Cristena accommodation from NZ$164

No trip to Cristena would be complete if you don't make a visit to the Torre del Mangia. The Hotel San Marco and Le Meridiane are within a short stroll of Torre del Mangia.

You could also check out the Castelletto di Montebenichi and also the Castellare De' Noveschi. The Castelletto di Montebenichi is 25 kilometres away from the heart of Cristena. The Castellare De' Noveschi is situated 30 kilometres away. Two more places to stay include the La Pieve Marsina and the Hotel Residence San Sano.

The wider region of Tuscany has loads of other great things to see and do. Photographers will appreciate Tuscany's rural landscapes, beaches and coastal plains. In addition, you should explore some of the area's ruins and castles. Energetic types may enjoy snowboarding, skiing and snow shoeing here.

It is well known that we Kiwis are pretty chilled, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Saltalbero Adventure Park and Pieve Romanica di San Vittore Church, in Rapolano Terme, 14 kilometres to the northeast of Cristena. Should you wish to spend a few nights in Rapolano Terme, check out the room rates at the Agritourism Tenuta Armaiolo and Villa Buoninsegna. Or, you could stay in Montalcino, 17 kilometres to the south of Cristena, where you can pick from the B&B da Idolina and Palazzina Cesira. The Castello Banfi and Tenuta Greppo Franco Biondi Santi are some of the most popular sites to see while in Montalcino.

Peretola Airport is the preferred airport and is 75 kilometres away from the centre of Cristena. Hotels that are nearby are the Hilton Florence Metropole Hotel and the Hotel Astor.