Tuscany

A central Italian region and the cradle of the Renaissance, where Florence, Pisa, Siena and vine-covered hills make up the classic Italian landscape.

Tuscany lies in central Italy, with the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west and rolling hills and vineyards inland. Its capital, Florence, is the cradle of the Renaissance, famed for the Uffizi Gallery and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Siena's Piazza del Campo, the towers of San Gimignano and the walls of Lucca are all popular sights. The Val d'Orcia and the Chianti region showcase the pastoral countryside, and islands such as Elba are good for a beach holiday. Spring and autumn offer the best weather and scenery, while summer is hot and crowded with visitors. Florence and Pisa airports are the main gateways, and high-speed trains link Rome and Milan.

Destinations

• Florence & Tuscany
• Elba
• Val d'Orcia
• Cinque Terre

Itineraries

• Tuscany to Rome Hill Towns Road Trip – A scenic drive from Florence through Chianti, Siena, Val d'Orcia, and Civita di Bagnoregio to Rome.
• Rome, Florence & Venice by Rail – High-speed rail connecting Rome, Florence, and Venice, including a day trip to Pisa and Lucca, and the Venetian Lagoon…
• Florence First Visit: Classic Sights in – The Cathedral, David, the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio: three days on foot covering Florence's essential sights.
• Florence In Depth and Siena – Stay in Oltrarno to explore the old town, museums and artisan quarter at a leisurely pace, plus a day trip to Siena and…
• Riviera Coastal Railway: Nice to Cinque Terre – Follow the coastal railway from Nice through Monaco, Sanremo, and Genoa all the way to Cinque Terre.
• Florence and Tuscany Day Trips – Stay around Firenze Santa Maria Novella station and take day trips to Pisa, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti.
• Elba Island Coastal Loop – Take a ferry to the island and explore Napoleon's heritage, southwestern beaches, Mount Capanne, and the eastern mining…
• Florence Renaissance Art – Following the museums from Giotto and Masaccio to Michelangelo, get a systematic view of Florentine Renaissance art.
• Florence Food and Wine: Chianti and Bologna in – Markets and bistecca, Chianti winery tastings, then a train to Bologna for tagliatelle al ragù, with unhurried meals al…
• Genoa to Cinque Terre Coastal Railway – Travel east along the Ligurian coast from Genoa's old town to Camogli, Portofino, and the Cinque Terre by train.