Tuscany Travel Guides
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The best things to do in Volterra and surrounding area for a Tuscany stay you’ll love
All you need to know to make the most of your stay in Volterra and surrounding area: the best things to do in Volterra, the best day trip in the Volterra region, my recommendations for restaurants, accommodation, tours and experiences,based on my own travels. The historical town of Volterra is one of the most beautiful villages in Tuscany and a fantastic place to call home while vacationing in Tuscany. Volterra is a delight. Historic yet real, it is all you imagine a Tuscan town to be: a mix between an open air museum and a gorgeous small center where to live the slow life. But what makes Volterra even more special is its position: perched in the northern part of Tuscany, Volterra…
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The best things to do in Siena and nearby for a Tuscan stay you’ll love
All you need to know to make the most of your stay in Siena: the best things to see in Siena, the best day trip in the Siena region, my recommendations for restaurants, accommodation and tours, based on my own travels. The historical town of Siena is one of the most beautiful in Tuscany and a fantastic place to call home while vacationing in Tuscany. Siena itself is hilltop town of medieval origins that managed to retain incredible integrity, so that you still very much feel like you are walking into a place from another time. Siena old center is an extravaganza of tall towers, meandering streets, museums, shops, mouthwatering…
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12 fantastic day trips from Florence you and your family will love in 2025
Our selection of the best day trips from Florence by car, train and guided tour. From medieval towns to wineries and areas of great natural beauty in Tuscany, these are the best side-trips from Florence Italy Florence is a fantastic home base to visit Italy. Within a short distance from the city, you have beautiful countryside, stunning hilltop villages, soft sandy beaches and even UNESCO marvels such as Cinque Terre and Rome. Planning side-trips from Florence is easy, thanks to the excellent road and train network in the area and the vast choice of guides tours available. If you are in the city itself, you have easy access to train,…