Casanuova San Casciano offers a variety of interesting day trips within an hour driving distance, as well as additional captivating destinations for longer days of exploring. We can arrange custom self- or expert-guided tours to the area’s famous sites and best-kept secrets. Let us know what you like and we’ll use our insight, knowledge and comprehensive network of contacts to create memorable tours and activities, just for you.
NEARBY VILLAGES
San Casciano dei Bagni is a charming town to explore with several fine restaurants as well as it's own luxurious spa. You can also visit Cetona, Sarteano, Monte Cetona, Monte Amiata, Radicofani and more.
INTERESTING TOWNS AND CITIES
Rome and Florence are just an hour away by train. Closer to home are some of Tuscany's most important wine towns - including Montalcino and Montepulciano - as well as smaller villages and original abbeys scattered throughout the countryside.
OTHER INTERESTING PLACES
Take the train north to Arezzo, a gold-lover's paradise, or south to the majestic Umbrian town of Orvieto. For a change of pace, try boating on Lago di Trasimeno or fishing on Lago di Bolsena.
GUIDED EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
EXPERT AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS
We can arrange walking, biking and driving tours to almost anywhere, including Rome, Florence, Siena, Pienza, San Quirico D'Orcia and Bagno Vignoni, as well as Perugia, Assisi and Orvieto in Umbria.
FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCES
You will certainly want to visit Montalcino and Montepulciano, two of the most important wine towns in Tuscany producing Brunellos and Nobiles. A bit further afield, you can enjoy a gastronomic tour in Florence, followed by a private cooking class in a professional studio.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
The Val d’Orcia offers many opportunities for horseback riding, walking, hiking and biking excursions for people at all levels of experience. Alternatively, venture into Umbria and take a boat ride to St. Francis Island in the middle of Lago di Trasimeno.
FAMILY OUTINGS
Take your family on a barchetto ride down the Arno River, or drift in a hot air balloon high over the vineyards of Chianti. Try your hand at traditional pizza-making or take on the challenge of finding the 'best gelato' in southern Tuscany. Craft workshops, sporting events and other customized experiences can also be arranged for your children.
SHOPPING EXCURSIONS
For retail therapy, a personal shopper can be provided to assist in purchasing antiques, art, fashion, and crafts in Florence, Siena, Arezzo and local favorites. Spend a day with a specialized guide sampling the wares of Tuscany's famous designer outlets.
IN VILLA
Of course, you’ll want to plan time to enjoy your villa. We can arrange wine- and cheese-tasting with a professional sommelier, private cooking lessons, theme parties and massages, all in the privacy of Casanuova San Casciano.
EXTRA SERVICES AT COST:
Villa pre-stocking
Cook service
Additional housekeeping service
Additional change of linen
Wood for fireplace
Laundry service
Villa heating
Pool heating –1-week notice required
Cooking classes
Wine and truffle tours
Hot air ballon ride
Airport transfer
Yoga classes
Horseback riding
Bike rental
