ITALY ROAD TRIP VLOG: PART TWO - ROME TO TUSCANY
HELEN and SIMON are travel bloggers from the UK – this is PART TWO of a 14-day road trip adventure around Italy. After visiting Venice and Rome, we’re hitting the road in a Spaceships camper car to Viterbo and the gorgeous coastal area of Castiglione della Pescaia, before winding through the olive groves of the Tuscan countryside en route to beautiful Florence. All the details on where we went, what we did and where we stayed are below.
DON'T MISS …coming up in PART THREE…Lucca, Pisa, the Cinque Terre National Park and Tarquinia Beach.
Hi everyone! We wanted to explore a bit of gorgeous Italy and travelling in a cosy campervan was the most affordable and flexible option! We picked up our camper car in Rome from Spaceships Rentals (prices below) and it was an amazing way to see this stunning country. It was my first visit to Italy and I can't WAIT to go back! I would love to hear your comments on where else in Italy we should see! Happy Travels, Helen
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Camper Car: spaceshipsrentals.co.uk. Camper Car prices from: €40 per day - European insurance included.
Metro travel cards:
- Standard ticket (€1.50) - valid for one Metro ride or 100 minutes.
- 24hr (€7.00), 48hr (€12.50), 72hr (€18.00), weekly ticket (€24.00) - valid for unlimited metro, bus and train travel within Rome.
Colosseum: Full Price (€12.00), Reduced (€7.50), Audio Guide (€5.50), Video Guide (€6.00)
Vatican Museum: Full Price (€16.00), Reduced (€8.00), online reservation fee (€4.00). Audio guide (€7.00).
Camping Tiber, Rome: Camper (Low Season: €10.50, High Season €12.60 per night). Includes electricity, use of swimming pool and internet.
Camping Maremma Sans Souci, Castiglione della Pescaia: Camper (€9, €14, €18 depending on season). Includes access to private beach. Restaurant, pizzeria and mini market on site.
Camping Le Soline, Casciano di Murlo, nr Siena: Camper Car (€8) – includes access to swimming pool. Restaurant, pizzeria and small shop on site.
Lo Sdrucciolo Restaurant, Via Sdrucciolo de Pitti, 50125, Florence. Charming little restaurant away from the main tourist spots serving tasty cheeses, antipasti and pasta. Two courses + wine for between €11-15.
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Murlo (Siena) - Tipical Tuscan Farmhouse
In the hearth of siena lands, located in a evocative position, on a hill, typical 600sqm tuscan farmhouse of the 14th century. It comprises the main unit with 5 rooms and 3 bathrooms to accomodate 8/9 persons. Another unit disposes of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and it's suitable for 5 persons. The 3rd and the 4th unit of the complex comprise a livingroom with kitchen corner, 2 bedrooms and bathrooms. The house has a 1ha wide garden with olive and fruit trees and a big swimmingpool. The interiors are decorated and furnished in good taste. Location -- 30 minuts from Siena, 1h from Florence, San Gimignano and Pienza, 15 minuts from Montalcino
price: 1,400,000 €
Features
Surface: sq.m. 600
Rooms: 14
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 5
Kitchen: Liveable
Pool
Giardino: Private sq.m. 4000
Heating: Independent
Car park
Toscana Houses c/o Agenzia Immobiliare Ercolani S.r.l.
Via di Gracciano nel Corso, 101 - Montepulciano (Siena) - ITALY
Phone/Fax: (+39) 0578 757756
Web: - E-mail: ercolani@toscanahouses.com
Montalcino Hiking 2019
The amazing Val d'Orcia in Southern Tuscany is highlighted in this Charnes Tours hiking trip. The tour starts in Montalcino and finishes in Montepulciano. Along the way we visit a castle, do a wine tasting, swim in thermal waters, and have lunch at a cheese farm. This trip is available as either a guided or self-guided tour. The tour can be run starting any date you would like.
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TBT 2018 Itlian Trip Part 2 Tuscany (Vescovado, Lupompesi, Bosco Della Spina)
Throw Back Thursday Part 2 of our Italian trip from 2018. In this one we enjoy some quiet time on the hills of Tuscany, enjoy!
Walking Tours Tuscany - Via Walking
Guided and self-guided walking tours of Tuscany, Italy with experts from ViaWalking.com.au
Via Walking's Self Guided Independent and Guided Walking tours are based in Radda in Chianti, San Gimignano and Montalcino.
Our unique base concept of staying in one or more Hilltowns provides the opportunity to meet the local custodians of this beautiful countryside with their love of food, wine, family and life.
Via Walking tours cover the very best of Tuscany, taking in all the treasures of the area including the Chianti League towns of Gaolie, Castellina and Radda in Chianti, Lamole, Volpaia, Colle Val D'Elsa, Certaldo, Monteriggioni, Pienza, Montelpulciano, S. Quirico d'Orcia, Bagno Vignoni, Buonconvento, and Murlo.
