Tuber magnatum pico (white truffle) is the world's most coveted mushroom Exquisite hypogeal fungus in the shape of a tuber, fleshy and surrounded by a thin crust. It lives in symbiosis with the roots of some trees. It is collected in some regions of Italy during the months of… Read More

I decide to visit Italy, region? Tuscany, ? Siena, Florence and its valleys in southern Tuscany. Then, it is time to organize the trip (good accommodation, practical information, non-tourist activities program ...). Mmmm: I can spend hours and hours on the internet or be advised by an expert in the area whose job it is to offer me… Read More

We need a car, be happy to get lost in the Valle d'Orcia (Unesco Heritage) and a road map. In the south of Tuscany, among its gentle hills conceived as a rest for the eyes, olive groves and groups of cypress trees that follow one another symmetrically, we find about thirty natural hot springs with public and free… Read More

After all these years touring the Tuscan region, I am still amazed by the contrast between the Tuscan cities and  towns and the rural life just outside its walls. Florence, Siena, Arezzo, San Gimignano ... places where art, history and beauty surround you again and again. If one decides to leave its walls, one finds a rural environment where its inhabitants, throughout history, have passed the witness of the value of nature and the… Read More

Taking time to cultivate emotional and mental well-being as a family has become a safe bet to preserve our fragility as intact as possible. Prioritizing on a healthy vacation for 2021 is a safe choice. Have you ever thought about visiting Tuscany? Enjoy a Villa for exclusive use on top of a hill surrounded by… Read More

How to enjoy authentic Tuscan food during my holidays? An important aspect to enjoy holidays in Tuscany is gastronomic. In general terms, when we change our eating habits, our body normally adapts without problems, within a day or two. On the third day, if we have not implemented the gastronomic issue with our… Read More

  Both have the same origin grape: Sangiovese grosso grape called in Montepulciano Prugnolo gentile grape but it is the same grape, which by the way is very widespread throughout the Tuscan region. Both the Nobile di Montepulciano and the Brunello de… Read More

Select and empathetic accommodation. Personalized program. Slow travel. Hospitality, philosophy of life. Whatever the time of year, our Tuscany vacation program awaits you. First: we take care of the most suitable accommodation for you Second: we solve the practical aspects of… Read More

Tuscany, 429 meters high, the town of Anghiari rises; it is one of the most beautiful villages in all of Italy. It is not touristy and your visit allows you to enter the Middle Ages. In the 16th century, the road that connects Anghiari and Sansepolcro was built on the occasion of joining two holy places: the Church of the Cross and the… Read More

  Piero della Francesca is "one of the greats", well ahead of his time; his works contain symbols and messages that fascinate those who manage to enter. Some of his masterpieces are to be found in the Tuscan region. I have followed in his footsteps, and he has perplexed me. It is worth visiting the town where Piero della… Read More

Your stay in Siena should take at least 5-6 days to know the historic centre and visit the surroundings. After leaving its walls, you will find just a few kilometers away the wonderful Tuscan countryside, where there is no place for chance. This is why you need some time to enjoy it. As well as driving along the little roads, we recommend… Read More

Nowadays, when you searches the network for accommodation you can find a massive proposal with lack of character. They are standard environments that only bring emptiness. And unfortunately, this seems to be spreading! According to our lifestyle, we are forced to search for an accommodation every little time. The reality is that you must spend more time in the network to find a place that is worthy, with character and… Read More

The historic centre of Siena has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. You can feel a marvellous experience just strolling within the medieval walls of the city. Siena always has something to offer. One of its jewels is the Museo Santa Maria de la… Read More

More than 15 years ago, our friend Giovanni, moved from Northern Italy to Tuscany for love. During the last years we have willingly collaborated with him and his famous wine tours in Montalcino. We remember when he presented us his new project in 2016: a ruined house covered in bushes. Or rather, as he imagined it: a beautiful country house in a extraordinary place and very close from Montalcino, with a wonderful orchard and fruit… Read More

Tuscany is an italian region with some characteristics that make it desired, lived and felt for centuries. The big tour operators use La Toscana as a great product: the more tourists come, the best for the company (and money). Tuscany must be listened to and cared for. When we are unselfish with it and its people, it offers us its reality and… Read More

Wonderful! You can still enjoy a steam locomotive that runs through the Sienese valleys and villages of Tuscany. Since the beginning of the 20th century travellers have enjoyed the Orchia Valley in this third class train as if time had stopped. It has a capacity for 80… Read More

It is in the days before the Palio of Siena, when the contradaiolos (inhabitants) externalize their activity. You could even be part of Contrada’s life at one of the outdoor dinners they organize. With good food and drink, the contrada members organize themselves and create a unique atmosphere. Behind this fabulous… Read More