Val d´Orcia: the true Tuscany

When I say Tuscany, I think of green rolling countryside, endless vineyards, here and there a farmhouse and zigzag paths lined with tall trees, in short, the idyll from Googled photos. Finding vineyards in Italy is no mean feat, but only one area - Val d'Orcia - does the rest. I was completely enthusiastic about visiting this valley, and I rewrote the itinerary you may have read about in the previous article until I managed to fit in at least a day and night spent there.

Tuscany roadtrip with itinerary

I love Italy in general and I love coming back here. I'm fascinated by the fact that every corner of it is completely different, yet the basics remain - nature, history, sights, shopping and great food, gelato and wine. Of course, in Tuscany you'll find a little bit of everything and maybe even more of something too, it's such an Italian gem, I guess. Urban tourism lovers in particular will find something to love here, as every other city or town has something distinctive and interesting, plus most of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, of which there is a really huge concentration in Tuscany. You won't go wrong even if you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Would you rather lounge by the sea or move further south to enjoy wine from the local vineyards under the shade of cypress trees?