Vineyards dominate the Chianti and Tuscan landscape

There is no place in the world quite like Tuscany. It is an area blessed with a diversity of landscape, a temperate climate, artistic and cultural masterpieces, historical attractions, unique architecture, well-developed transportation links, and nature parks. The fifth largest region in Italy, Tuscany’s landscape of hills and mountains, interspersed with valleys carved out by its major rivers, changes dramatically as it rolls down to the plains near the Tyrrhenian Sea. The countryside is beautiful, and sentinel cypress trees, soft amber and yellow-hued Tuscany villas and farmhouses, and old stone walls greet the visitor everywhere. Different types of trees—oak, cypress, and evergreen—appear, often surrounding a hamlet or isolated farmhouse. They are interspersed with vineyards, olive groves and fields of grain or sunflowers. On top of the many hills, villages and towns dating back to medieval times enjoy spectacular views of the splendid landscape. And throughout the region there are major historical centers of art and architecture such as Florence, Siena, Lucca, San Gimignano, Arezzo, Pienza, Pisa, Montepulciano, Monte Oliveto Maggiore, and Pistoia.

	Marvels of architecture abound in Siena, Tuscany

The Tuscany villa rentals and farmhouse rentals shown in this section of our Website are located in one of the special areas of Tuscany known as Chianti. Geographically, this area lies between the cities of Florence and Siena. A hilly area, Chianti is covered with grape vines in regular rows, olive trees, forests, and fields. The area is renowned for its superb wines, and the Black Rooster symbol of the Chianti Classico wine consortium adorns the entrances of the many wine estates that dot the region. Throughout this landscape are ochre-colored castles and farmhouses, some the home of families for generations. Other homes have been abandoned in the past, and are now reclaimed and restored for the enjoyment of Italians and foreign visitors as Chianti villa rentals. The Chianti has been, and promises to remain, a strong agricultural area. It is dotted with hill towns such as Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole, Greve, and Radda in Chianti.

Food shopping in traditional stores is a wonderful experience in Tuscany

From your Chianti villa rental, you can easily reach the city of Florence, Tuscany’s magnificent artistic capital; Siena, a very well-preserved medieval city that hosts the famous Palio horse race twice a year; San Gimignano, the town of 13 medieval towers; Volterra, an ancient Etruscan stronghold and massive fortress with alabaster facades; and Lucca, surrounded by 16th century walls and filled with interesting architecture. It can also be a gateway to explore the areas south of Siena.