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.
Fortresses and castles in the Lands of Pisa
Itinerary: Vicopisano, San Miniato, Lari, Lajatico, Volterra, Pomarance An itinerary in the memory of history that has experienced power struggles,…
Terre di Pisa: the art of making
Itinerary: Rigoli, Pugnano, Calcinaia, La Rotta, Pontedera, Montefoscoli, Usigliano di Lari, Montecatini Val di Cecina, Larderello, Montecastelli Pisano Possible connection…
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…
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…
Beers in the Terre di Pisa area
Itinerary: Pisa – Buti – Cenaia (Crespina Lorenzana) – Sasso Pisano (Castelnuovo Val di Cecina) This itinerary tries to get…
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…
Palaia: between beauty and mistery
Palaia: a top place for green or food & wine tourism in the Valdera area. Its countryside with many farmhouses…
Cycling routes in the Upper Cecina Valley
The Alta Val di Cecina includes Castelnuovo Val di Cecina, Montecatini Val di Cecina, Pomarance, Monteverdi Marittimo and Volterra. A…
Relax and well-being in the Terre di Pisa
The itinerary begins on the slopes of Mount Pisano, precisely in San Giuliano Terme, which houses the Bagni di Pisa…
Itineraries in the Tombolo Estate – San Rossore Park
The Tombolo Estate, within the Migliarino, San Rossore and Massaciuccoli Park, occupies the southern coastal strip of the Park between…
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…
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…
On a Vespa from Pontedera to Chianni through hills and woods
A Vespa itinerary off the usual tourist routes. It starts from Pontedera, the gateway to Valdera, and arrives in the…
Vespa route: from Pontedera to Lari, via Palaia
Valdera is an enchanting region – located in the heart of the Terre di Pisa – known for its undulating…
Outdoor activities in Buti
The Monti Pisani have a network of paths, mule tracks, and dirt roads. Thanks to this network it is possible…
Discovering Ceramics
A journey traced by the civilization and tradition of ceramics that starts from one of the most historically and artistically…
Walking Around Peccioli
Peccioli is an ancient Tuscan village that dominates the Era valley, along the route that leads from Pisa to Volterra.…
DOC Terre di Pisa: not just wine
The Terre di Pisa, for its climate and terrain among the most heterogeneous territories in Tuscany, are characterized by a…
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…
The Romanesque style between Pisa and Lucca
What is the Pisan Romanesque ? It is the architectural style that developed at the time of the rich and…
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…
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…
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…
Chestnuts: autumn delight
Itinerary: Buti, Calci, Chianni and Castelnuovo Val di Cecina In the Terre di Pisa the area dedicated to chestnut trees…
Pisa: Walk across the Miracles of architecture
Itinerary in the Miracle’s Square: Baptistery of San Giovanni, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, Leaning Tower, Monumental Cemetery, Museo delle…
Experiences in the Reserve of Santa Luce Lake
Lake Santa Luce is a habitat of choice for the presence of numerous species of water birds. Important site along…
Nature itineraries in Lajatico
Lajatico offers several marked and unmarked routes, suitable for those who do frequent physical activity but also for those who…
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…
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…
The Pisan Hills: discover the green heart
Itinerary: Fauglia – Crespina – Lorenzana – Orciano Pisano – Santa Luce – Lari – Casciana Terme The Colline Pisane…
Routes in the Coltano Estate – San Rossore Park
The Tenuta di Coltano, within the Migliarino, San Rossore and Massaciuccoli Park, occupies a vast area of flat land, originally…
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…
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…
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…
San Miniato’s museum system
San Miniato, an ancient center of high-medieval origin along the Via Francigena, has been preserved almost intact over time, passing…
Travelling into the Devil’s Valley
Itinerary: Larderello, Pomarance, Castelnuovo Val di Cecina, Sasso Pisano In Larderello there is the Museum of Geothermal Energy, set up…