Walking Tours Tuscany Montalcino - ViaWalking.com.au
Guided and self-guided walking tours of Montalcino, Italy with experts from ViaWalking.com.au
Via Walking's Self Guided Independent and Guided Walking tours are based in Radda in Chianti, San Gimignano and Montalcino.
Our unique base concept of staying in one or more Hilltowns provides the opportunity to meet the local custodians of this beautiful countryside with their love of food, wine, family and life.
Via Walking tours cover the very best of Tuscany, taking in all the treasures of the area including the Chianti League towns of Gaolie, Castellina and Radda in Chianti, Lamole, Volpaia, Colle Val D'Elsa, Certaldo, Monteriggioni, Pienza, Montelpulciano, S. Quirico d'Orcia, Bagno Vignoni, Buonconvento, and Murlo.
Walking Tours Tuscany San Gimignano - Via Walking
Guided and self-guided walking tours of San Gimignano, Italy with experts from ViaWalking.com.au
Via Walking's Self Guided Independent and Guided Walking tours are based in Radda in Chianti, San Gimignano and Montalcino.
Our unique base concept of staying in one or more Hilltowns provides the opportunity to meet the local custodians of this beautiful countryside with their love of food, wine, family and life.
Via Walking tours cover the very best of Tuscany, taking in all the treasures of the area including the Chianti League towns of Gaolie, Castellina and Radda in Chianti, Lamole, Volpaia, Colle Val D'Elsa, Certaldo, Monteriggioni, Pienza, Montelpulciano, S. Quirico d'Orcia, Bagno Vignoni, Buonconvento, and Murlo.
Murlo Toskana
Murlo ist ein Dorf in der italienischen Provinz Siena. Die kleine Gemeinde gehört zur Toskana.
In der Nähe dieses abgelegenen Burgdörfchens zwischen Bibbiano und Vescovado lag die Etruskersiedlung Poggio Civitat aus dem 7 Jahrhundert v. Chr. Die hier gemachten Funde aus etruskischen Häusern, zum Beispiel vollständig erhaltene Terreakotta-Dächer, können im Museum des Castello di Murlo besichtigt werden.
Bosco della Spina Eroica Tour marzo 2018
Con base nella bellissima country house di Bosco della Spina, Murlo, un giro eroico guidati da Franco Rossi, con la terribile salita di Castiglione del Bosco, strada bianca al 15%
Tuscany's 'L'Eroica' route opens for cyclists
Cyclists tour the new permanent route of the vintage bikes event L'Eroica, near Gaiole in Chianti, in the Italian region of Tuscany. The new 'L'Eroica' permament poute, which is the same 200 km route as the classic event taking place in Autumn part of the 'stradde bianche' -- the white roads --, is now open to everyone. A unique opportunity to dicover Tuscany, its landscape, its heritage sites and enjoy local food and wines 'con calma' (slowly). Duration: 00:31
Tumulo di Montecalvario, Castellina in Chianti, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
The Montecalvario mound is an Etruscan tomb located in Castellina in Chianti, Italy. Its name derives from the medieval age, since here was a chapel for the last station of the Via Crucis. The tomb was certainly owned by an aristocratic family whose wealth was to be linked to the fortunate geographical position of the place, which was placed on the main roads of the time. The tomb is large, with a diameter of over fifty meters, and consists of four burial chambers arranged according to the cardinal points: the arrangement according to the cardinal points, as well as the sections of the underground chambers and the shape of the tumulus, have made suppose that the tumulus was a source of inspiration for the mausoleum of Leonardo da Vinci. However, the Etruscan mound was never completed: the original project included four rooms with vaulted ceilings, preceded by a vestibule with two side cells. The east tomb has no smaller cells, while the north tomb has no main chamber. At the time of the discovery the tomb had already been sacked, so that very few objects were found inside it: some fragments of the grave goods were recognized as objects in bronze, ivory, and glass paste, and date the tomb to the archaic age . The main finding, coming from the south tomb, is a lion protome depicted with the jaws wide open, made of stone, and forces part of the architectural decoration. The type of objects does not differ from those found in the tombs of Quintus, Camucia, Sodo and Murlo's residence.
Montepulciano (Siena) - Tuscan Farmhouse for sale
Imposing farmhouse located one km away from Montepulciano with view of the temple of San Biagio. Manor house of 650 mq. comprising of a large living area, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom with bathroom on the ground floor; four bedrooms with bathroom, storage and wardrobe on the first floor. Dependance of 120 sqm. divided into two apartments, cantina of 70 sqm. and shed of 60 sqm. Land four hectares with swimming pool. Price: 3,500,000 €
Splendida proprietà con vista sul tempio di San Biagio. Casale principale di 650 mq composto da ingresso, salone, cucina, camera con bagno e bagno al piano terreno; quattro camere con bagno, ripostiglio e guardaroba al piano primo. Dependance di 120 mq. divisa in due appartamenti, cantina di 70 mq. e capanno di 60 mq. nel quale è possibile realizzare un altro appartamento. Terreno di 4 Ha con piscina
Prezzo: 3.500.000 €
For additional information:
Toscana Houses c/o Agenzia Immobiliare Ercolani S.r.l.
