Montenero accommodation from NZ$114

12 kilometres from the middle of Montenero is the Villa Renieri. Alternatively, the Olivetto 2 can be found 19 kilometres away. More places to stay in the Montenero area include the Olivetto 1 and the Terre Brune.

Once you have spent time in Montenero, ensure you have enough time to discover Tuscany's other great offerings. Take a gander at the ruins, castles and traditional villages in Tuscany. You could also take the time to admire its rural landscapes. Or join the locals snowboarding, skiing and snow shoeing while you're here.

Don't skedaddle before you have checked out the Citta del Tufo, Fortezza Orsini and Sovano Necropolis in Sorano. If you'd like to spend a night or two in Sorano, check out the Hotel della Fortezza and Villaggio Le Querce. 40 kilometres to the southeast of Montenero, you'll find Pitigliano, home to the Etruscan House and Sovana Hotel & Resort. Whether you're just passing through or staying in Pitigliano, make sure you visit the Duomo di Pitigliano and Pitigliano Civic Archaeological Museum of Etruscan Civilization.

Peretola Airport is the most used airport for flying in and out of Montenero and is 100 kilometres from the city centre. If you choose to stay nearby, try the Hilton Florence Metropole Hotel or the Hotel Astor.