Villa San Polo - Excursions

Villa San Polo offers a variety of interesting day trips within an hour driving distance, as well as other exciting destinations suitable for longer days of exploring. We can arrange custom self- or expert-guided tours to the area’s famous sites and best-kept secrets. Let us know what you like and we’ll use our insight, knowledge and comprehensive network of contacts to create memorable tours and activities, just for you.

DAY TRIPS

NEARBY VILLAGES

The town of Arezzo is just minutes away, and offers a multitude of dining, shopping and cultural opportunities. It is also a mecca for antique collectors, as well as gold and leather aficionados.

INTERESTING TOWNS AND CITIES

There are plenty of towns not far from Arezzo that are well worth visiting, including Casentino, Cortona, Castiglione Mugello, Siena and of course the villages of the famed Chianti region. For longer days of touring, be sure to explore the hidden treasures of the Val d'Orcia. The Umbrian towns of Perugia and Assisi are also within reach.

OTHER INTERESTING PLACES

The magic of Florence is just a half hour train ride away - what more needs to be said?

GUIDED EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

EXPERT AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS

We can arrange walking, biking, hiking and driving tours to almost anywhere in Tuscany as well as Umbria. Let us know what you are interested in and we will customize an itinerary to suit your needs.

FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCES

No visit to Tuscany is complete without experiencing firsthand the art of Italian wine-making and tasting. Villa San Polo offers equal opportunities to explore the multitude of flavors particular to Chianti, as well as the exceptional wines produced in the famed Val d'Orcia towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino. For other flavorful experiences, embark on a gastronomic tour of Florence or participate in a private cooking class with a professional chef.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

In addition to sightseeing, there are many activities for the outdoor enthusiasts, including hot air ballooning, hiking, boating, truffle hunting, horseback riding, and more.

FAMILY OUTINGS

Explore Florence through the eyes of your children with special tours designed to bring to life the exciting history, rivalries, conquests and culture associated with this Renaissance city. Alternatively, take a guided tour of the Tuscan countryside either on foot or by bicycle. We will customize itineraries to suit all levels of ability.

SHOPPING EXCURSIONS

In the city of Arezzo alone, you can find exquisite clothing, jewelry, art, antiques and more. Expand your horizons to include a personal shopper who will show you the way to discovering those coveted fashion-designer bargains in and around Florence.

IN VILLA

Of course, you’ll want to plan time to enjoy your villa. We can arrange private wine- and cheese-tasting with a professional sommelier, cooking lessons, theme parties and massages, all in the privacy of Villa San Polo.