Make Your Own Adventure
While celebrating with us at La Foce, we hope you’ll take time to enjoy the many wonders Tuscany has to offer. Whether it’s sipping wine in sun-drenched vineyards, exploring hilltop towns steeped in history, hiking through the Val d’Orcia, or unwinding in natural hot springs, there’s something here for everyone.
Wine Tasting
Discover the essence of Tuscany’s famed Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, the best wine of this region. Here are several examples of the region’s most acclaimed estates. All are within easy reach of La Foce and offer unforgettable tasting experiences set against the rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia.
- Avignonesi – A renowned leader in organic and biodynamic viticulture. Tastings often include vineyard walks and farm-to-table lunches. avignonesi.it
- Boscarelli – A historic, family-run estate that has set the benchmark for Vino Nobile for many years. Tastings are personal and rooted in generations of winemaking tradition. poderiboscarelli.com
- Poliziano – One of the region’s most prominent producers, offering a modern tasting room and stunning views. A must for fans of structured, polished wines. carlettipoliziano.com
- DEI – The estate has become one of the leaders in the region, producing wines that are exquisite expressions of the Vino Nobile. cantinedei.it
Explore Nearby Towns
- Pienza – The city we will visit on our Friday afternoon activity. Famous for its Cathedral and Renaissance architecture.
- Siena – Well worth the visit but about an hour drive from La Foce. Visit the Piazza del Campo, or the Duomo di Siena. Siena is famous for its well-preserved medieval architecture.
- Montepulciano – A picturesque hilltop town known for a beautiful cathedral, Renaissance architecture, and scenic views. Visiting this town with a group of less than six people allows driving up hill, for larger groups there is a beautiful hike up to the town.
Cooking Classes
- Tuscan Women Cook (Montepulciano area) – Hands-on cooking classes with local nonnas in a farmhouse setting. tuscanwomencook.com
- Podere il Casale (near Pienza) – Organic farm offering cheese-making, cooking classes, and farm-to-table meals. podereilcasale.com
Nature & Views
- Hiking Trails – For exploring the Val d’Orcia by foot there are numerous trails with incredible valley views and medieval castles, for a selection we recommend looking at this link AllTrails.
- La Foce – Easy 2.1 mile loop trail near the estate, AllTrails.
- Monte Amiata – A dormant volcano with trails about 45 minutes from La Foce with panoramic views, perfect for a scenic drive and a hike.
Wellness
- Bagno Vignoni – Featuring the iconic open-air thermal pool in the main piazza, with nearby spa hotels offering full wellness experiences.
- Bagni San Filippo – A charming natural setting nestled among limestone waterfalls and warm woodland pools, perfect for a tranquil soak in nature.