Fattoria Santa Vittoria Upupa | Apartment in Foiano della Chiana, Italy

Rental basis: Entire house or apartment
Number of bedrooms: 2; Number of other rooms with beds: 0
Number of bathrooms: 2
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you may be required to pay according to YourRentals’s property damage policy.
Upupa Apartment
The Upupa Apartment (75 sqm) is located on the ground floor and consists of a living/dining area with a kitchen, a dining table, and a double sofa bed. It also features a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom with a shower, a twin bedroom with two single beds, and a second bathroom with a shower.
Outside, beneath the shade of a lush mulberry tree, there is a private table and barbecue for the apartment. The apartment has direct access to the garden and is about 150 metres from the swimming pool. It is situated within the farmhouse, surrounded by the estate’s vineyards and fields.
The Agriturismo
Housed in an ancient farmhouse, our agriturismo is the perfect place to unwind and explore the beauty of Tuscany. Surrounded by our vineyards, olive groves, and fields where we cultivate ancient grains and truffles, it offers the perfect landscape for your Tuscan holiday. Ideally located, it allows for day trips to some of the most sought-after destinations in Tuscany.
Wildlife Reserve
Thanks to the protected status of the reserve, encounters with hares, roe deer, pheasants, and rarer birds such as woodpeckers, hoopoes, and various birds of prey are common. The farm is also home to nocturnal animals that are more difficult to spot, such as foxes, badgers, and porcupines.
Art, History, and Nature
Located just a few kilometres from Tuscany’s most important art cities, including Arezzo, Florence, Siena, and Cortona, our agriturismo is also halfway between Chianti, Montepulciano, and Montalcino. It is close to nature parks and scenic routes for cycling and walking enthusiasts, and just minutes from the stunning thermal baths of Rapolano. We offer the perfect base for exploring, tasting, and fully enjoying your holiday in Tuscany.
ACTIVITIES
WINERY TOUR AND WINE TASTING
200 YEARS OF WINERY HISTORY & FARM FLAVORS
Family-run historic winery tour: discover and taste wines with farm products.
Where was Tuscany born?
What connects the Da Vinci Code to our winery?
Whatʼs the secret to the best Vin Santo?
How do you achieve perfect wine and food pairings?
What awaits you. 200-year-old winery tour. Travel through time with tales of local history and winemaking art. Our farm is represented in a painting in the Salone dei 500 of Palazzo Vecchio, marking the physical birthplace of Tuscany. Discover the charm of a traditional Tuscan farm as we guide you to the tasting table. Enjoy a premium experience with wines paired with seasonal products from our farm and other local small producers.
COOKING CLASS: From Mill to Table
EXPERIENCE ANCIENT GRAINS
A Hands-On Cooking Class on the History of Pasta and Ancient Grains. Is wheat a seed or a fruit? What about gluten intolerance? Ancient V.S Modern grains? Does wheat contain Oil and Omega-3? Why does commercial dry pasta have no taste?
A Cooking Class Unlike Any Other!
Uncover the secrets of wheat, flour, and pasta!
Start with a tour of our historic winery, then mill fresh wheat to learn about good and bad flour. Get hands-on making three types of traditional pasta, finishing with a tasting paired with our wines.
Before the class, enjoy seasonal farm snacks with our wine!
TRUFFLE HUNTING
THE SECRET WORLD OF TRUFFLE HUNTING AND TASTING
Truffle Hunting and Tasting Paired with Farm-Fresh Food and Local Wines
What common ground do truffles and the web share?
What exactly defines a truffle?
Can truffles be cultivated? How can I train my dogs?
What awaits you.
Our truffle hunting experience isnʼt just a simple search̶itʼs an immersive, educational journey into the world of truffles.
Youʼll discover what truffles are, their role in nature, and even learn some secret tricks to cultivate them successfully. Iʼll show you how to train a truffle-hunting dog. At the end of the activity, youʼll enjoy a tasting featuring fresh truffles, farm products, and wines from our winery.
KAYAK IN THE FOREST
Experience a 'nature bath' kayaking on a timeless lake in lush woods
Who lived here thousands of years ago? Why was this area so important to our ancestors? Why are there so many castles in this forest? How many herds of wolves live here?
What awaits you.
A different side of Tuscany. This peaceful lake, surrounded by wild woods, is ideal for a "nature bath" or a picnic. Just a few kilometers from our winery and nestled within the 800-year-old Calcione Castle forest reserve, the 5-km-long lake is often deserted.
Your adventure starts with a short walk from the parking area to the kayaks. You can also request a picnic or arrange lunch or dinner at our farm afterward.