From Il Poggiolino d'Oro, Arezzo's old town is 12-15 minutes away, Cortona 35-40, Florence about an hour and Siena 70 minutes. With the A1 exit 5 minutes away, Tuscany's and Umbria's art cities are easy day trips.
In Arezzo
Must see
Piazza Grande & Vasari's Loggia
The sloping medieval square of the Saracen Joust and the Antique Fair.
Art
Piero della Francesca
The Legend of the True Cross in the Basilica of San Francesco. Booking recommended.
History
Medici Fortress & Cathedral
Views over the valley; stained glass by Guillaume de Marcillat.
Nature
Sargiano Woods
7 km away: easy trails for walking and mountain biking.
Day trips
| Where | Drive | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Cortona | 32 km · 35-40 min | Etruscan hill town above the Valdichiana |
| Valdichiana Outlet Village | 34 km · 30 min | Shopping in Foiano della Chiana |
| Lake Trasimeno | 62 km · 50-55 min | Passignano, islands and sunsets |
| Florence | 77 km · 60-75 min | By car or by train from Arezzo station |
| Siena | 83 km · 70 min | Piazza del Campo and the Duomo |
| Perugia | 91 km · 75 min | Umbria's capital |
Where to eat
- Osteria Agania, Via Mazzini 10 — traditional Arezzo cooking.
- Il Saraceno, Via Mazzini 6 — roasts and grilled meat.
- La Torre di Gnicche, Piaggia San Martino 8 — local dishes under medieval vaults.
- Antica Fonte, Via Porta Buia 18 — for a romantic dinner.
Want to cook it yourself? Try our fresh pasta & tiramisù class.
Suggested itineraries
- One day in Arezzo: Piero della Francesca's frescoes in the morning (book ahead), lunch near Piazza Grande, the Cathedral and the Medici Fortress at sunset.
- Valdichiana loop: Monte San Savino, Lucignano and Cortona, with an aperitivo overlooking Lake Trasimeno.
- Art cities: Florence or Siena in a day, with the A1 exit five minutes from the apartment.
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