Val d’Orcia – Tuscany – Unesco heritage

Val d'Orcia - Unesco heritage

Val d'Orcia is a large and wonderful countryside in southern Tuscany, near the border with Umbria and the slopes of Mount Amiata, which extends along the agricultural hinterland of Siena. It takes its name from the Orcia River that crosses it and is a protected park where the absolute protagonist is an amazing nature.The wonderful Val d’Orcia, located in the province of Siena, represents the typical Tuscan landscape, made of rolling hills, vineyards as far as the eye can see, rows of cypress trees and isolated farmhouses. The postcard of Tuscany that you see everywhere in the souvenir shops of Florence is less than two hours by car from the capital, in an area of ​​unique beauty that attracts an ever-increasing number of tourists, coming from all over Italy and beyond. In Val d’Orcia you go to relax, to enjoy magnificent views and to eat well: stop in one of the many villages that dot the area, almost all …

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Chianciano Terme – Tuscany

Chianciano Terme is a well-known Italian spa resort, which developed thanks to its healing waters, which gave it notable development especially after the Second World War. The inhabited nucleus developed a short distance from the old Chianciano, the historic village, perched on a hill in typical Tuscan style. We are in the province of Siena, in a favorable position between the Val d'Orcia and the Valdichiana. In other words, Chianciano Terme is located a short distance from some of the most beautiful attractions and locations in the area, and is therefore a perfect solution for interspersing visits to villages and countryside with a bit of healthy relaxation at the spa. In Chianciano Terme you can therefore experience a double holiday: on the one hand you can experience the historic centre, made up of pedestrian streets and ancient buildings. On the other hand, you can stroll along the elegant avenues of modern Chianciano Terme, where there are thermal establishment…

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