A weekend that feels like you.
Eight escapes through Le Marche, Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany, with stories and photographs to help you choose the one that speaks to you.
Hidden Italy, One Weekend at a Time
Discover hidden Italy.
One escape at a time.
Beyond Rome, Florence and Venice, discover medieval villages, painted streets and quiet Tuscan hills. This English travel guide brings together eight escapes through Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna and Le Marche, with itineraries and practical details to help you make them your own.
Explore the 8 EscapesEnglish PDF · 196 pages · €11.90
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8 places to experienceItineraries, stops and local flavoursA little secret at every destination
25 seconds of wanderlust
Small journeys.
Lasting memories.
Roads to follow, villages to explore and sunsets to share. With good company, including our four-legged friends.
Press play. Picture your next escape.
Explore the eight Italian escapes ↓Original reel with Italian on-screen text. Imagined scenes created with AI; they do not depict specific real places.
Picture your next Italian escape
Your guide to a slower,
more personal Italy.
It begins when you can picture yourself there: turning down a narrow lane, sitting down to lunch, waiting for the perfect light.
La Valigia Segreta combines travel inspiration with arrival details, parking, places to eat and stay, and itineraries you can adapt. Choose one escape for a weekend or weave a few into a longer Italy itinerary.
Less searching, more anticipation.
Itineraries, arrival details, parking, restaurants, places to stay and useful contacts, all in one place.
Travel at your own pace.
Follow an itinerary or take a detour. There is room for the stops you never planned.
Where would your curiosity take you?
Eight Italian escapes.
Find your kind of weekend.
From romantic Gradara to the hills of Val d’Orcia, each destination offers a different pace. These are eight individual escapes, not a single route to rush through.
Le Marche
Gradara
Medieval walls, a hilltop fortress and a romantic evening stroll in Le Marche.
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Brisighella
Ancient stone lanes and hillside views for a slower weekend in Emilia-Romagna.
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Bagno di Romagna
Thermal waters and woodland walks for a restorative break in the Apennines.
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Dozza
Colourful murals turn village streets into an open-air gallery.
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Urbino
Renaissance art and steep lanes in a small city surrounded by the hills of Le Marche.
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Pienza and Val d’Orcia
Pecorino, Renaissance streets and sweeping Tuscan views to savour at your own pace.
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Montepulciano
A hilltop town of stone palaces, local wine and long views across Tuscany.
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Anghiari
A quieter Tuscan escape through medieval lanes and the landscapes of the Valtiberina.
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Let us open
a page of the guide together.
Read a real page about Gradara before you decide. See the writing and layout of the English Edition, then choose whether this is your kind of travel companion.
View the English Sample Page ↗Free preview · no email or purchase required.
Your next Italian escape starts here
A guide to open.
A memory to bring home.
A digital companion for choosing and planning a more personal Italian escape. The complete English Edition is ready to download after payment.
La Valigia Segreta — English Edition
8 authentic Italian escapes through Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna and Le Marche.
196 pages of villages, itineraries, practical tips, local flavours and hidden places to discover.
- All 8 destinations and their itineraries
- Arrival, parking, accessibility and places to stay
- Local tips, photographs and travel inspiration
- Digital PDF in English · author: Stefania Siani
€11.90 One payment · English PDF
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Italian Paperback Edition
The paperback currently linked here is in Italian. Amazon provides the price and delivery information.
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Italian PDF · 196 pages · download after purchase
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Every journey feels better
when care comes with you.
You have chosen where to go. Now think about those you love: whether your pet travels with you or stays with someone you trust, prepare the information that helps others care for them.
Travelling together · 8 places to stay across the 8 escapes
A place for you.
And your travelling companion.
Hotels, inns and country houses that state they welcome pets. One for each escape, with the conditions to check before you choose.
A little preparation makes all the difference.
When contacting a property, give your pet’s species, weight and the number of animals travelling. Ask for written confirmation of the room, any supplements and access to shared areas.
Online sources consulted on 10 September 2026 · ask the property about availability01 / GradaraResort
La Loggia Historic Resort · Conventino
Gradara · at the foot of the fortress
Pets are allowed on request in the specified accommodation.
Before You Book
Confirm the room, your pet’s size and any supplement before booking.
