Things to Do and See in Tuscany

Florence has something different to offer during each season, ensuring that each has features that make it a dreamy time to explore this dreamy city. However, as summer fades into our memories and the colder months approach, we think that winter escapes in the city, in particular, are due some love. So, if you can’t wait until summer 2027 for your next vacation in Tuscany then discover why we think you should book your holiday rental in Florence for this winter...

The Palazzo Strozzi, located between Piazza Strozzi and Via Tornabuoni, is a stunning and influential example of Renaissance palace architecture and, while no longer home to the Strozzi family, does host a rich programme of events and exhibitions today. From the 25th of September 2026 until the 24th of January 2027, it will be home to a rather intriguing new exhibition called, Broken – the power of Fragments. 

Celebrating fragments throughout the history of art, from antiquity to the contemporary period, it shows us all how these objects are more than a broken part of a whole and the incredible influence that they have had. One of the key exhibitions currently on display in the city, it is a must-see for art-lovers who book a vacation rental in Florence over the next few months and another great reason to make the architectural wonder that is the Palazzo Strozzi a stop on your itinerary of the Birthplace of the Renaissance...

If you are familiar with panforte, the Tuscan Christmas cake, then thinking of it probably conjures cosy and relaxing images of indulging in the treat with twinkling lights and festive music in the background, a hot drink or some dessert wine close at hand – all of which is ideally enjoyed while staying in one of our amazing vacation rentals in Tuscany during the season. However, if you book a villa in Pienza for the Holidays and are looking to enjoy local tradition, then you have a free pass to get involved in a food fight...

While lots of our villas are best enjoyed during the warmer months – our villas with pools in Tuscany, in particular – it is often true that many listings have something to offer in every season. The properties located in lush settings that feature views over the famous rolling hills and forests of Tuscany are especially lovely in the autumn as they treat guests to panoramas that change colours with the season. These are villas that received 5-star reviews from guests this fall and that are ideal whether you are coming when the spring first blooms, the sun is bright in the sky, the leaves begin to fall, or when it’s time to curl up by the fire...

Casa Lucia is a charming villa with pool in Tuscany perched in an incredible position that takes in stunning panoramic views over the Tuscan hills and the towers of San Gimignano in the distance. Set within a large estate of 10,000 square meters that is made up of olive groves and vineyards and offering access to a swimming pool shared with the owners but boasting its own private garden, guests get the best of all words. This is especially true as said owners are a massive selling point in their own right, offering support and tips to those who want it! 

Sleeping up to four guests in two bedrooms with one bathroom, this villa in Tuscany is an ideal base for exploring the region and making the most of the famous beauty of its rolling green hills but don't just take it from us, here's why previous guests have almost exclusively given it full five-star reviews...