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Planning a fall break in Tuscany? Want to enjoy the beautiful rolling green hills, forests, and endless valleys of the region as the leaves turn to orange and red and golden hues? Want to enjoy the bounty of the harvest season and eat well? Want to appreciate the immaculate cosy atmosphere of this time of the year in Tuscany? Of course you do! It sounds like a dream vacation to us. When you get there, the loveliness of your surroundings and the excellent food alone will be enough to perfectly unwind and enjoy an incredible getaway but if you’re looking for particular things to see and do in Tuscany at this time of the year, then here is our list of five great things to ensure an amazing autumnal vacation at one of our Tuscany villas. 

Italy (and Tuscany, in particular) is a destination that has been renowned for spa breaks since ancient times due to the number of thermal springs located throughout the country. Those looking to properly unwind, relax, and soak their worries away, therefore, should book a villa in Tuscany as they will have several thermal spa towns to choose from during their time in the region. Among these, one that we have not mentioned at length yet is the pretty town of San Casciano dei Bagni.

Nestled in the famously beautiful and iconic Tuscan scenery of rolling green hills and golden valleys that distinguishes the Val d’Orcia as one of the most idyllic parts of the world, the town of San Casciano dei Bagni has famed waters. These thermal waters have been used for thousands of years for their therapeutic properties and attracted aristocrats from all over Europe in search of cures and relief for all sorts of ailments for centuries. This flow of wealthy visitors into San Casciano dei Bagni over time has also left a visual mark on the pretty town, endowing some buildings with elaborately decorative and especially lovely exteriors, further adding to her charms!

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!

Love impossibly pretty, pastel, pastoral surroundings? Dreaming of a vacation in Tuscany? Really want to get away from it all and put the stresses and concerns of daily life far behind you? Well, then consider a stay in Villa Savina, a beautiful historic manor house that is immersed within the peace and quiet of the greenery of the famous rolling hills of the countryside of Tuscany. Carefully renovated in 2020, this stunning historic villa is pretty as a picture, with a charming Tuscan appearance featuring a terracotta roof, green shutters framing the windows and doors, balconies, neatly manicured gardens framing the house, elegant interiors, and a porch that offers amazing panoramic views over the beloved Tuscan landscape.

Lonely Planet has long been a key name in the travel industry when it comes to guides to specific destinations and in highlighting places you should think about visiting. Starting as guidebooks and now a mainstay of internet research ahead of a trip or as a spot for some serious travel inspo, 2024 marks 50 years of the brand.

In this special year, they have highlighted 50 amazing destinations to celebrate 50 years in their annual Best in Travel awards. While it certainly is not news to us, one of the best regions that they have decided to feature is Tuscany! A villa in Tuscany is always a good idea but in order to reiterate our own opinion on the matter, here’s what Lonely Planet had to say and why they decided to choose Tuscany among the regions of the world as one of the best to visit...