If you’re holidaying in Tuscany this year, be sure to stop off in the glamorous wine making region of Chianti. Take your pick from a selection of exciting Chianti day trips that we describe in related articles or why not go on all three!
This one takes you firstly through the welcoming town of Castellina in Chianti. Not far from Siena, this town dates back to Etruscan times and is home to a magnificent remnant of this glorious ancient civilisation.
Visit the Etruscan caves of Montecalvario, sitting right in the middle of the Chianti district to learn more!
Book a wonderful holiday villa in Chianti to relax in after your exciting days of exploration. You will be surrounded with superb views and a peacefulness away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
This one takes you firstly through the welcoming town of Castellina in Chianti. Not far from Siena, this town dates back to Etruscan times and is home to a magnificent remnant of this glorious ancient civilisation.
Visit the Etruscan caves of Montecalvario, sitting right in the middle of the Chianti district to learn more!
Book a wonderful holiday villa in Chianti to relax in after your exciting days of exploration. You will be surrounded with superb views and a peacefulness away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
An ancient castle still stands protectively over Castellina in Chianti and the mysterious ‘Via delle Volte’ passageway runs underground through the town. Another feat of Etruscan construction that demonstrated how far ahead of their own time these people were. Learn more about these fascinating monuments when you come and see them for yourself.
Visit the archaeological museum of Chianti Senese, full of interesting artefacts unearthed around Siena, Florence and Chianti. In the afternoon, why not sit down to a long and leisurely lunch filled with delicious local cured salami, richly flavoured cheese and olive oil soaked fresh crusty bread!
Washed down with a fine bottle of Chianti Classico red wine, you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world than in this scenic place!
Visit the archaeological museum of Chianti Senese, full of interesting artefacts unearthed around Siena, Florence and Chianti. In the afternoon, why not sit down to a long and leisurely lunch filled with delicious local cured salami, richly flavoured cheese and olive oil soaked fresh crusty bread!
Washed down with a fine bottle of Chianti Classico red wine, you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world than in this scenic place!
Only ten kilometres drive away is Radda in Chianti. This medieval town is laid out almost like a maze, built around a busy square. Walk around its ancient streets and admire the archaeological beauty of Palazzo del Podestà and the majestic church of San Niccolò.
Visit the Castle of Volpaia, now a wine district with its own bar in the property. The spectacular view of olive groves growing on the surrounding hills of this castle is truly a wonderful sight to behold.
So come and see these magical places for yourself on your next exciting getaway to Tuscany!
Visit the Castle of Volpaia, now a wine district with its own bar in the property. The spectacular view of olive groves growing on the surrounding hills of this castle is truly a wonderful sight to behold.
So come and see these magical places for yourself on your next exciting getaway to Tuscany!
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picture 1: Vignaccia76 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Vignaccia76 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Vignaccia76 / CC BY-SA 3.0
