest in visiting Tuscany in order to see it for themselves and they are, indeed, truly stunning. While a villa in Tuscany and a drive in almost any direction on almost any road is likely to produce incredible scenery sooner rather than later, there are, of course, some areas that are among the most visited, photographed, and written about for their particular aesthetic merit. One such area is the impossibly picturesque Lucciola Bella Nature Reserve in Pienza, at the heart of the Arcadian Val d'Orcia.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Must See Attractions, Pretty Views, Siena, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, September 2, 2021
The wine from the area of Montepulciano is steeped in history and tradition and is some of the best-loved and most well-regarded wine in all of Tuscany and Italy. As such, there are countless well-established and lauded wineries located all across the surrounding area. If you are a serious wine-lover considering a vacation in Tuscany, therefore, then you should definitely start browsing our villas in Montepulciano and making up a shortlist of some of the best of the best among them to visit during your holiday! One of the most famous and best-rated among them all, that will make it onto many lists, is Contucci...

Contucci is the oldest wine producer in the entire region, predating the next oldest by a whopping 900 years. With more than 1000 years of history and tradition in each glass and one of the most remarkable settings of a winery in all of Italy, this incredible gem is definitely a must-see for those interested in learning all about the wine of the region.     Read More
Posted in: Food and Wine, Localities, Siena, Wineries & Breweries

  

Friday, August 13, 2021
Fiat 500
There are certain things and images that one just immediately associates with Italy such as pasta, pizza, wine, Renaissance art, Medieval towns, soaring churches, craggy and picturesque coastlines with villages clustered along them, rolling green landscapes, fashionable citizens, relaxed lifestyles, Venetian canals, moments from long ago frozen by a volcanic eruption, Roman ruins and temples, Vespas, sports cars, and classic cars like the Fiat 500, to name only some of them. Whether you make these connections merely from movies or representations in the media or from previous visits of your own to Italy, or some combination of all of the above and more, it is what people expect of their vacation in Italy.

Many of these things will naturally just be found as you wander around and enjoy your holiday but other things might have to be sought out if you want to include them on your Italian bucket list. So, for example, if you're looking to inject a bit of an, “Italian Job,” experience (without the chaos, most likely) into your vacation in Tuscany then something like the Fiat 500 Tour from Siena offered by My Tour in Italy, is just the thing. Experience the beauty of the famously lovely Tuscan countryside in style in one of the country's most beloved classic cars while visiting a wonderful winery and enjoying a delicious Tuscan lunch – sounds like a perfect day out to us! So, get browsing our villas with pools in Siena and then set aside a day during your trip to enjoy this magically Italian experience and to tick lots of items off your Tuscan bingo card...     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Food and Wine, Localities, Siena, Tours