The region of Chianti is a famous area in Tuscany, visited by many tourists from across the globe. Chianti spills over into the cities of Siena and Florence and east and west of these two cities. It is a most beautiful area, made up of rolling hills, medieval castles, old farmhouses, ancient churches and villas and field after field of vineyards. It is not a place to be missed when you take your vacation in Tuscany.
Things to do in Chianti include sightseeing, wine tasting tours, hiking, and renting a bicycle to get around this lovely region. Restaurants will offer you the most delicious Mediterranean cuisine and you must, of course, drink some of the best red Chianti wine you have ever had. There is so much to see and do and see in Chianti, Tuscany.
Chianti is actually a traditional red wine of the Italian region. Traditionally, Chianti wine was something that was presented in a squat bottle covered with a straw basket. The modern age does not see this very often because today they are sold in regularly shaped wine bottles.
The year 1716 saw the emergence of the wine industry in an area called Chianti which included the neighboring villages of Gaiole, Catellina and Radda. These provinces became known as the Chianti Classico region, where the quality of wine was indeed always of the same high quality. The wines vary a little by taste from region to region.
If you are a tourist to the Chianti Classico region, you will see a lot of beautiful landscapes, with green hills covered by vineyards, cypress trees, red roofed farmhouses and olive gardens. You could travel by car and this being in itself quite an adventure. You could tour the vineyards, abbeys, ancient churches and castles on a Chianti wine tour.
The accommodations available in Chianti are varied. There are luxury hotels in Tuscany that you can find here if you want to have a stay in a luxury hotel in Tuscany. If you are looking for adventure, and to experience Tuscan life, you could consider staying in the many farm houses that rent out rooms (these are plentiful) to guests. If you are travelling as a family, then farmhouses will be your best choice as you will have the freedom to interact with the local people and also give a chance to your kids to run about as there will be a lot of place to explore. You can also explore the possibilities of renting one of the many villas in Tuscany, if your budget permits it as you such an extravagance of luxury for your vacation in Tuscany. Your other choice would be the bed and breafasts inns in Tuscany.
You can research online for most details as I did before my many vacations in Tuscany, but make sure that you have planned everything in advance, especially the arrangements for your stay as you do not want to be without a room for the night in a strange city. The best wine, the best food, the lovely scenery of the Tuscan countryside and cities awaits you. If this is what you are looking for on a vacation in Tuscany, you must not miss visiting the region of Tuscany and especially Chianti.
