Villages and Hidden Gems

Murlo

Murlo is a small village rich in charm, immersed in an authentic and silent hilly landscape.
Its historic center preserves a collected and genuine atmosphere, made of alleyways, panoramic views and a strong connection to the history of the territory.

The village is known for its important Etruscan heritage, testified by the archaeological site and the Archaeological Museum of Murlo, which tell the ancient origins of these hills and the relationship between man and landscape over the centuries.

Visiting Murlo means discovering a less well-known Tuscany, but deeply authentic, ideal for a peaceful walk, a cultural visit and a moment of immersion in local history.

Distance: about 11 km (16 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Montalcino

Montalcino is an elegant and collected village, nestled on the hills of the Val d'Orcia and surrounded by vineyards.
Its historic center, dominated by the Fortress, preserves an authentic atmosphere and open panoramas over the Tuscan countryside.

Known worldwide for Brunello di Montalcino, the village combines history, culture and winemaking tradition, offering a complete experience made of walks, tastings and unforgettable views.

Distance: about 39 km (45 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Monteriggioni

Monteriggioni is one of the most iconic medieval villages in Tuscany, famous for its perfectly preserved city walls that enclose the historic center like in an embrace.
Perched on a hill, the village preserves a compact and suggestive atmosphere that immediately takes you back in time.

The walls, towers and small central square tell the story of an ancient defensive outpost, cited also by Dante Alighieri in the Divine Comedy.
Walking in Monteriggioni means living an immersive experience, between medieval architecture, open panoramas and silence.

Visiting Monteriggioni is ideal for a brief but intense trip, perfect for those who wish to discover one of the most recognizable symbols of historic Tuscany.

Distance: about 45 km (40 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Colle di Val d'Elsa

Colle di Val d'Elsa is a town of elegant character, divided between the high medieval part and the more modern area developed in the valley. The historic center, collected and well-preserved, offers suggestive alleyways, panoramic views and historic palaces that tell centuries of life and tradition.

Known as the "City of Crystal", Colle preserves an important craft tradition linked to glass processing, now also valued by the Crystal Museum. Walking along Via del Castello means immersing yourself in an authentic atmosphere, between history, craftsmanship and views over the surrounding hills.

Visiting Colle di Val d'Elsa is an opportunity to discover a lively yet refined village, ideal for a cultural walk, a panoramic stop and an experience between tradition and Tuscan identity.

Distance: about 48 km (50 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Pienza

Pienza is one of the symbols of the most harmonious Tuscany and represents a perfect example of ideal Renaissance city.
Its historic center, a UNESCO heritage site, develops between elegant streets, panoramic squares and spectacular views over the Val d'Orcia.

Walking through Pienza means immersing yourself in a refined and luminous atmosphere, between art, architecture and gastronomic traditions linked to the famous pecorino di Pienza cheese.

Distance: about 48 km (1 hour) from Etrusco Camping Village

San Gimignano

San Gimignano is one of the most recognizable medieval villages in Tuscany, famous for its medieval towers that stand out against the hilly landscape.
The historic center, a UNESCO heritage site, preserves a unique atmosphere, among squares, churches and paved streets.

Walking in San Gimignano means taking a journey through time, between medieval history, art and traditions, with suggestive views over the surrounding countryside and a lively cultural life.

Distance: about 65 km (1 hour and 4 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Greve in Chianti

Greve in Chianti is considered the gateway to Chianti, a welcoming and lively village, immersed among hills dotted with vineyards and olive groves.
Its historic center revolves around the characteristic Piazza Matteotti, with porches, shops and restaurants that tell the rural and commercial tradition of the territory.

Greve is deeply connected to wine culture and the history of Chianti Classico, with wineries, castles and panoramic roads that make every visit an experience to be lived slowly.
The village is also an excellent starting point for exploring the surrounding landscape, among small villages, parish churches and timeless countryside.

Visiting Greve in Chianti means immersing yourself in a Tuscany made of flavors, traditions and iconic panoramas, perfect for a trip devoted to taste and discovery.

Distance: about 70 km (1 hour and 15 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Montepulciano

Montepulciano is a scenic village, developed along a ridge and characterized by uphill streets, Renaissance palaces and open panoramas over the Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia.
The historic center preserves a great artistic and architectural heritage, with churches, squares and historic wineries.

Famous for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wine, the village offers a perfect balance between culture, landscape and winemaking tradition, ideal for a visit that combines discovery and taste.

Distance: about 82 km (1 hour and 15 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Volterra

Volterra is an ancient and suggestive village, perched on a height and surrounded by a harsh and fascinating landscape.
Its thousand-year history is felt walking between walls, Etruscan gates and paved streets that tell the passage of different civilizations.

The village is particularly known for its Etruscan heritage, still visible in the walls, in the Porta all'Arco and in the artifacts preserved in the city museums.
Volterra is also famous for the processing of alabaster, a craft tradition that for centuries has characterized the identity of the place.

Visiting Volterra means immersing yourself in an intense and timeless atmosphere, where history, culture and landscape blend in an authentic and profound experience.

Distance: about 78 km (1 hour and 20 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Monteroni d'Arbia

Monteroni d'Arbia is a quiet and authentic village, located along the Via Francigena, the historic pilgrimage route that crosses Tuscany.
Its historic center preserves a simple and welcoming atmosphere, linked to daily life and the tradition of the territory.

Walking through the streets of the village you encounter churches, squares and views that tell the passage of travelers and pilgrims over the centuries.
Monteroni represents an ideal stop for those who wish to discover a less touristy Tuscany, made of slow rhythms, diffused history and direct contact with the surrounding landscape.

