Stretching between the hills of Siena and the slopes of Monte Amiata, the Val d’Orcia is one of the most recognizable landscapes in Tuscany, but also one of the most complex to interpret. Its beauty does not lie only in the now iconic image of cypress trees lined along white roads: it emerges from the balance between nature, agriculture, walled villages, Romanesque parish churches, isolated farmhouses and crops that, over the centuries, have shaped the land without erasing its identity. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004, this corner of Tuscany preserves an idea of a cultivated landscape, where Renaissance restraint engages in dialogue with rural life, the spirituality of the Via Francigena and an exceptionally precise food and wine tradition.
Staying in Florence with VRetreats before exploring the most iconic Tuscany
For an itinerary that combines Florence and the Sienese countryside, IL Tornabuoni represents a refined starting point. Located on Via de’ Tornabuoni, in the elegant heart of the city, the hotel occupies a historic palace and interprets Florentine hospitality through sophisticated spaces, Tuscan and Italian cuisine, cultural experiences and moments designed to discover the city with balance. The Il Magnifico restaurant, La Cave for private tastings and The Butterfly terrace allow you to extend the journey into the dimension of taste and urban contemplation. From Florence, Val d'Orcia thus becomes the natural extension of a stay dedicated to art, Italian beauty and a Tuscany experienced without haste.