A wine cellar with a circular brick ceiling and walls. Several wine barrels are stacked vertically on the wall and placed on the floor, with a round window or decorative opening in the ceiling.

Podere Le Ripi

We were very impressed by the wine tasting experience here, and we think this one is worth making the trip for.

Plus it's a wonderful (90 minute) drive!

You'll need to book in advance online here;
podereleripi.com

If everyone’s having a drink you may want to call Driver Tuscany on +39 0575 678687

Two people enjoying wine at a wooden table inside a restaurant with large windows and natural light. There are wine bottles and snack bread on the table.
Aerial view of a hilly, lush green landscape with vineyards, trees, and scattered buildings, including a circular structure and a winding dirt road.

Use discount code TIPTOP for 20% off

Or if you have already booked elsewhere, we can help you cancel, and rebook with us.

A man riding a blue scooter along a street in front of Casa Castagni, a stone and brick house with a tiled roof. The rider is wearing blue shorts, a blue jacket. The sky is bright blue.

Vespa Hire

Riding a vespa in Italy is one of life's great pleasures.

If you have a full driver's license you can ride a 125cc bike, though it's probably a good idea if you have some experience first.

Toop Vespa are about 15 minutes away and the girls all speak English.

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Bike shop with a blue sign reading 'Valentini Bike Rental' and two men standing behind electric bikes outside the shop entrance.

Bike Hire

There’s a cycle path that goes all the way around Trasimeno, is 71km, but mostly flat.

You get parties made up of very keen cyclists, along with others on electric bikes. It means everyone can take part.

There are lots of good places to hire bicycles and electric bikes in Castiglione.

These are the guys we use.

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