Castelnuovo Berardenga Holidays

Situated just 15 miles from Siena, Castelnuovo Berardenga is often overlooked in favour of its mother city, but reveals a rich tapestry of culture and history to those who take a proper look. Considered part of the Chianti wine region, this picturesque town is situated amid the beautiful rolling hills that have made Tuscany globally famous, and today offers guests a real taste of authentic Italy. The town is best noted for the surrounding wineries and vineyards, but the historic centre also offers a few attractions, including a stunning Gothic monastery that still towers over the surrounding countryside. The town is especially good for visitors wanting to enjoy some of the region’s best wines, and there are numerous local wineries that offer tours and tastings.

One of the biggest benefits of Castelnuovo Berardenga lies in its proximity to Siena, so save some time to explore one of Tuscany’s finest cities. There are lots of sights to see, from the striking cathedral to the bustling central piazza, one of Europe’s largest ancient squares.

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Handpicked hotels in Castelnuovo Berardenga

Discover the real Castelnuovo Berardenga while staying in one of our carefully selected hotels

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Castel Monastero

Situated in 16 acres of beautiful grounds, 3.5 miles from Castelnuovo Berardenga
2 Restaurants and a great Spa

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Things to do in Castelnuovo Berardenga

Things to doLeaning Tower of PisaThe construction of Italy’s most famous bell tower started in 1173, and went on for about 200 years. Find out more about the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Things to doPiazza del CampoSiena’s Piazza del Campo is considered to be one of Europe’s greatest Medieval squares. The sloping piazza is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by restaurants and cafés, with the impressive Duomo stealing the show. Find out more about Piazza del Campo

Things to doWine TastingTuscany's iconic landscape of lush green hills dotted with expansive vineyards offers the perfect opportunity to sample its best-known wines. Find out more about Wine Tasting

Flight Information

The majority of international flights arrive into Pisa airport (PSA). Direct flights to Pisa are available from Belfast, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle and take approximately 2 hours.

When to go

Tuscany is predominantly a summer destination, with the main tourist season generally running from April to October. Temperatures are at their hottest in July and August, this is also when Tuscany is at its busiest. However, Tuscany also enjoys a mild climate in spring and autumn with temperatures rarely going beneath 20 degrees which makes it perfect for visiting at the beginning or end of season too. The coast has wonderful sea breezes and the hilltop towns are much cooler than the lower countryside villages. The best time to visit is during the quieter season, from April to June and September to October when the weather is good, prices are a bit lower and there are fewer crowds. There are many festivals and events throughout the year in Tuscany and Easter and Christmas are always busy.

Visa Information

At the current time, British citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy.

Tipping

Whilst tipping isn’t embedded into Italian culture it is always appreciated as an acknowledgement of good service. Nowadays people generally round up a bill in a bar or cafe and leave 5-10% extra on a restaurant bill. Taxi bills are usually also rounded up.

On guided tours/excursions, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide.

On small group escorted tours, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide at the end of the tour.

Introduction to languages

The official language of Italy is Italian. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.