Toscana Tour
Tuscany is a region of central Italy. Its capital, Florence, is home to some of the most famous Renaissance works of art and architecture in the world, such as Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's works at the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo. The territory of the region is varied, and includes the rugged Apennines, the beaches of the island of Elba in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the olive groves and vineyards of Chianti.
Tuscany is known for its landscapes, history, artistic legacy, and its influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and has been home to many figures influential in the history of art and science, and contains well-known museums such as the Uffizi and the Pitti Palace. Tuscany produces wines, including Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Morellino di Scansano and Brunello di Montalcino. Having a strong linguistic and cultural identity, it is sometimes considered a nation within a nation.
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Strolling through the Tuscan villages and hills will inevitably lead you back to a distant era of knights, ladies and eternal beauty.
In Tuscany, art is everywhere: museums, galleries, historic streets enclose the whole history of Renaissance Italy. You can come across a fresco by Piero della Francesca, even the kitchen is art, so you can't help but eat a ribollita soup, made with seasonal black cabbage and embellished with a drizzle of freshly squeezed olive oil.
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Arezzo - Visiting Arezzo is a bit like traveling back in time, among monuments, churches and museums, which bring you back to the past. It was a thriving Etruscan city, and today certainly deserves to be visited because of its great historical heritage.
Among the places of the city not to be missed: Piazza Grande with the Loggia del Vasari, the Basilica of San Francesco and its surprising Bacci Chapel, the Museum of Medieval Art and the Romanesque church of Santa Maria della Pieve
Curiosity: Arezzo is home to an important historical and cultural event held in June and September of each year, known as the Giostra del Saracino. On this occasion the four historic districts that make up the city compete in medieval games.
Montepulciano - Located on a limestone ridge about 600 meters high, Montepulciano is a town in southern Tuscany. It is full of elegant Renaissance buildings, ancient churches, squares and hidden corners. From the village you can admire incredible views of the fantastic Val d'Orcia and the Val di Chiana.
Curiosity: Montepulciano is also famous for its wine. Many connoisseurs count it among the best in Italy.
Val d'Orcia is a picturesque region that includes several wonderful villages and villages. The whole area is protected as a natural park, and has numerous castles and farmhouses dating back to medieval and Renaissance periods. Just in this portion of the territory is the village of Pienza, one of the "ideal cities" of the Renaissance.
Elba - Who wouldn't want to stay in exile on the island of Elba for some time? The disarming quiet, the suggestive panorama and obviously the mythical beaches make this place unique. There are over 150 beaches, including Marina di Campo, Procchio and Fetovia.
San Gimignano is a small medieval village dating back to the VIII century. It is perhaps the most famous of the small towns in Tuscany, known above all for its 14 towers overlooking picturesque olive groves and vineyards. Travelers who want to imagine what Tuscany was like in the Middle Ages should definitely visit San Gimignano.
Lucca - Nicknamed the city of 100 churches, Lucca is famous for its perfectly preserved walls. This 4km walkway overlooking the city is an excellent starting point for a tour of Lucca. Among the things to see we mention: the Roman Amphitheater, the Guinigi Tower, the Cathedral of San Martino, the Pfanner Pallazzo and its baroque gardens
Chianti - The iconic vineyards and olive trees of Tuscany are scattered throughout the Chianti area, located a few kilometers from Florence. Characterized by pretty country lanes perfect for a tour by car or bicycle, the whole area is considered a real paradise for lovers of food and good wine. There are several itineraries to choose from: the Chianti Classico route, which touches the cities of Greve in Chianti, Gaiole and Castellina; and the path that focuses on the Val di Pesa, which touches Tavarnelle, San Casciano, San Donato in Poggio, Badia a Passignano and other hidden gems in this beautiful area.
Pisa - Located along the Arno river in the north-western region of Tuscany, the city of Pisa presents various testimonies of the glories of the past. It is known for its famous Leaning Tower of Piazza dei Miracoli, the most beautiful square in Italy. But in reality there are a lot of other attractions that increase the value of the city, such as the Museum of San Matteo and the beautiful Chiesa della Spina.
Siena - Coming to Tuscany without planning at least a short visit to Siena is a huge mistake not to be committed. The city is perhaps less considered compared to Pisa and Florence, but in reality it has an equally relevant charm. It is known all over the world for the Palio, which is held every year on July 2nd and August 16th. The heart of the city is Piazza del Campo, with its unmistakable shell shape, from which you can admire the Torre del Mangia. Do not miss the beautiful Cathedral.
Florence - A historic, magical and fascinating city ... among the best in all of Italy. No adjective can adequately describe Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. It is often described as an open-air museum, a magnificent mix of art and architectural treasures, which boasts wonderful attractions such as Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti and the Uffizi Gallery.
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Val d'Orcia is a large valley located in Tuscany, in the province of Siena, north and east of Mount Amiata and close to the border with Umbria. Crossed by the river Orcia in the center, which gives it its name, it is characterized by pleasant landscape panoramas and by various centers of medieval origin, two of which are well known as Pienza and Montalcino. The characteristic tree is the cypress, typical food and wines, the Pici, the salami of Cinta senese, the Pecorino di Pienza, the Brunello di Montalcino and the new denomination of the DOC Orcia wine. ,
San Quirico d'Orcia is an Italian town in the province of Siena in Tuscany
The cypresses of San Quirico d'Orcia are located on a hill overlooking a section of the Via Cassia from the south that crosses the northern part of the municipal area of San Quirico d'Orcia, in the "I Triboli" area. Cypresses represent the naturalistic and landscape symbol, not only of the municipality and the area in which they are located but also of the whole of Tuscany.
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