Tuscany, Italy

Things to Do

• Walk Cortona

  The hill town made famous by Under the Tuscan Sun. Etruscan walls, medieval streets, and the kind of quiet church squares that justify the climb. Twenty minutes from the borgo.

• Wine tasting in Montepulciano

  One of Italy's great wine towns, home to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Tour cellars carved into the hill, taste reserves three decades old, and stay for lunch.

• Day trip to Val d'Orcia

  The UNESCO World Heritage landscape of cypress-lined ridges, hilltop villages, and rolling pastoral views. Pienza and Montalcino in one drive.

• Florence and Siena

  Florence is two hours by car or train; Siena is one. The borgo's central position makes both feasible as long day trips when the cities call.

• Hike the borgo trails

  Walking paths through the surrounding olive groves and vineyards begin from the property. Quiet, marked, and the easiest way to feel the rhythm of the Tuscan countryside.

When to Visit

• April — May (Spring)

  Mild days, fields of wildflowers, fewer tourists. Pre-harvest and pre-summer pricing. One of the most beautiful windows of the year.

• June — August (Peak)

  Hot afternoons, warm evenings, every village hosts festivals. Tourist volume peaks in August when Italy itself is on holiday.

• September — October (Harvest)

  Wine harvest, olive harvest, the best food calendar in Italy. Cooler nights, perfect light. Many regulars say this is the best time to come.

• November — March (Quiet)

  Cool, often rainy. Some restaurants and shops close. The countryside is at its most introspective and the trattorias most local.

Getting There

Florence Airport (FLR) is the closest major hub at about 90 minutes by car. Rome (FCO) is two and a half hours; Pisa (PSA) is two hours. The borgo arranges transfers; many owners rent a car only for the days they want to range further.