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This villa is in the south of Tuscany, it is 1000 sqm large, the villa belonged to a noble italian family. This villa is close to some famous tuscan boroughs like Cortona, Montepulciano, Pienza; the nearest town is Foiano della Chiana (8 kms far).

The property has been carefully restored according to the typical tuscany philosophy and it is divided in 8 comfortbale apartments all endowed with traditional details. They all have full equipped kitchen (dish-washer) and washing-machine. The villa boasts 16 double rooms in total for 33 sleeps.

 

At guests' disposal a large common hall with fireplace and sofa, a large kitchen equipped with oven,fridge, microwave, toaster, dish-washer, coffe-machine.
Other facilities: pool, tennis-table.
Outside the villa is surrounded by a large park with olive trees and aromatic flowers.
In the park there are also a children playground area, parking spot and two swimming pool (for adult and children).

Casentino-Valdichiana Itinerary

VALDICHIANA AND CASENTINO, TUSCANY YET TO DISCOVER...

These Tuscan areas are geographically the counties located in the south-east of the region, and in some ways they are yet to be discovered. The northern area is called Casentino, and has in it the Casentino Forest Park. This territory is perfect for those seeking nature and green areas. The southern part is called the Chiana Valley (Valdichiana) and is a more flat land with an original and dynamic coexistence of modern and ancient villages.

- Arezzo and its province: many cute villages, such as Anghiari (Museum of Weapons) Castefranco di Sopra, Loro Ciuffenna, Poppi (Guidi Castle and Park Zoo). All towns listed in the guide of the most beautiful in Italy).

- Bibbiena: La Verna Sanctuary and hermitage of Camaldoli

- Cortona: town on the border with Umbria from the top of which we discover a part of Lake Trasimeno and its valley. Worth a visit: the old town, churches and archaeological park just outside the town.

- Monte San Savino: village of Caprese Michelangelo (birthplace of Michelangelo).

For those who love nature:

Casentino Forest Park
Hermitage Camaldoli
Acquacheta waterfall
Lake of Idoli
Lake of Ponte
Mount Penna (with the Verna rock)
Mount Falerona
Stia wool workshop
Forest of Lama
Ridracoli and its dam
Abbey of San Benedetto in Alpe
Abbey of Badia Prataglia
Path of Bonifica (by byke or on foot, from Monte San Savino to the so-called Chiusa dei Monaci)
Poppi Zoo Park
Oasis of Lake Marena (WWF) near Bibbiena

For those who love sports:

Horsemanship Colussi Marcello Escursioni Ippoturistiche: Loc. Farneta, 17 Cortona, ph +39 0575.610048
Horsemanship Saltafossi: Loc. Tecognano, Cortona, ph +39 0575.638130
Casentino Golf Club: Loc. Palace, Poppi, ph +39 0575.52980

Siena Itinerary

THE DISCOVERY OF SIENA, THE CRETE SENESI TERRITORY AND THE PARK OF VAL D'ORCIA

A postcard-territory, so you can define the province of Siena, that from the south of Chianti stretches towards the border of Umbria. Soft hills and picturesque landscapes look almost lunar. In these counties there are many villages of natural and cultural interest. The most famous ones are Montalcino, Pienza, San Casciano dei Bagni, Chianciano Terme, Cetona, Montepulciano, Buonconvento, Asciano, San Quirico d'Orcia.

- Sienna: the city itself is worth a visit. Piazza del Campo with its high Torre del Mangia, the Duomo, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the Piccolomini Library, the Italian Wine Bar and all the noble palaces. Also interesting is the whole countryside with Renaissance villas: Villa Pavo, Villa Gori, Villa Flora, Villa Chigi and Villa Apparita. Do not miss the double summer appointment with the famous Palio (horse race in Piazza del Campo). For bike lovers, we recommend a ride along the way to Gaiole in Chianti from Sienna, renamed "L'Eroica". We also recommend a drive through these beautiful landscapes and villages.

Other destinations recommended:
- Montalcino: the country of the famous Brunello, a wine popular all over the World. This territory is rich in vineyards and beautiful farms. There is also a special train (Montalcino express) that runs all over the place. Castello Banfi, Castello di Argiano, wine tastings of Brunello, the local Museum of Glass and Bottles.

- Pienza: Other UNESCO world heritage site, distinctive for its amazing downtown and its specialties (the pecorino cheese in particular) and taverns.

- Bagno Vignoni: cute little town near Montalcino and Pienza, with its large water square, int the center of the village. Just outside the city are instead the ancient Roman Baths and a picturesque waterfall of spring water.

- Some of the most beautiful villages in Italy: Cetona, Buoconvento, San Casciano dei Bagni (resort with one of the best spa in Europe but also with areas of old water sources free to the public).

- Montepulciano and Chianciano Terme: the village of Montepulciano is very nice and also has traditional gastronomic tradition. From here the road leads to the lands of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a red wine with great personality.
Chianciano is a modern town with a very popular and large spa resort.

- Castelnuovo Berardenga: town located south of the other towns. Worth a visit arethe park of Villa Saracena, the Certosa di Pontignano and the town of San Gusmè. We also recommend a visit to the Landscape Museum.

For those who love nature:

Montagnola Park
Sovicille Museum of the Forest
Murlo Mine Railway
Nature Train (an ancient train, with vintage wagons, crossing the Val d'Orcia near Siena, Asciano, Monte Antico, Civitella Paganico)

For those who love sports:

Etruria Golf Club: Via del Poggiolo, 1 Torrita di Siena
Bike Route "L'Eroica", ph +39 0577.280551
Berardenga Horsemanship - Siena
Monte Amiata Skiing, ph +39 0577.775811

For those who love spa:

Chianciano Spa
Montepulciano Spa
Petriolo Baths
San Casciano dei Bagni Spa
San Filippo Spa
Monticiano Baths
Bagno Vignoni
San Giovanni (Rapolano) Spa