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With its beautiful
scenery and incredible food and wine, Tuscany has always been a traveler’s
dream destination. We wanted to share a few reasons (as if any more were
needed) to escape and head for the hills.
1.
It’s not all country
Tuscany
is dotted with cities that are repositories of amazing art, each with their own
distinctive style that intersect and overlap. Whether it’s Etruscan artefacts,
Medieval towers, or Renaissance churches, comparing and contrasting Pisa,
Lucca, and Siena, to name a few, is a culture lovers delight. An added bonus is
that while they may attract crowds, they are often much reduced in comparison
to the lines you’ll find at Florence’s Uffizi
or Accademia.
Top pick: Siena
Nestled
in the southern Chianti hills, Siena is, indubitably, one of the most gracious
and alluring cities in Italy. To get a taste of tradition, enjoy our Siena Palio
experience. Tied to one of Italy’s most loved and historic sporting
event, we’ll first get a lesson on the history of this 350 year old race before
heading out to the stables in order to visit one of the winning horses.
2.
Slower pace, village like
Most
medieval hill-top town centers are closed to traffic, making you feel suspended
in time ambling through the narrow streets and looking up at stunning church
facades or the surviving medieval towers.
Top pick: Lucca
We
love Lucca for its quiet charm and rich history. Evidence of Etruscan, Roman
and Medieval civilization are all contained within the city’s fortress-like
walls. This wall, which is still completely intact, is the pride and joy of the
Lucchese people. During our half-day walk
through Lucca, our expert docent brings to life the layers of
history contained within this quaint town.
3.
Food and wine experiences
Meet
the cheese maker or the wine maker, experience the landscape where olive oil
and wine are produced, let your eyes gaze in the distance to take in
centuries/millennia of human effort to shape nature
Top pick: The Val
D’Orcia countryside
Located
just south of Siena, is an idyllic valley, with gorgeous emerald green rolling
hills lined with cypress trees and a medieval past. In our full-day Val
D’Orcia excursion we skip from Pienza to Montalcino and explore
their rich area, which is the cradle of pecorino toscano cheese and the famed
Brunello di Montalcino wine.
4. Get
active
The
stunning landscape of gently rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards and the
unmistakable cypress trees of Tuscany are its trademark. This man made
landscape is the result of millennia of dedication to the place, making
trekking and cycling a top activity.
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