Activities

Villa Iris: luxury villa for ceremonies in San Gimignano in Tuscany

Events at Villa Iris, from weddings to corporate events Wedding, graduations and anniversaries are the important, special moments our lives. That's why it's good to treat yourself to the best on these occasions and ensure the event stays in your memory as one of the happiest times of your life. With this in mind we have decided to put Villa Iris and...

Tuscan cooking classes at Villa Iris in San Gimignano

Lessons in Tuscan cuisine at Villa Iris Tuscany is not just famous for its art, its countryside and its cities. Tuscan cuisine too is known throughout the world, and is one of the merits of the region that is home to Villa Iris. Discovering exceptional recipes This is where some of the most famous Italian dishes originate from, whether it's soups...

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There can be no holiday in Tuscany without...

If you're holidaying in Tuscany you should know that one of our excellent regional products known and loved throughout the world is our wine. As well as enjoying a reputation for prestige wines, Tuscan wine production boasts staggering global export levels, so you really shouldn't miss the opportunity to experience a wine tasting for yourself, and more...

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Go horseriding at Villa Iris and get back...

Villa Iris offers endless entertainment options to satisfy the requirements and inclinations of all our guests. In addition to activities such as golf and wine tasting you can also enjoy pleasant times in the company of nature. In the company of a horse, in fact: Villa Iris offers opportunities to appreciate equestrian activities and go out horse riding....

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At Villa Iris the entertainment also includes...

There's no shortage of sporting activities on offer at Villa Iris, including golf. The villa is located close to a well-kept course. The atmosphere in the green hills of Tuscany, especially in the summer months, has a flavour of the Netherlands or Scotland, ideal for open air pursuits. As well as horse-riding and gastronomic activities with our wine-tasting,...

Villa Iris: luxury villa with pool near San Gimignano

San Gimignano, the authentic medieval village

Villa Iris is a luxury villa with pool near San Gimignano, a small settlement halfway between Siena and Florence. Located on the borders of the Chianti region, from where you can still view the landscape, San Gimignano is in fact one of the best-preserved Mediaeval villages in the world and the reason why it was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage...

Villa Iris: luxury villa with pool in Chianti area

Chianti country with its castles and olive...

Rolling hills dotted with olive trees, rows of cypresses and mediaeval villages perched on hilltops: these are some of the typical features of the Chianti landscape. Our luxury villa with pool is situated in Chianti, the hilly area located roughly between Siena, Florence and Arezzo, served by five rivers (the Pesa, the Greve, the Ombrone, the Arbia...

Villa Iris: luxury villa with pool near Florence

Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance

Villa Iris is a private luxury villa with pool near Florence, the city renowned as one of the great art capitals of the world that had its heyday between the 14th and 16th centuries. It was during this period that Florence became the cradle the Renaissance, the artistic movement that changed Italy and the whole world forever. Under the rule of the...

Villa Iris: luxury villa with pool near Siena

Siena, a World Heritage Site

A remarkable legacy of history, art and landscape in the mediaeval style with all the intrigue that entails: this is the city of Siena’s greatest asset. An asset that, like the other cities in Tuscany that are within easy reach of Villa Iris, has also been recognised by UNESCO, which in 1995 declared the historic city centre a World Heritage Site. The l...

luxury villa near volterra

A blast from the past from Villa Iris near...

Located close to the province of Pisa and within easy reach of Villa Iris is the important town of Volterra, a town of Etruscan origin where clear traces of the past still remain. Among the best preserved examples are the Porta dell'Arco and the Porta Diana gates and a large section of the ancient city wall - all remnants of the Etruscan era. In spite...

Testimonials

Our Wedding in San Gimingnano This is the most amazing property which we rented for our wedding. All our family came out and Villa Iris was perfect. It is in a beautiful ...

David H., Regno Unito

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Location

San Gimignano is famous as the town of many towers. It has been awarded the UNESCO World Heritage status, there are only 15 remaining... Get directions »