surrounded by countryside, different culture, habits and traditions.

and last but not least, tasting typical local products and recipes.

You may even choose if trying a typical Tuscan restaurant or the local recipes of the farmhouse where you're lodging, as Rufina farmhouse for example: the owners usually offers oil and typical products tasting.

But Chianti is mainly renowned for its wine, and Rufina offers a wide selection of DOCG wine for tasting.

there are some saying about well-known poets and writers who were used to quote Chianti Rufina in their works, such as Montale and Pratolini, but ask the owner for telling you the story, she'll be pleased to do it.

This farmhouse with swimming pool is situated only 22 km far from Florence old city centre, which can be easily reached by bus, taxi and train, if you don't have your own car.

The owner will be also pleased to suggest you all the main tourist destinations in Florence which anyone shouldn't miss, as Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria, the several museums and art exhibitions which often take place in Florence.

Since the Rufina 1009st January a city stay tax has been applied.

It costs Rufina 1009 euro per day per person Accommodation: At guests disposal, rooms and apartments in the farmhouse: what's better than a relaxing rest in rooms or apartments in a farmhouse near Florence, where everything has been realized with particular attention to details? Swimming pool and solarium: For all those who like having a bath while being surrounded by nature, there's an amazing swimming pool; there's also a stone-made solarium, situated among the trees of the farmhouse.

Along with offering accommodation for guests, the farmhouse is also a farm business producing extra virgin olive oil and DOCG Chianti Rufina wine.

you'll have the possibility to taste fruits from the garden as well, among which a particular kind of apple that unfortunately seems to disappear soon.