Tuscany Travel Guide

When visiting Tuscany, the city of Arezzo, nestled in the heart of the region, invites visitors to explore its rich history, culture and artistic heritage, making it worth a visit. Renowned as the birthplace of famed artists like Piero della...

Tuscany is home to far more than its celebrated cities of Florence, Siena and Pisa. Whilst these destinations are rightly admired, they also attract many visitors. Often underrated in comparison, Tuscany’s lesser-known towns and villages reveal...

There really is something for everyone in Tuscany. Explore nature, play sports, make a splash at a waterpark, or give your tastebuds the ride of their life in the world-famous Chianti region. This section of the guide will give you all the...

Using the trains to travel around Italy is an excellent way of taking a day trip to visit the many historical towns and cities. The rail network in Italy is quite extensive and travelling between cities and towns by rail is an ideal way to travel....

Why should the Uffizi be top of my list of museums to visit in Florence? The Uffizi has one of the best collections of Renaissance art in the world, including paintings by Michelangelo, da Vinci and Botticelli, which were collected by the hugely...

Tuscan wines are world-famous and renowned for being among some of the very best. But why are the wines so good here and which grapes are they made from? What types should you try and when? Questions, questions. Join us for a quick canter...

San Gusmè, a walled hilltop hamlet, is a charming Sienese backwater. Set 5 km north of Castelnuovo Berardenga, this tranquil spot has always been in Siena’s orbit. The medieval village only joined the Grand Duchy of Tuscany in the 16th...

To make the most of Tuscany we highly recommend having a car. It will allow you to explore the beautiful little hilltop towns, accessible only via tiny roads with breathtaking views, and offers you the freedom to explore the region's scenic...

Coffee! Most of us start our day with an aromatic cup of coffee at breakfast to wake up, regular coffee that is. No misunderstanding here, we order a cappuccino when out for a nice dinner or when we are on holiday in Italy. Sometimes we drink an...

A villa holiday in Tuscany offers the perfect balance of comfort, freedom and authentic Italian living. It’s so much more than accommodation; a villa becomes your home away from home in the heart of one of Italy’s most beautiful regions....

This Fiori di Zucca Fritti recipe makes for a delicious and easy accompaniment to an aperitif or a light starter. Lightly coated in batter and fried until crisp, these golden fritters are popular in Tuscany, valued for their simplicity. Whether they...

”Mess, don’t press!” Simone, chef-owner of the Ristorante Malborghetto, is showing me how to make a ragù. “This way we mix all the flavours – and we don’t burn the pan,” he smiles. He’s right....