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Chianti is a truly magnificent place to visit when travelling through Tuscany and here’s a perfect example of a scenic day trip you can go on when you come here!

Why not book into a spectacular five star luxury villa in Chianti that sleeps up to 24 people? You could enjoy a memorable trip here with family and friends, savouring delicious food and of course, the local wine!

Known as the ‘Gateway of Chianti’ the beautiful town of Greve in Chianti is a perfect place to begin your adventures through this superb wine-making region.

Its main square is actually triangular in shape and has been a popular and busy market spot for neighbouring towns and villages throughout the centuries.

Beautifully built porticoes line the square (triangle), protecting tourists and locals passing through on rainy days. Be sure to make a visit to the little church of Santa Croce, an intricate medieval structure redesigned in a Renaissance style. It displays a marvellous painting inside by Bicci di Lorenzo called ‘Madonna and the Saints’.

Chianti is a glorious hilly area of Tuscany situated between Florence and Siena. It is most famous for its ‘Chianti Classico’ wine production. Not only does Chianti have a rich history of wine making; art, culture and food are other passions of the people here!

Choose from a splendid range of beautiful holiday villas in Chianti where you can relax and unwind after a busy day of explorations and wine tasting!

Embark on a delicious wine trail of Chianti, stopping off in quaint little towns and villages along the way.

Nestled in the heart of Florence province in Tuscany is the pretty village of Montaione that offers lots for visitors to see and do during their holiday! Why not spend a few days here and take your pick from a gorgeous selection of vacation rentals, including several picturesque villas with swimming pools in Montaione!

Located near Montaione are the Orange Flag towns of Volterra, San Miniato and San Gimignano where there are lots of activities, eateries and tourist attractions to explore.

Firstly, why not rent a bike to tour around this vineyard covered area and see the sights. If you’re feeling brave enough to go horse riding around the area then there are nearby horse yards where you can enjoy a beginner’s lesson before heading out on a scenic trail.

There are six magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tuscany that are well worth a visit on your next holiday here. These are places that are deemed to be of great cultural and historic importance. Some of Tuscany’s biggest cities; Florence, Pisa and Siena has been awarded with this great honour, as have the towns of Pienza and San Gimignano.

The selection of twelve Medici villas and Val d’Orcia has been awarded the UNESCO status in recent years. Tourists wishing to visit some or all of these wonderful sites could stay in a pretty luxury rental in Siena province, of which four of them are located.

The town of Pienza was built by order of Pope Pius II in 1558 to be a beautiful getaway venue from the Vatican for him and his court to holiday in. This quaint little Renaissance village is surrounded the scenic Val d’Orcia, which has also been granted the honour of being a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. This beautifully designed town fits snugly into the magnificent natural scenery and is close to the Orange Flag town of Radicofani.

There’s so much to do and see in Tuscany on your next vacation here, and you won’t even have to spend cent to experience them! One thing you might have to pay for is accommodation but there are many great value last minute Tuscany holiday villa deals available all year around so why not go for it?

If you enjoy exercising then why not embark on a beautiful sightseeing tour of Tuscany by foot? Pull on your best hiking shoes and pack up a tasty lunch to bring with you on your travels. Choose from many magnificent mountain treks through the Apennines and the Apuan Alps that are well signposted by the Italian Alpine Club.

You can notice their routes by the red and white signposts that are set up alongside them. Discover the breathtaking views of Tuscany from great heights and take photographs that you'll treasure forever. There are few places on earth more beautiful to lay out a delicious picnic and watch the world from above!