Aus Richtung Norden kommend – von den Flughäfen Mailand/Bologna/Florenz aus

Von MAILAND/BOLOGNA/FLORENZ aus die Autobahn A1 (grüne Pfeile) Richtung Süden nach FIRENZE/ROMA nehmen.

1. Autobahn A1, Ausfahrt "Firenze Impruneta"
2. Nach der Autobahnstation rechts abbiegen in Richtung Siena
3. Die doppelspurige Schnellstraße Richtung SIENA nehmen
4. An der ersten Ausfahrt nach POGGIBONSI (Poggibonsi Nord) abfahren
5. Links abbiegen, Richtung "Centro" (Zentrum)
6. Von hier aus fahren Sie zunächst bergan, dann bergab in Richtung auf den Ort
7. Am Ende dieser abschüssigen Straße und noch vor dem Zentrum links ab Richtung Castellina in Chianti
8. Dieser Straße für ca. 18 km folgen
9. Dann rechts abbiegen in Richtung CISPIANO
10. Auf dieser Schotterstraße für ca. 1,7 km bis IL CELLESE weiterfahren

Aus Richtung Süden kommend – Von der Flughäfen in Rom aus

Von beiden Flughäfen Roms aus den GRÜNEN Autobahnschildern in Richtung FIRENZE und GRANDE RACCORDO ANULARE - NORD (GRA) folgen. Dies ist die ringförmige Umgehungsstraße von Rom. Auf dem "GRANDE RACCORDO ANULARE" angekommen, Richtung NORDEN, also FIRENZE weiterfahren, Autobahn A1. Von dort aus braucht man mit dem Auto ca. 2 Std.

1. Von der Autobahn A1 die Ausfahrt VALDICHIANA nehmen
2. Nach der Autobahnstation rechts abbiegen in Richtung SIENA
3. Die doppelspurige Schnellstraße in Richtung Siena nehmen
4. Kurz vor Siena der Ausschilderung Richtung FIRENZE folgen
5. Von dieser Straße an der Ausfahrt MONTERIGGIONI abfahren
6. Nach der Abfahrt rechts ab Richtung Castellina Scalo
7. Nach dem Ort Castellina Scalo, nach ca. 500 m, rechts ab Richtung Castellina in Chianti
8. Bis zum Zentrum von Castellina in Chianti weiterfahren
9. Durch den Ort und bis zur nächsten Kreuzung fahren
10. 1.Links abbiegen in Richtung Poggibonsi
11. Dieser Straße für ca. 5 km folgen, dann links abbiegen Richtung CISPIANO
12. Dies ist eine Schotterstraße
13. Dieser Straße für ca. 1,7 km bis IL CELLESE folgen

Tour nei dintorni

CORTONA & LAKE TRASIMENO: A place of dreams

Cortona is an Etruscan jewel of the past. The prevailing character of Cortona’s architecture is medieval with steep narrow streets situated on a hillside (600 meters), embracing a view of the whole of the Valdichiana. The town's chief artistic treasures are two panels by Fra Angelico in the Diocesan Museum, an Annunciation and a Madonna and Child with Saints. A third surviving work by the same artist is the fresco above the entrance to the church of San Domenico. From Cortona you can travel to Lake Trasimeno, surrounded by charming villages, particularly Passignano, that appears to be locked between undulating green hills and the azure lake. Of note, Cortona was the setting for ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ by Frances Mayes.

From the rolling hills of Chianti to the sea:

Colle Val d’Elsa is the birthplace of Arnolfo di Cambio, as well as the Italian crystal industry (which dates back to 500 AD). It’s a village where history & art blend to form a lifestyle. Perched upon a panoramic hilltop in the Maremma region you will find the town of Massa Maritime. Its historic center, surrounded by walls is one of the most important in Tuscany. Narrow ancient roads lead you to this magical place and its timeless architecture will leave you in wonderment.

South of Siena

In an area of ancient medieval battlegrounds and a landscape that changes with the seasons is where you will find the land of ‘Arbia’: Montalcino, the region of “Brunello”, Pienza (home of Pope Paul II) and the Etruscan village of Montepulciano. It’s about an hour’s drive along the ancient road ‘Via Cassia’ toward Rome.

San Gimignano & Volterra

A road trip through Tuscany would not be complete without a visit to these towns. The rolling hills along the way are simply breataking and the trip will take you back in time. Volterra is renowned for alabaster. It is a city of stone with its narrow streets, looming towers and majestic palaces and fortifications made of yellow-grey fossil infused sandstone. San Gimignano has managed to conserve fourteen towers (of the original 72) which date back to the 11th & 13th centuries and has retained its feudal atmosphere and appearance. The town also has several masterpieces of 14th- and 15th-century Italian art. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and the location for some of the filming of Franco Zeffirelli’s ‘Tea with Mussolini’. The drive is an hour or so.

CHIANTI REGION: between forests & vineyards

While the Chianti region is famous for its wine, the area is also truly one of Italy’s most spectacular. The undulating hills, dotted with cypress trees, stunning vineyards and ancient villages are stunning to behold. Just some of the smaller villages worth a visit are: Radda in Chianti, Volpaia & Lamole. At the end of a day’s drive in the region you may see villagers returning home along ancient dirt roads that were once part of historic battlegrounds, while the smell of flowers and lavender perfume the air and the sun sets on a magical day in a breathtaking land.