Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Nestled in the heart of Italy, where the lyrical landscape of Tuscany unfolds in a canvas of rolling hills, lies the enchanting Casa Novecento. This remarkable stone villa in Tuscany sits majestically in the centre of the historic gem that is Cortona, offering easy access to everything that the city has to offer in addition to impossibly lovely views over the gorgeous Tuscan countryside. A unique blend of traditional aesthetics and modern comforts, it is one of our most welcoming vacation rentals in Cortona and is one of our listings here on Tuscany Villas that still has great availability for the rest of summer 2023. 

Florence is an amazing city full of wonderful things to see and do from visiting museums to shopping in historic stores and designer flagships, from enjoying coffee in famous cafes to dining in authentic family-run eateries, and from sipping glasses of wine while enjoying the view from rooftop bars to going on guided tours of the city. All of these things, however, start to add up pretty quickly. If you have booked one of our villas in Florence and you’re looking for a way to stretch your budget so you can really splash out on the things you really care most about (whether this is chic Italian clothes to be brought home, fine-dining, good wine, or anything else), why not add some free attractions and things to see and do to your itinerary? Here is our round-up of the best things to do for free on a holiday in Florence:

Right now, if you head on holiday to stay in one of our amazing villas in Tuscany, especially if you find a vacation rental in the Maremma area or a holiday rental in the Val D’Orcia, you will likely encounter the incredible sight of fields upon fields of golden sunflowers. Blooming from around the middle of July until around the middle of August, these stunning flowers may not be native to the area but are now actually a symbol for Tuscany. 

There are an endless list of places to visit while enjoying a stay in a villa with pool in Tuscany that could compete for best view but many of these spots are in and around the famously picturesque area known as the Orcia Valley. This part of Tuscany epitomises the renowned beauty of the Tuscan countryside – think rolling green hills swathed in thin bands of fog in the early mornings and lit with golden light in the evenings, pretty and historic villages perched overlooking the valleys, cypresses lining winding roads, vineyards and olive groves stretching out to the horizon. It is an area of true pastoral perfection and one of the best places to enjoy these views, among all the amazing candidates, while staying in a vacation rental in the Orcia Valley, is from the gardens of the Palazzo Piccolomini.

If you are a person who enjoys a vacation experience that is luxurious and set within elegant and sophisticated surroundings and you are interested in a getaway in Tuscany, then Podere D’Asso might be the perfect spot for you. Nestled in the heart of the region, in the lush green surroundings of the Orcia Valley (the epitome of the famously beautiful Tuscan countryside), just 2 kilometres from San Giovanni D'asso and a mere 20 kilometres from Montalcino, this idyllic retreat offers a dream haven for anyone seeking peace and quiet, easy access to the attractions of Tuscany, and a taste of life in this magical part of the world.