Italy · Toscana

Tuscany

Rolling hills, medieval villages, and wines of profound Italian character.

About the Region

Discover Tuscany

Rolling hills draped in vineyards, medieval villages, and wines of profound character. Tuscany offers Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Super Tuscans that have captivated wine lovers for generations.

Quick Facts

Location: Toscana, Italy
Best Time: May - October for harvest experiences

Where to Stay

Hotels and estates handpicked by our curators

Curator's Pick

Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

Montalcino

Ultra-luxury estate with its own Brunello vineyard, a restored medieval borgo, and a private golf course.

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Castello Banfi - Il Borgo

Montalcino

A castle-turned-hotel on one of Tuscany's most celebrated wine estates.

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Hotel Palazzo Guadagni

Florence

Bohemian charm on Florence's loveliest piazza, with a rooftop loggia overlooking Santo Spirito.

Where to Eat

The best tables in the region, curated by local experts

Osteria Francescana

Contemporary Italian

Modena

Massimo Bottura's three-star destination — a two-hour drive, but unmissable for serious food lovers.

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Trattoria Latte di Luna

Tuscan

Curator's Pick

Pienza

Beloved family trattoria in the Val d'Orcia with handmade pici and pecorino di Pienza.

La Bottega del Buon Caffè

Farm-to-Table

Florence

One Michelin star earned through obsessive farm-to-table sourcing and Arno-side elegance.

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Cultural Highlights

Must-see heritage, art, and experiences

Art

Uffizi Gallery

One of the world's greatest art museums, home to Botticelli's Birth of Venus and works spanning the Renaissance.

Architecture

Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa

The Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery — a UNESCO masterpiece of Romanesque architecture.

Landscape

Val d'Orcia

UNESCO-protected landscape of rolling hills, cypress-lined roads, and Renaissance-era farming hamlets.

When to Visit

The best of each season

Spring

Wildflower blooms in the Val d'Orcia
Artichoke festivals
Ideal temperatures for cycling

Autumn

Grape harvest at Brunello estates
Truffle season in San Miniato
New olive oil pressing

Insider Tips

Advice from our curators who know this region intimately

"Visit the tiny village of Bolgheri at sunset and walk the famous cypress avenue immortalized by poet Giosuè Carducci — then taste the Super Tuscans that made this coast famous."

-- Marco Bellini

Curated Experiences