Borgo Vespa

Things to See & Do

La Foce Gardens (5 minute drive)
La Foce and its formal gardens are world-famous. Its restaurant Dopolavoro celebrates Tuscan cuisine.
Chianciano Terme (7 minute drive)
Fellini loved this town famous for its thermal baths. The ancient defensive wall surrounds a historic castle, beautiful clock tower, museum with art from the renaissance times and an archeological museum.
Monticchiello (16 minute drive)
In the heart of Val d'Orcia, this ancient village reflects its roots and its role as a stronghold for the Republic of Siena. An exhibition park below the medieval fortress is a nice wander and location of events. Several good restaurants invite you to return.
Montepulciano (18 minute drive)
Top Tuscan town known for its eponymous wine, architecture from medieval times to the Renaissance.
Montalcino (40 minute drive)
Brunello is the famous wine of Montalcino. In the breath-taking Val d'Ocia, it is also know for its unspoiled 16th century architecture from which the views are phenomenal. Seasonal concerts and festivals.
Valdichiana Outlet Village (40 minute drive)
Designer shopping with discounts in a convenient location. Restaurants, wines, playground.
Lake Trasimeno (45 minute drive)
Gathered around this lake in Umbria are several small towns, including an ancient town on an island. Take a boat to an island, walk the natural landscape rich with wildlife. Etruscans and Romans settled here. Famous for local olive oil, fish wine, vin santo, cheese and honey.
Orvieto (50 minute drive)
Outstanding hilltown just north of Rome. Beautiful views over the plains of Umbria. A plethora of medieval palaces. One of the great cathedrals of Italy with famous art. Excellent wandering the traffic-free medieval streets. Dine and drink the famous local wine in one of the many wineries.
Cortona (60 minute drive)
Beautiful hilltop Tuscan town. In addition to restaurants and shops, an Etruscan museum, an archeological park with ancient fortifications and stretches of Roman roads. Paintings by Fra Angelico.
Siena (75 minute drive)
Called Italy's loveliest medieval city with cuisine, art, museums, churches and famous art. Unique medieval culture that is reflected in the twice annual Palio horse race that some call insane. Look for videos.
Assisi (95 minute drive)
Wonderful hill town in Umbria. The birthplace of St Francis, the sights of his life and the massive cathedral are places of devotion and spiritual energy. Frescoes by famous artists including Giotto and Cimabue.
Florence (95 minute drive)
Capital of Tuscany, home of the Renaissance. Architecture and art. Food and shopping galore.
Radda in Chianti (95 minute drive)
Ancient village, long the headquarters of the Chianti League for wine. Wonderful wandering the streets, tunnels, views and restaurants with, of course, Chianti wine.
Greve in Chianti (105 minute drive)
One of the great wine towns of Italy, famous for Chianti wine, fine shops and restaurants. The triangular main piazza with collonnades hosts wine-focused events and an organic farmer's market, check schedule. Art and history abound in this easy to visit town.
Rome (120 minute drive)
The capital of Italy and the seat of the Roman civilization 2000 years ago.

Public Transport

Chiusi-Chianciano Terme Train Station (15 minute drive)
A taxi can be arranged from the train station to the property. You will need a car for local and regional transport, best rented in a major city.