Tuscany

Tuscany Tours from Florence

Explore the beautiful Italian countryside during a Tuscany Tours from Florence! Indulge in the food, art, and cultural heritage of the region. Located in central Italy, Tuscany stretches from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian Sea. And, with Florence as its capital, the region is world-famous for its landscapes, traditions, history, art, and influence on high culture. Considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Tuscany now produces world famous wines, such as Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Morellino di Scansano, and Brunello di Montalcino. The region encompasses 7 different World Heritage sites and 120 protected natural reserves. That's why a it's a must-do for wine connoisseurs and nature-lovers, alike!
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Our tips for Tuscany

  • Ditch the hotels. Stay at a bed and breakfast rather than a hotel during your Tuscany vacation. Many private homes offer an authentic Tuscan living experience that you wouldn't get otherwise. Plus, it's a nice way to meet some locals.
  • Gelato grand tour. Since Florence is the birthplace of gelato, it's both fun and delicious to create your own Gelato Tour by stopping at different gelaterias across the region!
  • Flows like water. It is internationally-renowned for its wine. You'll find exceptionally good wine served from unlabelled bottles at local restaurants. And, by visiting small, family-owned wine orchards, you can find great wine that won't hurt your pocketbook!

Good to know

  • The best times to visit are April through June and September/October. Tourism quiets down during these months, which means shorter lines at popular attractions.
  • And, the pleasant weather makes for a more enjoyable holiday. The hottest and busiest months are July and August.
  • Keep in mind that August serves as vacation time for Italians wishing to escape the heat of the cities in favor of rural places like, well, Tuscany.

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