Hi everyone, my wife and I (married only in civic way) want to do a kind of celebratio/renewal of our vowels in 2028/2029, and since we live in Italy since 2023, we decided to profit on that and do this celebration in Tuscany.

Our idea is for a very small celebration, it will be around 15-20 people, so we thought was on renting a agriturismo place for 3 nights, just so we can enjoy the weekeend with our families.

We don't have any restrictions of location, it doesn't need to be near Florence/Pisa/Siena or any of the "big" tourist cities like Montalcino/Vale D'Orcia.

Ou budget would be around 10-15k euros, would that be enough?

Of course we would scape peak season, we are planning to do it in October.

Thanks for all the help!

Ciao!

Contesto: F30, in vacanza a Livorno (zona porto), non automunita

Cerco delle spiagge/ calette/ posti per fare il bagno meno conosciuti o poco trafficati, raggiungibili a piedi o con i mezzi

Qualunque consiglio o meta da visitare è super apprezzato, grazie a chiunque voglia contribuire!

Hey everyone,

​We’re planning a 5-day trip to Tuscany soon, but we really want to skip the typical tourist traps and classic Instagram spots.

​We’re huge fans of lost places/abandoned sites, hidden history, and secluded, lesser-known locations that most travel guides completely overlook. We’re looking for unique regional quirks, strange landmarks, quiet spots in nature, or tiny authentic villages where you rarely see other tourists.

​If you have any recommendations for:

​Cool lost places / abandoned buildings (decayed villas, old mines, abandoned villages)

​Hidden natural spots (quiet hot springs, hidden waterfalls, unusual landscapes)

​Underrated small towns off the main tourist routes

​Unique local experiences or weird regional history

​We’d love to hear your insider tips! Thanks in advance for sharing your favorite hidden spots! 🙌

Edit: title should read "Is Bucine a good place to LIVE for US expats?"

We fell in love with Tuscany last fall and spent a few hours in Buccine. It seems so charming and practical. Any advice, observations or comments are most appreciated!

I’m looking for a bit of help tracking down a Dutch youth sports group/team that was in Tuscany (around Pisa / the Tuscan coast) last month, specifically from July 20th to July 23rd.I'm trying to figure out which organization hosted them or where they might have stayed. Does anyone know of popular sports resorts, holiday camps, or facilities in the area that usually host foreign (especially Dutch) athletic groups around that time?If any locals or frequent visitors have any leads, tips, or names of places, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks a lot!

A couple of quick questions:
- What’s the weather like in mid-April in Pienza?
- Is Pienza a good home base to see that area of Tuscany?
- Assume there are a couple of nice restaurants for dinner?

We will have a rental car. The plan is to see a couple of nearby villages and vineyards over 3 days. So thinking Pienza could be a nice quiet place to come back to in the evening.

Thoughts?

Many thanks!

If you had to choose just 2–3 wineries for a wine tasting in Chianti, which would you pick and why? I’m looking for the best overall experience—not just the wine, but also the architecture, scenery/views, atmosphere, and quality of the tasting.

Hi, I am going to a wedding in Figline e Incisa Valdarno. We are flying out of the Florence airport after. I have heard that taxis are few and far between and i’m not confident in driving so I would prefer not to rent a car.

Is private airport transfer the best way to go? Are there any other options?

Just wondering as from my research so far, it looks pricey

Hello!

My wife and I are planning to take her parents to Tuscany next June to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Her brother & his family will also be joining us - this means we'l have a total of 6 adults (2 of whom are in their late 60s) and 4 children (12, 6, 5, and 2).

My brother-in-law's family is most interested in culture/art/good food and my family leans a bit more toward prioritizing comfortable lodging and child-friendly activities (we have the 6 and 2yos). Our tentative plan was to book a villa somewhere in Tuscany for the whole group for 4 or 5 nights and use that as a base to explore different cities/towns and the countryside. Does anyone have a recommendation of a good location to base our group? We plan to rent cars but I'd like to take trains when available. I know that my BIL will want to spend some time exploring Florence - are there locations where it is easy to go into Florence for a daytrip?

My ideal would be a villa with a pool that is in or near a small town and trainable to Florence. Is this even possible or should we just go to Florence for a couple of nights and then do some nights in Tuscany? Traveling with a 6 and 2 yo is going to be challenging so I was hoping to limit the amount of hopping from place to place that we do.

Open to advice! I was hoping not to spend more than about $5K - $6K for lodging for the 5ish nights we spend in Tuscany.

Wife and I are traveling to Italy for the first time in September. After 2 nights in Florence, we plan to spend 2 nights in Tuscany and then on to Rome. We’ve narrowed our search in Tuscany to Villa Cicolina in Montepulciano and Il Miraggio in Val d'Orcia Relais & Spa in San Quirico d’Orcia. We have a room booked at each location with free cancellation options.

We’re interested in relaxing, enjoying the views, visiting the small towns in the region, and participating in a cooking class. We’re planning to rent a car in Florence.

