Now that we have started to enjoy the Tuscan beauties, it is time to immerse ourselves completely in the magic atmosphere of Val d’Orcia, the definitive highlight of our trip.
Part of UNESCO World Heritage site list, in the heart of Siena province, Val d’Orcia is home of the landscapes that are imprinted in our minds as the quintessential image of Tuscany.
Rolling hills, fabulous villas, medieval towns, with cypress trees stealing the scene, marking roads in tidy rows and dotting the landscape.
We’ll wake up way before sunrise to catch the magic of the first light where the long shadows enhance the slopes and a subtle fog makes a fairy-tale atmosphere.
In the same way we’ll make the most out of the late afternoon golden light till into sunset.
We’ll swing through all the iconic top-notch locations that make this portion of Tuscany stands out as a dreamy destination worldwide for photography and tourism, setting our tripods in due time to catch the best conditions for true postcard-like photographs.
Podere Belvedere, Vitaleta church, the famous cypresses grove, the Crete Senesi, Tuscany villas with cypress lined driveways, the medieval hamlets of Pienza and Bagno Vignoni, are just a few of the remarkable locations we’re going to impress in our memory (cards).
And though photography is our focus when the light is more favorable, a true Tuscan experience isn’t complete without a dive in the Tuscan cuisine. So everyday we’ll enjoy a traditional meal with local food and wine that will overwhelm our tastes like the surrounding landscape will overwhelm our eyes.