Tuscany

The Most Famous Area of Italy, Offering Unrivalled Diversity

The name Tuscany in Italy evokes images of undulating hills with ancient cities, tiny villages and tall pine trees. You can feel the sunshine on your skin and taste the delightful cuisine and wine.

The province of Tuscany is located in the middle of Italy and offers rolling hills and historic cities and villages. Towns such as Florence, Sienna and Lucca are all located in Tuscany. It is also known for the Chianti region which is located in this region.

More than Just the Usual Suspects

And, Tuscany is more than the well-known cities. But also think of lovely towns such as Pitigliano, Sovana and San Gimignano, which are well worth exploring. This region is perfect for relaxation, but just as great to be active. You can walk or cycle here, and mix it up with wine tasting, cooking classes or painting workshops. It's also famous for its Chianti wine, you'll see lots of vineyards in the region.

Florence

The city of Florence.

It is still one of the largest cultural cities in the world. The Pope's bankers at the time were the initiators of Florence. With a heavy hand, they not only developed the trading city but also their hobby: art. The city has an unprecedented number of attractions.

Lucca

The city of Lucca in Tuscany.

The city of Lucca is ideal for exploring on your own. The cycling and hiking trails on the four-kilometre-long wall and the view of the surroundings make the city walls world famous. You can enjoy walking through the many alleys here.

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Leaning Tower of Pisa

The beauty of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most wonderful buildings on earth. The reason is simple; it looks like he could topple over at any moment. That is why the city of Pisa is often only visited for this one monument. It gets very busy during the day, but you can avoid most of the tourists.

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Siena

The medieval city of Siena.

Siena is a medieval city, which is remarkably well preserved. Piazza del Campo hosts the famous horse races twice a year, on July 2 and August 16. The rest of the year you can enjoy 'La Dolce Vita' (the good life) on the terrace. You should not miss this city.

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Accommodations in Tuscany

This region is perfect for several days. You can make a good tour, but also stay in one location. You have a wide choice of hotels, apartments and villas with a private swimming pool, for example. Booking is easy online. Be there on time, because then you still have many options and the price is still relatively low. The later you book, the more expensive.

The Characteristic Landscape

The landscape in particular is impressive. The hills, the recognisable pine trees along the roads that wind through the area. And the villages scattered here and there in the landscape. It is a perfect region for a tour of a few days or a few weeks.

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