AdAstra, Florence

Take off on truffle hunts, sip wine in style and master the art of fresh pasta-making at these historic hotels in Tuscany.
Sure, Tuscany may be one of Italy’s most touristed corners, but for good reason. And even here, you can blend in like a true Tuscan at the region’s storied stays, set in age-old castles, artfully restored palaces and family-run farms, where they’ll teach to eat, drink and live like a local. Get ready to enthuse about your love of the land (they do that a lot here) and follow our insider’s guide to uncover a few tucked-away ateliers and unpretentious trattorias along the way.