ITINERARIES AND WALKS

The Magi arriving at the Manger, by Ghirlandaio

Here you will find itineraries of various kinds. Some are on foot, for example through San Gimignano or Florence's left bank, the Oltrarno. Others require a car. Some can be done in a day, and others can be stretched into a weekend, or even longer. Have a great time!

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• Wandering Southern Tuscany: Notes on a wild area boasting many marvels, including Pitigliano, the Tuscan Jerusalem.
• Tuscan Beaches: Ideas for escaping the summer heat.
• Le Murge: A little-known and quite beautiful area in Apulia.
• In The Heart of Chianti: Michael Mele captures the spirit of the land for us.
• Heaven, Hell, Warriors and Mechanics: A Visit to Florence's Cathedral.
• Esplorazioni in Lunigiana: The wild valley behind the Apuans has dozens of castles and much more to see!
• Sciare L'Abetone: The best skiing in Central Italy!
• Montalcino: Beautiful, and with magnificent wines.
• Chianti Rufina: It's hard to believe an area this wild could be a half hour from Florence. And what wines, too!
• Tuscan distilleries: A day trip to grappa distilleries around Florence.
• Rimini: Lots of night life, beautiful beaches and much to see & do.
• Verona: The Florence of the North? Both are Roman, and both have rivers, but that's where the similarity ends.
• Dagli Etruschi a Sodoma: A comfortable day exploring the past south of Siena.
• Montepulciano: Florence's ally against Siena is packed with Renaissance treasures.
• Into the Deep: Garfagnana's Grotta del Vento (a very different day-trip you will never forget).
• Fiesole: Perched above Florence, where there's always a breeze, and the view is beautiful.
• Villas and Fortifications in Chianti: What a place to live!
• Pietrasanta and Fosdinovo: The Apuan Alps between Past and Present.
• Walks in Florence: Explore the nooks and crannies that few tourists see.
• Peace and Tranquility: Monte Amiata in the summer.
• San Gimignano: The city of the Fair Towers, and a discussion of four excellent Vernaccia producers (On our WebWeaver's Mining Company site).
• Snow and Steam: Monte Amiata in winter.
• San Miniato: A pretty town, with a fabulous truffle festival in November.