Single weekend trips in Tuscany, ideas for a few weekends alone
Are you planning a solo trip to Tuscany? Among the best destinations for a single weekend, Tuscany is always a winning idea.
Thanks to the incredible cities of art, splendid medieval villages and dream landscapes, Tuscany is one of the ideal regions to be alone with yourself. But which are the best locations in Tuscany for a solitary weekend? Here are some ideas.
Val d’Orcia: enchanting landscapes to discover
Val d’Orcia is a wonderful Tuscan location that will leave you speechless. This place, included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, offers dream landscapes, streets adorned with rows of cypresses and charming medieval villages such as Pienza, Bagno Vignoni, Montalcino and Montepulciano. You cannot miss the nearby region of the Crete Senesi either, with its fairytale sceneries.
An excursion in the Chianti hills
If you love good wine, spending a weekend alone in the Chianti hills will be the ideal option. This region is renowned for the production of the fine Chianti Classico wine and offers an enchanting landscape characterized by vineyards, olive groves and medieval villages. You will have the opportunity to visit wine cellars and take part in tastings, immersing yourself in the unique flavors and aromas of the Tuscan tradition.
Saturnia: waterfalls and spas
We continue to talk about relaxation and spas in Tuscany, but from the Val d’Orcia we land in Maremma where the renowned town of Saturnia is located, known throughout Italy and throughout the world for its spas with beneficial and therapeutic waters. Here it is possible to enjoy a relaxing weekend at the thermal baths at Saturnia Natural Spa & Golf Resort, or swim in the most beautiful free waterfalls in Italy at the Cascate del Mulino, which are open every day of the year.
Pisa and its hidden treasures
Another symbolic city of Tuscany is undoubtedly Pisa, famous for the wonderful Piazza dei Miracoli, with the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the leaning tower. However, there are also other places to admire, such as the squares in the centre, the lugarni and the streets of Corso Italia for shopping.
Pistoia and its underground paths
Pistoia is a city that is rarely talked about, but it has certainly become more famous after being the Italian Capital of Culture in 2017. Its center is small and intimate, but it holds many beauties. In addition to the Cathedral and its Baptistery, just behind the central square there is a particular underground path that is undoubtedly worth a visit. The historic hospital of the city, now in disuse, reveals all its beauty with the frieze that adorns the facade and allows you to discover an underground Pistoia to be explored. Interesting hours will surely be spent.
Art and culture in Florence
It is impossible to talk about a weekend in solitude in Tuscany without mentioning Florence, the city of art par excellence. Here it is possible to stroll through the streets of the historic centre, visit renowned museums such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Museum, and admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s David and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
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