Tuscany On Your Doorstep

  ✨ Your 14‑Day Tuscany Itinerary ✨ Iconic sights, hidden gems, and plenty of time to truly enjoy it all. A two‑week stay in Tuscany gives you the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. This itinerary blends big‑name destinations like Florence, Siena, Pisa, and Lucca with charming hill towns, coastal escapes, wine country, and a few well‑timed chill days to soak up the Tuscan sun. Every outing is easy and enjoyable thanks to your home base: Villa Tramontalba . Set in the hills and near the sea, minutes walk from beautiful Montescudaio, the villa is perfectly positioned — close to all the major highlights, yet surrounded by beautiful villages and vineyards. It’s the ideal place to explore the very best of Tuscany at a relaxed, luxurious pace. 🌅  Day 1 — Arrival, Settle In & Discover Montescudaio Your holiday begins the moment you arrive at Villa Tramontalba. Take your time settling in — unpack a little, wander the garden, take in the breathtaking views, maybe take a dip...

  A Different Kind of Tuscan Experience: Learn the Art of Weaving at Tessitura del Mandorlo When people dream of Tuscany, they picture rolling vineyards, medieval hilltowns, and long lunches under the sun. And while all of that is undeniably magical, there’s another side to Tuscany that most visitors never discover — a world of craftsmanship, creativity, and centuries‑old artisanal traditions that still thrive today. If you’re looking for a non‑typical, deeply meaningful activity to add to your Tuscan itinerary , let me introduce you to one of the region’s hidden gems: Tessitura del Mandorlo , a weaving studio where guests can learn the ancient art of textile weaving under the guidance of a true master. 🌿  Meet Pat: Tuscany’s Weaving Whisperer At the heart of Tessitura del Mandorlo is Pat , a gifted weaver with decades of experience and a teaching style that blends expertise, patience, and genuine warmth. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced weaver looking to...

  The Perfect Base: Why Villa Tramontalba is Your Gateway to Tuscany Finding the right "home base" is the secret to a stress-free Italian getaway. You want somewhere peaceful enough to unwind, but central enough that you aren't spending your entire vacation behind a steering wheel. Introducing  Villa Tramontalba . Whether you’re a slow-traveler who loves a long espresso in a quiet piazza or an adventurer ready to check every unbelievable Tuscan destination off your list, our villa puts the best of Tuscany (and beyond!) right at your doorstep. Why Location is Everything Tuscany is vast, but Villa Tramontalba is strategically positioned to offer a mix of iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Staying here means you don't have to choose between the city and the countryside - you get both. Charming Tuscan Villages:  From the towers of San Gimignano to the winding streets of local gems like Volterra, you are never far from a picture-perfect stroll. Not to mention the amazing l...

June 2024 After all the hard work of the last months, we are delighted to announce that Villa Tramontalba 's infinity pool is well and truly finished and we must admit it is pretty darn spectacular. It really has exceeded our own very high expectations. The views, the water, the swimming, the cooling down on a sunny Tuscan day, the wow factor – it really has it all As soon as it was completed, I found myself swimming every morning and evening, 50 or 100 laps a time, trying to get back to old fitness levels when I used to swim years ago. Whilst swimming, I was often taken aback by how unreal and yet very real it was / is to be swimming in our very own infinity pool in this little piece of Tuscan heaven. Monika has bought an inflatable chair and loves passing the hours doing Duolingo whilst floating around in the pool. In the first weeks it was hilarious as every courier delivery was accompanied by a request from the courier to have a look at the new pool and we heard plenty of prais...