Guided tours of Maremma
This land of frontier is the wildest part of Tuscany.
From the volcanic Mountain Amiata, to the medieval villages perched at the top tufa rock and their Etruscan necropolis, from the historical town of Massa Marittima to the terrific rocky coasts of Argentario promontory and its imposing Spanish fortresses, from the gently rolling hills to the vineyards, from the contemporary art gardens to the meadows and marches of the natural Park of Maremma, where, after centuries are still breaded herds of cattle and wild horses:
Art, history, nature, excellent wines and restaurants, Maremma is the place where I was born... these are my favorite towns
Guided tour of Massa MarittimaMedieval mining small town with an amazing cathedral of XII century rich of art masterpieces of Duccio di Boninsegna and Giovanni Pisano. Charming cloister and church of saint Augustine, walls of XIII century. Visit of a local historical " contrada". The most important historical town of the Southern Tuscany. Great food and wines at local restaurants watch the video
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Guided tour of Pitigliano and ghettoPerched at the edge of a dramatic tufa cliff, Pitigliano was an Etruscan settlement. The small town, dominated by the Orsini family's fortress and by characteristic alleys, is called the Little Jerusalem for its beautiful ghetto dating back to XVI century. with the synagogue and the Jewish museum, completely excavated in the soft volcanic stone by the local flourishing Jewish community. GALLERY
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Walking tour of Porto Ercole at ArgentarioArgentario Promontory is set in southen Tuscany . Scenic routes, dramatic cliffs with ancient watching towers, wonderful sceneries, naturalist and panoramic walks.
Visit the medieval fishing village of Porto Ercole, with its imposing XVI century Spanish fortresses, charming piers and luxory hotels and Golf Club. Porto Santo Stefano with its harbor with luxury yachts and fishing boat. Walk along the main shopping street of Orbetello sets in the middle of a characteristic lagoon. watch the video Highly recommended
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Guided tour of Giglio IslandThe granite stone island of Giglio is part of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park. Lovely fishing harbor, beautiful smalls beaches, blue flag sea water, paradise for scuba divers and hikers. Scenic route, unspoiled natural environment, characteristic medieval top hill walled village , the XI century Castle, good restaurants of fish meat and local wine ansonica cultivated in the dried stones terraces since VII century b.c. . GALLERY
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Discovery Etruscans
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Contemporary art gardens and wineries
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The wild Maremma and the Butteri, tuscan cowboysIn the historical farms of Maremma the noble families have breaded horses and herds of cattle for centuries and in these large estates, worked the Butteri, the maremman cow boys. Today is possible to see the butteri at work in the Natural Park of Maremma or watch a show where they play a traditional joust and contests of skill
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Guided tour of San Galgano abbeyThe abbey is a masterpiece of Cistercian gothic architecture. The church dates back to 1218 and was abandoned during 1500; in the following centuries the roof collapsed. Now the imposing ruins stand in a charming countryside and, at the top of Montesiepi hill, there is the mysterious round chapel with the famous sword in the stone.
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Maremma Photogallery
2023 favorite tours
Wonderfull season with hot days, many requests for Pitigliano and the ghetto, but also the tuscan coast. wine tasting very exclusive
2022 favorite tours
Beautiful year in Maremma . Very many tourists in Pitigliano and Sorano, for visiting ghetto and the etruscan vie cave . Wine tours , great lunch in countryside restaurant. Tarout Garden very popular . Porto ercole and Argentario great view from the fortresses