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If you’re holidaying in Tuscany this year, be sure to stop off in the glamorous wine making region of Chianti. Take your pick from a selection of exciting Chianti day trips that we describe in related articles or why not go on all three!

This one takes you firstly through the welcoming town of Castellina in Chianti. Not far from Siena, this town dates back to Etruscan times and is home to a magnificent remnant of this glorious ancient civilisation.

Visit the Etruscan caves of Montecalvario, sitting right in the middle of the Chianti district to learn more!

Book a wonderful holiday villa in Chianti to relax in after your exciting days of exploration. You will be surrounded with superb views and a peacefulness away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.     Read More

Nestled in the heart of Florence province in Tuscany is the pretty village of Montaione that offers lots for visitors to see and do during their holiday! Why not spend a few days here and take your pick from a gorgeous selection of vacation rentals, including several picturesque villas with swimming pools in Montaione!

Located near Montaione are the Orange Flag towns of Volterra, San Miniato and San Gimignano where there are lots of activities, eateries and tourist attractions to explore.

Firstly, why not rent a bike to tour around this vineyard covered area and see the sights. If you’re feeling brave enough to go horse riding around the area then there are nearby horse yards where you can enjoy a beginner’s lesson before heading out on a scenic trail.     Read More

There’s so much to do and see in Tuscany on your next vacation here, and you won’t even have to spend cent to experience them! One thing you might have to pay for is accommodation but there are many great value last minute Tuscany holiday villa deals available all year around so why not go for it?

If you enjoy exercising then why not embark on a beautiful sightseeing tour of Tuscany by foot? Pull on your best hiking shoes and pack up a tasty lunch to bring with you on your travels. Choose from many magnificent mountain treks through the Apennines and the Apuan Alps that are well signposted by the Italian Alpine Club.

You can notice their routes by the red and white signposts that are set up alongside them. Discover the breathtaking views of Tuscany from great heights and take photographs that you'll treasure forever. There are few places on earth more beautiful to lay out a delicious picnic and watch the world from above!     Read More

Who hasn’t heard of the great Galileo Galilei? He was a mathematician, physicist and philosopher but was probably most famous for his astronomical discoveries. In 1615 he fiercely advocated the Copernican system which correctly stated that that the Earth and other planets orbited the sun, opposing the Catholic belief that the sun and other planets orbited Earth. The leaders of the Church accused him of heresy and ordered him to remain under house arrest for the rest of his days. He died nine years later.

His legacy has lived on and today he is popularly known as ‘The father of modern physics’ and ‘the father of modern astronomy’ His contributions to the fields of science and mathematics have been outstanding and he will be forever cherished as one of the world’s greatest minds.

Galilei Galileo was born in Pisa in 1564 and there are many fascinating landmarks here erected in his honour. If you're holidaying in Pisa during your next vacation to Tuscany then you should certainly take a few hours to walk in the footsteps of this great man!     Read More