What to see

Tuscany is not only the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance: There are countless places to visit and discover.

Culture, arts and traditions combined with a landscape of rolling hills, vineyards and charming villages, make Tuscany not only the Italian dream destination, but an unforgettable experience that will leave you with the desire to discover more and more about this fabulous region. Although it is almost impossible to condense Tuscan places to visit in a short list, here is a useful overview of cities and places not to be missed during a vacation in Tuscany.

Florence

Surrounded by beautiful hills and built around the river Arno, Florence offers a full immersion in a world of art, culture and superb food and wine.

Also called “the cradle of the Renaissance” is considered one of the most spectacular and amazing Italian cities. Florence is home to the Galleria degli Uffizi, one of the oldest and most famous art museums in the Western world and the huge dome of the Duomo of Florence, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in the 15th century, and these are just two examples of its priceless treasures. Finally, wandering through the city and its surroundings, it is not difficult to come across secrets and fascinating places such as parks and gardens.

Siena

The historic center of Siena is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can breathe in the fresh air all the charm of this medieval town, you can visit the fortresses of the Medici family, walk in the famous Piazza del Campo, where every summer takes place one of the most popular horse racing: the Palio of Siena. Not to be missed are the beautiful Gothic buildings like the Cathedral and Palazzo Publico, and the many churches in the city. Siena is surrounded by lush green landscapes, medieval castles, fortresses and charming farmhouses.

Versilia and Lucca

Lucca can be defined as the only city in Italy where you can walk along a complete set of ancient city walls with towers in excellent condition, from which to enjoy a breathtaking view, and take the best photographs of the city. From Lucca, going towards the north of the province, you reach the Versilia, a subregion of Tuscany which takes its name from the river. Known as a fashionable resort, much of the coast is home to restaurants and lounge bars frequented by local celebrities. Nightlife and long beaches are the main features of the coast from Viareggio leading up to Forte dei Marmi in Tuscany ideal destination for long walks and meet new people.

Chianti

Chianti is the wine region of Tuscany. It stretches between the provinces of Florence and Siena, covers the entire area between the two cities and extends east to the Arno Valley and to the west of Val d’Elsa. Chianti offers a unique landscape with green, rolling hills covered by vast fields of vineyards and olive groves. Almost all the wineries that meet turante your tours offer guided tours and tastings. Chianti is a priceless treasure for all travelers interested in discovering the gastronomic culture of Tuscany.

Pisa

The photo with the most popular among the leaning towers is a must, but Pisa is much more than that. Just right to quote the entire Field of Miracles with the Baptistery and the Cathedral, and of course the medieval old town. The center is also animated by many bars and restaurants inserted in a frame of Romanesque, Gothic churches and Renaissance squares. Pisa is also a “river city”, boasts many natural hot springs spa and an important tradition, therefore, offers the opportunity to spend a cultural holiday or indulge in a spa break.

Val d’Orcia – Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano

The UNESCO site of Val d’Orcia, delight the eyes of visitors with spectacular landscapes and captivates with its many medieval villages, in particular, Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano. Crossed by the river Orcia, this beautiful area of southern Tuscany, stretches along the provinces of Siena and Grosseto. Pienza enjoys a strategic location on top of a hill, so dominating the entire valley. It is located about 20 km east of Montalcino and a few km west of Montepulciano, surrounded by gentle rolling hills and wonderful natural landscapes.

Saint Gimignano

Located about halfway between Florence and Siena, San Gimignano it is also called the “city of beautiful towers” because of the 14 medieval towers that create a truly incredible scenery and, of course, not to be missed. The old town of San Gimignano is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes the Duomo, Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca, Torre Grossa, and the ruins of the fortress Montestaffoli. The village of San Gimignano is also renowned for the excellent quality of its local white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano.