Chianti, Tuscany: Holidays in the Wine Region near Florence & Siena
The Chianti area in Tuscany is one of the most beautiful in the whole region, as well as the most well-known and appreciated by visitors from across the world.
The borders of the Chianti region are not clearly defined but in general it extends over the provinces of Florence and Siena, covering all of the area between the two cities and extending to the east toward the Valdarno and to the west to the Val d'Elsa. The Chianti wine area extends further beyond the two cities, all around Florence and even toward Arezzo, Pistoia and Montepulciano.
You'll often find references to the "Florentine Chianti" and the "Sienese Chianti" to define the areas closest to one or the other city, but these often refer to a wine's origin within the Chianti region.
Territory
Chianti offers a unique landscape, with green, gentle hills covered with wide fields of vineyards and olive groves, small stone villages, characteristic parishes and countryside homes in stone.
The Chianti landscapes are so beautiful and particular that they inspire many photographs which then become postcards and calendars distributed across the globe.
Chianti Accommodation
Guide to Accommodation in Chianti
View the guide of accommodations in ChiantiTuscany Accommodation.com offers a list of vacations rentals in Chianti, reviewed and organized by the Discover Tuscany Team
All Hotels in Chianti with Online Booking
Go to the list of all Chianti hotelsBooking.com is the search engine that lets you find the perfect hotel for your stay in the Chianti region. Compare offers and prices of different hotels, read the reviews of past guests, check availability and book online at the best Internet rate, guaranteed
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Tips on Moving Around Chianti
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Cabbiavoli Villa in Chianti
Go to www.cabbiavoli.itThe magnificent castle of Cabbiavoli today is a luxurious villa perfect for groups wanting to spend an intimate and elegant holiday in Tuscany. Six bedrooms host up to 12 guests, each with its own private bathroom. The villa has A/C and its own private swimming pool.
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