Rooms and suites are spread out in old stone buildings and decorated in a traditional style.
Best Things to Do
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Visit the Siena Cathedral.
Scarpaleggia recommends visiting theSiena Cathedralto admire its marble mosaic inlay floor.
Architecture of Siena, Italy.Credit:Christopher Larson/Travel + Leisure
Go for a wine tasting.
Be sure to book a tour in advance, as theyre very likely to sell out.
See contemporary art at Galleria Continua.
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For contemporary art in Tuscany,Galleria Continuain San Gimignano is a must, says Scali.
Relax on the beach.
For the former, head to Monte Argentario, an island connected to the mainland via a causeway.
Exterior of Siena Cathedral in Siena, Italy.Evgeniya Vlasova/Travel + Leisure
Learn to make local specialties in a cooking class.
One of the best ways to get to know Tuscany is through its food.
Scarpaleggia offers half-daycooking classesat the kitchen studio attached to her home in Colle di Val dElsa.
Arezzo Antiques Fair in Arezzo, Italy.sadambro/Getty Images
We recommendthis fairto all the design lovers who want to take home something very special and authentic from Tuscany.
It takes place every first weekend of the month.
Ceramiche Artesia
This is the place to come for one-of-a-kind tabletop pieces.
Restaurant entrance in Tuscany.lenta/Getty Images
At this littleceramics workshopin Certaldo Alto, artisans make beautiful pieces of pottery by hand.
You might find a serving platter painted with pomegranates or little bowls with lovely geometric designs.
The setting in the gardens overlooking the quintessential Tuscan landscape is a true showstopper, he says.
Landscape of a Vineyard in Tuscany.Christopher Larson/Travel + Leisure
you could linger over a long lunch with a glass of Chianti classico from the estate.
I recommend ordering theeliconipasta with wild boar ragu and wild mushrooms.
Its a star dish!
A side street in Siena, Italy.Christopher Larson/Travel + Leisure
Best Time to Visit
Theres really no bad time to visit Tuscany.
When you choose to go just depends on what you want to do.
Spring and fall are ideal for good weather.
A winding road through Tuscany.Christopher Larson/Travel + Leisure
Scalis favorite month in Tuscany is May.
The last Sunday of August, theBravio delle Bottiin Montepulciano sees locals race while pushing wine barrels uphill.
Fall brings harvest festivals, including theWhite Truffle Festivalin San Miniato.
Lucca
Originally a Roman settlement, Lucca developed over the centuries into a prosperous and influential city.
it’s possible for you to find routes and buy tickets attrenitalia.comoritaliarail.com.
