Holidays in Tuscany

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Tuscany is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Italy and in the world. Apart from the beautiful countryside,  the medieval picturesque villages and the breathtaking views, you will love the way people approach life in a carefree fashion, with charm and taste. Their keen sense of conviviality, hospitality, and friendship.

What is worth to visit Tuscany cities are amazing for their artistic treasures and architectural buildings.
Its capital Florence is the homeland of the Italian Reinassance and hosts the art gallery Uffizi, the second most visited museum in Italy.  Pisa is world-famous for its leaning tower that stands in the giant Campo dei Miracoli. Ancient Lucca is the city of a hundred churches, which is the perfect base for exploring the hills of Garfagnana. Siena is one of the most beautiful medieval cities. Arezzo is famous for its monthly antiques fair and traditional ceramics, upholstery, leather goods, and wood carvings.
However, what makes Tuscany unique is the countryside with hills dotted with historic villages. Unmissable is the medieval palazzos in Montepulciano, ancient Montalcino, Pienza, Cortona.  Beautiful are the little villages of Monteriggioni, Gaiole, and Radda in Chianti. The towers of San Gimignano and the stunning view from the hilltop town of Volterra are the quintessential Italian movie backdrops.
Beautiful is also the Maremma in the Southern part of Tuscany with its impressive Etruscan cities built in the tufa: Sovana, Sorano, and Pitigliano and the old castles in the hilltop Capalbio and Scarlino, both close to long sandy beaches. Walk and bike in the wooded Argentario peninsula, soak up the sun in Chiarone, Feniglia, Giannella, Cala Violino beaches; take a day trip to Isola del Giglio or enjoy a dip in the amazing hot springs of Saturnia with their dramatic sulfurous waterfalls. It's possible also to rent a small boat at Porto Ercole to admire the Argentario's coves and explore the natural park of Talamone.

What is worth try  Tuscan cuisine is very popular among Italians and there are many restaurants and trattorias which offer a  wide selection of traditional recipes. There are delicious soups like the peasant ribollita and the pappa al pomodoro. Tuscany is the only region in Italy that has a kind of tomato soup among its traditional dishes! Do not miss the local T-bone steak 'bistecca alla Fiorentina' and the traditional salami made with the 'cinta senese', a local black and white pork. Taste funghi porcini tagliatelle or the classic Tuscan pici all'aglione, the local fresh pasta made with a gigantic garlic. Leave room for the 'Cantucci', the popular almond biscuits to enjoy with the coffee or with the sweet 'Vinsanto' wine.
Tuscany is a real dream for wine lovers. Some of the finest wines in the world are produced here - Chianti, Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano... Drive through the Chianti vineyards and stop off to taste the harvest.

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