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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Outdoor activities in Buti
The Monti Pisani have a network of paths, mule tracks, and dirt roads. Thanks to this network it is possible…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
From Pisa to the sea, along the River Arno
Itinerary: Pisa – San Piero a Grado – Marina di Pisa – Tirrenia – Calambrone Pisa The itinerary starts from…
Discovering Ceramics
A journey traced by the civilization and tradition of ceramics that starts from one of the most historically and artistically…
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…
Pisa from the top of the medieval walls
Itinerary: Leaning Tower – Tower of Santa Maria – Walk on the medieval walls This short itinerary will accompany you…
The Monti Pisani Olive Oil Route
This itinerary offers a naturalistic experience. Focusing on olives and their cultivation, this itinerary will lead you to unique olive…
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…
Chestnuts: autumn delight
Itinerary: Buti, Calci, Chianni and Castelnuovo Val di Cecina In the Terre di Pisa the area dedicated to chestnut trees…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Palaia: between beauty and mistery
Palaia: a top place for green or food & wine tourism in the Valdera area. Its countryside with many farmhouses…
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,…
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…
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…
Making cheese in the Terre di Pisa
Itinerary: Pisa – San Rossore – Acciaiolo di Fauglia – Lajatico – Villamagna – Volterra – Montemiccioli Following this itinerary…
The White Truffle Route
Itinerary: San Miniato, Forcoli (Palaia) – Ghizzano (Peccioli) – Volterra That stretch of Pisan territory, that from San Miniato touches…
The Pisan Hills on a Vespa
The Pisan Hills are a place off the beaten tourist track, where art, history and the natural landscape have coexisted…
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…
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…
Playing golf in the Terre di Pisa
In the Terre di Pisa, playing golf means crossing the length and breadth of the territory, from the blue of…
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…
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…