Luxury Villa near Florence and Siena

Gaiole in Chianti, is located in central Tuscany, Italy, 40 km from Florence, 250km from Rome and 15km from Siena.

Forbes named Gaiole in Chianti number one in its list of "Europe's Most Idyllic Places to Live". It is easy to understand why- the surrounding countryside is breathtaking, the nearby cities legendary and since the region produces some of the best food and wines in the world, the cuisine exceptional.

Tuscany enchants everyone: as the birthplace of the Renaissance movement everywhere you are surrounded by masterful architecture, paintings and sculptures. It is a shoppers' dream with both designer shops and artisan crafts, for the active a wealth of sport is available and for those wanting a more restful time, Tuscany is Italy's most thermal region with 39 natural spas.

Gaiole in Chianti is located in central Tuscany, Italy, 40km from Florence, 250km from Rome and 15km from Siena.

Where do you start?

Maybe by visiting the six Tuscan localities that have UNESCO Protected status - the historical centres of Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Pienza, the cathedral square of Pisa and the Val D'Orcia.

Alternatively follow your art - as the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Botticelli and Dante Alghieri there are hundreds of museums and art galleries to explore start with the Uffizi, Academia or Bargello of Florence.

Take a trip to Rome - the capital of Italy, also called the "Capital of the World" and the "Eternal City" due to its powerful past and its position as home to the Roman Catholic Church. With a two and a half thousand year history and as founder of Western civilization, it is unrivalled in its artistic and cultural treasures and therefore a deservedly 'must see' city for everyone.

Visit the nearby medieval villages and castles - San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Cortona (from "Under The Tuscan Sun"), Radda, Castellina in Chianti and Castello Meleto or take a guided wine tour around wine estates such as Dievole, Fonterutoli and Brolio.

Get sporty - try cycling, trekking, climbing, horse riding, golf, fishing or, in winter, ski on Mount Amiata.

Go shopping - visit artisan workshops, antique stores, artist studios and designer shops and outlets (Italy is birthplace of Prada, Gucci, Versace, Armani, Dolce e Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli amongst others).

Relax at a spa - Tuscany has 39 thermal spas known for their relaxing and theraputic properties which over the ages have been visited by Napoleon, Byron and Shelley. Visit Terme di Casciana, Terme di Montepulciano, Versilia Spa and Terme di San Filippo amongst others.

We can help arrange any of the above and more... just please let us know what you would like to do.

Tuscany is well served by international airports- fly into Florence (Vespucci airport), Pisa (Galilei airport), Perugia (San Egidio airport), Bologna (Marconi airport) or Rome (Fiumicino and Ciampino airports). The main railway line that runs through the region is the Milan-Rome line which passes through the most important Tuscan cities of Prato, Florence and Arezzo.

Car hire is easy and all the major car hire companies have outlets in the main airports and cities. Please contact us if you require more information.