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Travel guides and Tuscany itineraries

Practical guides for planning a Tuscany stay from Perla Toscana: art cities, villages, shopping, nature and realistic itineraries.

For an overview of the main destinations, explore things to do near Perla Toscana.

Cities, villages and destinations

Piazza Marsilio Ficino in Figline Valdarno, the central area for Autumnia
πŸ‚ Tuscany event⭐ Recommended

Autumnia 2026 in Figline Valdarno: Dates, Events & Where to Stay

πŸš— 4 km β€’ 8 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Dates: 6–8 November 2026

Plan for Autumnia 2026 in Figline Valdarno, Tuscany, from 6–8 November: event facts, family activities, travel, parking and where to stay.

Natural thermal cascades and pools along Fosso Bianco at Bagni San Filippo
Natural hot springs⭐ Recommended

Bagni San Filippo hot springs: Fosso Bianco and the White Whale

πŸš— 120 km β€’ 105 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 2–4 hours

2026 guide to Bagni San Filippo hot springs, Fosso Bianco, the White Whale, bathing rules, parking and a Val d’Orcia day trip.

Val d’Orcia panorama with Pienza and the rolling hills of Tuscany
🌿 UNESCO landscape⭐ Recommended

Val d'Orcia, Tuscany: what to see, hill towns and the best itinerary

πŸš— 96 km β€’ 95 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1–3 days

Complete Val d'Orcia guide: Pienza, Montalcino, Bagno Vignoni, cypresses, wine, parking and realistic one-, two- and three-day itineraries.

San Gimignano on the Via Francigena among the Tuscan hills
πŸ₯Ύ Walking route⭐ Recommended

Via Francigena in Tuscany: stages, map, itinerary and things to see

πŸš— 62 km β€’ 70 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1–16 days

Via Francigena in Tuscany: all 16 stages and 394 km, official map, walking, cycling and driving itineraries, credential, costs and practical advice.

Medieval towers of San Gimignano above the rolling Tuscan countryside
🏰 Medieval town⭐ Recommended

San Gimignano: things to do, medieval towers, parking and itineraries

πŸš— 62 km β€’ 70 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1 day

Complete San Gimignano guide: medieval towers, cathedral, museums, 2026 parking, half-day and one-day itineraries, distances and practical advice.

Montecchio Vesponi Castle above olive groves and fields, viewed from Bigurro
🏰 Castle

Montecchio Vesponi Castle: what to see and how to get there from Figline Valdarno

πŸš— 62.3 km β€’ 54 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: Full day with nearby towns

Explore Montecchio Vesponi Castle near Cortona: history, access, views and driving from Figline Valdarno, with a Castiglion Fiorentino day trip.

The Balze landscape in Upper Valdarno
🏺 Archaeology⭐ Recommended

The Etruscans in Valdarno and Figline

πŸš— 4 km β€’ 8 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: Cultural guide

La Rotta, the Scampata tomb, the Arno corridor and what archaeological evidence really tells us.

Piazza Marsilio Ficino in Figline Valdarno historic centre
🏰 Village

What to see in Figline Valdarno

πŸš— 4 km β€’ 8 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: Half day

Historic centre, walking route, parking, trains to Florence and local tips.

Brunello di Montalcino vineyards in the Tuscan hills
🍷 Wine⭐ Recommended

Brunello di Montalcino: where it is made, top wineries, ratings and prices

πŸš— 112 km β€’ 105 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1 day

A guide to Brunello di Montalcino: its territory, production rules, vintages, award-winning wines, prices, winery visits and a driving itinerary from Perla Toscana.

Lake Trasimeno panorama from Castiglione del Lago
🏞 Landscape

Lake Trasimeno: what to see, villages, islands and a one-day itinerary

πŸš— 85 km β€’ 80 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1 day

What to see at Lake Trasimeno: villages, islands, ferries and one- or two-day itineraries, with practical advice from Perla Toscana.

Montefioralle among the vineyards of Chianti
🏰 Villages

12 hidden villages in Tuscany: beautiful places away from the crowds

πŸš— 12 villages to discover from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1 day

Explore 12 hidden villages in Tuscany with highlights, driving estimates from Figline Valdarno and routes through Chianti, Valdarno and Casentino.

La Verna Sanctuary in the Tuscan forest
β›ͺ Abbey

In the Footsteps of Saint Francis: Sanctuaries in Tuscany and Umbria

πŸš— 78 km β€’ 90 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: Weekend

A practical guide to Franciscan places in Tuscany and Umbria: La Verna, Cortona, Lake Trasimeno and Assisi, with 3, 5 and 7-day plans.

Roofless San Galgano Abbey in the Tuscan countryside
β›ͺ Abbey

San Galgano Abbey: What to See and How to Plan Your Visit

πŸš— 105 km β€’ 100 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1 day

Visit San Galgano Abbey and the sword in the stone at Montesiepi: driving route, parking, opening hours, timing and practical advice.

Piazza Pio II in Pienza’s Renaissance centre
🏰 Village❀️ Guest favourite

What to See in Pienza in One Day

πŸš— 96 km β€’ 95 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1 day

Discover what to see in Pienza in one day, including its historic centre, Val d’Orcia viewpoints, local pecorino cheese and practical travel tips.

FaΓ§ade of Florence Cathedral
🏰 Art cityπŸ”₯ Most visited

Florence in One Day from Perla Toscana

πŸš— 38 km β€’ 45 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1 day

A practical one-day Florence itinerary from Figline Valdarno, with advice on trains, parking, the ZTL, advance bookings and essential sights.

View of Florence historic centre
🏰 Art city

Florence: practical guide from Perla Toscana

πŸš— 38 km β€’ 45 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1 day

Guide to Florence from Perla Toscana: what to see, travel time, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.

Piazza Matteotti in Greve in Chianti
🍷 Vino

Chianti: practical guide from Perla Toscana

πŸš— 32 km β€’ 40 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1 giorno

Guide to Chianti from Perla Toscana: what to see, travel time, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.

Entrance to The Mall Firenze in Leccio
πŸ› Shopping

The Mall Firenze: practical guide from Perla Toscana

πŸš— 18 km β€’ 25 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: Mezza giornata

Guide to The Mall Firenze from Perla Toscana: what to see, travel time, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.

The Balze del Valdarno among fields and vegetation
🌳 Natura

Valdarno: practical guide from Perla Toscana

πŸš— 20 km β€’ 25 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1 giorno

Guide to Valdarno from Perla Toscana: what to see, travel time, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.

Piazza Grande in Arezzo historic centre
🏰 CittΓ  d’arte

Arezzo: practical guide from Perla Toscana

πŸš— 52 km β€’ 50 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1 giorno

Guide to Arezzo from Perla Toscana: what to see, travel time, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.

Piazza del Campo and Torre del Mangia in Siena
🏰 CittΓ  d’arte

Siena: practical guide from Perla Toscana

πŸš— 75 km β€’ 70 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1 giorno

Guide to Siena from Perla Toscana: what to see, travel time, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.

Vallombrosa Abbey reflected in the pool
🌳 Natura

Reggello and Vallombrosa: practical guide from Perla Toscana

πŸš— 28 km β€’ 40 min from Perla ToscanaπŸ•’ Recommended visit: 1 giorno

Guide to Reggello and Vallombrosa from Perla Toscana: what to see, travel time, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.

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