If you don’t choose to stay a night or two in Florence, you can certainly consider it as a day trip as well. A few recommendations but happy to provide more! Including a fabulous tour guide. Boutique Hotels: https://boutiquehotels-florence.com/ Outside Florence is a luxury mall that is a very popular destination. https://firenze.themall.it/
A must-visit destination during your stay. Siena is the home of one of the most famous horse races called Paleo (which will fall on July 2, 2024) and celebratory decorations should be starting during our stay. Here are our recommendations on surrounding areas to visit during your stay. Please reach out if you'd like help in booking anything or want introductions to tourist guides.
Montepulciano – Medieval town or rare beauty high atop a hill with beautiful and vast panoramic views. Thanks to its superb vineyards, the Montepulciano area is considered one of the finest winemaking regions in the world and the land of the Vino Nobile. Visit the wine cellars – you will not be disappointed. Pienza – Renaissance town built to embody the Humanist vision of the ‘ideal city’ in the eyes of a Sienese Pope. Ramble through the various alleys, enjoy the valley views and definite taste Pecorino cheese for this is its home. Montalcino – Classic fairytale hilltop town, set within a full circle of fortified walls, this is the suite the Sienese went to resist when they were conquered by Medici in the 1500’s. Renowned all over the world for the production of its precious Brunello red wine. Walk the walls of the 14th Century fortress and don’t miss gelato at Gelateria Artigianale. Bagno Vignoni- unique borgo
San Gimignano – Medieval town famous for having the largest number of standing medieval towers. Easy to navigate on your own or with a tour guide. Be sure to take a tower tour (and walk to the top!) to enjoy the amazing views. Vale del Chianti - Located between Florence and Siena this is a wine-lovers delight with one popular destination being Greve. Volterra - Walled Town with both Etruscan and Roman ruins (including a Roman Theater) perched high above the valley. No train access makes this town a bit more intimate.
Montestigliano and La Bagnaia exists on the edge of a beautiful nature reserve called ALTO MERSE. It is known for great hiking and cycling if you wish to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Enjoy a HIKE from Montestigliano to the River Merse (just 20 mins below wedding venue) Take a dip in the Merse River, sunbathe on the banks and enjoy a small picnic near Brenna. Arrange mountain bikes or bike excursions through your property manager or hotel concierge Play golf at La Bagnaia Golf Resort’s 18-hole course, designed by renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones Ju., through the rolling Sienese hills. Write to golf@labagnaiaresort.com to make a reservation. Enjoy time by the pool