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Have you still not yet managed to book a perfect vacation for this summer? Or are you thinking of an escape to Tuscany in September? Well, if either applies, we have the answer: Villa I Portici! This wonderful gem of a villa is a very pretty Tuscan property that has been renovated in recent years to an incredibly high standard with impossible attention-to-detail, care, and great taste. It boasts a private pool and air-conditioning, can sleep up to nine guests in three bedrooms with two bathrooms, and is conveniently located right in the heart of the pretty Chianti town of San Donato.

Not far from a large number of the most popular tourist attractions and destinations in Tuscany, Villa I Portici is just 40km from Pisa and her famous Leaning Tower, 41km from the gorgeous medieval walled town of Lucca, 43km from the town of San Gimignano with its ancient towers, 45km from Florence and her extraordinary museums, and 56km from Greve in Chianti. The Tuscan Coast is, furthermore, an easy distance away for readily planned day-trips. So, if you are really looking to make the most of your time in Tuscany, this incredible villa in Tuscany is a perfect base from which to explore the wider region. 

Chianti is at its most breath-taking in September, as the vines grow heavy with grapes and the leaves turn to golden and russet hues. The rolling green hills and lush valleys are always a sight to behold, a distinctly lovely wonder that has made the landscape of Tuscany famous, and when the endless vineyards of the region are ready to be harvested this beauty is only more impressive and striking still. So, if you are a wine-lover who has always wanted to head out on adventures, sampling the incredible wines of Tuscany and exploring her gorgeous landscape and pretty towns, then we think you should book a escape in Chianti this September!

Picture this: you have been enjoying a stay in one of our luxury villas in Florence, you have spent the day exploring the city, you have worked up an appetite and a thirst, it’s lunchtime, and you want to enjoy some seriously chic bites and a truly excellent glass (or maybe even a bottle, especially if you’re splitting it with a group of similarly-minded travel companions) of wine. Well, then we have a perfect prescription for you to make your day even more enjoyable: a visit to Procacci 1885, one of the oldest and most glamorous wine bars in the birthplace of the Renaissance. 

Are you a serious foodie planning a culinary escape in Tuscany? Are you booking a villa in Florence with us? Well, then you definitely need to visit Pegna dal 1860! Located in a former monastery building dating back to the 17th century, this incredible culinary institution of the city sells gourmet groceries that are bound to have your mouth watering. If you’re serious about eating well and you are planning on a vacation in Florence, you can’t miss it!