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Couple Riding
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To treat your romantic partner to a holiday excursion with a difference, why not book a scenic horse trail to watch the sunrise or sunset in the Tuscan sky?
This unique trail is based in Villamagna in the province of Pisa and has plenty of beautiful villas and farmhouses tucked into the hills and valleys around it available for couples who’d like to stay for a few days.

Whether you decide to go for the sunrise or sunset champagne trail option, you will be led from Villamagna through a winding path up to one of the highest points in the area where you can celebrate the sky filling or emptying of light while you sip a delicious glass of crisp cold champagne.

This is certainly one of the most passionate things you can do in Tuscany and could be the perfect spot to declare your love for your partner, celebrate a special anniversary or even get down on one knee to propose! It would certainly be a wonderful occasion to speak of in years to come, regardless of your romantic intentions.

There are a maximum of eight riders on any one tour but with a special request well in advance of your chosen trail date, you can book the trail for just the two of you.

The eight person tour is €45 per person and it’s highly advised to book this as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. In the website that provides this fairytale trail you can fill out a booking form. Email any queries to info@la-fiaba.com or call on (0039) 3319834565.

If you are a couple who thoroughly enjoy horse riding then you can avail of other tours provided by these operators that will lead you on adventurous paths through the scenic hills and valets of Tuscany. Visit the hilltop towns of the region, explore the abandoned village of Vignale, enjoy a forest trail in Selva di Camporena or go on an exciting wine tour on horseback through the most famous vineyards in Tuscany.

This is by far one of the most romantic ways to explore the delights of Tuscany and will be a treasured memory for you to take home as a couple and remember fondly forever! This is only one of the top ten listed romantic things to do in Tuscany; there are related articles that can give some further ideas of loving treats to book for your partner!     Read More

  

Winter Tuscany Landscape
Most people plan their vacations during the summer months because the kids are out of school and the weather is perfect for exploring the great outdoors. But before you book your next holiday you should seriously consider taking a vacation to Tuscany during the winter months. While it will be cold, it will not be nearly as unpleasant as many other European cities and the Tuscan countryside is a sight to behold during the winter months!

During your winter trip to Tuscany, you can take a moment to warm up at one of the many free thermal baths. If you are a wine lover, why not enjoy some delicious red wine while you cuddle up to a loved one next to a fire in the beautiful Italian countryside?     Read More

  

Appennini Landscape
Taking a ski vacation to Colorado or some other area famous for its terrain and winter beauty is a common occurrence for people looking for some cold weather adventure! When it comes to booking an overseas vacation, the Swiss Alps are probably one of the most popular destinations in Europe, but many travelers would be surprised to find out just how many skiing thrills are available to those who put Tuscany on their travel plans.     Read More

  

Designer shoes
If you are holidaying in Tuscany and have shopaholic tendencies, then you’ve come to the perfect place to satisfy you retail therapy desires! The following three shopping outlets are some of the best in Italy and offer the visitor everything they need for an enriching shopping experience. There is plenty of top class luxury accommodation and villas to rent in the Tuscan cities close to these shopping centres as well as all across the colourful countryside surrounding them.

As mentioned in a related article, a fabulous shopping outlet, simply called ‘The Mall’ is located deep in the green Tuscan hills about half an hour’s trip by bus or rail from Santa Maria Novella train station in Florence city.

It’s open Monday to Sunday from 10-7pm and has everything the visitor needs to enjoy a spectacular day of shopping and leisure. This luxurious shopping outlet is bursting with bargain designer deals where shoppers can save up to 50% off their favourite brands including Valentino, Dior and Gucci. Take a break from the joys of shopping in this elegant setting with a delicious lunch in the outlet’s restaurant and café. Their seasonal dishes are sourced from local suppliers and present the very best of Italian cooking for your pleasure. Enjoy a glass of exquisite red or whites wine or sip an excellent cup of coffee to energise yourself for a few more hours of shopping paradise!     Read More

  

the roofless Abbey of San Galgano under a blue sky
Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Tuscany are the historic churches. While there are many churches to visit and experience firsthand, there are three in particular that are some of the most photographed buildings in the world. Whether you enjoy photography, history, or impressive architecture, there is something for just about everyone.

San Galgano Abbey is one of the more unique churches thanks to its enormous roofless Gothic cathedral. Although it was originally built with the roof, 836 m high Bell tower collapsed in 1786 and took a huge portion of the churches roof with it.

This open air feel gives the church an atmosphere that is unlike any other religious building in the world. The unique style has made the church a popular backdrop for a wide variety of events.     Read More