Sights at a glance

(10 mins. - 1 hours drive)

Cetona
A medieval hilltop town is situated at the foot of Mount Cetona ( 348m.a.s.l.) in the Siena province of Tuscany...Continue>>

Sarteano
A medieval town dominated by a 10th century fortress and well-known for its exciting jousting competition which takes place in August and preceded by two weeks of festivities including flag throwing and processions in medieval costume.The 'Bagno Santo' mineral springs supply the towns three beautiful outdoor swimming pools.

Chiusi
A charming hilltop town of 'etruscan' origin with an informative etruscan museum and archeological sites.

San Casciano Dei Bagni
Picturesque and prestigious spa town surrounded by beautiful woodland .There is a large complex offering various health and beauty treatments or bathe for free in the hot sulphurated waters of Bagno Bossolo and Bagno Grande.

Montepulciano
Town with magnificent examples of renaissance architecture and renowned for its fine wines (Vino Nobile/Rosso di Montepulciano).

Città della Pieve
The birthplace of the renaissance artist Pietro Vannucci 'Il Perugino' and hosts a splendid 2 week medieval festival which terminates in a 'grand' procession in medieval costume.

Pienza
A jewel of Tuscany and U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Site.Well-known area for the production of 'pecorino' sheep's cheese.

Montalcino
Set in the stunning Val D'Orcia and surrounded by vineyards where the towns 'supreme' wines (Brunello,Rosso di Montalcino)are produced.Nine kilometres from the town is the mystical Benedictine Abbey of Sant'Antimo where you can hear the beautiful voices of the Augustinian monks singing 'gregorian chants'.

Orvieto
Perched high on a tufa platform .The magnificent cathedral has frescos considered to be some of the finest of the Renaissance.

Cortona
One of the oldest towns of Italy,founded by the Etruscans.The town, perched high on a hill top boasts stunning views.