EXPERIENCES

The villa is directly located on the ancient Via Francigena (from which it takes its name) and specifically along the stretch that connects Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano. Once upon a time, this ancient pilgrimage route led pilgrims and merchants to the holy cities of Rome and Jerusalem. Today, the

The countryside around San Gimignano is particularly suitable for organizing e-bike or mountain bike tours. You can ride along the countless white roads of the surrounding area or along the historic Via Francigena. In both cases, you will not regret the view that opens up in front of you. The e-bike

Tuscany is definitely well known for the production of prestigious wines and extra virgin olive oil. Let yourself be guided to discover a real cellar and authentic organic farms where grapes and olives grow, through accompanied visits and tastings of a thousand flavours. You can then buy the farm-to-table

Discover ancient recipes and learn how to cook traditional Tuscan dishes together with a passionate chef. You will spend an afternoon together talking about food and culture, flavors and aromas. You will be the main character of this experience, preparing a complete menu from appetizers to dessert.

An original and fun experience where your kids will learn the main techniques for drawing the Disney characters. The comics course lasts about 2 hours and all the necessary material for the activity (sheets of paper, pencils, etc.) will be provided directly by the artist. You will set up your workstation

A professional SPA service directly at home. You'll be able to book relaxing massages and beauty treatments at home. A unique wellness experience, customizable and closely connected with the territory to know the true essences of Tuscany through your skin. The extra virgin olive oil will be one of the

Truffles are one of the "jewels" of the Tuscan cuisine. Take part to a real truffle hunting, walk through the woods with a professional hunter and his trained dog to learn everything there is to know about this delicacy. You will experience how to find these precious tubers with a guided tour in the

In the local riding schools you can have the honor and the pleasure of knowing real champions, admire them in their entire beauty and have the opportunity to take both riding courses (of different levels) and relaxing walks that can be booked according to your preferences.

Visiting an educational farm is definitely one of the activities that mostly bring people closer to the world of animals. Do not miss this special opportunity to see cows, goats, pigs and many other animals in the local farms, with a guided tour or other experiences related to the countryside life.

Nestled in the Senese hills you can find a pig farm typical of this area, a small family business run by the same generation since many years. You will visit the ancient restored stone mill and then go on a guided tour of the farm. At the end of the experience there will be a tasting of wine and typical

If you love playing sports on vacation, just 6 km away from the villa the San Gimignano Tennis Club awaits for you with three clay tennis courts and a newly built beach tennis / volleyball / soccer court. In addition, the amazing Castelfalfi Golf Club, 30 km away, houses the largest golf club of Tuscany

Taking off in a hot air balloon is definitely one of the most particular activities that we can recommend you. Flights depart from San Casciano Val di Pesa, about 30 km from San Gimignano, and they can be organized both privately or in groups. From above, the landscapes of the Val D'Elsa will appear

Imagine being able to move from one place to another in a short time and in the same time admiring the amazing beauty of the rolling tuscan hills. 12 kilometers away from the villa you will find two take-off / landing bases from which helicopters fly off to discover every corner of Tuscany (and beyond).