See what the experts are saying about Tuscany. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Tips for black travelers
Italy for centuries was and, to a large degree, still is a homogenous culture. Add to that the fact that issues of race here are discussed so frankly and openly -- there's apparently no taboo to saying, in a loud voice, "That black guy over t... Continue reading »
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Tips for vegetarian travelers
Happy Cow's Vegetarian Guide to Restaurants & Health Food Stores (www.happycow.net) has a restaurant guide with more than 6,000 restaurants in 100 countries. VegDining.com also lists vegetarian restaurants (with profiles) around the world Veg... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Tuscany is densely populated with tourist attractions, perhaps more so than any other region in Europe. It could take months to experience all of its art, architecture, food, and wine. Admirers of Michelangelo and Piero della Francesca could... Continue reading »
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In one week
This route brings you to Italy's must-see destinations: Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, and the Chianti. This driving loop starts in the capital, since most travelers arrive there via train from airports in Milan or Rome. Days 1-2: Florence... Continue reading »
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In two weeks
Two weeks will give you enough time to see Tuscany's top destinations with some additional time to sample the treasures of Umbria and the pleasures of the countryside. For the first 7 days, refer to "Tuscany in 1 Week" and then move on to Are... Continue reading »
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For families
This 10-day itinerary brings you to Tuscany's best family-oriented attractions. It's rather light on churches and art, and heavier on outdoor fun, often with parts of the day devoted to children and parts that will please the parents. In gene... Continue reading »
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For food and wine lovers
This 2-week loop includes some of the best-known of Italy's winegrowing regions, a few oenological surprises, and some major artistic sights, too, as man does not live on wine alone. Day 1: Florence A good start for this tasting trip wo... Continue reading »
Tuscany Travel Experiences
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Day 7: San Gimignano & Monteriggioni & Siena & Pi...
The first city of our busy day, San Gimignano, is a picturesque little town with a lot of towers from the families in the... Continue reading »
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The rollıng hılls of Tuscany
Tuscany was a hit. Not only for the obvıous reasons you`d immediately think of (great wine, great food, beautiful scenery) but beca... Continue reading »
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A Dose of (sur)Reality
The Italian region of Tuscany is a stop on many travel itineraries. It is home to the popular destinations of Pisa, Siena, and Flo... Continue reading »
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Lake Garda to Tuscany
Saturday, 8th & 9th November Next day we quickly passed into Austria for 5 minutes – took advantage of their cheaper fuel and food in Li... Continue reading »
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We're camping at the center of Etruscan civilization
So here we are in Volterra, Italy, in the heart of Tuscany. We were very fortunate... Continue reading »
