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Lots of ways to explore Tuscany, whether you have a day or more and can go off one day to do wine tastings, another to wander around the hilltop villages, another to mix great food and wine with art and history.
In Tuscany, between the beautiful cities of Florence and Siena, there is this stunning hills region famous all around the world for its panoramas and wines, Chianti. Even though is not a big area, Chianti offers many things to see, such as medieval cities and villages, castles and parish churches. It offers also many things to do such as wine tastings and local products.
Here you find our suggestions and advices, as well as ideas, to discover this enchanting region in Tuscany for planning your holidays in Chianti.
Don't miss the highlights! Our team of experts have create a DIY one day driving itinerary with helpful ideas for navigating the roads, the towns, vineyards and restaurants. Click here and save the link for your day trip to Chianti.
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The Chianti Classico region, where the wine itself has a famous Black Rooster as its symbol, is the oldest part of Chianti and the most symbolic of the region. Since Etruscan times, this region has produced the best and well-known wines in the world.
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The perfect mix between past and present, this small little community offers the ideal setting for artisan shopping, Tuscan photo spots & delicious flavours. San Casciano in Val di Pesa has local color, wine, olive oil & it is easy to find between Florence and Siena.
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