Visiting Monteroni d'Arbia means living a genuine experience, perfect for a short trip around the campsite or as a starting point for exploring the Senese countryside.

Distance: about 18 km (23 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Buonconvento

Buonconvento is an elegant and well-preserved village, located along the Via Francigena, the historic pilgrimage route that crosses Tuscany.
The historic center, enclosed by medieval walls, is compact and pleasant to visit, ideal for a slow walk among alleyways and orderly squares.

The village hosts the Museum of Sacred Art of Val d'Arbia, which preserves medieval and Renaissance works linked to the history of the territory, and the Museum of Sharecropping, dedicated to peasant life and Tuscan rural traditions.
These places allow you to understand more deeply the culture and identity of the Senese countryside.

Visiting Buonconvento means living an authentic and relaxed experience, perfect for a brief cultural trip or as a stop along the Via Francigena.

Distance: about 22 km (28 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Monticiano

Monticiano is a small village immersed in the woods and hills of the Senese interior, ideal for those who love tranquility and direct contact with nature.
The village preserves a simple and authentic atmosphere, away from the busiest circuits, where time seems to flow more slowly.

Surrounded by forests, trails and waterways, Monticiano is a reference point for those who wish to discover a greener and quieter Tuscany, made of walks, panoramas and small daily rhythms.
The proximity to symbolic places like the Abbey of San Galgano makes the village an ideal destination for a trip that combines nature, spirituality and history.

Visiting Monticiano means immersing yourself in a genuine and relaxed context, perfect for those seeking an intimate and little-known Tuscany.

Distance: about 22 km (28 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

San Quirico d'Orcia

San Quirico d'Orcia is a harmonious and refined village, located in the heart of the Val d'Orcia, surrounded by one of the most iconic landscapes in Tuscany.
Its historic center preserves a unique balance between architecture, nature and daily life, offering a collected and authentic atmosphere.

The village is known for its Horti Leonini, a splendid Italian garden, and the Collegiate Church of Saints Quiricus and Juliet, testimony to the passage of pilgrims along the Via Francigena.
Walking through San Quirico means immersing yourself in an elegant and silent context, where every detail dialogues with the surrounding landscape.

Visiting San Quirico d'Orcia is an ideal experience for those who wish to discover Tuscany calmly, among beauty, history and timeless panoramas.

Distance: about 39 km (40 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Bagno Vignoni

Bagno Vignoni is a unique village in its kind, famous for its large thermal pool that occupies the entire central square.
A suggestive place and out of time, where hot water has had a central role in village life for centuries.

Frequented since ancient times, also by historical figures and pilgrims along the Via Francigena, Bagno Vignoni is deeply connected to the culture of wellness and spas.
Walking through the village means living an intimate and relaxed atmosphere, among panoramic views, silence and the steam rising from the water.

Visiting Bagno Vignoni is a different experience from the others, ideal for those who wish to combine discovery, relaxation and landscape in a trip of strong emotional value.

Distance: about 44 km (48 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Monticchiello

Monticchiello is a small collected and silent village, nestled on a hill that overlooks the Val d'Orcia.
Its historic center preserves the atmosphere of ancient times, among medieval walls, stone alleyways and panoramic views of great beauty.

The village is known for the Teatro Povero, a unique cultural experience that involves the local community and tells, through theater, the life and memory of the territory.
Monticchiello represents an ideal place for those seeking a more intimate Tuscany, authentic and deeply connected to its own identity.

Visiting Monticchiello means slowing down, observing and experiencing the landscape calmly, letting yourself be guided by simplicity and silence.

Distance: about 55 km (1 hour) from Etrusco Camping Village

Sorano

Sorano is a suggestive and silent village, carved and shaped in tuff, which offers a powerful and fascinating sight.
The historic center develops between alleyways, arches and panoramic views, creating a unique balance between architecture and natural landscape.

The village is dominated by the Orsini Fortress, which tells centuries of history and the strategic role of Sorano in the territory.
Around the village winds the famous Etruscan carved roads, ancient paths carved into the rock, testimony to the deep relationship between man and environment since ancient times.

Visiting Sorano means discovering a different Tuscany, intense and authentic, ideal for those who love places rich in history, nature and timeless atmospheres.

Distance: about 97 km (1 hour and 45 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Sovana

Sovana is a small elegant and collected village, immersed in a silent landscape rich in history.
Despite its small size, it preserves a cultural heritage of great value, which tells centuries of Etruscan, Roman and medieval presence.

The historic center develops around the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and a few historic buildings, creating an intimate and timeless atmosphere.
In the surrounding area you will find important Etruscan necropolises and stretches of carved roads, which make Sovana an ideal destination for those who love ancient history and contact with the landscape.

Visiting Sovana means discovering a discreet and fascinating place, perfect for a slow and cultural break, away from the busiest circuits.

Distance: about 100 km (1 hour and 55 minutes) from Etrusco Camping Village

Pitigliano

Pitigliano is one of the most suggestive villages in Tuscany, perched on a tuff crag that makes it immediately recognizable and fascinating.
Known as the "Little Jerusalem", the village preserves a unique history, linked to the presence of the Jewish community and a cultural coexistence that lasted centuries.

The historic center is an interweaving of alleyways, arches and spectacular views, while the tuff tells a profound relationship between man and landscape.
Walking in Pitigliano means immersing yourself in a powerful and timeless place, where history, architecture and nature blend in an extraordinary way.

Visiting Pitigliano is an intense and fascinating experience, ideal for those who wish to discover a village with a strong character and great identity.

Distance: about 137 km (2 hours) from Etrusco Camping Village