The Valdichiana is a hilly landscape crossing multiple Italian regions and originating in central Italy; until the end of the 18th century it was a marshy area, but when the Grand Duchy of Tuscany made a final reclamation it evolved into a rich agricultural territory. Its Tuscan components are divided into Sienese and Aretina sections. Both areas are rife with Etruscan heritage, but the things to see don’t begin and end in that bygone era: today you’ll find lively marketplaces, romantic spas and resorts and an impressive inventory of regional wines and foods. Take a five-day dive into both Tuscan portions of the valley and you’ll soon see why it draws visitors with a vast scope of interests.