Where to spend Easter in Tuscany 2025

Spring has started, and what better occasion than the Easter holidays and the long bridge coming up to organise a trip? Among the possible destinations, we would like to recommend Tuscany, a beautiful region that can offer a stay for every need, from a city break to a weekend immersed in nature.

If you want to discover the best Easter holiday destinations in Tuscany but don't know which one to choose, you've come to the right place. We have prepared a guide with three suggestions for you: Florence, the Val D'Orcia and the Chianti area.

Easter 2025 among the beauties of Florence

Where to spend Easter in Tuscany? One destination to consider is undoubtedly Florence: the coming holidays are perfect for taking a break and spending a few days discovering all the souls of the Cradle of the Renaissance among art, nature, events and tourism classics such as the Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore and much more. 

Experience the traditional Explosion of the Cart

Florence's Easter tradition par excellence is the Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart), an unmissable moment that unites the whole city. Heir to a mediaeval legend, this custom involves the huge chariot, also known as the Brindellone, being paraded from Via Il Prato to the cathedral square. A rocket in the shape of a dove is set off from the altar of the Cathedral, which crosses the entire nave along an iron wire and triggers the ignition of the cart, with hundreds of multicoloured smoke effects.

Afterwards, the colombina is pulled back along the wire again: the completion of its 'flight' is considered an auspicious symbol. If you are wondering what to do at Easter in Tuscany, therefore, the Explosion of the Cart is a fascinating way to discover local folklore.

Visiting the Museums of Florence

An Easter trip is an excellent opportunity to visit the many museums in Florence and discover the treasures housed inside. The Uffizi Gallery is an unmissable stop, which will be open both at Easter and on Easter Monday: inside you can admire works by Giotto, Caravaggio, Titian and the richest collection of Raphael and Botticelli. Other stops to include in your cultural itinerary are the Medici Chapels, the Civic Museums, Palazzo Vecchio and the Accademia Gallery.

In addition to art and architecture, Florence offers great and evocative green spaces to discover: these are its gardens, true oases of beauty scattered throughout the city. Among the most famous we would like to recommend:

• Boboli Gardens.
• Garden of Villa Bardini.
• Rose Garden.
• Corsini Garden.
• Giardino dei Semplici.

 Hotels to stay in Florence

If you want to enjoy the Easter holidays in Florence, UNA Hotels Vittoria Firenze is the destination for you. This 4-star hotel (with 84 rooms) combines contemporary design and tradition, as well as enjoying a strategic location perfect for exploring the city. It also has a private car park, perfect for those who prefer to travel by car and want to have a parking space available.

Easter in Val D'Orcia, in the heart of nature

The Val D'Orcia is famous for its beauty and for being a land of nature, history and tradition: the perfect destination for an Easter weekend among medieval villages, abbeys, castles, vineyards and much more.

Pienza, the jewel of the Val D'Orcia

Let us start with Pienza, a jewel set in the hills of the valley, which enjoys a unique position from which to admire the surrounding landscape. The town will captivate you with its medieval atmosphere, the romantic spirit of its alleys and the square that has attracted artists, painters and film directors: it was here, in fact, that Franco Zeffirelli found the inspiration for Romeo & Juliet. A short distance from Pienza is the Cappella di Vitaleta, one of the most photographed views of the entire Val D'Orcia, ideal for a picnic.

San Quirico d'Orcia and Bagno Vignoni

A village with very ancient origins, San Quirico is home to several fortresses, the remains of the Casseo tower and, above all, the Horti Leonini. This is a typical 16th-century garden that can be accessed from the town's main square: an interesting aspect of the Horti is that they have maintained their original structure throughout all these centuries, becoming a testimony to the Italian-style garden.

The hamlet of Bagno Vignoni is one of the most fascinating places in the entire Val d'Orcia, famous for its thermal waters that have even been visited by kings and popes over the centuries.

The Cypresses of the Val D'Orcia

We could not fail to suggest that you visit one of the various spots in the valley where you can come across cypress trees: tall, luxuriant and hardy, they are a symbol of this part of Tuscany. There are several strategic places where you can admire these plants: the best known is along the provincial road 146 that connects San Quirico d'Orcia to Pienza, with the famous Cypress Road. A short distance away, behind the cottage of a private company, is the view that opens The Gladiator by Russell Crowe.

An oasis in the heart of the Sienese hills

If you're wondering where to stay in and around Val D'Orcia, in the hamlet of Acquaviva di Montepulciano stands Relais Villa Grazianella | UNA Esperienze. It is an 18th-century villa set amidst vineyards and olive groves, with rooms enriched by elegant traditional furnishings: everything, from the surrounding landscape to the details of the interiors, contributes to creating an atmosphere of refined tranquillity.

And that's not all: here you can enjoy unique experiences, such as cooking lessons to create an authentic Tuscan menu or a horseback tour to discover the surrounding area from a new perspective.

Easter 2025 in Chianti: not only wine

The Chianti region is usually associated with the wine of the same name, but there is much more to discover: hills as far as the eye can see, enchanting towns and villages with ancient traditions. Every corner of this area hides a surprise that will make your trip to Tuscany unforgettable. 

Gaiole di Chianti

Surrounded by the local valleys, Gaiole di Chianti has been a crossroads of trade for the neighbouring populations for centuries: still today, it is the starting point for exploring Chianti and many of its wonders. Here you will find the Castle of Meleto, with its millennial history, but also the Castle of Brolio and the town of Vertine. Inside the town we recommend the market square and the Church of San Sigismondo.

The Chianti Sculpture Park

In Pievasciata, in the Sienese part of Chianti, is the Chianti Sculpture Park: a permanent collection of contemporary sculptures and installations designed to blend in harmony with nature. The artists involved come from all over the world, so as to tell all the nuances of the relationship between art and the environment. Finally, inside the park, there is also a striking amphitheatre, which in the summer season becomes a venue for events and concerts. 

Greve in Chianti

Greve in Chianti is the perfect synthesis of Chianti: here you will discover a great wine and food tradition, art, culture, but above all a relaxing atmosphere. Over the centuries its strategic position has made it an important economic centre; today its streets are all to be discovered and among the various points of interest we would like to point out the Wine Museum. 

Now that you know the best destinations to spend your Easter holidays in Tuscany, you just have to choose the one that suits you and enjoy a weekend away.