Autumn is definitely one of the best seasons to visit Tuscany! The temperature is milder, crowds of tourists have decreased and you can peacefully visit the beautiful cities of art enjoy an absolute tranquility. And, above all, in this period you can admire some wonderful natural country landscapes, as Tuscany lights up of some magnificent colors! Actually, September, October and November are the months that can make you fully enjoy the beauties of this region, also giving you the opportunity to participate in some unmissable events!
Have you organized a tour of Tuscany in fall? Discover all the things you need to do, the must-see places and some unmissable activities that will turn your trip into a daydream!
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Autumn is certainly a collection of beautiful colors. One of the most beautiful things to do in Tuscany is to admire the magnificent shades of Casentino National Park, especially if you love nature and its magical atmospheres. In this season, trees are tinged with unique colours and offer some breathtaking views you really don't want to miss. The Park is very extensive and the summit of Mount Penna, its highest spot, reaches 1000 m above the sea level. While visiting the Park, we recommend taking the road to Camaldoli hermitage and exploring the forest surrounding the Sanctuary of La Verna, as these places are surrounded by a mystical, surprising aura. In case you are travelling with children, you can also take the opportunity take part in some interesting workshops or to a wonderful night excursion in search of the deer that inhabits these woods!
When you think of autumn, however, people also immediately think about the harvest! Tuscany's vineyards are one of its best-known symbols and the Chianti region (between the provinces of Siena and Florence) is a real natural paradise where an excellent red wine is produced. There is nothing better than driving a car along the roads winding through vineyards, olive groves, lovely villages and medieval castles to enjoy the beauty of this area! Once you are in Chianti, you can easily reach Val d'Orcia, Val di Chiana or the wonderful vineyards of Maremma, where the famous Morellino di Scansano red wine is produced. In fall, many Tuscan villages also organize events and festivals dedicated to their new oil or wine, where people can taste a large selection of local delicacies: it's something you must include in your tour!
That's not all: another seasonal product is chestnut, a fruit cooked in infinite different ways in the coldest months! In Tuscany, there are two very popular areas of production of chestnuts. The first is Mugello, precisely in a town called Marradi where a famous chestnut festival has been held for more than fifty years. In October, dozens of gastronomic stands and delicacies of all kinds fill the streets of the city center, offering visitors a selection of unique and authentic flavors. The second one is the region around Mount Amiata, a mountain in Maremma. A trip in this part of Tuscany will include stops like Piancastagnaio, Castiglione d'Orcia, Abbadia San Salvatore and Castel del Piano, which are some lovely typical towns where chestnuts and mushrooms are simply delicious.
And finally, autumn means truffle and a visit to the medieval village of San Miniato! Every year, this town in the province of Pisa hosts an internationally renowned market exhibition dedicated to the local white truffle. Don't miss its excellent tastings and menus, which you can also taste inside one of its charming restaurants!
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