Tuscany — rolling hills, stone farmhouses, and slow afternoons

Tuscany feels like a landscape painted with long brushstrokes: soft hills, cypress-lined roads, medieval towns, and farmhouses where time moves at a patient rhythm. It’s one of the most iconic regions in Italy for agriturismo, offering quiet mornings, honest food, and views that never end.

What you’ll find

• Countryside harmony: golden fields, vineyards, olive groves, and winding roads.
  
• Historic towns: Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra, Montepulciano, and Pienza.
  
• Food and wine traditions: pecorino cheese, pici pasta, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino.

Recommended agriturismo experiences

1. Wine tasting at sunset — local cellars often include small plates with cheeses and cured meats.
   
2. Olive harvest (seasonal) — join a farm during the autumn picking season.
   
3. Hands-on Tuscan cooking classes — pici pasta, cantucci, ribollita, pappa al pomodoro.
   
4. Thermal baths — Bagno Vignoni or Saturnia for a peaceful afternoon soak.

Practical tips

• Best period: May–June and September–October; warm light and fewer crowds.
  
• A car makes a big difference — villages and vineyards are scattered across hills.
  
• Choose agriturismi that produce wine or olive oil for a more immersive stay.

Short recommendation

Stay at a stone farmhouse with a view over the vineyards, and take your coffee outside. Tuscany rewards slowness.