Tuscany Now & More

Afternoons spent admiring the rolling hills, medieval castles and vineyards of Chianti. What is your favourite thing about #Chianti? #TuscanyNowAndMore #DiscoverTuscany . . . . . . #discoveritaly #discovertuscany #experienceitaly #summerinitaly #italyl… ift.tt/2OLG7eY

Along with it’s inviting Tuscan charm, Casa Paggetti is also pet-friendly. You can now bring the whole family on vacation with our special collection of luxury villas, all pet-friendly.⠀ #TuscanyNowAndMore #DiscoverTuscany #Chianti⠀ ⠀ .⠀ ⠀ .⠀… ift.tt/2UukOUC

Sunday afternoons are meant for strolls around the historic centre of Florence, including Piazza Santa Croce. ⠀ ⠀ Apart from hosting the annual Calcio Storico, the Basilica of Santa Croce is lined with monumental tombs of famous Florentines including… ift.tt/2I7sshj

The only way to end any Tuscan meal is with a glass of Vin Santo e Cantucci. Also known as “biscotti” — these almond biscuits date back to 18th century Prato and literally mean “twice-cooked”. ⠀ ⠀ There is only one rule to remember — dip them only in… ift.tt/2WAGrjC

Enjoying a cappuccino each morning alongside the #DuomodiFirenze, is our idea of luxury. ⠀ ⠀ Our hand picked villas near Florence guarantee unforgettable experiences and long-lasting memories. Contact us now to make this dream come true. ⠀ ⠀ #Tuscany… ift.tt/2UkZi4R

We can vouch that the Leaning Tower of Pisa will leave kids (and adults) with a smile on their face. ⠀ ⠀ Nothing beats a show and tell on the worlds most famous tower, except the fact that you climbed it yourself this summer! ⠀ ⠀ #TuscanyNowAndMore #… ift.tt/2HwADE9

Finding a villa near a village is as easy as walking through the enchanted gates of Vecchia Fattoria into the main square of Bettole.⠀ ⠀ Once an Etruscan settlement, this quiet hilltop village has small shops, farmers market and several good restaura… ift.tt/2UKm5DV

One of our favourite details at Vecchia Fattoria is the Zodiac clock on the facade. ⠀ ⠀ #DiscoverTuscany #TuscanyNowAndMore ift.tt/2FhpJQz

Regardless of how many times we have visited this medieval city, it always remains as alluring and magical as the first encounter. ⠀ ⠀ We think Piazza del Campo is one of Italy’s most beautiful squares — known for its distinctive shape and its annual… ift.tt/2UE6rtC

Despite that most events this year surround Leonardo da Vinci’s 500th, there are other reasons to visit Tuscany. Antony Gormley, Elton John and Kiki Smith to name a few.⠀ ⠀ Another Time VI (2007) by Antony Gormley. Courtesy of Ela Bialkowska, Okno St… ift.tt/2F6oGmm

Beauty and culture are good enough excuses to visit Tuscany, but this year marks 500 years since the death of Leonardo Da Vinci. ⠀ ⠀ Take the opportunity to stay at one of our villas near Vinci, and explore the town and lands that inspired Leonardo. … ift.tt/2NWTxnZ

Montespertoli — known as “Città del Vino”, is a Tuscan dream. See if you can spot the famous Chiesa di Sant’ Andrea. ⠀ ⠀ Check out our new series on Instagram, #TravelThursdays, to get a glimpse of this medieval town. ⠀ ⠀ #TuscanyNowandMore #Discover… ift.tt/2TFvZcy

A secret courtyard close to Montespertoli — Castello di Montegufoni⠀ ⠀ #TuscanyNowandMore #DiscoverTuscany #ItalianVillas ift.tt/2H2WVNN

Learn about Chianti’s famous wine, as well as the traditions and flavours of many Tuscan valleys and vineyards, at the annual Terre di Toscana. ⠀ ⠀ #TuscanyNowandMore #DiscoverTuscany #ItalianVillas ift.tt/2VxIoN1

Villa Le Cipressae — an eccentric and colourful character. ⠀ ⠀ Contact us to learn more about this 17th century villa near Lucca. ⠀ ⠀ #TuscanyNowandMore #DiscoverTuscany #ItalianVillas ift.tt/2XwqrjO

What better way to kick start the weekend if not with a glass of red? Want to know why Tuscan wine is so special? One word: Sangiovese. ⠀ ⠀ Learn more, link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ #TuscanyNowandMore #DiscoverTuscany #ItalianVillas #FridayFeeling ift.tt/2Vt8twL

You can’t say you’ve been to Tuscany without paying a visit to the local butcher. After all, we are well known for having a particularly juicy “ciccia”. ⠀ ⠀ This is one of our favourite butchers in Radda in Chianti — Macelleria Rocchigiani, ⠀ ⠀ #Tusc… ift.tt/2GRjJ2W

It’s carnival season! Live the fairytale and partake in Italy’s biggest and most famous carnival — Carnevale di Venezia. ⠀ ⠀ #TuscanyNowandMore #DiscoverTuscany #ItalianVillas ift.tt/2U5jSCU

Loggia del Consiglio — one of Verona’s unique buildings, and masterpiece of Venetian Renaissance. ⠀ ⠀ #TuscanyNowandMore #DiscoverTuscany #ItalianVillas instagram.com/p/BuBMlZgBaxj/

Valentine weekend spent exploring the fictional home of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers — Romeo and Juliet. ⠀ ⠀ What’s your favourite thing about Verona? We fell in love with the unique details inside the Arena. ⠀ ⠀ #TuscanyNowandMore #DiscoverTusc… bit.ly/2SVFxzX