đźš— Must-See Itineraries
Starting from Podere Grotta Antica, you can embark on splendid car tours that will take you through rolling hills, medieval villages, and picture-perfect landscapes. Each itinerary is designed to let you savor the true essence of the Val di Chiana and Val d'Orcia: scenic roads that open onto expanses of cypress trees, small squares where time seems to have stood still, and delicious stops to taste the authentic flavors of Tuscan tradition.
"close by" Tour
If you don't feel like traveling long distances, just hop in your car and in a few minutes you can discover some real treasures. Quiet roads, gentle curves, and sudden panoramic views will accompany you on a short journey that smells of Tuscany, without ever straying too far from home.
"It's so hot!" Tour
When the sun beats down and the air becomes heavy, you can drive from Podere Grotta Antica to the cool slopes of Monte Amiata. Winding your way through roads that snake between vineyards and wheat fields, you will arrive in Santa Fiora, one of the most charming villages in the mountains. Here, the shade of chestnut trees, the clear waters of the springs, and the stone-paved streets offer refreshment and a slower pace of life. Strolling through the square, stopping at a tavern, or simply breathing in the crisp air will make you forget the heat of the valley and rediscover the pleasure of an authentic and lighter summer.
"Culture and enjoyment" tour
From Podere Grotta Antica, you can take a car tour that combines relaxation with historical discovery. The first stop is at Bagni di San Filippo, where thermal waters flow between white limestone formations and small streams in the woods: a real treat for body and soul. After recharging your batteries, continue on to Radicofani, dominated by its imposing fortress that tells centuries of adventures and legends. In the surrounding area, authentic villages and landscapes that look like something out of a painting complete an itinerary that offers the perfect balance between culture, nature, and pleasure.
"The wonderful Val d'Orcia" tour
From Podere Grotta Antica, you can set off by car on a route that takes in the most iconic places in this unique part of the world. Bagno Vignoni, with its thermal water square; San Quirico d'Orcia, an elegant village rich in gardens and Romanesque churches; Pienza, the ideal Renaissance city and home of pecorino cheese; the Chapel of Vitaleta, small and enchanting among the wheat fields; and Montalcino, kingdom of the famous Brunello wine. Gentle curves, postcard views, and unforgettable stops will accompany you on a journey that is the perfect synthesis of dreamy Tuscany.
"I want to live in the Middle Ages" tour
From Podere Grotta Antica, take a tour that is a leap back in time: the walls of Monteriggioni, the fairytale towers of San Gimignano, and a stop in Siena, with its unrivaled Piazza del Campo. An itinerary steeped in history that brings the magic of medieval Tuscany back to life.
"The sword in the stone exists" tour
A tour that combines mystery and legend: from Volterra, a magical Etruscan city, to the Abbey of San Galgano, where a real sword stuck in a rock awaits to be admired. A journey between myth and reality, in the heart of the most fascinating part of Tuscany.
"My Crete Senesi" tour
From Podere Grotta Antica, set off by car towards a landscape that is unique in the world: the Crete Senesi. Rolling hills, clay badlands, and lonely roads lined with cypress trees will treat you to views that look like paintings. A slow journey, filled with silence, light, and pure wonder, in the authentic heart of Tuscany.
"Other val di chiana" tour
From Podere Grotta Antica, you can set off by car to explore the Val di Chiana area around Arezzo, with its ancient villages and hills covered in vineyards and olive groves. Monte San Savino, Lucignano, and Cortona welcome you with cobbled streets, lively squares, and views stretching as far as the Crete Senesi, creating an itinerary that combines history, flavor, and picture-postcard landscapes.
"For religious people and others" tour
From Podere Grotta Antica, you can follow in the footsteps of St. Francis, among silent hermitages and sanctuaries surrounded by greenery. From La Verna to Assisi, passing through places of peace and contemplation, the journey recounts the life of the saint but also speaks to those seeking beauty, nature, and timeless spirituality.
"Straddling Lazio and Tuscany" tour
From Podere Grotta Antica, you can head south through landscapes that change but remain authentic. Stop at Lake Bolsena with its tranquil waters, then Pitigliano, the “little Jerusalem” suspended on tuff, and finally Sorano, with its narrow streets carved into the rock. An itinerary that combines nature, history, and boundless charm.
"I want shops and cities" tour
From Podere Grotta Antica, the great cities of art and shopping are within easy reach: in no time at all, you can reach Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Perugia, or even Rome. And if you feel like shopping, the Valdichiana Outlet Village awaits you with its boutiques nestled in the hills. A quick jump from the silence of the countryside to the lively rhythm of the cities and their shop windows.
"Trasimeno without secrets" tour
From Podere Grotta Antica, we set off by car towards Lake Trasimeno, with its tranquil waters and picturesque villages. In Castiglione del Lago, the medieval walls overlook the blue of the lake, while in Passignano, the lakeside promenade invites you to slow down. Don't miss a trip to CittĂ della Pieve, with its red-brick alleys and the art of Perugino. And for those who want to experience the lake up close, a boat trip takes you to the islands, surrounded by nature, history, and enchanting silence.
