Holidays in Italy - Tuscany & Emilia Romagna





		Home > Destinations > Holidays in Italy > Tuscany & Emilia Romagna Italy - Tuscany & Emilia Romagna Tuscany Art cities, stands of olives and cypresses, Etruscan hill-towns, rolling countryside of sunflower fields and honey-coloured stone farmhouses straight out of Renaissance paintings...Tuscany has so much, all lit by the strong Mediterranean sun. Add to this the delicious Tuscan cuisine and the flavoursome red wines, among them Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino, and you have all the ingredients for a perfect holiday. • walking • cycling • villas, cottages & apartments • short breaks • family holidays Walking holidays A Stroll through History (grade 1-2) • 'secret' Italy • learn about the mysterious Etruscans • plenty of time for cultural visits From the Tuscan Hills to the Sea (grade 1-2) • varied scenery of hills, plain & coast • time for dips in the sea • stay on exquisite Giglio Island Hill-Top Towns of Tuscany (grade 1-2) • timeless countryside • discover Tuscany's rich culture • stay in atmospheric San Gimignano The Tuscan Heartland (grade 2) • classic Tuscan landscapes • hotels of character, all with a pool • superlative wines From Bologna to Florence (grade 2-3) • real sense of pilgrimage • ancient trails, sweeping views • time to visit Bologna & Florence Cycling holidays San Gimignano & the Sienese Plains (grade 1-2) • quintessential Tuscan landscapes • high-quality hotels • delicious food & wine Siena & Southern Tuscany (grade 2) • unspoiled countryside • full day to explore magnificent Siena • plenty of historic interest Secrets of Western Tuscany (grade 2) • the quiet side of Tuscany • contrasting scenery of hills, plain & coast • handsome hill-top towns Villas, cottages & apartments Tuscan View Apartments • ideal for families • pool, tennis courts, riding school, bike hire, walking • sleep up to 6 Da Giovanni • superb apartments close to Florence, Siena & many wine villages • shared pool • cycle hire & lake fishing • sleep up to 8 Tuscan Mill Apartments • the quiet side of Tuscany • rustic apartments • 3 days' bike hire & routes included • sleep up to 5 Siena Garden Villa • elegant apartments near Siena • walking routes provided • shared pool • sleep up to 8 Short breaks Strolling through Tuscany Walk (grade 1-2) • easy 4-night walk • walk from San Gimignano to Siena • full day in Siena to explore A Flavour of Tuscany Cycle (grade 1-2) • 4 nights • gentle cycling • plenty of time for sightseeing • stay in historic Siena Family holidays Tuscan View Apartments • shared pool, tennis courts, riding school, bike hire, walking • ideal family holiday • sleep up to 6 Emilia Romagna In the heart of northern Italy, Emilia Romagna is dominated by the Apennine Mountains, the chain of peaks that forms the backbone of Italy. This is perfect walking country, where quiet paths lead up through green, wooded valleys to the impressive peaks. The other jewel of the region is Bologna, whose red-brick medieval centre is a joy to discover. Walking holidays The Secret Apennines (grade 2-3) • beautiful, little-known mountains • excellent walking • warm, genuine hospitality Apennines to Tuscany (grade 2-3) • contrasting scenery, splendid views • authentic inns • delicious Emilian & Tuscan cuisine From Bologna to Florence (grade 2-3) • real sense of pilgrimage • ancient trails, sweeping views • time to visit Bologna & Florence Mountains & Riviera (grade 2-3 discovery) • two very different landscapes: Apennines & Liguria • walking routes provided Cycling holidays Secret Hills & Precious Mosaics (grade 2-3) • challenging cycling • fascinating history • typical Italian villages • spectacular scenery Short breaks Quiet Mountains of the Apennines Walk (grade 2-3) • 4-night break • authentic hospitality & cuisine • walk up to the high ridges for splendid views < To the top of this page < Back to Destinations Index