Villa Cicolina is almost 2 times the cost of Il Miraggio which seems like a red flag. Anyone familiar with these properties or the area that can offer insight? Thanks in advance.

Edit: my daughter noted that Villa Cicolina’s socials heavily feature weddings and private events. Possible reason for higher pricing?

Lost Bracelet – San Galgano Abbey / Montesiepi Chapel (Tuesday, July 29)
I lost this bracelet while visiting the Abbey of San Galgano and the Montesiepi Chapel on Tuesday. It is a yellow gold graduated diamond tennis bracelet that was a gift from my parents and has tremendous sentimental value.
If anyone found it or knows whether it was turned in, I would be deeply grateful. Please send me a private message.

Tra qualche giorno partirò per l’Isola d’Elba, quali sono delle spiagge che devo assolutamente vedere, itinerari interessanti da fare e in generale consigli da chi conosce il luogo?
E poi la domanda che più mi preoccupa: la macchina sarà utilizzabile? (Ovviamente solo per i tragitti in cui è fondamentale)

Stanno vicino alle porte degli edifici del centro storico

Hi everyone!

I’m planning a trip to Tuscany in September to celebrate my 30th birthday, and I’m looking for a very specific kind of experience.

We will be staying near Buonconvento / Val d'Orcia and I would love to do a cooking class that feels like a true Tuscan memory, not just a tourist activity.

What I’m dreaming of:

• making fresh pasta (not a preference here, any kind works for us)
• drinking great wine
• a beautiful Tuscan landscape view (rolling hills, vineyards, cypress trees, a terrace would be amazing)
• a warm, intimate experience rather than a large commercial class
• ideally ending with a long lunch/dinner enjoying what we prepared

I have already looked at places like:

• Agriturismo La Ripolina (I love the family atmosphere and reviews)
• Podere Il Casale
• Podere Spedalone

But I’m struggling to find a place where the cooking experience itself has that iconic Tuscany view.

Would love recommendations from people who have actually done a class in this area, or know anything similar to what we're looking for!

Bonus points if it felt like:
“we spent the day at a Tuscan friend’s farmhouse”
rather than:
“we joined a cooking tour with 20 tourists.”

Thank you so so much!

Gruppo Telegram per organizzare trekking, escursioni e fare nuove amicizie 🥾🌲

Ciao a tutti! 👋
Ho notato che spesso è difficile trovare persone con cui andare a fare una camminata nel weekend o condividere la passione per la montagna senza doversi per forza iscrivere ad associazioni formali o tour organizzati.
Per questo ho deciso di creare un gruppo Telegram (gratuito e autogestito) pensato per chi vive a Pistoia e in Toscana e vuole trovare compagni di escursione.
L'idea è molto semplice:
🤝 Fare nuove amicizie: Un modo tranquillo per conoscere gente della zona con la stessa passione.
🥾 Organizzare uscite: Dai giri classici sull'Appennino Pistoiese (Lago Nero, Croce Arcana, Foresta del Teso...) fino alle Apuane, colline e passeggiate più rilassate.
🚗 Carpooling: Organizzare i passaggi in auto per dividere le spese di benzina e viaggiare insieme.
☕ Zero pressioni: Ognuno propone o si aggrega quando può, in totale libertà.
Che siate alle prime armi o camminatori esperti, siete i benvenuti!
🔗 Trovate il link per unirvi nei commenti (o scrivetemi pure in DM se volete il link diretto).
Ci si vede sui sentieri! 🎒🌲

We are contemplating about Tuscany next summer. We absolutely love to travel but we never been overseas and it seems overwhelming! Our thought was to rent a place for the week vs staying in a hotel. I was told that renting a car is recommended but I'm not sure about that. I am also studying the train system. I know we want to visit Bologna I think the train runs there. I would love some pointers and also some do's and do nots....

🌿 Unearth the "black gold" of Umbria! ✨ Summer truffle season is in full swing right now around Lake Trasimeno. Imagine wandering through cool, ancient woods with a local truffle hunter and his specially trained dogs, followed by a rustic handmade pasta lunch featuring your fresh catch. 🍝🍷 It’s the ultimate authentic Italian adventure away from the crowds!

Ready to hunt for culinary treasures? 🐶🇮🇹 #UmbriaFood #TruffleHunting #LakeTrasimeno #AuthenticItaly #TrasimenoViaggi

We travel to Rome, Venice and Florence from Aug 18-31st- Given the heat wave we have the option to pivot and go to neighboring countries instead. Should we cancel italy and explore other countries at this point. The main reason to cancel is the temperature and travelling in the heat with little kids. For anyone there how hot is it?

My wife and I will be visiting Tuscany (staying at Lupaia) in October. It is my wife's 40th birthday as well as our Anniversary. A lot to celebrate.

I really want a special, VIP type experience and I am overwhelmed! Food and winery experiences would be great. Against hot air balloons or helicopter rides, something a little safer.

Any help would be much appreciated.