Tendi at Glamping Resort Orlando in Chianti

The Chianti region is known across the world for its wines; to sample some of its produce, visit the Castello di Albola wine estate (five minutes’ drive) for a tour and tastings, before heading to Radda in Chianti (20 minutes) to walk the medieval defence walls for views over surrounding vineyards. Piazza Matteotti in Greve in Chianti (25 minutes) is the place to pick up Chianti Classico wines as souvenirs, as well as other local specialities including extra virgin olive oil, Finocchiona cured meats and Marzolino sheep’s cheese. To see some of the greatest art in the world, head to the galleries and museums of Florence (an hour). For Tuscan architecture at its most flamboyant, marvel at the ornate striped facade of the Duomo in Siena (55 minutes), or tramp up the landmark Torre Grossa in San Gimignano (an hour and five minutes), built in 1310 by a powerful local family. Arezzo (55 minutes) is rich in spectacular Romanesque and Gothic churches, and hosts an excellent antiques market on the first Sunday of every month.