Source: Official website
02 / BrisighellaHotel and inn
Locanda La Cavallina
Brisighella · Via Moreda, 6
Pets are welcome; mention them when booking. A supplement applies.
Before You Book
Confirm the amount, how the supplement is charged and the rules for shared areas.
Source: Official website
03 / Bagno di RomagnaHotel
Hotel Miramonti
Acquapartita · in the municipality of Bagno di Romagna
Small and medium-sized pets are allowed for a supplement.
Before You Book
The hotel is by Lake Acquapartita. Check accepted species, weight limits and access to shared areas.
Source: Official website
04 / DozzaInn
Locanda Dolcevita
Dozza · Via XX Settembre, 17
The Sofia room is listed as suitable for pets. Arrangements must be agreed in advance.
Before You Book
The pages consulted mention small pets and one pet per room: confirm size limits, numbers and supplements.
Source: Official website
05 / UrbinoCountry house
Colleverde Country House
Urbino · in the green countryside of Montefeltro
Small dogs and cats are allowed in selected ground-floor rooms.
Before You Book
For medium and large dogs, the website lists outdoor kennels rather than room access. Contact the property to discuss suitable arrangements.
Source: Official website
06 / Pienza and Val d’OrciaHotel
Piccolo Hotel La Valle
Pienza · Via di Circonvallazione, 7
Pets are allowed for a supplement.
Before You Book
Check room availability, accepted species, size limits and the charge before confirming.
Source: Property booking page
07 / MontepulcianoHotel
Hotel Panoramic
Montepulciano · Via di Villa Bianca, 8
The website welcomes guests travelling with four-legged companions.
Before You Book
Accepted species, sizes, number of pets and supplements are not specified: ask the property to confirm.
Source: Official website
08 / AnghiariHotel
Hotel La Meridiana
Anghiari · Piazza IV Novembre, 8
Listed as accepting pets on the Visit Tuscany tourism website.
Before You Book
Confirm species, weight, number of pets and charges directly with the hotel.
Source: Visit Tuscany · regional tourism website
With you or at home, their care continues.
If your pet stays at home with someone you trust, leave contacts and instructions. A backup plan also helps with unexpected situations while you are away.
Staying at home · someone you trust, with all the information they need
You know all their little habits.
Help their carer know them too.
The travel guide helps you plan your escape. Il Piano B del mio Pet helps you leave useful contacts and instructions if something unexpected keeps you away.
- 01
The card raises the alert.
It lets others know that a pet is alone at home and whom to contact. A free first step to keep in your wallet.
Explore the Salvapet Card ↗ - 02
The backup plan explains.
38 fillable, printable pages for €6.99: contacts, routines, health, a backup carer, pet sitters and instructions for unexpected situations. Italian Edition; download after payment on Payhip.
Explore the Pet Care Guide ↗
A separate collection for your pet’s care, alongside the eight-escape travel guide.
Before you go
Before you choose
your English guide.
Is the whole guide in English?
Yes. The English Digital Edition is the complete 196-page guide by Stefania Siani, not a shortened version. Italian place names and business names are preserved. The separately labelled Italian buttons lead to Italian editions.
What do I receive, and how much does it cost?
A 196-page English PDF for €11.90, paid once through Payhip. You can download it after payment and read it in a PDF reader. It is a digital guide; no printed book is included. Your payment provider may convert the euro price into your local currency.
Is this one itinerary covering all eight places?
No. Each destination has its own suggestions and practical information. Choose a weekend escape or combine selected stops into a longer trip, allowing time for travel between them.
Can I look inside before buying?
Yes. The free Gradara sample shows a real page from the English Edition, with no email required.
Preview the Guide — FreeDoes the guide book my trip?
No. It helps you choose and plan, with itineraries and suggestions. You arrange and pay for transport, meals, accommodation and experiences separately.
Can I explore at my own pace?
Yes. Use the itineraries as a starting point, choose your stops and adapt the route to your time. Check opening hours and availability before visiting.
Are the pet materials included?
My Pet’s Backup Plan and the Salvapet card are separate from the travel guide. Their dedicated section explains each resource and how to access it. The complete Backup Plan is available as an English PDF for €6.99. The free standalone Salvapet card is in Italian.
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