This agricultural region, in the very heart of the province of Siena, is one where unfurl landscapes of an insurmountable beauty, dominated by the ramparts of fortified towns such as San Gimignano and Pienza. To the north are the vineyards of Chianti, which certainly produce some of the best Italian wines. The south is characterised by the clayey hillsides of the Crete, laid bare by innumerable storms over the centuries.

The first impression that strikes the visitor is that of a poised and warm natural environment. Poised because the plain and the mountain come together forming a harmonious whole, and the cypress trees add a majestic touch. Warm because of its fields of olive-trees at the foot of the hills, which give the countryside a Mediterranean look. Hills, mountains, olive trees, fields, villages, villas and modest houses paint the picture of a seemingly imperturbable countryside

At first sight, Grotta Giusti Natural Spa Resort simply appears to be a delightful 19th Century Tuscan villa surrounded by attractive gardens. But, concealed behind its doors there lies a world of surprises including rooms with frescoes, exquisite Tuscan food and a spa with a difference.

The magnificent atmosphere of the nearby Boboli Garden, the beauty of the halls of the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio with its stunnig sunsets, are only some of the memories that will make your stay unforgettable.

Florence alone embodies the whole of the Italian renaissance, thanks to its rich, architectural heritage and its unique museums. Any trip to Tuscany would be incomplete without a visit to Florence. Florence, both pleasant and fascinating, still preserves to this day, the same architectural aspect as that of the ancient city, which, from the end of the Middle Ages, was the political and cultural leader in Europe. Even if this is one of the Italian towns the most invaded by mass tourism, its artistic heritage makes it a unique place in the world, where the concentration of museums and masterpieces goes beyond all imagination.

The very name ‘Tuscany’ is enough to set the heart racing. In itself it is a perfect miniature of creation, with its mountains on a perfectly human scale, its attractive valleys and a harmonious combination of forests, plains and vineyards. The green hillsides of the Val d'Elsa and the gentle slopes of the hills around Florence are the epitome of beauty itself.

Situated in Montaione, BORGOIANO offers a magnificent view over the beautiful Tuscany hillsides, cultivated with vineyards and olive-trees. A world of art and history open up beneath your feet.

Montaione is built on a hillside in the very heart of Tuscany, where the roads wind their way along gentle sloping hillsides, covered in vineyards and olive groves,in the most magnificent countryside. Montaione is an ancient little market town, in in an area marked by the presence of Roman civilisation. Art and culture lovers will be delighted to find that the famous, cultural towns of Florence, Sienna and Pisa, are all close by, less than an hour's car journey away.

Come and discover hillsides lit up by the wonderful light of Tuscany, the elegant form of cypress trees, the unique profile of olive groves, the sight of a lone villa in the Tuscan countryside, the magic offered by the beautiful towns of Florence and Vienna and the marvels of smooth, Tuscan wines. A country ideally to be discovered by bicycle in order to appreciate all its charms and to savour its full beauty, a country to be enjoyed and savoured at leisure, a country to be evoked by the lyrical verses of a poet.

Tuscany offers its visitor an exceptionally rich artistic heritage, all within a beautiful natural setting, attractive in all seasons of the year. Poppy fields abound during the burning, golden summers, magnificent vineyards during the autumnal season of the grape harvest, while olive trees, harvested at the end of October, line the road between Florence and Sienna, and adorn the medieval villages perched on the hill, closely watched over by an army of cypress trees.

Tuscany, pleasing in all its aspects, presents a host of different faces : the aristocratic aspect of its villas, the bourgeoise aspect of its streets, and the austerity in the silence of its countryside. At each successive visit, Tuscany, remaining always courteous and generous, passionate and romantic, seems to come a bit closer to fulfilling the need for re-birth, felt at the start of this new century. … A re-birth of contrasting colours, a desire of liberty and a breath of fresh air. Welcome to Tuscany, this muse created by the Etruscans civilised by the Tuscans, consecrated by great artists, and continually loved by visitors.. with passion.

Tuscany is a region that has got all it takes to please : gentleness as in its soft light, elegance as in its cypress trees and refinement as in its olive-oil. Take in the charming Florence and Sienna, whose earth, laboured in the autumn, reveals all the shades of brown. And finally, there is nothing like a glass of Chianti or a famous passeggiata to succumb to the charms of the region. Tuscany, as you were warned is totally irresistible.

The beautiful Chianti is to be discovered at the turn of every road and behind every olive grove or vineyard. Here the good life seems to have found its place between such a beautiful natural setting and fascinating towns, giving free rein to the imagination.

Between the lands of Florence and those of Siena is a region of incredibly soft, rolling hills. The Chianti is a garden made up of woods, vineyards, farmhouses with their sun-baked tiles and stone walls, Roman churches with doorways made in stone from Florence, fortified towns, chateaux with their strong stone walls. From Greve to Gaiole, from Castellina to Castelnuovo Berardenga, from Volpaia to Badia a Coltibuono, and as far as the Monteriggioni gateway, to the gates of Siena, the Chianti region is a breath-takingly beautiful one, representing perfect harmony between man and nature.

Discover the heart of the countryside, and the Apenins mountain range, in an unspoilt setting, made up of nature parks, quiet forests and rivers… The Residence I CANCELLI, a real oasis, situated at an altitude of 800 metres in the Mugello valley, 60 km north-east of Florence. brings together a dose of fresh air, opportunities for hiking and a restful time.

Castiglione Della Pescaia is an ancient medieval town and fishing village situated between a constantly blue sea and a series of hills that are green all the year round. The beaches are lined with pine forests and the little fishing port is dominated by a medieval tower. All these things are witness to past grandeur. Just a few kilometres away, are the archaeological sites of Vetulonia, Roselle and Sovana. As well as this, the geographical situation allows easy access to all the islands of the Tuscan archipelago : Elba, il Giglio, Montecristo, Giannutri, the nature reserve of lake Burano , the thermal baths of di Petriolo and Saturnia with its therapeutic sulfurous water at 37°C. 485 Kms from Milan ; 200 Kms from Rome ; 80 Kms from Sienna; 100 Kms from Pisa.