For a holiday combining culture, gastronomy and glorious scenery, Tuscany is the perfect choice. Enjoy relaxed strolls through sublime landscapes, pay a visit to some of the world’s most highly regarded art galleries, savour a glass of Chianti red, or pedal through tranquil, unspoiled plains alive with history.
Tuscany – a name which immediately conjures up visions of tumbling, velvet green hills; of slowly winding roads edged with tall, slender cypress trees; of isolated, terracotta-roofed farmhouses; and row upon row of vines. The Tuscan countryside is evocative, romantic and timeless – punctuated by beautiful, hill-top towns and some of the world’s most magnificent art cities.
The regional capital, Florence, is perhaps the most impressive of Tuscany’s cities – with a whole host of artistic and architectural highlights, including, of course, the famous Uffizi Gallery and wonderful duomo. Bologna, meanwhile, is the beating heart of Italian gastronomy and learning – you’ll find the world’s oldest university among its elegant streets – whereas Siena is a medieval masterpiece, known for its delightful Campo and world-famous horse race.
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Hill-top Towns of Tuscany - price lowered by £200pp
a) the feeling of being well looked after by Inntravel,
b) the fabulous countryside and views,
c) superb food on the whole especially the locally grown and produced olive oil, wines, and cheese. "
Our holidays in Tuscany include explorations of the classic landscapes around San Gimignano; a journey on foot between Bologna and Florence; plus discovery of lesser-known southern Tuscany, peppered with reminders of the mysterious Etruscan civilisation.