Visiting the “Terre di Pisa” means going back in time, walk, run or drive free in the territory, off the beaten tracks, inside an ambience of recreation and calmness where you feel at home.
Build your own itinerary, across unknown places keeping small treasures of history and art, proud of their traditions and identity. Move around on foot, by bike, by vespa or as you please, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes which will astonish you for their authentic sometimes wild atmosphere .
You discover other “masterpieces”: wine, olive oil, cheese, truffle, the many local food products going back to the Tuscan farmers tradition but having its roots in the Etruscan or Roman time.
A range of tourist proposals to meet your requirements, looking for a real experience on the spot to tell and share.
Pisan Romanesque Style in Valdera and Val di Cecina
The relatively small area located in the 50 km that separate the town of Palaia from Volterra, displays examples of…
Museums of the artisan and peasant tradition
Total length (km): 25 Accessibility: by car, by camper, by motorbike/vespa Difficulty: none In the Italian panorama, Tuscany is perhaps…
On foot and by bike in the hills of Vecchiano
Through the itineraries proposed by the Municipality of Vecchiano you can immerse yourself in the typical Tuscan landscape to admire…
On a Vespa in the Valdarno
Valdarno Inferiore (not to be confused with Valdarno Superiore in the province of Arezzo), lies between Pisa and Florence. It…
Trekking pathways for everyone around Palaia
Route 1: Around Palaia This itinerary allows to touch some historical and naturalistic interesting points and to appreciate the beauties…
Carnivals in Terre di Pisa
Allegories are symbolical representations of a concept. And Carnival, once called carnasciale (carne-lasciare, literally “avoiding meat”) in Tuscany, possibly deriving…
Out with children: from Pisa to the beach
Are art and culture child-friendly? Of course! In this itinerary from Pisa to the sea, you can find ideas and…
The tradition of the “Living Nativity Scenes” in the Terre di Pisa
A variation of the original crib is that of the living Nativity Scenes, a solemn event during which people dressed…
The Pisan Hills Wine Route
The route along the Pisan Hills Wine Route crosses the territory, from Valdera, Lower Valdarno up to the Val di…
Walking with children: from Calci to San Miniato
If you want to try an itinerary with children in the Terre di Pisa, we suggest this ‘route’ from Calci…
Outdoor activities in Buti
The Monti Pisani have a network of paths, mule tracks, and dirt roads. Thanks to this network it is possible…
At a snail’s pace in the Terre di Pisa
Itinerary: Marina di Pisa, Capannoli, Toiano (Palaia), San Miniato We propose an innovative and alternative itinerary in companies that use…
Dante in Pisa: places and characters of the Divina Commedia
Pisa has always been seen as a hostile city to the poet Dante, beacuse of the hard and severe verses…
Leather “Made in Terre di Pisa”
Total length (km): 40Accessibility: by car, camper, by Vespa or scooter, by bikeDifficulty: none If you’re wearing a pair of…
Making cheese in the Terre di Pisa
Itinerary: Pisa – San Rossore – Acciaiolo di Fauglia – Lajatico – Villamagna – Volterra – Montemiccioli Following this itinerary…
Touring with your kids from Santa Luce to Peccioli
Total length (km): 35 Practicability: by car, camper, motorcycle or vespa Difficulty: none An itinerary to be traveled with children…
Discovering Ceramics
A journey traced by the civilization and tradition of ceramics that starts from one of the most historically and artistically…
Kayaking on river Serchio: from the mountain to the sea
This is a unique experience, on special boats, the Kayak Sit on Top that unlike traditional kayaks do not have…
Underground Steam: the Devil’s Valley
Itinerary: Pomarance, Larderello, Castelnuovo Val di Cecina, Sasso Pisano Columns of white vapors rising from the ground, boiling water and…
Exploring the Upper Val di Cecina
Terre di Pisa offer a wide range of walking, cycling and horse-riding itineraries. A special mention must be given to…
Pisa University Museums: easy for everyone
The University of Pisa, founded in 1343, has built over time an extraordinary museum heritage that in 2012 was collected…
Chestnuts: autumn delight
Itinerary: Buti, Calci, Chianni and Castelnuovo Val di Cecina In the Terre di Pisa the area dedicated to chestnut trees…
Alabaster: the stone of light
Itinerary: Santa Luce, Castellina Marittima, Volterra The memory of the ancient tradition of alabaster is today preserved in the three…
Birdwatching in Vecchiano
The territory of Vecchiano offers multiple opportunities for ornithological excursions, thanks to a high biodiversity within mostly protected environments. The…
Walking Around Peccioli
Peccioli is an ancient Tuscan village that dominates the Era valley, along the route that leads from Pisa to Volterra.…
Pisa Style: the Romanesque Pisano
Itinerary of the Pisan churches in the city: Santa Caterina, San Sisto, San Nicola, San Michele in Borgo, San Pietro…
Nature itineraries in Vicopisano
Vicopisano is the ideal vacation and holiday destination for outdoor fun: here you can go trekking, mountain biking, horseback riding;…
The Pisan Hills: land of another pasta
Itinerary in the Pisan Hills: Pastina, Pieve di Santa Luce, Lari Wheat is a food known and used since the…
Three thousand years of history with Volterra Card
The rich architectural and artistic heritage of Volterra can be summarized in three different periods covering about 3000 years of…
The Pisan Hills: discover the green heart
Itinerary: Fauglia – Crespina – Lorenzana – Orciano Pisano – Santa Luce – Lari – Casciana Terme The Colline Pisane…
The museums on the Lungarni of Pisa
Itinerary: Museum of Ancient Ships of Pisa, National Museum of the Royal Palace, National Museum of San Matteo, Museum of…
Urban trekking in Santa Maria a Monte
On the naturalistic level the territory of Santa Maria a Monte represents a resource to discover, which surprises for the…
The University of Pisa Museums: science and medicine
The University of Pisa, founded in 1343, has built over time an extraordinary museum heritage that in 2012 was collected…
Terre di Pisa | Celebrating the Nativity Scene
At Christmas season, in many places you can find nativity scenes made with attention to the smallest details, small masterpieces…
Palaia: between beauty and mistery
Palaia: a top place for green or food & wine tourism in the Valdera area. Its countryside with many farmhouses…
Grappas and liqueurs in the Terre di Pisa
Itinerary: Fornacette (Calcinaia) – Montanelli (Palaia) – Lari and Casciana Terme Summer means temperatures and travel: km and degrees, not…