Bolgheri, the Maremma
and the tufa towns
Three nights among the vineyards of Bolgheri, two on the Maremma coast, two near the hot springs of Saturnia.
Tuscany by the sea
The Tuscan coast south of Livorno is a different country: pine woods and beaches, the vineyards of Sassicaia and Ornellaia, a natural park that runs to the sea, and inland the Etruscan towns carved into volcanic tufa. It is the Tuscany Italians keep for themselves in summer.
- 1Bolgheri 3 nights
- 2Castiglione della Pescaia 2 nights
- 3Saturnia 2 nights
7 days, 3 homes
For every stop: what to see and where to go, the dishes to try and where to eat them. Below, two or three of our homes in the area, with live rates for your nights.
Bolgheri and the Etruscan Coast
The coast south of Livorno is a strip of pine woods and beaches backed by hills of vineyards, where some of Italy's most famous red wines are made.
What to see & where to go
- The Viale dei Cipressi, the cypress avenue to Bolgheri
- Populonia and the Etruscan necropolis on the Gulf of Baratti
- Castagneto Carducci and Suvereto, medieval hill villages
- A tasting along the Strada del Vino Costa degli Etruschi
- The beach at Baratti
- The San Silvestro mining park at Campiglia Marittima
What to eat
- Bolgheri reds, from the famous estates to the small family cellars
- Cacciucco, the fish stew of Livorno
- Wild boar alla cacciatora
- Olive oil from the Etruscan Coast
Where to eat
- Osteria Magona in Bolgheri, for grilled meat
- Enoteca Tognoni in Bolgheri, with the local wines by the glass
- Fish on the beach at Baratti
18th-century country house with a pool and tennis court.Why stay hereAn 18th-century country house above the Etruscan Coast, with pool, tennis and a restaurant serving homemade pasta and organic produce.See the home
The Maremma coast
Further south the Maremma opens up: reclaimed marshes, a natural park that runs down to the sea and fishing villages like Castiglione della Pescaia.
What to see & where to go
- The Maremma Natural Park and the Uccellina hills
- Massa Marittima and its cathedral square
- Castiglione della Pescaia, its harbour and castle
- Cala Violina, a beach reached through the woods near Scarlino
- The Diaccia Botrona marshes, by boat
- The butteri, the Maremma cowboys, at work with their cattle
What to eat
- Acquacotta, the Maremma peasant soup finished with an egg
- Tortelli maremmani with ricotta and spinach
- Bottarga and smoked eel from the Orbetello lagoon
- Morellino di Scansano
Where to eat
- Tortelli maremmani with butter and sage
- Acquacotta, the Maremma bread and vegetable soup
- Fish in the harbour restaurants of Castiglione
Former grand-ducal estate among olive groves, with a starred restaurant.Why stay hereThe former summer residence of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany, among olive groves and vineyards, with a starred restaurant and spa.See the home
Country estate with a pool, walks and yoga.Why stay hereA country estate in the Maremma, with a pool and room to walk, fish or do yoga, and breakfast served in your room.See the home
Saturnia, Pitigliano and the tufa towns
Inland, the hot springs of Saturnia and the towns built on volcanic tufa: Pitigliano, Sovana and Sorano, linked by Etruscan roads cut deep into the rock.
What to see & where to go
- Pitigliano, from the viewpoint on the road below the town
- Sovana and its Etruscan tombs
- The Vie Cave, the sunken Etruscan roads
- The Cascate del Mulino, the free hot springs of Saturnia
- Montemerano, a small walled village
- Niki de Saint Phalle's Tarot Garden, near Capalbio
What to eat
- Sfratto, the honey and walnut pastry of Pitigliano's Jewish tradition
- Bianco di Pitigliano
- Maremma beef and wild boar
- Olive oil and chestnuts from Monte Amiata
Where to eat
- Caino in Montemerano, a starred table in the village
- Sfratto dei Goym, the Jewish pastry of Pitigliano
- A glass of Bianco di Pitigliano
Country house among vineyards, close to Saturnia.Why stay hereA country house among vineyards near Montemerano, ten minutes from the hot springs of Saturnia.See the home
Ask our assistant
This itinerary is a starting point. Tell the assistant your dates and constraints and it re-plans the stops on our homes, then checks the rooms.
- We only have 7 days: which stop do we cut?
- Same route but with two children under 10: which homes work?
- Can you check the three homes for arrival on May 4?
