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There are many, many different tours of the historic city of Florence and, with so much to see and do from food and wine-tasting to viewing art to visiting haunted hotspots, there is no shortage of different ways to experience the city. Depending on what you're interested in, what age you are, how fit you are, what language you speak, who you're with etc there are a range of different kinds of tours to choose from and a variety of modes of transport to get around. You can walk, run, take a bus, cycle, go on a segway or, even, take to the Arno River. Tours of an Italian city by water might bring Venice to mind but it is also a viable way to see Florence by cycling along the Arno. How can one cycle the Arno, you might ask? Well, by taking a water bike, of course! Just find a luxury villa in Florence and take this unique tour for yourself – it will be an unforgettable experience.     Read More

Cycling is certainly one of the best ways to discover a new place and it's probably the ideal mode of transport for getting to know Tuscany better. It offers the chance to find hidden gems, get well off the beaten track and to take in the breath-taking landscapes which surround without getting into an accident. You can take your time, enjoy the fresh air and truly immerse yourself in the whole experience. One company, in particular, is all about giving a true experience of Tuscany and offers one day bike tours which explore this beautiful region. This is IBikeTuscany, a small Florence-based company which organizes bike tours in Tuscany, and was founded by Marco Vignoli, a former bicycle racer who wants to share his passion for cycling and Tuscany. If you want to be involved in sharing these passions with Marco, just find a holiday rental in Florence and get exploring the Tuscan countryside.     Read More

If you're planning on finding a villa with internet in Florence so you can go continue to go about some aspects of your normal life while on holidays, you might also be worried that a Tuscan holiday could have adverse effects on your fitness levels and/or physique. It is rather hard to say no to all that delicious food, after all! In order to enjoy that great city while still fitting in time for your regular workouts, why not try something a little different instead of just hitting the nearest gym? The Florence Run tour is just the thing for this, bringing together exercise, exploration of the city with a guide and Tuscan food...what more could you ask for?     Read More

If you're planning on staying in a villa with pool in Siena and are looking to explore the area more thoroughly while you're there, there's one particularly memorable way to do so! Why not take a horse-riding tour of Siena? The tour will take you from the centre of the city of Siena and then all through the stunning surrounding Tuscan countryside, allowing you to really take it all in at a calm, leisurely pace.

Surely, it will allow you and your party to make some seriously wonderful memories of Tuscany that you will come to cherish for the rest of your lives! You can have fun, get some fresh air, take some great photos and learn more about this beautiful part of the world.     Read More