On Location: Tuscany, Italy

Meet 3 of our favorite, crowd-free Tuscan towns!

​Millions of travelers head to popular sites – like Siena, Florence, and Pisa – each year.  Tuscany’s popularity has become a blessing and a curse. Hotels here can sell out months in advance. And, popular tours book up fast. With so many folks seeing the same sights, it’s easy to feel like you’re visiting Epcot Center rather than experiencing the Italy you’ve dreamed of.
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But, don’t you worry – the true Tuscany thrives just off the tourist-beaten track. It’s a place where you might:

​•gaze at medieval towers while strolling a centuries-old street 
•sip Chianti with a vineyard owner in an ancient cellar 
•bake fresh focaccia at a chef’s wine-country villa 

With our on-the-ground travel connections, you’ll savor the Tuscany most tourists never experience. Below are 3 of our favorite, crowd-free Tuscan towns:  

MONTERIGGIONI
Hilltop Monteriggioni is tucked near Siena. The town of Monteriggioni is actually a medieval walled castle – topped in stone towers. Perched above a green valley, Monteriggioni was built between in the 13th century. Intact towers and two gates crown this castle-city’s rock walls.   

RADDA IN CHIANTI 
This tiny gem of a town is framed by stone ramparts.  Easily reachable from Siena or Florence, Radda in Chianti offers up meandering medieval streets and scenic views of the Tuscan wine country. Located near some of Tuscany’s main roads, Radda in Chianti makes for a stunning stop a day of wine-tasting. 

PIENZA 
Pienza is an icon of Renaissance design and architecture. Located in the lush Val d’Orcia region, Pienza is framed by green valleys, sunflower fields and rolling vineyards. From here, travelers can enjoy a day trip the hilltop jewel of Montalcino or spend the day sipping Brunello wine. 

P.S. Contact Cathy@RomanceTravelGroup.com to make your own Tuscan dream a reality. Ready to plan an Italian honeymoon? Get started now! Ciao, ciao!