Italy's most iconic region: Florence the cradle of the Renaissance, the Chianti, the UNESCO Val d'Orcia, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lucca. A journey through art, nature and great wines.
UNESCO cradle of the Renaissance: Duomo with Brunelleschi's dome, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset.
Farmhouses in FlorenceThe hills between Florence and Siena, home of Chianti Classico. Medieval villages: Greve, Radda, Castellina, Gaiole. Cellars, cypresses and stone farmhouses.
Farmhouses in ChiantiSiena with Piazza del Campo and the Palio, the Gothic Cathedral. San Gimignano, the "medieval Manhattan" with its UNESCO towers.
Farmhouses in SienaUNESCO Val d'Orcia: rolling hills, lone cypresses, Pienza, Montalcino (Brunello), Montepulciano (Vino Nobile), Bagno Vignoni.
Farmhouses in Val d'OrciaPisa with the Leaning Tower, Lucca with its Renaissance walls (great by bike).
Farmhouses in LuccaVersilia, Forte dei Marmi, Maremma with Uccellina Park, Argentario, Pitigliano "city of tufa".
Farmhouses in MaremmaBest time: April-June (bloom) and September-October (harvest)
Recommended duration: 7-10 days
How to get around: car; Chianti and Val d'Orcia great by bike
