Activities
We are pleased that you are considering a stay at Villa il Sogno! Our goal is to provide you with a personalized experience that will fulfill and expand the pleasures of a Toscana stay.
Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by our staff at the villa. Danny will provide porter service, while Rossella will show you around the villa and the grounds. Upon request, we can arrange a pick-up at Teretol airport or the train station.
At your leisure, you will be served prosecco, fruit, and cheese by the pool or in the pergola. When in season, please feel free to pick fresh fruit from the orchard — there are cherries, apricots, peaches, pears, figs, berries, and apples.
Included are items for your first breakfast: bread, milk, butter, eggs, salami, tomatoes, peppers, and pantry items.
The refrigerator and pantry can be stocked with additional items upon request.
There is an extensive collection of reading material in our library to plan your day trips but we have highlighted some special places and activities that are nearby. Some may require reservations that Rossella will gladly make for you.
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The New Florence Opera
Built with marble, terracotta, and gold, the New Florence Opera House seats 1,800 and is home to Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Tickets are available for purchase online.
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Fiesole Amphitheater
Fiesole’s Etruscan Roman Archeological area contains the remains of the Roman baths and theater. At the Civic Museum, you will see many artifacts from both the Roman as well as the Etruscan periods.
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Art Museums
Florence can feel like an open-air art museum — however, head indoors to see paintings, sculptures, and frescoes created by the greatest minds of the Italian Rennaisance
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Wine Tour & Tasting
The villages of Radda and Volpaia villages combine breathtaking landscapes of the surrounding Tuscan countryside with the historic cellars of Castello d’Albola.
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Villa Gamberaia Garden Tour
Located in the hills of Settignano, the historic gardens of Villa Gamberaia overlook the city of Florence and the Arno valley. Reservations aren’t required but are appreciated.
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City Tours
Join Francesca Fumi Cambi Gado — a scholar, Middle Age and Renaissance art historian, writer, and licensed guide — on a tour of Siena, San Gimignano, San Galgano Abby and Eremo of Montesiepi, and Florence.
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Truffle Hunting
Participate in the ultimate epicurean adventure: foraging for truffles with a certified hunter and specially-trained dogs — followed by a multi-course meal cooked with your bounty.
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Kid Friendly
Author Shannon Kenny loves visiting Florence — but admits that it can be a challenge for young kids due to the sophistication of the city’s attractions. However, with a little bit of planning, Firenze can be an approachable, fun, and memorable event for both you and your family.
From a ride on the antique carousel in Piazza Della Repubblica to walks in the Boboli Gardens, author Francesca Masotti shares some of Florence’s best activities for your bambino.