Tuscany

Tuscany :

Destination overview

The home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of the Italian language, Tuscany has always excelled in the domain of literature and the arts. Even today, its cities abound with cultural fervour and hold some of the most prestigious universities in Italy. A visit to this region combines the pleasure of exploring its cities with that of its landscapes which are full of variety and colour. These include a host of sunflower fields and wine-producing areas. Peaceful stretches of land strewn with farms might be the ideal holiday spot to enjoy the nature and clean air of a region which doesn't seem to have lost its ties with the land.

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Our Editorial team's advice

Tuscany is a rather expensive destination so it is necessary to set aside the same budget as you would for a holiday in England's touristy areas. In order to really make the most of the region, it is best to avoid visiting the region (and especially Florence) in summer, as there are just too many people! It is all a matter of taste, but we have a certain soft spot for the area in autumn. The natural light during this period is divine.
Beyond Florence, Tuscany should be visited by car. As soon as you leave the city, it is the best way to freely move around the countryside and discover the characteristic little roads leading from village to village. If this is your first holiday here, Florence, Pisa and Siena are enough to get a spectacular first taste. There are so many hidden treasures though that you'll feel as though you need to come back to Tuscany again and again? and to eventually venture as far as Umbria.