Casa Fiordalisi · Tuscany

Things To Do

From hilltop towns and hot air balloons to food trails, festivals, and lakeside adventures — everything within reach of the house.

15 articles

Florence at sunset Day Trips
Feb 20265 min read

5 Easy Daytrips by Train from Florence

Tuscan cities, real food and zero car hire — Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo, Prato and Pistoia all under one hour from Florence.

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Swallows over Cortona Culture
Jan 20264 min read

Cortona: Summer Evenings, Swallows & the Timeless Soul of a Tuscan Hill Town

Just 15 minutes from the house — art, aperitivo, Etruscan history and unforgettable summer evenings.

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Hot air balloon over Tuscany Activities
Jan 20263 min read

Ballooning in Tuscany — A Bucket List Experience

Rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves and golden morning light. Everything you need to know to book a balloon flight.

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Garden at Casa Fiordalisi Casa Fiordalisi
Jan 20263 min read

Casa Fiordalisi: A Peaceful Tuscan Retreat in the Hills of the Val di Chiana

Surrounded by open countryside yet perfectly positioned for exploring both Tuscany and Umbria.

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Lake Trasimeno Nature
Aug 20252 min read

Lake Trasimeno: Fresh Fish, Cycling & Island Adventures

Italy's fourth largest lake — a peaceful alternative to the coast, just 30 minutes from the house.

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Orvieto cathedral Day Trips
Aug 20252 min read

Orvieto — Easy Day Trip or Stop En Route from Rome

Perched on a volcanic plateau with a glittering Gothic cathedral, underground tunnels and medieval lanes.

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Tuscan food and wine Restaurants
Aug 20252 min read

Truffles, Wine & Cheese — A Foodie Trail from the House

Pecorino in Pienza, Chianti in the vineyards, white truffles in San Miniato. Tuscany's culinary soul at its finest.

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Lake Trasimeno and Castiglione del Lago Day Trips
Aug 20251 min read

Lake Trasimeno & Castiglione del Lago

A walled town overlooking the water — perfect for cycling, boat trips, and lazy lakeside lunches, 30 minutes away.

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River Arno Florence Day Trips
Aug 20252 min read

Secret Corners of Florence to Escape the Crowds

Hidden gardens, artisan workshops, Caravaggio without queues — Florence beyond the tourist trail.

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Arezzo antiques fair Markets
Jun 20252 min read

Visit Arezzo, Capital of the Province

Renaissance art, Italy's oldest antiques fair, and a wonderfully authentic Tuscan city — just 30 minutes away.

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Summer festivals Tuscany Events
Jul 20252 min read

Summer Festivals in Tuscany & Umbria (July–August)

Umbria Jazz, Puccini by the lake, the Palio di Siena, and barrel races in Montepulciano.

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Palio di Siena Events
Jul 20252 min read

Experiencing the Palio di Siena: What to Know Before You Go

Italy's most famous horse race — centuries of drama, pageantry and neighbourhood pride in the Piazza del Campo.

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Palio dei Rioni Castiglion Fiorentino Events
Jul 20241 min read

Palio dei Rioni, Castiglion Fiorentino

A horseback race between the three districts of the town — medieval pageantry right on your doorstep in June.

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Sentiero della Bonifica cycling path Activities
Jul 20241 min read

Cycling & Walks on the Sentiero della Bonifica

A completely flat 60km canal path from Arezzo to Chiusi — family-friendly cycling accessible directly from the house.

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Florence panorama Day Trips
Aug 20252 min read

Florence: Hidden Gems & Getting There from Casa Fiordalisi

Park at Castiglion Fiorentino station and take the train — stress-free Florence in 1hr 15 minutes.

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