Tuscany Holiday Information and Tips

Set in the heart of Italy, Tuscany is one of the 20 regions with some of the most beautiful places one can visit for a dream holiday. The most popular cities and villages in Tuscany are:

• Florence (Firenze)
• Pisa
• Livorno
• Lucca
• Siena
• Montalcino
• Montepulciano
• San Gimignano
• Volterra

 Best months to go to Tuscany on a holiday are: April, May, September and October, where one can admire the wonderful nature settings of Spring and Autumn.

When planning your Tuscany holiday, try to allocate between one and two weeks to explore much of the villages and places of interest the region of Tuscany has to offer to its visitors.

Below is some basic information and places of interest which will guide you through the planning of your dream holiday in Tuscany:

Florence (Firenze), a renaissance city full of artistic features.

Make sure to visit:

• Florence’s main cathedral: the 13th Century Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore
• La Galleria degli Uffizi, showcasing works of Botticelli, Giotto, Michelangelo and Caravaggio
• La Galleria dell’Accademia, featuring the most famous sculpture in the world: Michelangelo’s David
• Palazzo Pitti, with several collections of paintings and sculptures, porcelain, silver, works of art and period costumes
• Piazza della Signoria, an outstanding square with various sculptures, including the David by Michelangelo (not the original sculpture)
• Ponte Vecchio

Pisa, renowned for its famous Leaning Tower full of magnificent artworks, the baptistery and the Cathedral, all which are found in the ‘Piazza dei Miracoli’.  This square is wonderful during the day and breathtaking at night. 

In Pisa we find the Galileo Galilei airport which is well situated for those travelers who wish to visit Tuscany for their holiday.  There are 22 airline companies operating from the Pisa Airport, which arrive from 48 different destinations.  Some of the major companies which fly to Pisa airport are: British Airways, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Air One, Easyjet, Finnair and Click Air.  As one can notice, many of these operating companies are low cost airlines, therefore making it more affordable to travel to the great Tuscany.

Volterra, an outstanding city with a picturesque square and lovely narrow roads.  Volterra is home to the Museo Etrusco Guarnacci and a Museum of Torture.  In addition one should not miss the remains of a Greek temple found on the outskirts of the city. 

♥  Buy Alabaster souvenirs for the various shops found in the city centre.

♥  Do not go away before seeing a great sunset on the hills of Tuscany from Volterra - an unforgettable experience!

Like most of the city centres in Italy, it is not permitted to park inside the city.  However, parking is not a problem, since one finds various car parks at reasonable prices which are situated near the entrances to the city.  A great convenience without hassles!

Lucca, a city surrounded by 17th century high walls and full of historic monuments, churches, palaces and roads.  Not to miss Piazza Napoleone, Piazza Anfiteatro, the most famous Giungi Tower (from where you can admire a panoramic view of the city and surroundings), Giacomo Puccini’s house and the Cathedral.

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