Via di Gracciano nel Corso, 101 - Montepulciano (Siena) - ITALY
Tel/Fax: (+39) 0578 757756
Web: - E-mail: ercolani@toscanahouses.com
Luxury Villa Rental in Tuscany - Cuvee's Tuscan Farmhouse
Cuvée's luxury villa rental in Tuscany, La Veduta di Vertine, is a true Tuscan Farmhouse Estate located in Chianti Classico, Italy. The beautiful luxuyr villa rental estate is walking distance to the town of Gaiole and the Vertine Castle, and just 50 minutes from Florence and 35 minutes from Siena.
Buonconvento (SI) Tuscany Italy
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TUSCANY Toskania 2017 - #EKIPASZAŁAJKO
Toscane. Italie. Toscany Italy.
Toscane is een regio gelegen in Italie. Dezer regio bezit vele bezienswaardigheden en een wondermooie natuur en trekt jaarlijks vele toeristen. Tuscany is a region located in Italy. Of this region has many attractions and natural beauty and attracts many tourists.
La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena, Curio Collection by Hilton - Hotel and Room Tour 2018
We stayed there with our 2 years old baby twins for 4 nights in a queen junior suite with balcony and had breakfast included. We also where dining at the restaurant on site called la voliera and also at the other restaurant down in borgo filetta. They do nice pizzas down there. The spa was very nice and the thermal outdoor pool there had nice temperature at the beginning of may and the indoor pool has two jacuzzi.
The outdoor pool was cold and not heated at the main resort but we where in there too.
Welcome to La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena, Curio Collection by Hilton, charmingly set in the rolling countryside of Tuscany. Once a medieval village, the resort preserves its history and character across modern accommodations, a wellness spa and world-class golf course for a truly original stay. The townscape and Towers of Siena are within view, and it’s a short journey to San Gimignano, Montalcino, Monteriggioni Chiusdino, Murlo and treasured museums, vineyards and architecture – including San Galgano Abbey, home of the 'sword in the rock' story.
Guest rooms and suites at La Bagnaia Resort span various buildings and no two spaces are alike. Accommodations are located in two different villages, Borgo Bagnaia & Borgo Filetta, one in the main resort area, and the other one near Buddha Spa - set 1 Km away. Enjoy a 40-inch HDTV, cozy bathrobe and slippers, air-conditioning and complimentary WiFi. Deluxe and superior rooms offer more space, and suites feature a living area with sofa.
Amenities showcase the natural beauty of Tuscany’s lush, wooded landscape. Play a round at Royal Golf La Bagnaia, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and among the most prestigious golf courses in Italy. Indulge in a massage at Buddha Spa. The resort also has dining options from informal to refined with exquisite views.
What To do Around Here?
La Bagnaia Resort is nestled in the heart of Tuscany, a scenic region of Central Italy with a rich cultural heritage. Just 12 km away is Siena, whose historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with museums, public plazas, art galleries, churches and medieval architecture to enjoy. The famous Palio Horse Race also happens here twice a year. Visit the Torre del Mangia for towering views over the city, see the stunning frescos at Biblioteca Piccolomini, or simply stroll the beautiful narrow streets. Other provinces in Tuscany hold enticing options if looking for a day trip – the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Chianti wine region and the city of Florence, with its treasures, are all 90 minutes or less from the resort.
Walking Tours Tuscany Radda - ViaWalking.com.au
Guided and self-guided walking tours of Radda, Tuscany with experts from ViaWalking.com.au
Via Walking's Self Guided Independent and Guided Walking tours are based in Radda in Chianti, San Gimignano and Montalcino.
Our unique base concept of staying in one or more Hilltowns provides the opportunity to meet the local custodians of this beautiful countryside with their love of food, wine, family and life.
Via Walking tours cover the very best of Tuscany, taking in all the treasures of the area including the Chianti League towns of Gaolie, Castellina and Radda in Chianti, Lamole, Volpaia, Colle Val D'Elsa, Certaldo, Monteriggioni, Pienza, Montelpulciano, S. Quirico d'Orcia, Bagno Vignoni, Buonconvento, and Murlo.
Asciano Tuscany Italy
See this old town during summer.
Pablo Bisquera.
Monticiano - Piccola Grande Italia
Borgo delle Colline Metallifere, Monticiano sorge sul versante destro della valle del fiume Merse. Un contesto naturalmente di pregio che ospita una numerosa schiera di borghi medievali.
Insediamenti antichi che si sovrappongono con successive architetture dalla preistoria sino ai giorni nostri... tutti sorti, in origine, grazie ad un'importante attrattiva: un'alacre attività estrattiva.