Volterra has a long, impressive history. The Tuscan town was founded by the Etruscans, who gave it the name Velathri. Their legacy can still be seen in many places, but while wandering through the streets of Volterra you see much, much more.

There's a good chance San Gimignano doesn't need an introduction. It is one of the most famous small towns in Tuscany and is known for its fourteen tower houses and authentic medieval atmosphere. You would want to take a holiday snapshot of almost every street corner. The picturesque squares, the stone pit, frescoes and special towers.

Florence or Florence is the capital of the Tuscany region and the metropolitan city of Florence. The city has approximately 382,000 inhabitants and is located on the Arno River. It is the cradle of the Renaissance and therefore one of the best-known cultural cities in Europe. Florence was the capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1865 to 1871.

Pisa is a city known for its iconic monuments, rich history and vibrant culture. Pisa was once a flourishing Roman port city that lay on the coast until the 15th century. Now Pisa is located on the alluvial plain of the Arno River, about 10 km from the sea of Liguria. The city has seen many disruptions since Roman times, from medieval naval battles to land battles.

For wine lovers, a visit to Terricciola is highly recommended, along the Strada del Vino there are a large number of wine houses where you can taste and buy. Terriciola is about a 20-minute drive from Villamagna.

Enoteca Scali has a surprising range of wines, of course Italian from local producers to Barolos and Brunellos di Montepulciano.But also a very complete range of Champagnes, beautiful red and white wines.

Host Massiomo always provides appropriate advice and Hostess Patricia provides a matching snack, highly recommended.

Via Guarnacci, 3, 56048 Volterra PI, Italy

Siena,the centuries-old city with the famous round square. With around 54,000 inhabitants and its historic city center, included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995, is a place that you almost have to visit when you are on holiday in Tuscany.

Another present for the eye: the medieval Montepulciano, a stone's throw from Siena. In fact, the architecture here is so authentic that
no large structure has been constructed since 1580. Really! Piazza Grande is the heart of the village, where you are sure to want to
order a glass of local Nobile wine while admiring the Duomo from the terrace.

An absolute must in the area is a visit to Lajatico, the birthplace of Andrea Bocellli and the Theatro di Silenzio where he gives a few concerts every year in July. A town full of art and culture, definitely worth a visit and a delicious place to have lunch on the square with the ladies of Da Nello.

Lucca is the capital of the province of Lucca in the Tuscany region and has 89,346 inhabitants. The city is one of the richest cities in northern Italy, located about 25 km northeast of Pisa and about 80 km west of the regional capital Florence. Lucca has a long history. It was probably founded at some point by the Etruscans (the Etruscan word "luk" means "swamp").

Certaldo Alto is the higher part of the town of Certaldo and is one of the most picturesque villages in Tuscany. It is the birthplace of Boccaccio, the writer of the Decameron.

The higher part of Certaldo consists of no more than a few streets and medieval houses. To reach Certaldo Alto you will have to take a brisk walk uphill or use the cable car. For just over a euro you can buy a return ticket and you will be dropped off almost at the highest point of the village. When you get off the cable car, you will see the Porta Alberti, one of the entrance gates, on the left. You walk further into the village on the right. After fifty meters, turn left onto Via Giovanni Boccaccio where you will encounter the various sights of the village. It really is back in time.