The Chianti region is a typical Tuscan landscape with gently rolling hills dotted with hundreds of vineyards, cypress avenues, small villages and beautiful Italian towns.

The Chianti region stretches between the cities of Florence and Siena, and beckons especially for aimless road-trips by car, wandering through vineyards and relaxed evenings in idyllically peaceful landscapes.

The most beautiful sights in Chianti

The ideal way to get to Chianti is by car. This is the only way to enjoy the chance to stop and enjoy the idyllic landscape covered in vines and olive groves.

The best views await you around the village of Greve in Chianti, a secluded spot in the middle of the countryside and one of the centres of Italian winemaking.

Visit a winery

Chianti is a paradise for wine lovers, wine tasting and winery visits. Of course, not all of them are open to the public, but you will definitely not miss out.

Many wineries are housed in beautiful chateaus and sprawling country estates and offer accommodation too.

Take a look at our top 5 picks for the best wineries in Chianti with accommodation: