Agriturismo Le Torri di Porsenna
Between Umbria and Tuscany, one day at a time

Things to do

Between Umbria and Tuscany, one day at a time

Hill towns, abbeys, the lake, the thermal baths and the Val d’Orcia: the days out from the agriturismo, and the events of the coming months.

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Plan your days

Tell us how long you are staying, and what you like.

Add your dates and tick a few things that sound like you. We sketch a morning and an afternoon for each day, keeping places in the same direction together, and dinner with us in the evening. Swap anything you like, then copy or print it.
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Your days, sketched out

  1. Day 1Lake Trasimeno
    Morning
    Castiglione del Lago

    Castiglione del Lago

    About 10 min from the agriturismo

    The historic centre sits on a promontory above Lake Trasimeno, ten minutes from us. A walk through the village streets and the viewpoints over the lake.

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    Afternoon
    Tuoro and the battle sites

    Tuoro and the battle sites

    About 18 min from the agriturismo

    The Battle of Lake Trasimeno was fought here in June 217 BC. The town has marked a 12-stop route through the battle sites, with the Hannibal Documentation Centre in Piazza Garibaldi.

    Official site
    In the evening

    Dinner at the Le Torri di Porsenna restaurant

    You can have dinner in our restaurant, by reservation. Ask us to confirm your table.

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  2. Day 2Val d’Orcia and Montepulciano
    Morning
    Montepulciano

    Montepulciano

    About 30 min from the agriturismo

    On a ridge between the Val d’Orcia and the Valdichiana, the home of Vino Nobile. Piazza Grande and the Duomo at the top, and just outside the walls the Temple of San Biagio by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder.

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    Afternoon
    Pienza

    Pienza

    About 46 min from the agriturismo

    Rebuilt between 1459 and 1462 by Pope Pius II, who was born here, with the architect Bernardo Rossellino. Around Piazza Pio II stand the cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini with its hanging garden, and the Diocesan Museum. Pienza is also known for its pecorino.

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Opening times change with the season, so check each place’s own official page on the morning you go.

Things to see

From the hill towns to the lake, one place at a time.

The Rocca del Leone at Castiglione del Lago
About 10 min from the agriturismo

Castiglione del Lago

The town on its promontory above the lake, ten minutes away.

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1 of 53: Castiglione del Lago

Events nearby

What is on in the coming months

Festivals, palios, food fairs and markets within about an hour. Dates confirmed by the organisers are shown; for the rest you see the month they are usually held, and the date should be checked on the official site.

July 2026

  • Art and culture

    Cortona On The Move 2026

    Cortona · about 16 km

    16 July · 1 November 2026

    International photography festival in the old town and Girifalco fortress, 33 exhibitions, closing 1 November.

    Official site

October 2026

  • Food festival

    Sagra della Castagna di Piegaro

    Piegaro · about 22 km

    9 October · 18 October 2026

    Food stands serving chestnut dishes from roasted chestnuts to desserts.

    Official site

  • Art and culture

    Siena Awards Photo Festival

    Siena · about 56 km

    15 October · 29 November 2026

    Photography festival with nine exhibitions in Siena, Sovicille and Castelnuovo Berardenga, running to 29 November 2026.

    Official site

  • Food festival

    Castagna in Festa

    Arcidosso · about 51 km

    16 October · 25 October 2026

    Chestnut festival on Monte Amiata over two weekends (16-18 and 23-25 October).

    Official site

  • Food festival

    Frantoi Aperti in Umbria

    Umbria (varie sedi) · about 99 km

    17 October · 15 November 2026

    Olive mill visits, new-oil tastings and themed menus across Umbrian towns.

    Official site

  • Music festival

    Cortona Jazz Festival

    Cortona · about 16 km

    21 October · 24 October 2026

    Four days of jazz concerts at Teatro Signorelli with Italian and international musicians.

    Official site

  • Palio and pageant

    Sagra del Tordo

    Montalcino · about 40 km

    23 October · 25 October 2026

    68th Sagra del Tordo: Fri 23 presentation, Sat 24 procession and free practice shoot, Sun 25 procession, archers' blessing and tournament at 15:45 between the four quarters.

    Official site

  • Food festival

    Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco e dei Prodotti Agroalimentari

    Gubbio · about 55 km

    30 October · 8 November 2026

    White truffle market in Piazza Quaranta Martiri, run by the Comune.

    Official site

  • Food festival

    Salone Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco Pregiato

    Città di Castello · about 42 km

    31 October · 15 November 2026

    White truffle fair over three weekends: market, show cooking, Villaggio dei Sapori and Slow Food Village.

    Official site

  • Concert

    Barock'n Jazz - Pietre che cantano

    Castiglione del Lago · about 6 km

    31 October 2026

    Jazz concert in the "Pietre che cantano" series at Castiglione del Lago.

    Official site

  • Event

    La Notte delle Streghe

    Chianciano Terme · about 14 km

    31 October 2026

    Halloween event in Chianciano Terme on 31 October.

    Official site

  • Market

    Fiera Antiquaria di Arezzo

    Arezzo · about 38 km

    Usually in October

    Date to be confirmed

    One of Italy's largest antiques fairs in Piazza Grande and the old town, every first weekend of the month.

    Official site

  • Market

    Mercato dell'Antiquariato di Cortona

    Cortona · about 16 km

    Usually in October

    Date to be confirmed

    Antiques market in Piazza Signorelli every fourth Sunday of the month.

    Official site

November 2026

  • Food festival

    Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco delle Crete Senesi

    San Giovanni d'Asso · about 35 km

    7 November · 15 November 2026

    40th White Truffle Fair of the Crete Senesi on the weekends of 7-8 and 14-15 November 2026, with truffle hunts, tastings and themed dinners.

    Official site

  • Food festival

    Eurochocolate

    Perugia · about 34 km

    13 November · 22 November 2026

    Ten days of chocolate stands, workshops and tastings in Perugia's historic centre.

    Official site

  • Christmas market

    Arezzo Città del Natale - Mercato Tirolese

    Arezzo · about 38 km

    14 November 2026 · 6 January 2027

    11th Arezzo Christmas City: Tyrolean village and Arts market in Piazza Grande, ice rink, lights; Santa's House 15 Nov-24 Dec.

    Official site

  • Wine

    Benvenuto Brunello

    Montalcino · about 40 km

    19 November · 23 November 2026

    Presentation of the new Brunello di Montalcino vintage with tastings in the town.

    Official site

  • Christmas market

    Natale a Montepulciano - Città del Natale

    Montepulciano · about 16 km

    21 November 2026 · 6 January 2027

    Christmas market in Piazza Grande and Santa's Castle; open 21-22, 28-29 and 30 Nov, 5-8 and 12-15 Dec, then daily 19 Dec-6 Jan.

    Official site

  • Christmas market

    Gubbio è Natale

    Gubbio · about 55 km

    Usually in November

    Date to be confirmed

    Programme of markets, nativity scenes and Christmas events in Gubbio.

    Official site

Dates and programmes can change: always check the event’s own site before you go.

Your stay

Come back in the evening to the SPA and dinner in our restaurant. You choose the days out; the rest is already here.